The Fandom

2020•1h 29m•

★7.7(12 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

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.

Director

Ash Kreis

Watchlist

Main Cast

Rod O'Riley

Self

Lucky Coyote

Self

Floof

Self

Summercat

The Fandom

2020•1h 29m•

★7.7(12 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Director

Ash Kreis

Watchlist

Main Cast

Rod O'Riley

Self

Lucky Coyote

Self

Floof

Self

Summercat

Full Crew

Direction

Co-Director: Eric Risher
Director: Ash Kreis

Production

Producer: Philip 'Chip' Kreis
Associate Producer: Kyle Summers
Executive Producer: David Price
Executive Producer: Debbie Summers
Associate Producer: Stephanie Reed

Music & Sound

Sound Mix Technician: John Schuermann
Sound Engineer: Philip Kreis
Sound Recordist: Eric Risher
Original Music Composer: Iain Armour
Original Music Composer: Jared Clark

Cinematography

Additional Camera: Philip 'Chip' Kreis
Additional Camera: Mat Van Rhoon

Editing

Editor: Eric Risher

Art Direction

Art Designer: JD Laclede
Graphic Designer: Werewolf V
Graphic Designer: TraaaashPanda
Graphic Designer: Zach Hartman

Visual Effects

Animation: JD Laclede

Did You Know?

The production budget was $32.1K.

The runtime is 89 minutes (1h 29m).

The film was directed by Ash Kreis.

The score was composed by Iain Armour.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt12655700.

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Rating

7.7/10

Great

12 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Fandom

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$32,125

Production Companies:

Ashes 2 Ashs Productions

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The Fandom

Overview

Director

Main Cast

Rod O'Riley

Lucky Coyote

Floof

Summercat

The Fandom

Overview

Director

Main Cast

Rod O'Riley

Lucky Coyote

Floof

Summercat

Joe Strike

Bubbles

Recca

Sasha R. Jones

Yippie Coyote

Treble

Sherbert

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