Billy Swanson

Billy Swanson is a multi‑talented creative best known within the Star Trek fan film community for his work with Potemkin Pictures’ Starship Webster creative group. He wrote, directed, and starred in the vignette “A Voice in the Dark,” a seven‑minute, single‑take character study featuring Commander Robert Hawkins. The piece originated as his own concept: he outlined it, rehearsed it, filmed an early version on his phone, and later performed it in‑studio in a continuous shot—showcasing both his acting discipline and comfort with long-form monologue delivery. Beyond filmmaking, Billy has a background in acting, cosplay, convention appearances, and even a stint as a professional wrestler, which the article highlights as a particularly interesting part of his past. His performance in A Voice in the Dark impressed the production team enough that show‑runner Randy Landers described it as a “tour de force,” praising Billy’s preparation, presence, and ability to carry an entire film alone. Today, Billy is an active member of the Starship Webster team, contributing creatively both in front of and behind the camera.