Steven J. Pershing is the Ted Williams of the film world. Why? Like Ted, Steven didn't jump into the film business for the money. He produced, wrote, directed, and starred in Steel Spirit because of his love and passion for the film game. This film is incredible. And I don't play the incredible card lightly. It's incredible for the fact that it was shot on a Sony camcorder over a two-year period (working only on weekends) by a novice writer/actor/director and his equally novice cast & crew, all working with no budget and highly charged imaginations. Steel Spirit is incredible because of the love and cooperation Steven received from his family and friends to see his vision through to completion. This is the little movie that shouldn't even exist. But it does. Not for the lack of story (fun, and action packed) or credible acting (cheeky, and amusing), either both categories work well within the production. Making a movie can be an enormous chore (I'm a credited filmmaker) especially without having the luxury of 'throwing money' at any problems that may arise. Steven J. Pershing had only heart and soul to toss at his film-making predicaments as they arose. Steel Spirit is truly an awe inspiring Independent film. When's the last time you've seen special effects (and good ones at that!) in a no budget movie? Steel Spirit has them, a lot of them. And when you learn, through the witty Directors Commentary (especially during the end credits don't miss Steven's 'apologies'), that Steven and crew made the special effects and armaments work by slaving over home PC's and visiting their local Home Depot -- not by working with Industrial Light & Magic. After viewing Steel Spirit you may be in awe yourself. This film and the DVD extras are an excellent investment in film-making heart and soul.