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The Fandom

THE FANDOM dives headfirst in the imaginative world of “furries,” the often-misunderstood internet subculture of fans of the anthropomorphic arts. Using a bountiful collection of archival tapes and images, this documentary traces the evolution of the furry fandom from its roots in the 1970s to the expansive, international community it has become today. Join a host of charming characters (including the grandparents of the fandom itself) on this heart-warming journey through the decades; witness the many triumphs and challenges that shaped “furry” into the most unique fandom of all time.

The Fandom is Ash Kreis' debut as a first-time independent filmmaker.

  • Ash Kreis
    Director
  • Eric Risher
    Co-Director
  • Phil Kreis
    Producer
  • Ash Kreis
    Director of Photography
  • Eric Risher
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Pop-Culture, Quirky, lgbtq+, lgbt
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 28 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 3, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    65,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital VariCam
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • LGBTQ+ Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 3, 2021
    32nd Los Angeles Premiere
    BEST FEATURE FILM
  • Denver Film Festival
    Denver, Colorado
    United States
    November 8, 2020
    43rd Denver Film Festival
    Official Selection
  • Toronto Virtual City Cinema (WILDsound Festival)
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    January 8, 2021
    Documentary Film Festival
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Bounty Films
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Video on Demand
Director Biography - Ash Kreis

DIRECTOR: Ash Kreis is a trans filmmaker from Colorado Springs, Colorado. After coming out as trans, Ash lost all her job opportunities in the local film industry. The Fandom is her debut as a first time independent filmmaker and looks forward to making more films independently.

Ash got her start working on indie features including The Creep Behind The Camera and The Frame. She also worked in the advertising industry while teaching cinematography at UCCS. The last feature film she worked on was Being Evel directed by Daniel Junge and Produced by Johnny Knoxville. Since transitioning she has been approaching film with a fresh eye focusing on the lives and experiences of members of the LGBT Community.

CO-DIRECTOR: Ash Risher is a queer filmmaker from the San Francisco Bay area. Their prior editing work earned them a Heartland Regional Emmy. Their experience from the Academy Award winning documentary American Factory was invaluable for the making of The Fandom. They were born in Ohio, where they worked on feature films Carol and Miles Ahead. They gravitated toward a career in editing and found themselves at home in the world of documentary film. Risher's directorial debut was a short doc called Furries which premiered at Frameline. Their work has appeared in numerous other festivals, on the radio, and on TV. Risher's passion for storytelling has led them to pursue films with a focus on identity and civil rights.

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