Beam Me Up, Sulu
“In 1985, one Trekkie went where no fan had gone before.”
Synopsis
In 1985, Star Trek's George Takei joined a group of dedicated fans to make a student film deep in the California forest—only for the footage to mysteriously vanish. Nearly 40 years later, Beam Me Up, Sulu unearths this lost film, revealing not just a piece of fan history but a broader story of representation, resilience, and the ongoing fight for inclusion in media and society. The film was released as Yorktown: A Time to Heal (2022)
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
33rd Raindance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 17, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sasha Schneider, Timour Gregory
- Screenplay & Story
- Sasha Schneider, Timour Gregory
- Original Score
- Topu lyo, Mike Thies
- Original Title
- Beam Me Up, Sulu
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Highway Child, Roddenberry Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sasha Schneider, Timour Gregory
Sasha Schneider, Timour Gregory
Topu lyo, Mike Thies
Ashu Rai
Ashu Rai, Timour Gregory
Ashu Rai, Matthew Drake, Eugene Roddenberry, Sasha Schneider, Timour Gregory
Department Leadership Roster
Ashu Rai
Director of Photography
Ashu Rai
Editor
Ashu Rai
Producer
Matthew Drake
Producer
Sasha Schneider
Director
Timour Gregory
Director
Timour Gregory
Editor
Sasha Schneider
Producer
Timour Gregory
Producer
Sasha Schneider
Writer
Timour Gregory
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beam Me Up, Sulu
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What is Beam Me Up, Sulu about?
In 1985, Star Trek's George Takei joined a group of dedicated fans to make a student film deep in the California forest—only for the footage to mysteriously vanish. Nearly 40 years later, Beam Me Up, Sulu unearths this lost film, revealing not just a piece of fan history but a broader story of representation, resilience, and the ongoing fight for inclusion in media and society. The film was released as Yorktown: A Time to Heal (2022)
Who directed Beam Me Up, Sulu?
Beam Me Up, Sulu was directed by Sasha Schneider, Timour Gregory.
Who stars in Beam Me Up, Sulu?
The principal cast of Beam Me Up, Sulu includes Stan Woo, George Takei, Garrett Wang, Alexander Siddig, James Shigeta.
When was Beam Me Up, Sulu released and how long is it?
Beam Me Up, Sulu was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Beam Me Up, Sulu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beam Me Up, Sulu was composed by Topu lyo, Mike Thies.