Reeltime Pictures releases the first professionally-produced Doctor Who fan production direct to VHS, War Time, starring John Levene as Sgt. Benton of UNIT and Michael Wisher. By not directly referencing the Doctor, the production is able to separately license the character of Benton and thus legally sell the video. 
The Doctor Who-related fan production Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans is released on VHS, starring Doctor Who alumni Carole Ann Ford and Sophie Aldred, and ex-Blake’s 7 cast members Jan Chappell and Brian Croucher, all as new characters in a story centered around the Sontarans (used by permission).
The Doctor Who-related fan production Downtime is released on VHS, starring Elisabeth Sladen, Nicholas Courtney, and Deborah Watling reprising their Doctor Who roles. Doctor Who TV alumni Geoffrey Beevers and John Leeson appear as new characters original to this production; another character new to this production is the Brigadier’s daughter, Kate Lethbridge-Stewart. This story follows up on Doctor Who’s Yeti stories of the 1960s.
The fan-produced Doctor Who video production Auton is released by BBV. Though not a BBC-sanctioned production, thanks to the specifics of UK copyright law, the producers are able to license the Autons from the estate of their creator, Robert Holmes, to commercially release the video on tape and DVD.
The Doctor Who-related fan production Mindgame is released on VHS, starring Sophie Aldred and Miles Richardson. Though not BBC-sanctioned, UK copyright law allows the filmmakers to license the characters of the Sontarans and Draconians for this video’s commercial release.
The fan-produced Doctor Who video production Auton 2: Sentinel is released by BBV, continuing the story of the earlier Auton video release. Though not a BBC-sanctioned production, thanks to the specifics of UK copyright law, the producers are able to license the Autons from the estate of their creator, Robert Holmes, to commercially release the video on tape and DVD.
The Doctor Who-related fan production Mindgame Trilogy is released on VHS, starring Sophie Aldred and Miles Richardson. Though not BBC-sanctioned, UK copyright law allows the filmmakers to license the characters of the Sontarans and Draconians for this video’s commercial release.
The fan-produced Doctor Who video production Auton 3 is released by BBV, continuing the story of the earlier Auton video releases. Though not a BBC-sanctioned production, thanks to the specifics of UK copyright law, the producers are able to license the Autons from the estate of their creator, Robert Holmes, to commercially release the video on tape and DVD.
The independently produced Doctor Who spoof Do You Have A Licence To Save This Planet? is released on VHS, starring Sylvester McCoy.
The fan-produced Star Trek production Starship Exeter releases its first episode; the site hosting the video is temporarily overwhelmed. The Austin, Texas-based production is shot on a fan-made replica of the original Enterprise bridge, standing in for the Constitution-class sister ship, U.S.S. Exeter.
The internet-based fan film Star Trek: New Voyages (later Phase II) releases its first full-length episode, Come What May. Shot with homemade sets, costumes and props in upstate New York, the attention-getting project is greeted with enthusiasm by fans and with consternation by CBS/Paramount, which still has a Star Trek series (Enterprise) on television. The New Voyages group, led by James Cawley, is permitted to continue as long as no profit is made from its use of the Star Trek name, setting a precedent for future fan productions. As the group’s productions improve, it eventually disowns this pilot episode as one of its “official” adventures.
The internet-based fan film Star Trek: Phase II releases its second full-length episode, In Harm’s Way. William Windom, Malachi Throne and BarBara Luna guest star.
The internet-based fan film Star Trek: Phase II releases a short vignette episode, Center Seat.
The internet-based fan film Star Trek: Phase II releases its third full-length episode, To Serve All My Days. Walter Koenig guest stars as Chekov in a new script written by original Star Trek TV story editor D.C. Fontana.
The fan-made internet series Starship Farragut releases its first episode, following the crew of a sister ship of the Kirk-era Enterprise.
The fan-produced Star Trek production Star Trek: Intrepid releases its first episode. The UK-based production is shot almost entirely in front of green screen with computer-generated backgrounds added in post production.
The internet-based fan film Star Trek: Phase II releases its fifth full-length episode, World Enough And Time. George Takei guest stars in a story written and directed by Marc Scott Zicree. The episode is nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
The fan-produced Star Trek production Star Trek: Intrepid releases a short vignette. The UK-based production is shot almost entirely in front of green screen with computer-generated backgrounds added in post production.
The fan-made internet series Starship Farragut releases its first episode, following the crew of a sister ship of the Kirk-era Enterprise.
The Star Trek fan production Of Gods And Men releases its first webisode to the internet. Directed by Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager’s Tuvok) and with a script by several writers associated with 1990s TV Star Trek, it also boasts appearances by Star Trek cast members Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, Cirroc Lofton, Garrett Wang, and Russ himself, among others.
The Star Trek fan production Of Gods And Men releases its second webisode to the internet. Directed by Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager’s Tuvok) and with a script by several writers associated with 1990s TV Star Trek, it also boasts appearances by Star Trek cast members Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, Cirroc Lofton, Garrett Wang, and Russ himself, among others.
The Star Trek fan production Of Gods And Men releases its third and final webisode to the internet. Directed by Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager’s Tuvok) and with a script by several writers associated with 1990s TV Star Trek, it also boasts appearances by Star Trek cast members Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, Cirroc Lofton, Garrett Wang, and Russ himself, among others.
The fan-produced Star Trek production Star Trek: Intrepid releases a short vignette. The UK-based production is shot almost entirely in front of green screen with computer-generated backgrounds added in post production.
The fan-produced Star Trek production Star Trek: Intrepid releases a short vignette. The UK-based production is shot almost entirely in front of green screen with computer-generated backgrounds added in post production.
The fan-made internet series Starship Farragut releases its first short vignette, following the crew of a sister ship of the Kirk-era Enterprise.
The internet-based fan film Star Trek: Phase II releases its fifth full-length episode, Blood And Fire, Part I. Writer David Gerrold directs an adapted version of his rejected TNG script.
The fan-produced Star Trek production Star Trek: Intrepid releases its second episode. The UK-based production is shot almost entirely in front of green screen with computer-generated backgrounds added in post production.
A tantalizing trailer for the unfinished Doctor Who fan film Devious, which included Jon Pertwee’s final performance in character and in costume as the Doctor, is released as a bonus feature on the Doctor Who DVD The War Games.
The fan-made internet series Starship Farragut releases its first animated episode, in the style of the 1970s Filmation animated series, following the crew of a sister ship of the Kirk-era Enterprise.
The internet-based fan film Star Trek: Phase II releases its sixth full-length episode, Blood And Fire, Part II. Writer David Gerrold directs an adapted version of his rejected TNG script. Denise Crosby and Bill Blair guest star.