The Fandom
Film release poster
Directed by
  • Ash Kreis[1]
  • Eric Risher
Produced byPhilip Kreis[1]
Starring
  • Samuel Conway
  • Sasha R. Jones
  • Michele Light
  • Mark Merlino
  • Rod O'Riley
  • Joe Strike
Cinematography
  • Ash Kreis
  • Eric Risher
Edited byEric Risher
Music by
  • Iain Armour
  • Jared Clark
Release date
  • 3 July 2020 (2020-07-03) (Worldwide)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$32,125[2]

The Fandom is a 2020 documentary film focusing on the history and cultural influence of the furry fandom. Directed by filmmakers Ash Kreis and Eric Risher, it was released digitally and on Blu-Ray on July 3, 2020. The film is Kreis' directorial debut.

Synopsis

The Fandom focuses on the furry fandom's early history and evolution as an internet community. The documentary features interviews from figures within the fandom, including Mark Merlino and Rod O'Riley (founders of ConFurence, the first furry convention), Joe Strike (author of Furry Nation, a history of the furry fandom), and Samuel Conway, chairman of the Anthrocon convention.[3] These interviews are interspersed with footage from furry conventions past and present.

Production

The Fandom was funded through Kickstarter with a budget of $32 thousand.[2] Director Ash Kreis described to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that despite recent positivity of furry fandom coverage, she wanted to put several misconceptions to rest and show the community in its true form.[4]

The Fandom marks the directorial debut for Kreis, who previously worked in the production team for films like Being Evel.[5]

Release

The Fandom premiered on Kreis' YouTube channel on July 3, 2020, the Blu-Ray and other digital versions being released the same day.[4]

Reception

The Fandom was well-received and praised by critics. Cartoon Brew praised its inclusivity and humor,[3] Colorado Springs Independent applauded the film for its appeal and its thorough detail,[5] and the film won an Ursa Major Award in the Non-Fiction Work category.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "This Doc Answers All Your Questions About Furries". PAPER. June 29, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "The Fandom". Kickstarter. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  3. 1 2 "'The Fandom' Review: Documentary Takes Viewers Into The Misunderstood World Of Furry Fandom". Cartoon Brew. July 3, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  4. 1 2 "New documentary 'The Fandom' chronicles history of furry nation". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved July 30, 2020.(subscription required)
  5. 1 2 Beedle, Heidi. "The Fandom: A deep dive into LGBTQ nerd culture". Colorado Springs Independent. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Voting Results". ursamajorawards.org. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
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