Reflecting on Cannes part 2
May 29, 2008 – 2:01 amA few days has passed since Cannes and many of the contacts I made there and e-mailed are responding. I had the opportunity to send “Love Bites” -the low budget hilarious feature I’m directing written by the talented Scots: Jillian and Kevin- to approx. 10 sales agents and and scottish screen someone we’ve been meaning to talk to for some time.
It’s terrific when you have an opportunity to pitch a project in person as the director because the potential funders can see your passion for the project and know you will make the film no matter what. The enthusiasm is infectious and they want to be part of it. That is why even though going to Cannes was expensive it was worth so much. From the 10 financiers I sent “Love Bites” to, 8 have gotten back and said they are reading the script. These are great numbers! Fingers crossed and I’ll keep you posted as we progress.