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Rebel Storm: A Star Wars Collateral Story

Jesper, a rogue stormtrooper hunted by the Empire he once served, is on a desperate mission to deliver a stolen data disk to the rebels, a disk containing information that could tip the balance of the war.

  • Marino Darés
    Director
  • Marino Darés
    Writer
  • Alex Falcon
    Key Cast
    "Jesper"
  • Jeanne Allard
    Key Cast
    "Tako"
  • Borja Saavedra
    Key Cast
    "Numarr"
  • Semmy De Nada
    Key Cast
    "Thane Holgar"
  • Angelo Olivier
    Key Cast
    "Colonel Bossen"
  • José Roma
    Key Cast
    "Gyzbo"
  • Ellen Cribbs (Voice)
    Key Cast
    "General Davast"
  • Jake Cadmus
    Music by
  • Ana Marín
    Production Manager
  • Zoé Mouillon
    First Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Science Fiction, Fantasy, war
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 5, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    Spain
  • Country of Filming:
    Spain
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • LA Comic Con / Geekfest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 28, 2025
    North American Premiere
  • Isla Calavera Film Festival
    La Laguna
    Spain
    November 15, 2025
    Spanish Premiere
  • Birmingham Film Festival
    Birmingham
    United Kingdom
    December 22, 2025
    UK Premiere
    Best VFX Winner
  • Red Movie Awards
    París
    France
    French Premiere
    Award winner
  • Houston Fan Film Fesival
    Houston, Texas
    United States
    October 11, 2025
    Audience Award winner
  • Independent International Film Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 6, 2025
    Best of Show and Best VFX Winner
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Outstanding Achievement Award Winner
  • Film Buzz
    London
    United Kingdom
    Honourable mention
  • Con Nooga Film Fest
    Chattanooga
    United States
    February 14, 2026
    Best Fan Film
  • Lanzarote International Film Festival
    Arrecife
    Spain
    May 22, 2026
    Nominee
Director Biography - Marino Darés

Marino Darés is a Spanish filmmaker driven by the spirit of 90s adventure cinema, crepuscular westerns, Spielberg’s sense of wonder and classic sci-fi themes.

At 21, he directed his debut feature, a western titled Red Clouds (2016). Two years later released his second feature, a Neo-noir thriller titled Blind Hawk (2018)

A lifelong fan of Star Wars, Marino has directed acclaimed fan films such as Rebel Storm (2025) or Last Trial (2023), which received multiple awards such as Best Director in the Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival and Best Fan Film at the Gen Con Film Festival.

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Director Statement

Rebel Storm is a fan film crafted to be enjoyed even by those who aren’t immersed in Star Wars, while offering a grounded and emotional experience that Andor and Rogue One fans will love.

The film is driven by the power of friendship and hope in the middle of war: the darkest canvas for the brightest human moments. I wanted to explore how small acts of courage, empathy, and sacrifice can matter just as much as the galaxy-shaking events of the main saga.