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Yeah Stephen, there are lots of stories about inktip: the good, the bad, and the ugly. But there are also a few success stories from inktip. However, most of their leads are free, you don't pay a dime. Just like this one. It's free. And I think it's okay for most screenwriters that might never have the opportunity to get close to a senior executive, talk less of trapping one in an elevator. Regards.

I couldn't find the cheap one...

Actors will help get funding but many don't want to be used that way and won't sign letters of interest until money is in place. It's a catch 22

Oh what a tangled web! NAME actors can help with financing, but can turn off producers. Maybe they have an issue with actor. Some feel their toes stepped on and its THEIR job. Actors can also screw up a budget making it more expensive than producer wants to raise and spend on a project. Unless you have Brad Pitt that is.

With my job I am usually hired on during the development stage. So I get see how money is raised for films. The boards become one of the key elements instrumental in raising both equity and lender based funds. They are also used to attract talent. Nonetheless, any reputable producer or experienced director will tell you that it is a must that you have talent attached before raising funds. And it is best if it is a B-lister or better.

It's a catch 22, but if you have a great script, actors will often come on board in the early stages, just, as Andrew said, be careful who you commit to.

Everyone is so correct, in my experience it really depends who the investor is. Some might be only interested in star power to get the crowd draw, another might prefer one a-list over another. It's really a go with your guts thing, although you can cut down the odds. Before you approach an investor, research him or her and know what they like, (also what they don't like) what movies have they backed in the past and if they have a preference to a particular actor or actress? Do they have a stable of actors they like; and if they do, do they fit into what you're looking for? If you're lucky you might get one that is only interested in making movies and money, great! But remember one thing, it maybe your script, but it's his or hers money. That means the investor holds the reins to this horse and it's up to you to perform to their expectations.

At first, I thought, that the boy was a vision of the main character as a child. After another watch, I realise that the boy is a separate character. Yet, I still feel the boy was only in the main characters thoughts. So close, and yet so distant. I honestly thought the character was remembering an incident of himself as a child. Until, the boy helps him up and hands him his glasses. Beautifully filmed Amit. Beautiful cast also. The isolation the character felt, was wonderfully captured. Loved the choice of sounds that accompanied the piece also. I just wanted the film to go on... Thank you for sharing....

Thank you :)

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Appreciate this...

thanks