I just watched what might be the most incredible independent film I’ve ever seen. Written by fans and for fans of Lord of the Rings, this 35-minute film by a ragtag group of amateur filmmakers cost less than $5,000 to produce … and in my opinion, the quality actually rivals that of the $430,000,000 Peter Jackson films, even though it’s a bit rough-around-the-edges at times.

The Hunt for Gollum takes place just before the first LOTR movie (and after The Hobbit), setting the scene for the trilogy’s early scenes. Below is the HD version … be sure to watch it in full-screen mode!

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