Behind-the-Scenes of Star Trek: very Short Treks

Go behind-the-scenes of Star Trek: very Short Treks with the creative team from Awesome Inc.

From the mind of Casper Kelly (Too Many Cooks, Star Trek: Short Treks), Star Trek: very Short Treks celebrates the bold, the silly, and the unusual across the animated universe of Star Trek.

Star Trek: very Short Treks | 'Love on Your Duty Roster' Sing-Along

Join Riker, Sulu, and Tendi for a sing-along this Valentine's Day!

'Holiday Party' | Star Trek: very Short Treks - 102

In "Holiday Party," it’s a First Contact Day celebration and Spock is in charge of the entertainment.

Star Trek: very Short Treks - "Holiday Party" Credits:

Produced By: Awesome Inc
Created By: Casper Kelly
Executive Producers: Casper Kelly & Ashley Kohler
Supervising Producer: Brandon Betts
Producer / Director: Aaron Hawkins
Written By: Claire Friedman
Cast (In Order of Appearance):
Bruce Horak (Hemmer)
Ethan Peck (Spock)
Bonnie Gordon (Communications Officer, Engineer, Crying Ensign) 
Eric Bauza (Red Shirt, Lieutenant, Ensign) 
Celia Rose Gooding (Uhura) 
Gia Sandhu (T'Pring) 
Doug Jones (Saru)

What happens when you ask a Vulcan to run the entertainment at a party?

Star Trek: very Short Treks - 'Holiday Party'

'Holograms All the Way Down' | Star Trek: very Short Treks - 104

In "Holograms All the Way Down," it's Holodecktastic!

Star Trek: very Short Treks - "Holograms All the Way Down" Credits:

Produced By: Awesome Inc
Created By: Casper Kelly
Executive Producers: Casper Kelly & Ashley Kohler
Supervising Producer: Brandon Betts
Producer / Director: Aaron Hawkins
Written By: Aaron Waltke

Cast (In Order of Appearance):
Connor Trinneer (Trip)
Jonathan Frakes (Riker)
Armin Shimerman (Quark)
Noël Wells (D'Vana)
Angus Imrie (Zero)
George Takei (Sulu)
Doug Jones (Saru)
Bruce Horak (Hemmer)
Ethan Phillips (Neelix)
Bonnie Gordon (Computer)

Star Trek: very Short Treks - 'Holograms All the Way Down'

Official Trailer | Star Trek: very Short Treks

From the mind of Casper Kelly (Too Many Cooks, Star Trek: Short Treks), Star Trek: very Short Treks celebrates the bold, the silly, and the unusual across the animated universe of Star Trek. Here's everything you need to know about Star Trek: very Short Treks!

The first Star Trek: very Short Treks will launch on Star Trek Day, September 8, exclusively on StarTrek.com and the official Star Trek YouTube channel.

'Skin A Cat' | Star Trek: very Short Treks - 101

In "Skin A Cat," a dire Klingon attack is further complicated by poor word choice.

Star Trek: very Short Treks - "Skin A Cat" Credits:

Produced By: Awesome Inc
Created By: Casper Kelly
Executive Producers: Casper Kelly, Ashley Kohler
Supervising Producer: Brandon Betts
Producer / Director: Aaron Hawkins
Cast (In Order of Appearance):
Ethan Peck (Spock)
Pete Holmes (Captain)
Cristina Milizia (Knickersonian, Dream Woman, M'Ress)
Bonnie Gordon (Computer)
Eric Bauza (Antedian, Ass Face, Screwhead)

Captain, might we suggest avoiding figures of speech...

Star Trek: very Short Treks - 'Skin A Cat'

'Worst Contact' | Star Trek: very Short Treks - 103

In "Worst Contact," First Contacts, like first dates, can be awkward.

Star Trek: very Short Treks - "Worst Contact" Credits:

Produced By: Awesome Inc
Created By: Casper Kelly
Executive Producers: Casper Kelly & Ashley Kohler
Supervising Producer: Brandon Betts
Producer / Director: Aaron Hawkins
Cast (In Order of Appearance):
Jonathan Frakes (Riker)
Dana Snyder (Bragu)
Gates McFadden (Dr. Crusher) 
Sarah Sherman (Mucara)

Star Trek: very Short Treks - 'Worst Contact'

Plus, read the final chapter of the tie-in comic!

Star Trek: very Short Treks Debates the Merits of Holoprograms

Star Trek: very Short Treks Debates the Merits of Holoprograms with 'Holograms All the Way Down'

Star Trek: The Animated Celebration continues with the latest installment of Star Trek: very Short Treks and the final chapter of STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED CELEBRATION PRESENTS THE SCHEIMER BARRIER!

In the penultimate very Short Treks, "Holograms All the Way Down, it's Holodecktastic!

In order of appearance, "Holograms All the Way Down" features cast Connor Trinneer (Trip), Jonathan Frakes (Riker), Armin Shimerman (Quark), Noël Wells (D'Vana), Angus Imrie (Zero), George Takei (Sulu), Doug Jones (Saru), Bruce Horak (Hemmer), Ethan Phillips (Neelix), and Bonnie Gordon (Computer).

In the final chapter of STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED CELEBRATION PRESENTS THE SCHEIMER BARRIER, from critically-acclaimed writer and director Casper Kelly and Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Jonathan Case, mad scientist Fontana forces Kirk and company to battle other beloved Federation crew members from The Next Generation all the way to Lower Decks in the brawling death match of the millennium! How can our heroes possibly survive this horrifying gladiator game when the referee has limitless godlike powers? Find out in the thrilling conclusion of this comic book celebrating the 50-year anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series.

Mad scientist Fontana forces Kirk and company to battle other beloved Federation crew members from The Next Generation all the way to Lower Decks in the brawling death match of the millennium! How can our heroes possibly survive this horrifying gladiator game when the referee has limitless godlike powers? Find out in the thrilling conclusion of this comic book celebrating the 50-year anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series.

Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier - Chapter 4

Star Trek: very Short Treks pays tribute to the series that kicked off Star Trek's animated legacy — Star Trek: The Animated Series — while incorporating all corners of the Star Trek universe in a fun and irreverent manner. Star Trek: very Short Treks comes from Casper Kelly, best known for the viral smash hit Too Many Cooks and his work on Star Trek: Short Treks and Adult Swim. Star Trek: very Short Treks is produced by Awesome Inc. Casper Kelly and Ashley Kohler serve as executive producers; Brandon Betts as supervising producer; and Aaron Hawkins as producer/director. "Holograms All the Way Down" is written by Aaron Waltke.

Plus, read the second chapter of the tie-in comic!

Star Trek: very Short Treks Invites You to a Holiday Party This Week

Last week, the Star Trek: The Animated Celebration kicked off with the first installment of Star Trek: very Short Treks and first chapter of STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED CELEBRATION PRESENTS THE SCHEIMER BARRIER!

In the second very Short Treks, "Holiday Party, it’s a First Contact Day celebration and Spock is in charge of the entertainment.

In order of appearance, "Holiday Party" features cast Bruce Horak (Hemmer), Ethan Peck (Spock), Bonnie Gordon (Communications Officer, Engineer, Crying Ensign), Eric Bauza (Red Shirt, Lieutenant, Ensign), Celia Rose Gooding (Uhura), Gia Sandhu (T'Pring), and Doug Jones (Saru).

In the second chapter of STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED CELEBRATION PRESENTS THE SCHEIMER BARRIER, from critically-acclaimed writer and director Casper Kelly and Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Jonathan Case, mad scientist Fontana plops Kirk, Spock, and company in a strangely familiar American high school in the middle of a strangely familiar love triangle between Artie, Bessie, and Verona. The crew must now tangle with a mad scientist and teen emotions…while searching both river and dale to find a way back to their own universe!

The celebration of the 50-year anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series continues as the mad scientist Fontana plops Kirk, Spock, and company in a strangely familiar American high school in the middle of a strangely familiar love triangle between Artie, Bessie, and Verona. The crew must now tangle with a mad scientist and teen emotions…while searching both river and dale to find a way back to their own universe!

Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier - Chapter 2

Star Trek: very Short Treks pays tribute to the series that kicked off Star Trek's animated legacy — Star Trek: The Animated Series — while incorporating all corners of the Star Trek universe in a fun and irreverent manner. Star Trek: very Short Treks comes from Casper Kelly, best known for the viral smash hit Too Many Cooks and his work on Star Trek: Short Treks and Adult Swim. Star Trek: very Short Treks is produced by Awesome Inc. Casper Kelly and Ashley Kohler serve as executive producers; Brandon Betts as supervising producer; and Aaron Hawkins as producer/director. "Holiday Party" is written by Claire Friedman.

Plus, read the penultimate chapter of the tie-in comic!

Star Trek: very Short Treks Welcomes A New Species to the Federation in 'Worst Contact'

Star Trek: The Animated Celebration continues with the latest installment of Star Trek: very Short Treks and the third chapter of STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED CELEBRATION PRESENTS THE SCHEIMER BARRIER!

In the third very Short Treks, "Worst Contact, we're reminded First Contacts, like first dates, can be awkward.

In order of appearance, "Worst Contact" features cast Jonathan Frakes (Riker), Dana Snyder (Bragu), Gates McFadden (Dr. Crusher), and Sarah Sherman (Mucara).

In the third chapter of STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED CELEBRATION PRESENTS THE SCHEIMER BARRIER, from critically-acclaimed writer and director Casper Kelly and Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Jonathan Case, the mad scientist Fontana collides a hapless Kirk and Spock with a rapid succession of other Star Trek crews from past, present, and future in a bit of diabolical fun! Will our heroes be able to survive?

(Editor’s note: This comic book has the record for most first pages of any comic! Confused? Buy a copy and find out what we mean!)

The celebration of the 50-year anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series continues as the mad scientist Fontana collides a hapless Kirk and Spock with a rapid succession of other Star Trek crews from past, present, and future in a bit of diabolical fun! Will our heroes be able to survive? (Editor’s note: This comic book has the record for most first pages of any comic! Confused? Buy a copy and find out what we mean!)

Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier - Chapter 3

Star Trek: very Short Treks pays tribute to the series that kicked off Star Trek's animated legacy — Star Trek: The Animated Series — while incorporating all corners of the Star Trek universe in a fun and irreverent manner. Star Trek: very Short Treks comes from Casper Kelly, best known for the viral smash hit Too Many Cooks and his work on Star Trek: Short Treks and Adult Swim. Star Trek: very Short Treks is produced by Awesome Inc. Casper Kelly and Ashley Kohler serve as executive producers; Brandon Betts as supervising producer; and Aaron Hawkins as producer/director.

What if we told you there was more than one way to skin a cat... er, enjoy Star Trek?

Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Kicks Off with First 'very Short Treks' and Comic Chapter

In celebration of Star Trek Day, Star Trek: The Animated Celebration, and the 50 years of Star Trek animation, we're here with the first of five all-new Star Trek: very Short Treks! 

For the golden anniversary, very Short Treks pays tribute to the series that kicked off Star Trek's animated legacy — Star Trek: The Animated Series — while incorporating all corners of the Star Trek universe in a fun and irreverent manner. Star Trek: very Short Treks comes from critically-acclaimed writer and director Casper Kelly, best known for the viral smash hitToo Many Cooks and his work on Star Trek: Short Treks and Adult Swim.

In the first very Short Treks, "Skin A Cat," a dire Klingon attack is further complicated by poor word choice:

In order of appearance, "Skin A Cat" features cast Ethan Peck (Spock), Pete Holmes (Captain), Cristina Milizia (Knickersonian, Dream Woman, and M'Ress), Bonnie Gordon (Computer), and Eric Bauza (Antedian, Ass Face, Screwhead).

Star Trek: very Short Treks is produced by Awesome Inc. Casper Kelly and Ashley Kohler serve as executive producers; Brandon Betts as supervising producer; and Aaron Hawkins as producer/director.

As our Captain states in "Skin A Cat," there is more than one way to... celebrate your love of Star Trek on Star Trek Day! With that, we also have the very first chapter of STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED CELEBRATION PRESENTS THE SCHEIMER BARRIER!

Celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series with this new adventure written by critically acclaimed writer and director Casper Kelly (Too Many Cooks and Cheddar Goblin) and drawn by Eisner Award–winning cartoonist Jonathan Case (Little Monarchs and Dear Creature), featuring the classic crew in the art style of the original cartoon. Kirk, Spock, Arex, and company tangle with a rogue scientist intent on proving his wild theory that the universe is actually a comic book. What if he’s right? And what if he develops the godlike powers of the comic book artist? And what if that power has driven him mad? Will our heroes find a way to defeat him and restore the universe?

Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier - Chapter 1

This new comic adventure also comes from the creative mind of Casper Kelly, and is drawn by Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Jonathan Case (Little Monarchs and Dear Creature), featuring the classic crew in the art style of the original cartoon. 

In STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED CELEBRATION PRESENTS THE SCHEIMER BARRIER #1, Kirk, Spock, Arex, and company tangle with a rogue scientist intent on proving his wild theory that the universe is actually a comic book. What if he’s right? And what if he develops the godlike powers of the comic book artist? And what if that power has driven him mad? Will our heroes find a way to defeat him and restore the universe? Read the first chapter above!

The first of five 'very Short Treks' to debut on Star Trek Day 2023 along with the first chapter of a new comic book!

'Star Trek: very Short Treks' to Launch on Star Trek Day

Celebrate 50 Years of Star Trek Animation with the Launch of 'Star Trek: very Short Treks'

Star Trek continues its salute to the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series with the launch of Star Trek: very Short Treks, five all-new animated promotional shorts, and the new comic book, Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier, both debuting on Friday, September 8 as part of the annual Star Trek Day global celebration.

Previously announced Star Trek Day programming and events can be found at StarTrek.com/Day.

CBS Studios is launching Star Trek: very Short Treks, a series of all-new animated promotional spots in the style of Star Trek: The Animated Series. 

The very Short Treks will feature previously announced fan-favorite characters voiced by cast members from across the Star Trek universe, including icons Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker, Doug Jones as Saru and Armin Shimerman as Quark, and a new line-up of exciting voices, including Ethan Peck as Spock, Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher, Celia Rose Gooding as Uhura, Connor Trinneer as Trip Tucker, Bruce Horak as Hemmer, Noël Wells as Tendi and the legendary George Takei as Sulu.

Star Trek: very Short Treks comes from creative consultant Casper Kelly, best known for the viral smash hit Too Many Cooks and his work on Star Trek: Short Treks and Adult Swim. The first animated spot will launch on Star Trek Day, September 8, exclusively on StarTrek.com and the official Star Trek YouTube channel, with four additional animated spots rolling out weekly on Wednesdays through October 4 at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET. Titles and release schedule include:

September 27 – “Holograms, All the Way Down”

Casper Kelly will also release a new comic book with IDW Publishing, Star Trek: The Animated Celebration Presents The Scheimer Barrier. The first chapter of the comic will debut digitally on September 8 on StarTrek.com with physical copies available at New York Comic Con in October. Additional chapters of the comic will drop weekly on Wednesdays on StarTrek.com at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET.

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