Hood: A Star Wars Story
SCIENCE FICTION STOP-MOTION STAR WARS FANFILM
Directed by Damon Wellner
6 min. Scripted Short - USA
I recently watched Hood: A Star Wars Story, a stop-motion Star Wars fan film directed by Damon Wellner, and I was completely entertained from start to finish. While the subject matter is definitely a deep cut for die-hard Star Wars fans, the creativity and humor on display make it a fun and accessible short film for anyone—even if you don’t know the character’s background.
The sci-fi short film cleverly reimagines the tragic-yet-comedic backstory of Willrow Hood, the cult-favorite background character from The Empire Strikes Back. Through its quirky stop-motion animation style and sharp comedic beats, Hood transforms a blink-and-you’ll-miss-him extra into a character with surprising emotional depth and laugh-out-loud moments.
At just six minutes, this indie sci-fi short film packs in a surprising amount of storytelling, blending parody with genuine affection for the Star Wars universe. For me, it has earned a permanent spot in my personal Star Wars head canon as a perfect side story to the saga.
My Take: Must Watch
Hood: A Star Wars Story is absolutely worth seeing—whether you’re a lifelong Star Wars fan or just someone who appreciates inventive indie shorts. Its mix of stop-motion artistry, witty storytelling, and playful homage makes it stand out as one of the most enjoyable Star Wars fan films I’ve seen.
Film Description
Hood tells the comedically tragic backstory of the Star Wars universe’s most beloved background character, Willrow Hood, brought to life through imaginative stop-motion sci-fi filmmaking.
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