Shmaliens

Ellen Ripley, sole survivor of a vicious alien attack on her crew of lethal pro wrestlers, is rescued from 57 years in hypersleep in deep space. No one believes her story, but when contact with a remote colony is lost, she leads a squad of incompetents and retards on a rescue mission with disastrous effect.

Screenings and awards
Best Script, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor at 15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival 2002 (Auckland)
Additional nominations for Best Comedy, Best Stunts and Best Supporting Actor at 15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival 2002 (Auckland)

Cast and crew
Jenny Catran as Ripley
Benson Taylor as Cpl Hicks
Richard Steane as Lt Gorman & Sgt Apone
Michael Travis as Burke
James King as Newt
Simon Connolly as Hudson
Jaimz Whitlock as 'Tard & the Hippy
Frank Chan as Vasquez & Van Leuwen
Aran Sisley as Drake & Alien Queen
Gary Henson as Bowski
With: Emma Towns, Geoff Burnet, Luke Burnet, Andrew Catran, Ben Finn, Jan Maitland, Rebecca Sharp, Ben Hoadley and Anna Bedbrook
Filmed and edited by Michael Travis
Script by Michael Travis (after James Cameron)