RANGER - (loosely inspired by Beren and Luthien, from the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien) 

"I constantly abuse my sword to chose random directions to walk in. It's an expensive habit, but at least I don't have to ask someone...

This was a lovely adaptation of the tale of Beren and Luthien. I think Tolkien would have been proud even if it was changed from the original story and the names were different. Either way, the elements of Beren and Luthien were there.

really solid, especially the dialogue. From one Tolkien fan to another, I really enjoyed this.

I throw my sword up in the air sometimes, singing aoooww Which wayooo.

Thank you so much for your honest feedback,we really appreciate it (and indeed agree with you!). Yeah, the dragon was tough - usually on films they have like 20-30 people animating beasts and such, we had one guy (Rob Allison), who had like 18 shots to animate on his own! While not perfect, we all agree he did a really good job of it with the time and equipment he had! :) But yes, we wish we could have had more people helping Rob out! Thanks again - constructive criticism is awesome! :)

beautifully done version of Beren and Luthien tale, congrats!

This is brilliant. Most short films on RU-vid can't keep my attention for five minutes, but I was fascinated for this entire video.

That was perfect and beautiful and I need to watch it AGAIN!!

This is quite a good film. I am getting more and more interested in Tolkein's world and look forward to reading his books. Erelyn and Ranger are such a beautiful couple. The dragon was alright given this is a short film and not huge budget, still enjoyed it!

" Wonderful...Beautiful...Magnificent..."

Beautiful. Thank you for all the work that went into making this wonderful film!

Wonderful storytelling. I love how his habit of throwing his sword became his saving grace.

Es realmente hermoso saber que hay gente que aprecia tanto la obra del maestro Tolkien y lo plasma en tan buenos trabajos!!!!

beautiful film! Though I was sure the Luthien character was going to sing him back to life... it was foreshadowed with the flower. And she'd have gotten to rescue him at least once! Oh but look at me griping. It's wonderful.

I enjoyed this a lot. But I have to admit I laughed when the orc said "Bye bye."

4:20 I LOVE how he says that. It sounds so passionate, desperate, hopeful, and utterly romantic at the same time

I haven't read the original story in Silmarillion, but this is awesome. My father HAS read the original story, hates PJ's movies due to massive character/tone changes... and also thinks this is awesome. That invisibility cloak trick in the dance scene is hundreds of times more imaginative than anything PJ ever did. Me and my father sincerely believe that you're the one who should've done LOTR. I don't like PJ's movies, either, but if there's anyone that I know of who has the imagination to remake the LOTR films the way they should've been, it's you. This is utterly fantastic.

Nice. That was good acting and also good directed. The idea is not that new, but it's well done. Even the cgi is good for a "fan film". Keep on doing good work! :-)

Amazing work! I have to confess, I cried (just a bit) listening the elfic song. Damn sensitivity!^^'

LOL...took me 12 years to stumble on this. Really nicely done!!

Exquisite. Every aspect of this is beautifully done! Complements on the writing, which helped make this authentic and compelling. The care taken shows in all the visuals, acting, music, animation, cinematography, and editing. Love it.

Amazing job! Make more Tolkien based films!

Brilliant. I'm close to tears... Hands down. Thank you, Josh Fortune!

Beautifully done version of "The Song of Beren and Luthien" "Tienuviel"! Thank you!

I've watched the end 5 times already, it's so good

Enjoyed watching an adaptation of one of the most fantastic stories in the Silmarillion! Thanks

Pretty damn good. I can get behind a longer version of this movie. One of the better ones I've seen. Thanks for sharing it.

This video needs a lot more views. Very nice! I hope you do more in the future.

I could watch this over and over again. It's so good.

Love it! Thank you for doing it!

Truly brilliantly done... Thank you so much for making this for us. Absolutely beautiful.

Excellent imagery, overall well made fan film. Can't wait to see more work!

This is so beautiful. With all my heart, thank you so much for doing this.

This was so beautifully done! Amazing!

Simply beautiful. Hope to see more from you. Well done.

Omg I am utterly lost for words. That was very captivating and sweet.

This was really well done! Congratz for the good job!

Thank you for this wonderful piece of art. You've done a brilliant job.

Great effort on a small budget. I think its a marvellous achievement and hope you make more. Bravo

This was brilliant! I truly enjoyed it!

this is an excellent short film. it is one of my favorite youtube videos, and ive been here for years

All I gotta say is WOW Beautifully and wonderfully done Bravo!!!

Thanks very much, I really enjoyed creating the music for this film. I had just one week to get it all scored, but I am very pleased with it. Thanks again!

This is AMAZING. I love the cinematography. Great job guys!!!

Wonderful adaptation! Very well written and acted. Great job!

Bravo. Your adaptation to screenplay is better than box office. I think you would/will have done(do) his works beautiful justice. You have great taste in what to cut and what to hone in on. Opulent minimalism indeed. ♡

Thank you! Glad you picked up on elements to the story - we really wanted to pay as much homage to the original story as we could, it's just such a beautiful tale! :)

Everything about this was gorgeous! Very well done if I may say so! :D

This video is fantastic! : D You guys have some serious talent

This was amazing and so beautiful! Absolutely stunning! Hope to see more of your work!

wonderful sountracks...and congrats for all of your nice stageplay....i appreciate it...

Absolutely wonderful movie! Lovely soundtrack!

This was shot on a 5D - we have moved to Blackmagic Cinema Camera since then, but 5D is a great place to start!

Just amazing!!, you guys have a very nice work here, well done! :')

Well done, really nicely made and shot, thank you.

wow amazing! loved every bit

Tolkiens probably most beautiful story, retold in a way that matches the original. I am deeply moved, thank you!

Incredible! Brilliant adaptation of the Luthien and Beren story, with some new creative touches. The actor playing Ranger was especially good, and his voice was well suited to narration. Well done!

Good job. You made my evening, thanks.

really good job ! It is wonderfull. May Eru protect you !

We enjoyed this immensely. Thank you.

A damn well put together bit of film. Well done.

Beautifully done!! The cinematography, the costumes and the acting were excellent. Loved the music! And Earelyn is so beautiful.

Beautiful work, Josh. Mind you, i love Tolkien's work so much that my children were actually christened Frodo (26 now) and Luthien (22).

wonderfull. well shot, directed and edited.

This was awesome! I've read from some of your comments and the description that the budget and small staff were problems, but I think you did the best job possible for whatever limits you might have had.

Well done! Really, an excellent tribute.

Very nice :) Enjoyed it all the way through

Very good! Enjoyed this thoroughly.

This is too good! I think i'm gonna cry!

Wow that was awesome! I like how it stuck close 9not exactly ofcourse) to the story in the Silmarillion of Beren and Luthien.

I am alway trying to find filmmakers like this; dreamers who want to see and create wonders, but are held back simply because their dreams are just too big ... Still you chase them and yield such fulfilling stories. Well done, from one independent filmmaker with too much imagination to another, well done. Look me up if you're in the states sometime. Cinematic talent like this can't be ignored. - Take Care, Beannacht De Duit

Really an excellent job. You are very talented.

This was really nice. Excellent job.

I was just crying at the end :'( so beautifull!

Ranger : *throws sword for direction* Sword : *shatters* Orcs : "Who's making all that racket ?!" Ranger : "Cucoo ! ... Cucoo ! ... Cucoo !"

Wow. You guys are good enough for studio productions. Obviously there are things that could be improved, but every film is that way. Made six years ago and only now I've found this and am very impressed by it!

true work of art. absolutely beautiful. *tears in her eyes*

Great little tale, thank you.

That was incredible. This story never fails to touch me.

Very nicely done!! You have talent in movie making! The dragon was a bit strange, but I totally understand that. Dragons seem like one of the hardest things to animate/use in a movie, and you pulled it off very well! Great job! :)

Wow, this was really great! :)

It's... amazing. I hope you to become a legend in the cinema, and take it to the big screen.

Very well written, performed, and loved... I am a fan of Professor Tolkien's works, and now I am a fan of yours as well, Josh.

Beautiful!

Thankyou for making this film. I hope someone gives you the reins of a bigger project - especially if it's Tolkien based!

Really great so good that you have done this ;-)

What a wonderful film! Well done!

WOW! Loved it!!

Great! Well worth watching for those of use who are Tolkien Fans. Splendid performances by the actors involved. Thank you for making this film, and I wish you much success in your future cinematic endeavors.

Wonderful adaptation, thank you :)

Fantastic production, creative and acting.

awesome mate u did brilliant.not seen a good romantic story for awhile and was presently suprised

Well done! Plus,this voice fits perfectly:)

I really liked the elements of the sword pointing to the dragon and throwing the sword one last time!

Beautiful, well done!

Well told, and made with passion. I enjoyed it very much! I hope you do more films.

Nicely done... great music!

3:54 It is the strangest, and most beautiful thing I have ever laid eyes on: A girl..

This is Brilliant especially the guy playing Beren!