Kyle Newman has written and directed varied small films, incorporating Drone, The bicycle owner and Artflick.001. As a lifelong gi joe fan, He yearned to manufacture a love letter to the sci fi side of culture. the actual result is Fanboys, A road comedy about a gang of Lucas fans who try to break into Skywalker Ranch so that their dying friend can see The Phantom Menace.

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