Bjo Awards Explained

The Bjo Awards
Awarded For:Achievement in excellence among independent Star Trek fan films
Presenter:Treklanta
Country:United States
Website:The Bjo Awards

The Bjo Awards (formerly The Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards) is a set of annual awards to recognize achievement in excellence among independent Star Trek fan films released to the Internet during the previous calendar year. Inspired by the Hugo and Nebula Awards and based loosely on the Emmy, Oscar and Tony Awards, the Bjo Awards are presented at the annual Treklanta convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Created and produced by Treklanta founder and chairman Eric L. Watts, the Bjo Awards is a juried competition judged by a panel of industry professionals with established credits in the Star Trek franchise and/or notable Star Trek fans with professional experience in the entertainment industry.[1]

Bjo Trimble—who coordinated the letter-writing campaigns that successfully saved the original Star Trek series from cancellation at the end of its second season[2] and petitioned President Gerald R. Ford to rename NASA's first space orbiter "USS Enterprise"[3] and who also wrote The Star Trek Concordance—and her husband John were guests of honor at the 2016 Treklanta and presenters of awards at that year's Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards ceremony. At the end of the ceremony, Mrs. Trimble told Watts how impressed she was with the awards program, thanked all those who were involved in their creation, production and presentation, and graciously agreed, at Watts' request, to lend her name to them. The announcement of this name change was made at the 2017 awards ceremony and fully implemented by the time of the 2018 ceremony.

The actual award is an 8 x 10 wall plaque on a cherry wood board with a color back plate and sublimated inscription plate. Each plaque includes the award category; series name, episode title and name(s) of the winners; and date of the award inscribed on the inscription plate.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for consideration in each year's awards, an independent Star Trek fan film must:

  1. Be a live-action dramatic presentation set in the Star Trek universe, not animated or CGI, nor a satire or parody of Star Trek
  2. Have "Based upon Star Trek, Created by Gene Roddenberry" (or similar) in the title sequence, opening credits or closing credits
  3. Have been released to the Internet (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) during the previous calendar year, and
  4. Have an entry on IMDb.com with full cast and crew credits listed

Although not explicitly stated as a requirement, only films in English or with English subtitles have been included in these awards due to the practical matter of judges not speaking the language of foreign-language films which otherwise meet all four eligibility requirements.

2015

Sixteen independent Star Trek fan films released in calendar year 2014 with a total running time of eight hours, five minutes were deemed eligible for consideration for the 2015 Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards.

Based loosely on the Emmy, Oscar and Tony awards, the original nine categories were Best Production Design; Best Visual Effects; Best Soundtrack; Best Original Story or Screenplay; Best Supporting Actor or Actress; Best Actor or Actress; Best Director; Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form (30 minutes or less); and Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form (31 minutes or longer).

The panel of judges for the 2015 awards included Diana Dru Botsford, Peter David, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Michael DeMeritt and Susan Sackett. The awards ceremony was held at Treklanta on April 26, 2015, hosted by Eric L. Watts and Brian Holloway. Awards presenters included Jason Carter, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Sean Kenney and Anne Lockhart.

Films eligible for consideration

Release DateSeries NameEpisode TitleOnline VideoRun Time
1/8/2014 Star Trek Continues"Lolani" Star Trek Continues, "Lolani" on YouTube0:50:54
1/13/2014Project: Potemkin"The Night the Stars Fell from the Sky" Project: Potemkin, "The Night the Stars Fell from the Sky" on YouTube0:54:46
1/31/2014Star Trek: Rendezvous"The Inquiry" Star Trek: Rendezvous, "The Inquiry" on YouTube0:16:25
4/5/2014Star Trek: Secret Voyage"Rise of the Gongdea" Star Trek: Secret Voyage, "Rise of the Gongdea" on YouTube0:35:14
5/1/2014Starship Exeter"The Tressaurian Intersection" Starship Exeter, "The Tressaurian Intersection" on YouTube0:51:46
5/28/2014Star Trek: Reliant"Supply and Demand" Star Trek: Reliant, "Supply and Demand" on YouTube0:22:23
6/15/2014Star Trek Continues"Fairest of Them All" Star Trek Continues, "Fairest of Them All" on YouTube0:40:33
6/22/2014Star Trek Nature's Hunger"Star Trek Encounters Silence of the Lambs" Star Trek Nature's Hunger, "Star Trek Encounters Silence of the Lambs" on YouTube0:09:45
7/4/2014Starship Valiant"Legacy" Starship Valiant, "Legacy" on YouTube0:19:47
7/14/2014Project: Potemkin"Command Decision" Project: Potemkin, "Command Decision" on YouTube0:06:14
8/4/2014Starship Farragut"Conspiracy of Innocence" Starship Farragut, "Conspiracy of Innocence" on YouTube0:37:19
8/15/2014Star Trek: Axanar"Prelude to Axanar" Star Trek: Axanar, "Prelude to Axanar" on YouTube0:21:09
9/29/2014Star Trek: Reliant"Stalemate" Star Trek: Reliant, "Stalemate" on YouTube0:06:17
10/31/2014Star Trek Nature's Hunger"Dorothy's Awesome Shuttlecraft Adventure" Star Trek Nature's Hunger, "Dorothy's Awesome Shuttlecraft Adventure" on YouTube0:22:26
11/11/2014Project: Potemkin"Holding Pattern" Project: Potemkin, "Holding Pattern" on YouTube0:12:13
12/24/2014"Mind-Sifter" Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II, "Mind-Sifter" on YouTube1:17:48

Winners & finalists by category

Best Production Design
Series NameProduction Designer(s)Result
Star Trek: AxanarScott CobbWinner
Star Trek ContinuesVic MignognaFinalist
James CawleyFinalist
Starship ExeterJoel Sarchet, David WeibergFinalist
Best Visual Effects
Series NameVisual Effects Designer(s)/Artist(s)Result
Star Trek: AxanarStefan Bellersheim, Al Dinelt, Adam Howard, Tommy Kraft, Koji Kuramura, Thomas Loeder, Chris Martin, Jennifer Marx, Oliver Nikelowski, Tobias Richter, Ali Ries, Arnold Sakowski, Trent Smith, Greg Stitz, Dan Uyeno, Enrico WeinertWinner
Star Trek ContinuesRoland Baron, Matt Boardman, Aurore de Blois, Daniel Dod, Doug Drexler, Brian Q. Kelley, Gary Kerr, Gabriel Köerner, Ali Ries, Roland Shaw, Kenneth Thomson, Jr., Juvenal ViqueFinalist
Bing Bailey, Ryan Block, Daren Dochterman, Jeff Forsythe, Pony R. Horton, Tobias Richter, Lee StringerFinalist
Star Trek: Secret VoyageCraig F. SheelerFinalist
Starship ExeterDennis Bailey, Matt Bellemare, Neil Breakwell, Bill Grant, Jimm Johnson, Chet Polo, Art Retallick, Joel Sarchet, Patricia Sasser, Thomas Sasser, Michael Struck, Kenneth Thomson, Jr., Mel Vavaroutsos, David Weiberg, Zane YarbroughFinalist
Starship ValiantBrady Foster, Craig Frey, Jr.Finalist
Best Soundtrack
Series NameIndividualsResult
Star Trek: AxanarAlexander Bornstein (Composer), Frank Serafine (Supervising Sound Designer/Editor), Jesse Akins (Sound Designer), Ramsey Mellette (Sound Mixer)Winner
Star Trek ContinuesVic Mignogna, Ralph M. Miller, Michelle Siles, Fred SteinerFinalist
George Duning, Gerald Fried, Sol Kaplan, Mark Edward Lewis, Joseph Mullendore, Fred Steiner (Composers); Jeff Bond (Music Editor)Finalist
Starship ExeterChristopher Budd, Stephen Cadena, Stan Ginsley, Hetoryn, Graham HutchinsFinalist
Best Original Story or Screenplay
Series NameEpisode TitleAuthors/WritersResult
Star Trek: Axanar"Prelude to Axanar"Christian Gossett, Alec PetersWinner
Star Trek Continues"Fairest of Them All"James Kerwin, Vic MignognaFinalist
Star Trek Continues"Lolani"Paul Bianchi, Huston Huddleston, Vic MignognaFinalist
"Mind-Sifter"Rick Chambers, Shirley MaiewskiFinalist
Starship Exeter"The Tressaurian Intersection"Dennis Bailey, Joshua Caleb, Jimm Johnson, Maurice MolyneauxFinalist
Best Supporting Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries NameResult
Clay SayreKorWinner
April ChamberlainEnsign TorresStarship ValiantFinalist
Robert WithrowAdmiral WithrowFinalist
Rivkah Raven WoodDr. HamlinFinalist
Best Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries NameResult
Vic MignognaCaptain James T. KirkStar Trek ContinuesWinner
Richard HatchCommander KharnStar Trek: AxanarFinalist
J. G. HertzlerAdmiral Samuel TravisStar Trek: AxanarFinalist
Tony ToddAdmiral Marcus RamirezStar Trek: AxanarFinalist
Best Director
DirectorSeries NameEpisode TitleResult
Christian GossettStar Trek: Axanar"Prelude to Axanar"Winner
James KerwinStar Trek Continues"Fairest of Them All"Finalist
Mark Edward Lewis"Mind-Sifter"Finalist
Chris WhiteStar Trek Continues"Lolani"Finalist
Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
Series NameEpisode TitleResult
Star Trek: Axanar"Prelude to Axanar"Winner
Project: Potemkin"Command Decision"Finalist
Project: Potemkin"Holding Pattern"Finalist
Starship Valiant"Legacy"Finalist
Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
Series NameEpisode TitleResult
Star Trek Continues"Fairest of Them All"Winner
Starship Farragut"Conspiracy of Innocence"Finalist
Star Trek Continues"Lolani"Finalist
"Mind-Sifter"Finalist

Summary

Star Trek: Axanar won six of nine awards (Best Production Design; Best Visual Effects; Best Soundtrack; Best Original Story or Screenplay; Best Director and Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form), Star Trek Continues won two awards (Best Actor or Actress and Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form) and won one award (Best Supporting Actor or Actress).[4] [5] [6] [7]

2016

Eighteen independent Star Trek fan films released in calendar year 2015 with a total running time of six hours, fifty minutes were deemed eligible for consideration for the 2016 Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards.

For 2016, the category of Best Visual Effects was broadened to include Special Effects and renamed Best Special & Visual Effects, and Best Actor or Actress was renamed Best Lead Actor or Actress. Additionally, the Best Soundtrack category was split into Best Original Music and Best Sound Design, Editing & Mixing; and categories for Best Guest Actor or Actress, Best Costuming and Best Makeup & Hairstyling were added, increasing the total number of categories from nine to thirteen.

The panel of judges for the 2016 awards included Diana Dru Botsford, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Ken Feinberg, Matthew M. Foster, Andrew Greenberg, David Orange, Emmett Plant and Rick Sternbach. The awards ceremony was held at Treklanta on April 17, 2016, hosted by Eric L. Watts and Brian Holloway. Awards presenters included Tracee Lee Cocco, Jack Stauffer, Carel Struycken and John & Bjo Trimble.

Films eligible for consideration

Release DateSeries NameEpisode TitleOnline VideoRun Time
1/10/2015Star Trek Nature's Hunger"Why Toto Can't Join Starfleet" Star Trek Nature's Hunger, "Why Toto Can't Join Starfleet" on YouTube0:13:01
1/30/2015Project: Potemkin"We Few..." Project: Potemkin, "We Few..." on YouTube0:11:01
3/15/2015Project: Potemkin"Frazier's Angels" Project: Potemkin, "Frazier's Angels" on YouTube0:08:07
3/27/2015Project: Potemkin"The Chair" Project: Potemkin, "The Chair" on YouTube0:06:14
4/29/2015Star Trek Nature's Hunger"The Starfleet Screw Up" Star Trek Nature's Hunger, "The Starfleet Screw Up" on YouTube0:09:15
6/19/2015Star Trek Continues"The White Iris" Star Trek Continues, "The White Iris" on YouTube0:47:54
7/7/2015Project: Potemkin"Third Watch" Project: Potemkin, "Third Watch" on YouTube0:07:06
8/9/2015Project: Potemkin"Do No Harm" Project: Potemkin, "Do No Harm" on YouTube0:12:44
8/24/2015"Pilot" Star Trek: Renegades, "Pilot" on YouTube1:28:04
9/3/2015"Transposition" Star Trek: Intrepid, "Transposition" on YouTube0:06:26
9/13/2015Battlecruiser Kupok"Battle of Alawanir" Battlecruiser Kupok, "Battle of Alawanir" on YouTube0:13:22
9/20/2015Project: Potemkin"Ladies Night Out" Project: Potemkin, "Ladies Night Out" on YouTube0:08:17
9/26/2015Star Trek Continues"Divided We Stand" Star Trek Continues, "Divided We Stand" on YouTube0:42:45
10/2/2015Dreadnought Dominion"Anchors Aweigh" and "Haunted" Dreadnought Dominion, "Anchors Aweigh" and "Haunted" on YouTube0:36:03
12/8/2015Starship Tristan"Moving Day" Starship Tristan, "Moving Day" on YouTube0:10:38
12/24/2015Star Trek: Eye of the Tempest"Part 1" Star Trek: Eye of the Tempest, "Part 1" on Vimeo0:35:40
12/29/2015Star Trek: Eye of the Tempest"Part 2" Star Trek: Eye of the Tempest, "Part 2" on Vimeo0:31:37
12/31/2015Star Trek Nature's Hunger"Scorned at the Captain's Table" Star Trek Nature's Hunger, "Scorned at the Captain's Table" on YouTube0:21:14

Winners & finalists by category

Best Production Design
Series NameEpisode Title(s)Production Designer(s)Result
"Pilot"Scott NakadaWinner
Star Trek Continues"Divided We Stand," "The White Iris"Vic MignognaFinalist
Star Trek: Eye of the Tempest"Part 1" and "Part 2"George Beau Kayaian, Kenneth Thomson, Jr.Finalist
"Transposition"Nicholas J. CookFinalist
Best Special & Visual Effects
Series NameEpisode TitleSpecial & Visual Effects Designer(s)/Artist(s)Result
"Pilot"Bing Bailey, Roland Baron, Keith Beltramini, Matt Boardman, Chris Dawson, Keaira Finlay, Justin Gates, Adrianne Grady, Marc Hampson, Tommy Kraft, Gina Lockhart, Jon Macht, Jose L. Marin, Julie McCartney, Kevin Quattro, Tobias Richter, Ali Ries, Michael Struck, Ronnie Ursenbach, Yoshi Vu, Jesse WoodwardWinner
Star Trek Continues"Divided We Stand"Roland Baron, Matt Boardman, Glenn Campbell, Daniel Dod, Doug Drexler, Matthew Gabriel, Tammy Klein, Randy LittleFinalist
Star Trek Continues"The White Iris"Roland Baron, Matt Boardman, Daniel Dod, Doug Drexler, Randy Little, Ali Ries, Sam Rooks, Kenneth Thomson, Jr., Royal WeaverFinalist
"Transposition"Lee Andrew, Jon Carling, Martin LejeuneFinalist
Best Sound Design, Editing & Mixing
Series NameEpisode Title(s)Sound Designer(s)/Editor(s)/Mixer(s)Result
"Pilot"Adrianne Grady, Tom Haigh, Ralph M. MillerWinner
Star Trek Continues"Divided We Stand"Mark Cochran, Adrianne Grady, Ralph M. MillerFinalist
Star Trek Continues"The White Iris"Ben Burtt, Douglas H. Grindstaff, Ralph M. MillerFinalist
Star Trek Nature's Hunger"The Starfleet Screw Up," "Scorned at the Captain's Table"Rob LopezFinalist
Best Original Music
Series NameEpisode Title(s)Musician(s)Result
Star Trek Continues"The White Iris"Ivan Ditmars, George Duning, Andy Farber, Gerald Fried, Vic MignognaWinner
Project: Potemkin"Do No Harm," "Frazier's Angels," "Ladies Night Out," "The Chair," "Third Watch," "We Few..."Tony LunnFinalist
"Transposition"Bodo HartwigFinalist
"Pilot"Justin R. DurbanFinalist
Best Makeup & Hairstyling
Series NameEpisode TitleMakeup Artist(s)/Hairstylist(s)Result
"Pilot"Rick L. Baker, Jacqueline Goehner, Lisa Hansell, Kwame Head, Corina Hernandez, Ryan T. Husk, Jyll King, Ana Laverde, Christy Maurer, Monique Paredes, Tommy Pietch, Calli Rammel, Vyvy Tran, Tim Vittetoe, Cody J. Wilkins, Aubriana ZurilgenWinner
Battlecruiser Kupok"Battle of Alawanir"Eric Holt, Ashley LongacreFinalist
Star Trek Continues"Divided We Stand"Najla Arrington, Byron Batista, Shaquanta Green, Stephanie Hall, Lisa Hansell, Tim Vittetoe, Hayley Warner, Randilee Warner, Scotty WhitehurstFinalist
Star Trek Continues"The White Iris"Najla Arrington, Byron Batista, Shaquanta Green, Stephanie Hall, Lisa Hansell, Monique Hyman, April Metcalf, Michele Specht, Tim Vittetoe, Hayley Warner, Randilee WarnerFinalist
Best Costuming
Series NameEpisode Title(s)Costumer(s)Result
"Pilot"Jodi Freeman, Deborah Hartwell, Chen Chheav LyWinner
Star Trek Continues"The White Iris"Hannah Barucky, Dorothy Booraem, Ginger HolleyFinalist
Star Trek: Eye of the Tempest"Part 1" and "Part 2"John Broughton, Kim Haas, John SimsFinalist
"Transposition"Nicholas J. CookFinalist
Best Guest Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries NameEpisode TitleResult
Colin BakerAmphidamasStar Trek Continues"The White Iris"Winner
Martin BradfordDr. M'BengaStar Trek Continues"Divided We Stand"Finalist
Tiffany BrouwerMiramaneeStar Trek Continues"The White Iris"Finalist
David M. GrahamDr. Sam AndersonStarship Tristan"Moving Day"Finalist
Eric L. WattsKorgothProject: Potemkin"Ladies Night Out"Finalist
Best Supporting Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacter(s)Series NameEpisode Title(s)Result
Michele SpechtDr. Elise McKennahStar Trek Continues"Divided We Stand", "The White Iris"Winner
John CarriganAdmiral D'Agosto and Klingon Captain"Pilot"Finalist
Kevin FryJaro Ruk"Pilot"Finalist
Grant ImaharaSuluStar Trek Continues"Divided We Stand", "The White Iris"Finalist
Wyatt LenhartChekovStar Trek Continues"Divided We Stand", "The White Iris"Finalist
Vic MignognaGaris"Pilot"Finalist
Best Lead Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries NameEpisode Title(s)Result
Todd HaberkornMr. SpockStar Trek Continues"Divided We Stand", "The White Iris"Winner
Walter KoenigAdmiral Chekov"Pilot"Finalist
Vic MignognaCaptain James T. KirkStar Trek Continues"Divided We Stand", "The White Iris"Finalist
Adrienne WilkinsonLexxa Singh"Pilot"Finalist
Best Director
DirectorSeries NameEpisode TitleResult
Tim Russ"Pilot"Winner
Joe CepedaStar Trek Nature's Hunger"The Starfleet Screw Up"Finalist
James KerwinStar Trek Continues"The White Iris"Finalist
Vic MignognaStar Trek Continues"Divided We Stand"Finalist
Best Original Story or Screenplay
Series NameEpisode TitleAuthor(s)/Writer(s)Result
"Pilot"Ethan H. Calk, Sky Douglas Conway, Jack TreviñoWinner
Star Trek Continues"Divided We Stand"Marc Cushman, Vic Mignogna, Susan OsbornFinalist
Star Trek Continues"The White Iris"James Kerwin, Vic Mignogna, Chris WhiteFinalist
"Transposition"Nicholas J. CookFinalist
Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
Series NameEpisode TitleResult
Starship Tristan"Moving Day"Winner
Battlecruiser Kupok"Battle of Alawanir"Finalist
Project: Potemkin"We Few..."Finalist
"Transposition"Finalist
Star Trek Nature's Hunger"Scorned at the Captain's Table"Finalist
Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
Series NameEpisode TitleResult
Star Trek Continues"The White Iris"Winner
Star Trek Continues"Divided We Stand"Finalist
"Pilot"Finalist

Summary

won seven of thirteen awards (Best Production Design; Best Special & Visual Effects; Best Sound Design, Editing & Mixing; Best Makeup & Hairstyling; Best Costuming; Best Director and Best Original Story or Screenplay), Star Trek Continues won five awards (Best Original Music; Best Guest Actor or Actress; Best Supporting Actor or Actress; Best Lead Actor or Actress and Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form) and Starship Tristan won one award (Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form).[8] [9] [10] [11]

2017

Thirty-three independent Star Trek fan films released in calendar year 2016 with a total running time of eleven hours, forty-nine minutes were deemed eligible for consideration for the 2017 Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards.

For 2017, the category of Best Production Design was deleted, decreasing the total number of categories from thirteen to twelve.

The panel of judges for the 2017 awards included Diana Dru Botsford, Keith R. A. DeCandido, John DeSentis, Matthew M. Foster, Andrew Greenberg, Robert Greenberger, Cheralyn Lambeth and Archie H. Waugh. The awards ceremony was held at Treklanta on April 30, 2017, hosted by Eric L. Watts and Brian Holloway. Awards presenters included David Gerrold, James Horan, Gary Graham and John G. Hertzler.

Films eligible for consideration

Release DateSeries NameEpisode TitleOnline VideoRun Time
1/17/2016Needs of the Many Needs of the Many on YouTube0:06:28
1/31/2016"The Holiest Thing" Star Trek: New Voyages, "The Holiest Thing" on YouTube1:03:53
2/26/2016Star Trek: Horizon Star Trek: Horizon on YouTube1:42:35
3/9/2016Starship Deimos"The Lucky One" Starship Deimos, "The Lucky One" on YouTube0:07:05
3/12/2016Starship Farragut"The Crossing" Starship Farragut, "The Crossing" on YouTube1:12:37
3/16/2016Red Shirt Red Shirt on YouTube0:24:31
3/28/2016Battlecruiser Kupok"Sanctuary" Battlecruiser Kupok, "Sanctuary" on YouTube0:07:56
4/2/2016Star Trek Nature's Hunger"The Darkside of Starfleet Justice" Star Trek Nature's Hunger, "The Darkside of Starfleet Justice" on YouTube0:15:42
4/3/2016"Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" Star Trek: Intrepid, "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" on YouTube0:11:10
4/10/2016Starship Tristan"Relics and Regrets" Starship Tristan, "Relics and Regrets" on YouTube0:07:14
4/17/2016Project: Potemkin"The Last Child" Project: Potemkin, "The Last Child" on YouTube0:20:53
4/21/2016Starship Deimos"Aftermath" Starship Deimos, "Aftermath" on YouTube0:06:09
4/27/2016Project: Potemkin"The Talinar Incident" Project: Potemkin, "The Talinar Incident" on YouTube0:08:11
5/4/2016Project: Potemkin"The Hunt" Project: Potemkin, "The Hunt" on YouTube0:10:31
5/28/2016Star Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons" Star Trek Continues, "Come Not Between the Dragons" on YouTube0:42:20
5/31/2016Project: Potemkin"Inquiry" Project: Potemkin, "Inquiry" on YouTube0:05:39
6/9/2016Star Trek: Revenge Star Trek: Revenge on YouTube0:02:00
6/28/2016Starship Tristan"The Chronicles of Lanclos" Starship Tristan, "The Chronicles of Lanclos" on YouTube0:08:59
7/17/2016Project: Potemkin"All in a Day's Work" Project: Potemkin, "All in a Day's Work" on YouTube0:08:27
9/1/2016Assignment: Earth"Boredom" Assignment: Earth, "Boredom" on YouTube0:04:28
9/3/2016Star Trek Continues"Embracing the Winds" Star Trek Continues, "Embracing the Winds" on YouTube0:43:56
9/11/2016Starship Tristan"The Greater Good" Starship Tristan, "The Greater Good" on YouTube0:06:27
9/20/2016Project: Potemkin"Destinies" Project: Potemkin, "Destinies" on YouTube0:07:37
9/27/2016Trek Isolation"Out of the Fire" Trek Isolation, "Out of the Fire" on YouTube0:06:41
10/12/2016The Federation Files"His Name Is Mudd" The Federation Files, "His Name Is Mudd" on YouTube0:47:25
10/18/2016Starship Tristan"Be Careful What You Wish For" Starship Tristan, "Be Careful What You Wish For" on YouTube0:15:00
10/21/2016Star Trek: Raven"Voyager Continues" Star Trek: Raven, "Voyager Continues" on YouTube0:32:03
10/24/2016Project: Potemkin"Room Service" Project: Potemkin, "Room Service" on YouTube0:07:37
10/26/2016USS Danubia"Force Contact" USS Danubia, "Force Contact" on YouTube0:28:50
11/3/2016Dreadnought Dominion"Chain of Command" Dreadnought Dominion, "Chain of Command" on YouTube0:07:38
11/10/2016Starship Deimos"Pas de Trois" Starship Deimos, "Pas de Trois" on YouTube0:14:51
12/9/2016Starship Valiant"Crosses to Bear" Starship Valiant, "Crosses to Bear" on YouTube0:22:33
12/10/2016"Out of Time" Star Trek: Dark Armada, "Out of Time" on YouTube0:31:20

Winners & finalists by category

Best Special & Visual Effects
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleSpecial & Visual Effects Designers/ArtistsResult
Star Trek: HorizonJeffrey Forsyth, Eric Henry, Harrison Hummel-Li, Alexander Klemm, Tommy Kraft, Dave McCarty, Ryan McClure, Ali Ries, Ryan WebberWinner
Red ShirtJames Campbell, Sean RobertsFinalist
Star Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons"Marc Bell, Ali Ries, Juvenal ViqueFinalist
"Out of Time"Tamar Bannink, Matthijs de Boer, Jordy de Lat, Gwen Demulder, Peter Freling, Robin Hiert, Ronald Janse, Mark Rademaker, Martin van Buuren, Nicole van den BergFinalist
"The Holiest Thing"Howard Brown, Pony R. Horton, Tobias RichterFinalist
Best Sound Design, Editing & Mixing
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleSound Designer(s)/Editor(s)/Mixer(s)Result
Star Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons"Ralph M. Miller, Michelle SilesWinner
Star Trek Continues"Embracing the Winds"Ralph M. MillerFinalist
"Out of Time"Matthijs de Boer, Martin van BuurenFinalist
Star Trek: HorizonMichael Huang, Matthew RaetzelFinalist
"The Holiest Thing"Jesse Akins, Coleman Clarke, Tony Falvo, Mark Edward LewisFinalist
Best Original Music
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleMusician(s)Result
Star Trek: HorizonTommy KraftWinner
Needs of the ManyZak BelicaFinalist
Red ShirtJai SunFinalist
Star Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons"Andy Farber, Jonathan Kruger, David Raiklen, Michael StaffeldtFinalist
"Out of Time"Justin R. Durban, Wendell JonesFinalist
Best Makeup & Hairstyling
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleMakeup Artists/HairstylistsResult
Star Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons"Amber Burch, Shaquanta Green, Thomas Green, Stephanie Hall, Lisa Hansell, Tim Vittetoe, Aubrey Warner, Randilee WarnerWinner
Star Trek Continues"Embracing the Winds"Sally Barnes, Shaquanta Green, Thomas Green, Stephanie Hall, Lisa Hansell, Tim Vittetoe, Aubrey Warner, Randilee WarnerFinalist
Star Trek: HorizonLisa Hansell, Vera Khzouz, Tim VittetoeFinalist
"The Holiest Thing"Jim Bray, Rob Burman, Brian Holloway, Dale Morton, William J. Teegarden, Rivkah Raven WoodFinalist
Starship Farragut"The Crossing"Eve Gidion, Gina Hernandez, Paul SieberFinalist
Best Costuming
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleCostumer(s)Result
Star Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons"Hannah Barucky, Ginger Holley, Liz WagnerWinner
Needs of the ManyGina VanderkleyFinalist
Star Trek Continues"Embracing the Winds"Ginger HolleyFinalist
Star Trek: HorizonTommy KraftFinalist
"The Holiest Thing"James Cawley, Gwendolyn Wilkins, Patty WrightFinalist
Starship Valiant"Crosses to Bear"Chrissie Harvey, Chaé WallFinalist
USS Danubia"Force Contact"Monika Konz, Petra UnglaubFinalist
Best Guest Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries NameEpisode TitleResult
Gigi EdgleyEliza TaylorStar Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons"Winner
Jason CarterThe PriestProject: Potemkin"Room Service"Finalist
Erin GrayCommodore GrayStar Trek Continues"Embracing the Winds"Finalist
Jacy KingDoctor Carol Marcus"The Holiest Thing"Finalist
Clare KramerCommander GarrettStar Trek Continues"Embracing the Winds"Finalist
Best Supporting Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries Name or Film TitleEpisode TitlesResult
Michele SpechtDr. Elise McKennahStar Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons," "Embracing the Winds"Winner
Grant ImaharaSuluStar Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons," "Embracing the Winds"Finalist
Tim KaiserAdmiral GardnerStar Trek: HorizonFinalist
Cat RobertsPalmerStar Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons," "Embracing the Winds"Finalist
Kim StingerUhuraStar Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons," "Embracing the Winds"Finalist
Matthew TrammellDoctor MathiasProject: Potemkin"The Last Child," "The Talinar Incident"Finalist
Best Lead Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries Name or Film TitleEpisode TitlesResult
Harriet FettisElisabethNeeds of the ManyWinner
Christopher DoohanMr. ScottStar Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons," "Embracing the Winds"Finalist
Aaron JayBenNeeds of the ManyFinalist
Paul LangCapt. Harrison HawkeStar Trek: HorizonFinalist
Vic MignognaCaptain James T. KirkStar Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons," "Embracing the Winds"Finalist
Best Director
Director(s)Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleResult
James KerwinStar Trek Continues"Embracing the Winds"Winner
Julian HigginsStar Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons"Finalist
Tommy KraftStar Trek: HorizonFinalist
Wayland Strickland and Scotty WhitehurstStarship Farragut"The Crossing"Finalist
Aaron VanderkleyNeeds of the ManyFinalist
Best Original Story or Screenplay
Series NameEpisode TitleAuthor(s)/Writer(s)Result
Star Trek: HorizonTommy KraftWinner
Needs of the ManyAaron VanderkleyFinalist
Star Trek Continues"Embracing the Winds"James Kerwin, Vic MignognaFinalist
Star Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons"Greg Dykstra, James Kerwin, Vic MignognaFinalist
Starship Farragut"The Crossing"Dave Galanter, Paul SieberFinalist
Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleExecutive Producer(s) (or Equivalent)Result
Needs of the ManyAaron VanderkleyWinner
Project: Potemkin"The Last Child"Rick Foxx, Randall LandersFinalist
Red ShirtKynan DencioFinalist
Starship Valiant"Crosses to Bear"Michael L. KingFinalist
Trek Isolation"Out of the Fire"John Broughton, Eric MoranFinalist
Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleExecutive Producers (or Equivalent)Result
Star Trek: HorizonTommy Kraft, Leom Tait, Glen L. WolfeWinner
Star Trek Continues"Come Not Between the Dragons"Steven Dengler, Vic MignognaFinalist
Star Trek Continues"Embracing the Winds"Matt Bucy, Doug Drexler, Lisa Hansell, James Kerwin, Ralph M. Miller, Kasey ShafskyFinalist
"The Holiest Thing"James Cawley, Daren Dochterman, Gary Evans, Gregory L. SchnitzerFinalist
Starship Farragut"The Crossing"Michael Bednar, John BroughtonFinalist

Summary

Star Trek Continues won six of twelve awards (Best Sound Design, Editing & Mixing; Best Makeup & Hairstyling; Best Costuming; Best Guest Actor or Actress; Best Supporting Actor or Actress and Best Director), Star Trek: Horizon won four awards (Best Special & Visual Effects; Best Original Music; Best Original Story or Screenplay and Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form) and Needs of the Many won two awards (Best Lead Actor or Actress and Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form).[12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

2018

Twenty-one independent Star Trek fan films released in calendar year 2017 with a total running time of eight hours, fifteen minutes were deemed eligible for consideration for the 2018 Bjo Awards.

For 2018, no changes were made to the previous year's twelve award categories.

The panel of judges for the 2018 awards included Rigel Ailur, Diana Dru Botsford, Meldrena Chapin, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Andrew Greenberg and Geoffrey Thorne. The awards ceremony was held at Treklanta on May 27, 2018, hosted by Eric L. Watts and Brian Holloway. Awards presenters included Conrad Coates, Gary Graham and Robert O'Reilly.

Films eligible for consideration

Release DateSeries NameEpisode TitleOnline VideoRun Time
1/1/2017Star Trek Nature's Hunger"Sting of the Prosecution" Star Trek Nature's Hunger, "Sting of the Prosecution" on YouTube0:14:58
1/4/2017Starship Tristan"Between Two Worlds" Starship Tristan, "Between Two Worlds" on YouTube0:30:05
1/11/2017Starship Intrepid"Duty of Care" Starship Intrepid, "Duty of Care" on YouTube0:08:26
1/13/2017Starship Deimos"The Archive" Starship Deimos, "The Archive" on YouTube0:11:33
2/1/2017Chance Encounter Chance Encounter on YouTube0:20:42
2/10/2017Starship Tristan"Departures" Starship Tristan, "Departures" on YouTube0:07:49
2/20/2017Quark's Space Station"Too Much Traffic" Quark's Space Station, "Too Much Traffic" on YouTube0:57:20
4/2/2017Star Trek Continues"Still Treads the Shadow" Star Trek Continues, "Still Treads the Shadow" on YouTube0:54:11
4/4/2017Starship Tristan"The Monsters Are With Us" Starship Tristan, "The Monsters Are With Us" on YouTube0:14:17
4/29/2017Survivors Survivors on YouTube0:15:00
5/26/2017Starship Deimos"No Greater Love" Starship Deimos, "No Greater Love" on YouTube0:14:09
7/30/2017Star Trek Continues"What Ships Are For" Star Trek Continues, "What Ships Are For" on YouTube0:49:13
7/31/2017Starship Tristan"The Voice of Your Blood" Starship Tristan, "The Voice of Your Blood" on YouTube0:14:31
8/13/2017Starship Tristan"Seeing Red" Starship Tristan, "Seeing Red" on YouTube0:07:56
8/18/2017The Federation Files"Walking Bear, Running Wolf" The Federation Files, "Walking Bear, Running Wolf" on YouTube0:28:20
9/8/2017The Derelict The Derelict on YouTube0:12:18
10/18/2017Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part I" Star Trek Continues, "To Boldly Go, Part I" on YouTube0:46:34
11/13/2017Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part II" Star Trek Continues, "To Boldly Go, Part II" on YouTube0:58:10
12/14/2017Starship Triton"New Orders" Starship Triton, "New Orders" on YouTube0:05:47
12/29/2017Star Trek: The Mirror Frontier Star Trek: The Mirror Frontier on YouTube0:10:13
12/30/2017The Federation Files"Extraction" The Federation Files, "Extraction" on YouTube0:13:35

Winners & finalists by category

Best Special & Visual Effects
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleSpecial & Visual Effects Designer(s)/Artist(s)Result
Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part II"Stephen Bailey, Marc Bell, Matt Boardman, Daniel Dod, John Knoll, Gabriel Köerner, Tom Martinek, Michael Struck, Kenneth Thomson, Jr.Winner
Star Trek Continues"Still Treads the Shadow"Marc Bell, Matt BoardmanFinalist
Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part I"Stephen Bailey, Marc Bell, Matt Boardman, Michael StruckFinalist
Star Trek Continues"What Ships Are For"Marc Bell, Matt BoardmanFinalist
SurvivorsMatthew Lee BlackburnFinalist
Best Sound Design, Editing & Mixing
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleSound Designer(s)/Editor(s)/Mixer(s)Result
Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part II"Stephen Cevallos, Ralph M. Miller, Dan Scanlan, Michelle SilesWinner
Star Trek Continues"Still Treads the Shadow"Ralph M. MillerFinalist
Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part I"Ralph M. MillerFinalist
Star Trek Continues"What Ships Are For"Ralph M. Miller, Michelle SilesFinalist
Starship Tristan"Between Two Worlds"Randall LandersFinalist
SurvivorsMatthew Lee BlackburnFinalist
Best Original Music
Series NameEpisode TitleMusician(s)Result
The Federation Files"Walking Bear, Running Wolf"Konora, Dan R. ReynoldsWinner
Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part I"Andy Farber, Vic MignognaFinalist
Star Trek Continues"What Ships Are For"Vic MignognaFinalist
Starship Intrepid"Duty of Care"Jared CowingFinalist
Starship Tristan"Departures"Anthony JohnsonFinalist
Best Makeup & Hairstyling
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleMakeup Artist(s)/Hairstylist(s)Result
Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part II"Genie Bolet, Crystal Broedel, Amanda Denkler, Lisa Hansell, Monique Paredes, Thomas E. Surprenant, Matthew Turull, Tim Vittetoe, Aubrey Warner, Randilee Warner, Hillary WarrenWinner
Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part I"Genie Bolet, Crystal Broedel, Amanda Denkler, Lisa Hansell, Monique Paredes, Thomas E. Surprenant, Matthew Turull, Tim Vittetoe, Aubrey Warner, Randilee Warner, Hillary WarrenFinalist
Star Trek Continues"What Ships Are For"Genie Bolet, Crystal Broedel, Amanda Denkler, Stephanie Hall, Lisa Hansell, Thomas E. Surprenant, Tim Vittetoe, Randilee Warner, Hillary WarrenFinalist
Starship Intrepid"Duty of Care"Laura Adam, Roisin McCallumFinalist
The DerelictAndrew DavidFinalist
Best Costuming
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleCostumer(s)Result
Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part II"Hannah Barucky, Nora Brand, Michelle Brooks, Hiba Faouri, Ginger Holley, Miguel A. MoretaWinner
Star Trek Continues"Still Treads the Shadow"Hannah Barucky, Angelica Chica, Amanda Costigan, Ginger HolleyFinalist
Star Trek Continues"What Ships Are For"Hannah Barucky, Hiba Faouri, Ginger Holley, Miguel A. MoretaFinalist
Starship Intrepid"Duty of Care"Nicholas J. CookFinalist
The DerelictGina VanderkleyFinalist
Best Guest Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries NameEpisode Title(s)Result
Amy RydellRomulan CommanderStar Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part I" and "To Boldly Go, Part II""Winner
Nicola BryantLanaStar Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part II"Finalist
John de LancieGalistiStar Trek Continues"What Ships Are For"Finalist
Anne LockhartThaiusStar Trek Continues"What Ships Are For"Finalist
Elizabeth MaxwellSekaraStar Trek Continues"What Ships Are For"Finalist
Best Supporting Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries NameEpisode Title(s)Result
Michele SpechtDr. Elise McKennahStar Trek Continues"What Ships Are For" and "To Boldly Go, Part I"Winner
Kipleigh BrownSmithStar Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part II"Finalist
Grant ImaharaSuluStar Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part II"Finalist
M. Brooke WilkinsKiraQuark's Space Station"Too Much Traffic"Finalist
Best Lead Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries Name or Film TitleEpisode Title(s)Result
Vic MignognaCapt. James T. KirkStar Trek Continues"What Ships Are For," "To Boldly Go, Part I" and "To Boldly Go, Part II"Winner
Christopher DoohanMr. ScottStar Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part I"Finalist
Todd HaberkornMr. SpockStar Trek Continues"Still Treads the Shadow" and "To Boldly Go, Part II"Finalist
Roisin McCallumParkerStarship Intrepid"Duty of Care"Finalist
Hayward MorseDr. GoodeChance EncounterFinalist
Best Director
DirectorSeries Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleResult
Vic MignognaStar Trek Continues"What Ships Are For"Winner
Matthew Lee BlackburnSurvivorsFinalist
Nicholas J. CookStarship Intrepid"Duty of Care"Finalist
Julian HigginsStar Trek Continues"Still Treads the Shadow"Finalist
James KerwinStar Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part II"Finalist
Aaron VanderkleyThe DerelictFinalist
Best Original Story or Screenplay
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleAuthor(s)/Writer(s)Result
Star Trek Continues"What Ships Are For"Kipleigh Brown, James Kerwin, Vic MignognaWinner
Chance EncounterPaul Laight, Gary O'BrienFinalist
Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part I"James Kerwin, Vic Mignogna, Robert J. SawyerFinalist
Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part II"James Kerwin, Vic Mignogna, Robert J. SawyerFinalist
The DerelictAaron VanderkleyFinalist
Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleExecutive Producer(s) (or Equivalent)Result
The DerelictAaron VanderkleyWinner
Chance EncounterPaul Laight, Gary O'BrienFinalist
Star Trek: The Mirror FrontierArthur Bellfield, David Eaton, Cameron Sullivan, Christian VasquezFinalist
Starship Deimos"The Archive"Randall LandersFinalist
Starship Intrepid"Duty of Care"Nicholas J. CookFinalist
SurvivorsMatthew Lee Blackburn, Daniel McIntyreFinalist
Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
Series NameEpisode TitleExecutive Producer(s) (or Equivalent)Result
Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part II"Steven Dengler, Vic MignognaWinner
Quark's Space Station"Too Much Traffic"Bob BrandysFinalist
Star Trek Continues"To Boldly Go, Part I"Steven Dengler, Vic MignognaFinalist
Star Trek Continues"What Ships Are For"Steven Dengler, Vic MignognaFinalist
Starship Tristan"Between Two Worlds"Randall LandersFinalist

Summary

Star Trek Continues won ten of twelve awards (Best Special & Visual Effects; Best Sound Design, Editing & Mixing; Best Makeup & Hairstyling; Best Costuming; Best Guest Actor or Actress; Best Supporting Actor or Actress; Best Lead Actor or Actress; Best Director; Best Original Story or Screenplay and Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form), The Federation Files won one award (Best Original Music) and The Derelict won one award (Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form).[17] [18] [19]

2019

Twenty-six independent Star Trek fan films released in calendar year 2018 with a total running time of six hours, thirty-nine minutes were deemed eligible for consideration for the 2019 Bjo Awards.

For 2019, because only two of the twenty-six eligible films had running times longer than thirty minutes, the categories of Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form (30 minutes or less) and Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form (31 minutes or longer) were combined into a single category, Best Dramatic Presentation, decreasing the total number of categories from twelve to eleven.

The panel of judges for the 2019 awards included Rigel Ailur, Diana Dru Botsford, Andrew Greenberg, Jason P. Hunt, William Schlichter and Andrew Wallace. The awards ceremony was held at Treklanta on May 26, 2019, hosted by Eric L. Watts and Marc B. Lee. Awards presenters included Aron Eisenberg, Bill Blair and Nichole McAuley.

Films eligible for consideration

Release DateSeries NameEpisode TitleOnline VideoRun Time
1/27/2018Good Men Good Men on YouTube0:09:08
2/18/2018Starship Intrepid"The Story" Starship Intrepid, "The Story" on YouTube0:06:26
3/1/2018Starship Tristan"Sepulchre" Starship Tristan, "Sepulchre" on YouTube0:10:30
3/7/2018Starship Tristan"Pride and Prejudice" Starship Tristan, "Pride and Prejudice" on YouTube0:14:45
3/16/2018Star Trek: Natures Hunger"Quest for a Champion" Star Trek: Natures Hunger, "Quest for a Champion" on YouTube0:14:58
5/5/2018Starship Deimos"Prodigal Daughter" Starship Deimos, "Prodigal Daughter" on YouTube0:11:06
5/10/2018Starship Deimos"Shattered Sky" Starship Deimos, "Still Treads the Shadow" on YouTube0:14:19
5/26/2018Starship Deimos"The Deimos Factor" Starship Deimos, "The Deimos Factor" on YouTube0:08:46
6/18/2018The Fall of Starbase One The Fall of Starbase One on YouTube0:14:27
7/2/2018Starship Tristan"A Look in the Mirror" Starship Tristan, "A Look in the Mirror" on YouTube0:08:46
7/27/2018Star Trek: Eagle"Patterns of Destruction" Star Trek: Eagle, "Patterns of Destruction" on YouTube1:01:25
7/31/2018The Adventures of the USS Parkview"The Bunny Incident" The Adventures of the USS Parkview, "The Bunny Incident" on YouTube0:06:02
8/25/2018Starship Antyllus"247" Starship Antyllus, "247" on YouTube0:44:18
8/25/2018Hospital Ship Marie Curie"The Beast" Hospital Ship Marie Curie, "The Beast" on YouTube0:12:05
9/1/2018Starship Tristan"Deception" Starship Tristan, "Deception" on YouTube0:05:12
9/8/2018Starship Triton"The Crown Jewels of Xantharus" Starship Triton, "The Crown Jewels of Xantharus" on YouTube0:12:35
9/20/2018Starship Tristan"Distant Echoes, Part One" Starship Tristan, "Distant Echoes, Part One" on YouTube0:10:49
9/27/2018Starship Tristan"Distant Echoes, Part Two" Starship Tristan, "Distant Echoes, Part Two" on YouTube0:09:58
12/18/2018Starship Endeavour"The Monolith, Part One" Starship Endeavour, "The Monolith, Part One" on YouTube0:11:36
12/18/2018Starship Endeavour"The Monolith, Part Two" Starship Endeavour, "The Monolith, Part Two" on YouTube0:07:30
12/19/2018Starship Deimos"Where They Have Gone, We Follow" Starship Deimos, "Where They Have Gone, We Follow" on YouTube0:16:58
12/21/2018Battlecruiser Kupok"Spirit in the Star" Battlecruiser Kupok, "Spirit in the Star" on YouTube0:12:24
12/23/2018Star Trek Enterprise E"Assimilation" Star Trek Enterprise E, "Assimilation" on YouTube0:15:57
12/28/2018The Federation Files"Galaxy Hopper" The Federation Files, "Galaxy Hopper" on YouTube0:16:11
12/30/2018Last Survivor Last Survivor on YouTube0:15:00
12/31/2018Avalon Universe"Ghost Ship" Avalon Universe, "Ghost Ship" on YouTube0:27:11

Winners & finalists by category

Best Special & Visual Effects
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleSpecial & Visual Effects Designer(s)/Artist(s)Result
Avalon Universe"Ghost Ship"Samuel Cockings, Earl HaleWinner
Last SurvivorMatthew Lee BlackburnFinalist
The Adventures of the USS Parkview"The Bunny Incident"Robert McConnellFinalist
The Federation Files"Galaxy Hopper"Samuel Cockings, Josiah Reynolds, Dan R. ReynoldsFinalist
Best Sound Design, Editing & Mixing
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleSound Designer(s)/Editor(s)/Mixer(s)Result
Last SurvivorMatthew Lee BlackburnWinner
Starship Antyllus"247"Jack Finlay, Doug Grindstaff, George Kayaian, Joseph G. SorokinFinalist
Starship Deimos"Shattered Sky," "The Deimos Factor," "Where They Have Gone, We Follow," "The Monolith, Part One," "The Monolith, Part Two"Randall LandersFinalist
The Federation Files"Galaxy Hopper"Lonnie P. Howard, Dan R. ReynoldsFinalist
Best Original Music
Series NameEpisode TitleMusician(s)Result
The Adventures of the USS Parkview"The Bunny Incident"Kevin CroxtonWinner
Avalon Universe"Ghost Ship"Nicholas McFarlandFinalist
Battlecruiser Kupok"Spirit in the Star"Anthony Johnson, Tony LunnFinalist
Last SurvivorRoland Mair-GruberFinalist
Best Makeup & Hairstyling
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleMakeup Artist(s)/Hairstylist(s)Result
Avalon Universe"Ghost Ship"Lezlie SawyerWinner
Last SurvivorMatthew Lee BlackburnFinalist
Starship Triton"The Crown Jewels of Xantharus"Ann Elliott Drew, Renda Carr, Lezlie Cohen, Tilcia Furman, Randall Landers, Heather SpatesFinalist
The Adventures of the USS Parkview"The Bunny Incident"Audrea Martin, Lindsay JerdenFinalist
Best Costuming
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleCostumer(s)Result
Good Men and The Fall of Starbase OneGina VanderkleyWinner
Starship Triton"The Crown Jewels of Xantharus"Lezlie Cohen, Ann Elliott Drew, Tilcia Furman, Sara JeanFinalist
The Adventures of the USS Parkview"The Bunny Incident"Dottie SmithFinalist
The Federation Files"Galaxy Hopper"Emma Patricia RobertsFinalist
Best Guest Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries NameEpisode Title(s)Result
Shelton E. WalkerCommodore AlwineStarship Endeavour"The Monolith, Part One" and "The Monolith, Part Two"Winner
Lezlie CohenCommander MonaStarship Triton"The Crown Jewels of Xantharus"Finalist
James DoughertyJim GrahamStarship Antyllus"247"Finalist
Tilcia FurmanCommander MonaHospital Ship Marie Curie"The Beast"Finalist
Tom HagaleGovernor CruzStarship Endeavour"The Monolith, Part One" and "The Monolith, Part Two"Finalist
Sarah TompkinsKarasStarship Deimos"Prodigal Daughter"Finalist
Best Supporting Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries NameEpisode Title(s)Result
Lezlie SawyerCommunications OfficerAvalon Universe"Ghost Ship"Winner
Jose E. CepedaEngineer RamsesThe Federation Files"Galaxy Hopper"Finalist
Jack RyanMACO SoldierThe Fall of Starbase OneFinalist
Cheryl SahawnehRomulan CommanderStarship Triton"The Crown Jewels of Xantharus"Finalist
Abby ShepherdYeomanThe Adventures of the USS Parkview"The Bunny Incident"Finalist
Sarah TompkinsNavigator AnayaStarship Deimos"Shattered Sky," "Where They Have Gone, We Follow"Finalist
Best Lead Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries Name or Film TitleEpisode Title(s)Result
Daniel BuckleAmbassador SultekThe Fall of Starbase OneWinner
Rachel KahanMackenzieThe Fall of Starbase OneFinalist
Victoria FoxLt. Amanda BeckAvalon Universe"Ghost Ship"Finalist
Ben PeerCaptainThe Adventures of the USS Parkview"The Bunny Incident"Finalist
Best Director
DirectorSeries Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleResult
Aaron VanderkleyThe Fall of Starbase OneWinner
Kevin CroxtonThe Adventures of the USS Parkview"The Bunny Incident"Finalist
Joshua Michael IrwinAvalon Universe"Ghost Ship"Finalist
Aaron VanderkleyGood MenFinalist
Best Original Story or Screenplay
Author(s)/Writer(s)Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleResult
Kevin CroxtonThe Adventures of the USS Parkview"The Bunny Incident"Winner
Joshua Michael IrwinAvalon Universe"Ghost Ship"Finalist
Alex McVey, Aaron VanderkleyGood MenFinalist
Aaron VanderkleyThe Fall of Starbase OneFinalist
Glen L. WolfeThe Federation Files"Galaxy Hopper"Finalist
Best Dramatic Presentation
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleExecutive Producer(s) (or Equivalent)Result
Avalon Universe"Ghost Ship"Joshua Michael IrwinWinner
Last SurvivorKatie Blackburn, Matthew Lee Blackburn, Daniel McIntyreFinalist
The Adventures of the USS Parkview"The Bunny Incident"Kevin CroxtonFinalist
The Fall of Starbase OneAaron VanderkleyFinalist

Summary

Avalon Universe, "Ghost Ship" won four of eleven awards (Best Special & Visual Effects, Best Makeup & Hairstyling, Best Supporting Actor or Actress, Best Dramatic Presentation); The Adventures of the USS Parkview, "The Bunny Incident" won two awards (Best Original Music, Best Original Story or Screenplay); The Fall of Starbase One won two awards (Best Lead Actor or Actress, Best Director) and shared one with Good Men (Best Costuming); Last Survivor won one award (Best Sound Design, Editing & Mixing); and Starship Endeavour, "The Monolith, Part One" and "The Monolith, Part Two" won one award (Best Guest Actor or Actress).[20] [21]

2020

Thirty-three independent Star Trek fan films released in calendar year 2019 with a total running time of ten hours, nine minutes were deemed eligible for consideration for the 2020 Bjo Awards. Eleven of these films were one-half of a two-part film. Because the casts and crews of these eleven films are identical in both parts, the ballot listed them as single two-part films in order to not pad the ballot with double entries for essentially the same film. (One film, the 16-minute first half of a two-parter, was withdrawn from the ballot because the second part was not released until 2020, reducing the total run time of the remaining films to nine hours, fifty-four minutes. This excluded film will be included on the 2021 ballot.) As a result, the remaining ten films, each one half of an episode, became five two-parters, with two of them exceeding 30 minutes in running time. There were also five single-part films that exceeded 30 minutes, bringing the total number of films, as listed on the ballot, that exceeded 30 minutes to seven. Accordingly, the category of Best Dramatic Presentation was once again divided into two categories: Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form (30 minutes or less) and Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form (31 minutes or longer), bringing the total number of award categories back up to twelve. The remaining ten unchanged categories were Best Original Story or Screenplay; Best Director; Best Lead Actor or Actress; Best Supporting Actor or Actress; Best Guest Actor or Actress; Best Costuming; Best Makeup & Hairstyling; Best Original Music; Best Sound Design, Editing & Mixing; and Best Special & Visual Effects.

The panel of judges for the 2020 awards included Rigel Ailur, Troy Bernier, Michael A. Burstein, Melissa Carter, Matthew M. Foster, Andrew Greenberg, Robert Greenberger, Mark McCray, Jeremy Roberts, William Schlichter and Andrew Wallace. The awards ceremony was held at Neutral Zone Studios in Kingsland, Georgia, on December 11, 2021, hosted by Eric L. Watts and Pixi "Ilia" Nereid. The awards presenter was Pixi "Ilia" Nereid.[22] [23]

Films eligible for consideration

Release DateSeries or Film NameEpisode TitleOnline VideoRun Time
1/31/2019Temporal Anomaly"Part 1" Temporal Anomaly, "Part 1" on YouTube0:26:46
1/31/2019Temporal Anomaly"Part 2" Temporal Anomaly, "Part 2" on YouTube0:24:19
2/2/2019Avalon Universe"Avalon Lost" Avalon Universe, "Avalon Lost" on YouTube0:16:02
2/16/2019Starship Deimos"Diplomatic Relations" Starship Deimos, "Diplomatic Relations" on YouTube0:08:45
4/30/2019Starship Antyllus"Desperate Gambit" Starship Antyllus, "Desperate Gambit" on YouTube0:30:39
5/12/2019The Holy Core The Holy Core on YouTube0:30:47
5/25/2019Starship Deimos"Children of Eberus" Starship Deimos, "Children of Eberus" on YouTube0:10:54
5/25/2019Starship Triton"Confrontations" Starship Triton, "Confrontations" on YouTube0:15:05
6/11/2019Tales from The Neutral Zone"The Looking Glass, Part 1" Tales from The Neutral Zone, "The Looking Glass, Part 1" on YouTube0:11:27
6/12/2019Tales from The Neutral Zone"The Looking Glass, Part 2" Tales from The Neutral Zone, "The Looking Glass, Part 2" on YouTube0:11:21
6/15/2019Dreadnought Dominion"Redemption at Red Medusa" Dreadnought Dominion, "Redemption at Red Medusa" on YouTube0:23:30
6/21/2019To Have Boldly Gone"Part 1" To Have Boldly Gone, "Part 1" on YouTube0:15:31
6/21/2019To Have Boldly Gone"Part 2" To Have Boldly Gone, "Part 2" on YouTube0:14:10
6/22/2019Starship Tristan"Repercussions, Part One" Starship Tristan, "Repercussions, Part One" on YouTube0:15:02
7/21/2019Star Trek: Unity"The Lewis Inquiry" Star Trek: Unity, "The Lewis Inquiry" on YouTube0:44:40
7/27/2019Line of Duty Line of Duty on YouTube0:20:01
7/27/2019 Starship Tristan"Repercussions, Part Two" Starship Tristan, "Repercussions, Part Two" on YouTube0:14:43
9/14/2019Star Trek: Unity"Tabula Rasa" Star Trek: Unity, "Tabula Rasa" on YouTube0:02:51
10/9/2019The Human Adventure The Human Adventure on YouTube0:13:31
10/21/2019Starship Deimos"The Solomon Gamble" Starship Deimos, "The Solomon Gamble" on YouTube0:11:27
10/29/2019The Federation Files"Galaxy Hopper" The Federation Files, "Galaxy Hopper" on YouTube0:14:48
10/30/2019Avalon Universe"Demons, Part 1" Avalon Universe, "Demons, Part 1" on YouTube0:19:12
10/31/2019Dreadnought Dominion"The Heist" Dreadnought Dominion, "The Heist" on YouTube0:17:02
11/7/2019Avalon Universe"Demons, Part 2" Avalon Universe, "Demons, Part 2" on YouTube0:16:36
11/17/2019Battlecruiser Kupok"A Matter of Trust" Battlecruiser Kupok, "A Matter of Trust" on YouTube0:09:53
12/7/2019Shakedown Shakedown on YouTube0:13:51
12/7/2019Break Free Break Free on YouTube0:32:01
12/7/2019Eleventh Hour Eleventh Hour on YouTube0:11:25
12/7/2019All Roads Lead to Home All Roads Lead to Home on YouTube0:17:09
12/7/2019The Scribbler The Scribbler on YouTube0:16:20
12/18/2019Starship Antyllus"As It Is Written..." Starship Antyllus, "As It Is Written..." on YouTube0:39:09
12/31/2019The Federation Files"The Equinox Effect" The Federation Files, "The Equinox Effect" on YouTube0:25:22

Winners & finalists by category

Best Special & Visual Effects
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleSpecial & Visual Effects Designer(s)/Artist(s)Result
Line of DutySamuel CockingsWinner
Avalon Universe"Avalon Lost"Samuel Cockings, Joshua Michael IrwinFinalist
Avalon Universe"Demons" Part 1 and Part 2Samuel Cockings, Joshua Michael IrwinFinalist
The Holy CoreDavid Combe, Jim Riker, Gary O'BrienFinalist
Temporal Anomaly"Part 1" and "Part 2"Samuel CockingsFinalist
Best Sound Design, Editing & Mixing
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleSound Designer(s)/Editor(s)/Mixer(s)Result
Avalon Universe"Demons" Part 1 and Part 2Joshua Michael IrwinWinner
Avalon Universe"Avalon Lost"Joshua Michael IrwinFinalist
The Holy CoreGary O'BrienFinalist
Tales from The Neutral Zone"The Looking Glass" Part 1 and Part 2Cliff Stoner, Dan Scanlan, Michael Heath, Jr.Finalist
To Have Boldly Gone"Part 1" and "Part 2"Dan ScanlanFinalist
Best Original Music
Series NameEpisode TitleMusician(s)Result
Avalon Universe"Demons" Part 1 and Part 2Nicholas McFarlandWinner
All Roads Lead to HomeAdam MullenFinalist
Avalon Universe"Avalon Lost"Nicholas McFarlandFinalist
The Federation Files"The Equinox Effect"Kevin McLeodFinalist
Temporal Anomaly"Part 1" and "Part 2"Matt MilneFinalist
Best Makeup & Hairstyling
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleMakeup Artist(s)/Hairstylist(s)Result
Line of DutySankari SivaramalingamWinner
Avalon Universe"Avalon Lost"Victoria FoxFinalist
Avalon Universe"Demons" Part 1 and Part 2Emmanuel J. Rodriguez, Leah French, Victoria Fox, Heather MeréFinalist
Battlecruiser Kupok"A Matter of Trust"Randall Landers, Ann Elliott DrewFinalist
The Federation Files"The Equinox Effect"Leah French, Stephania Masco, Michelle Reynolds, K.T. BlessingFinalist
Starship Tristan"Repercussions" Part One and Part TwoRenda Carr, Ann Elliott Drew, Randall LandersFinalist
Best Costuming
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleCostumer(s)Result
Line of DutyGina VanderkleyWinner
Avalon Universe"Avalon Lost"Joshua Michael Irwin, Victoria FoxFinalist
Avalon Universe"Demons" Part 1 and Part 2Victoria Fox, Glen L. WolfeFinalist
The Federation Files"The Equinox Effect"Glen L. Wolfe, Emma Patricia RobertsFinalist
Tales from The Neutral Zone"The Looking Glass" Part 1 and Part 2Stephanie MannFinalist
Best Guest Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries NameEpisode Title(s)Result
John LawsJames LawsAvalon Universe"Demons" Part 1 and Part 2Winner
David Butler AgrinsonisExcalibur HelmsmanAvalon Universe"Demons" Part 1 and Part 2Finalist
Lillian ColeCaptain Gaia StarrBattlecruiser Kupok"A Matter of Trust"Finalist
Tracie FrankLt. Commander PyperDreadnought Dominion"Redemption at Red Medusa"Finalist
Glen L. WolfeCaptain HarrisAvalon Universe"Demons" Part 1 and Part 2Finalist
Best Supporting Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries NameEpisode Title(s)Result
Paul WalencampCaptainLine of DutyWinner
Victoria ArcherEngineer Jamie ArcherAvalon Universe"Avalon Lost"Finalist
Victoria FoxBartley/T'XiBreak FreeFinalist
Victoria FoxLt. Mary BartleyShakedownFinalist
Emma LongCommander EleanorStar Trek: Unity"The Lewis Inquiry"Finalist
Jessica NivenFletcherLine of DutyFinalist
Sankari SivaramalingamDoctorLine of DutyFinalist
Gill SuttonPresident Jillian/Laura LeeStar Trek: Unity"The Lewis Inquiry"Finalist
Best Lead Actor or Actress
Actor or ActressCharacterSeries Name or Film TitleEpisode Title(s)Result
Juliet GodwinHeroLine of DutyWinner
Hannaj Bang BendzCommander BoltzmannThe Holy CoreFinalist
Mary Jane BlystoneJanessa MitchellAll Roads Lead to HomeFinalist
Marcus ChurchillEnsign Sam HarrimanTemporal Anomaly"Part 1" and "Part 2"Finalist
Victoria FoxCommander BeckAvalon Universe"Demons" Part 1 and Part 2Finalist
Will LeachCharlieLine of DutyFinalist
Best Original Story or Screenplay
Author(s)/Writer(s)Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleResult
Paul Laight, Gary O'BrienThe Holy CoreWinner
Joshua Michael Irwin, Victoria FoxAvalon Universe"Avalon Lost"Finalist
Aaron VanderkleyLine of DutyFinalist
Randall LandersStarship Deimos"Children of Eberus"Finalist
Samuel CockingsTemporal Anomaly"Part 1" and "Part 2"Finalist
Best Director
DirectorSeries Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleResult
Aaron VanderkleyLine of DutyWinner
Joshua Michael Irwin, Victoria FoxAvalon Universe"Avalon Lost"Finalist
Victoria FoxAvalon Universe"Demons" Part 1 and Part 2Finalist
Gary O'BrienThe Holy CoreFinalist
Samuel CockingsTemporal Anomaly"Part 1" and "Part 2"Finalist
Lawrence FlemingTo Have Boldly Gone"Part 1" and "Part 2"Finalist
Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleExecutive Producer(s) (or Equivalent)Result
Line of DutyAaron VanderkleyWinner
Avalon Universe"Avalon Lost"Joshua Michael Irwin, Victoria FoxFinalist
Eleventh HourVance MajorFinalist
Starship Deimos"Children of Eberus"Randall LandersFinalist
Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
Series Name or Film TitleEpisode TitleExecutive Producer(s) (or Equivalent)Result
The Holy CoreAlexander MayerWinner
Avalon Universe"Demons" Part 1 and Part 2Joshua Michael Irwin, Victoria FoxFinalist
Temporal Anomaly"Part 1" and "Part 2"Samuel Cockings, Alex Nikitin, Glen L. WolfeFinalist

Summary

Line of Duty won seven of twelve awards (Best Special & Visual Effects; Best Makeup & Hairstyling; Best Costuming; Best Supporting Actor or Actress; Best Lead Actor or Actress; Best Director; Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form); Avalon Universe, "Demons" Part 1 and Part 2 won three awards (Best Sound Design, Editing & Mixing; Best Original Music; Best Guest Actor or Actress); and The Holy Core won two awards (Best Original Story or Screenplay; Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form).

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20180809024947/http://treklanta.org/fanfilmawards/ The Bjo Awards web page
  2. [Star Trek#Beginnings|The "Save ''Star Trek''!" letter-writing campaign]
  3. [Space Shuttle Enterprise#Service|NASA space orbiter USS ''Constitution'' renamed USS ''Enterprise'']
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS1whWb2Nz0 "The 2015 Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards Winners" YouTube, 7/28/2018
  5. https://www.trektoday.com/content/2015/04/independent-star-trek-fan-film-awards-announced/ "Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards Announced" TrekToday, 4/27/2015
  6. https://trekmovie.com/2015/04/26/breaking-the-star-trek-independant-fan-film-awards/ "And the winners are: The Star Trek Independent Fan Film Awards" TrekMovie, 4/26/2015
  7. https://www.trekbbs.com/threads/the-star-trek-independent-fan-film-awards.264802/ "The Star Trek Independent Fan Film Awards" The Trek BBS, 2/9/2015
  8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDsFwl8qOBU "The 2016 Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards Winners" YouTube, 4/18/2016
  9. https://fanfilmfactor.com/2016/04/25/independent-star-trek-film-awards-winners-announced/ "Independent Star Trek Film Awards – Winners Announced!" Fan Film Factor, 4/25/2016
  10. https://www.facebook.com/groups/760450634041849/permalink/1059123620841214/ The 2016 Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards, The Bjo Awards (Facebook), 4/18/2016
  11. https://kradical.livejournal.com/3087875.html "the Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards finalists" KRAD's Inaccurate Guide to Life (LiveJournal), 4/11/2016
  12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVWmedHF2IM "The 2017 Independent Star Trek Fan Film Awards Winners" YouTube, 5/2/2017
  13. Web site: "TREKLANTA 2017" Treksphere, 5/8/2017 . 2018-08-08 . 2018-08-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180803194721/https://treksphere.com/fan-productions/fan-film-blog-treklanta-2017/ . dead .
  14. http://therogersrevue.com/2017-independent-star-trek-fan-film-award-goes/ "And The 2017 Independent Star Trek Fan Film Award Goes to..." The Rogers Revue, 5/5/2017
  15. https://fanfilmfactor.com/2017/05/03/2017-independent-star-trek-film-awards-now-the-bjos-winners-announced/ "2017 Independent Star Trek Film Awards (now the 'BJO's') WINNERS ANNOUNCED!" Fan Film Factor, 5/3/2017
  16. https://fanfilmfactor.com/2017/02/14/thirty-three-nominees-announced-for-the-2017-independent-star-trek-fan-film-awards/ "Thirty-three NOMINEES announced for the 2017 INDEPENDENT STAR TREK FAN FILM AWARDS" Fan Film Factor, 2/14/2017
  17. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99j4II3Qzl4 "The 2018 Bjo Awards Ceremony – Finalists and Winners" YouTube, 6/4/2018
  18. http://www.axanarproductions.com/bjo-fan-film-award-winners-for-2018-announced/ "BJO FAN FILM AWARD WINNERS for 2018 announced!" Axanar Productions, 5/29/2018
  19. https://fanfilmfactor.com/2018/05/28/bjo-fan-film-award-winners-for-2018-announced/ "BJO FAN FILM AWARD WINNERS for 2018 announced!" Fan Film Factor, 5/28/2018
  20. https://fanfilmfactor.com/2019/05/28/2019-bjo-award-winners-from-treklanta/ "2019 BJO AWARD winners from TREKLANTA!" Fan Film Factor, 5/28/2019
  21. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kFjFaMdJho "The 2019 Bjo Awards Ceremony – Finalists and Winners" YouTube, 7/12/2019
  22. http://treklanta.org/fanfilmawards2020.htm The 2020 Bjo Awards Finalists & Winners
  23. https://www.facebook.com/neutralzonestudios/videos/237296941819676 2020 Bjo Awards Virtual Ceremony