| Interesting facts about the idea | - This idea has been tried before in 1998, for a film called 'Legionnaires' - a British science fiction action/adventure movie.
- It was being funded by "Public Share Issue" at the cost of £333.00 each.
- Benefits included: Being an extra in the film, an on-screen credit and more.
- It was to feature some big stars including Jason Connery.
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Andrew Cargill, from Louth, and Tony Lane, from Grimsby, who are studying at the International Film School Wales (IFSW), plan to enlist the help of hundreds of thousands of people, all of whom will be given a credit as Executive Producer on the finished film which they hope to have premiered in the West End. "We've come up with a novel way of making a million dollar movie that will involve thousands of people all of whom will make up the longest list of credits on a film," said 27-year-old Tony, the writer and director of the film which has the working title of 'Waking Dreams'. "Like students everywhere, Andrew and I have dreamed of making a 90 minute film, but as it costs at least a million dollars there's no way we could raise that kind of money. Which is why we came up with the idea for what we're calling the Million Dollar Movie Project.
| "We've come up with a novel way of making a million dollar movie that will involve thousands of people..." | | Tony Lane from Grimsby. |
"Quite simply, via the internet, we invite people all over the world to help fund the film in return for a screen credit as an executive producer. For as little as £3.00, anyone anywhere could see their name up on the screen - and hopefully, as an added bonus, we'll get into the Guinness Book of Records for the longest screen credits. At the same time, they will have contributed towards the making of a film which we hope to show in festivals all over the world. What is the film about? The film, which will be shot in London and Brecon, is about a hard-headed businessman who undergoes a life-changing experience which brings him home to his family in Wales. The crew will comprise students from IFSW, who will also be shooting a documentary charting the making of the film.
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"Everyone who joins us and becomes an executive producer will be able to become involved by downloading movies about the film's progress through from auditions to shooting, editing and eventual release. They'll be able to see the film take shape and make comments and contributions through an online forum," said 19-year-old animation student Andrew. "We're using the revolutionary new form of online advertising, 'Pixel adverts', to help cover the initial costs of the production. People can also advertise their businesses through us which will put them at the top of the producer list but. Advertisers will also receive a free copy of the movie and a ticket to the world premiere." | 
