Hank Braxtan

For years, people have been making home movies, many times using pop culture properties that they may not own, but love. In recent years, these types of projects have come to be known as "fanfilms". Backyard Blockbusters looks at the history and influence of the fanfilm genre, as well as the copyright and fair use problems these films create, featuring highlights from and interviews with the creators of many popular films.

When an indie movie comes to a small western Colorado town, the seemingly impossible task of creating an art community in an oil town becomes feasible. In a town where the suicide rate among young people is double that of the nation, "Dead Zone" creates a once in a lifetime opportunity for the next generation of the Grand Valley. The pandemic arises out of nowhere, putting this dream on hold. The crew full of students must now navigate through an unforgiving industry, mental illness and a pandemic

To stop the collapse of humanity, an elite team of soldiers must descend on a radiation-poisoned town and perform the ultimate stealth mission using high-tech armor and weapons.

A rap group on the verge of signing their first record deal is the city's only hope in a battle with a giant mutating snake monster.

A rap group on the verge of signing their first record deal is the city's only hope in a battle with a giant mutating snake monster.

A rap group on the verge of signing their first record deal is the city's only hope in a battle with a giant mutating snake monster.

After an ancient evil is awakened in the depths of an abandoned uranium mill, four old military veterans join forces with some internet kids to stop it before it slimes the population.

After an ancient evil is awakened in the depths of an abandoned uranium mill, four old military veterans join forces with some internet kids to stop it before it slimes the population.

After an ancient evil is awakened in the depths of an abandoned uranium mill, four old military veterans join forces with some internet kids to stop it before it slimes the population.

Global climate change prompts a scientific corporation to genetically modify Alaskan polar bears with horrific and deadly results.

In a suburban town, a deadly monster lurks in the surrounding forest, killing all those who wander too close. Desperate to stop the attack, a group of elite soldiers are called in to handle the situation. The hunters quickly become the hunted as they struggle to kill the terrifying, fire-breathing beast.

In a suburban town, a deadly monster lurks in the surrounding forest, killing all those who wander too close. Desperate to stop the attack, a group of elite soldiers are called in to handle the situation. The hunters quickly become the hunted as they struggle to kill the terrifying, fire-breathing beast.

Female adventurer Parker joins a crew of male trophy hunters in a remote wilderness park. Their goal: slaughter genetically recreated dinosaurs for sport using rifles, arrows, and grenades. After their guide is killed by raptors, the team tries to escape the park – but the hunters quickly become the hunted. Even worse, the park’s manager suspects Parker of being a spy and sends a hit squad after her. This battle’s about to become primitive!

Female adventurer Parker joins a crew of male trophy hunters in a remote wilderness park. Their goal: slaughter genetically recreated dinosaurs for sport using rifles, arrows, and grenades. After their guide is killed by raptors, the team tries to escape the park – but the hunters quickly become the hunted. Even worse, the park’s manager suspects Parker of being a spy and sends a hit squad after her. This battle’s about to become primitive!

A weekend trip to the woods for a bachelorette party turns deadly when a nearby train accident causes a chemical reaction that overtakes the secluded valley. But waiting out the disaster inside could prove to be just as dangerous as being outdoors.

A weekend trip to the woods for a bachelorette party turns deadly when a nearby train accident causes a chemical reaction that overtakes the secluded valley. But waiting out the disaster inside could prove to be just as dangerous as being outdoors.

Every town has an Elm Street, and Denver is no exception. The man of your dreams crosses paths with the boys in gray--who will win the battle for 1980's supremacy? The nightmare is always the same: dirty brown hat, striped sweater, and a glove of razors. Neil is having a lot of trouble sleeping lately, and the terrors are getting worse. Fortunately, help soon arrives in the the form of an old friend

When an indie movie comes to a small western Colorado town, the seemingly impossible task of creating an art community in an oil town becomes feasible. In a town where the suicide rate among young people is double that of the nation, "Dead Zone" creates a once in a lifetime opportunity for the next generation of the Grand Valley. The pandemic arises out of nowhere, putting this dream on hold. The crew full of students must now navigate through an unforgiving industry, mental illness and a pandemic

The Ghost Adventures crew return to tackle the terrors of the night.

The Ghost Adventures crew return to tackle the terrors of the night.

The Ghost Adventures crew return to tackle the terrors of the night.

"Blood Effects" a mockumentary by film maker Kris Black, is a cross between "Paranormal Activity" and Christopher Guest's "Best in Show". Presented as a "movie-within-a-movie", veteran Bruce Reisman produced Black's scathing satire of Hollywood horror movies, where reality ties itself up with fantasy, and the results are both humorous and horrifying.