Quotes from Funders

MARK B

One of the funders of Franny's earlier film, Drowned Out, and the very first investor in Crude.
"I was lucky enough to be able to put some money into Drowned Out and see it win critical acclaim and millions of viewers. We are now facing the possibly catatclysmic consequences of global climate chaos, so the possibility of being able to head down to my local multiplex and see a film which calmly, even-handedly but passionately paints a true picture of oil and our relationship to it is...nothing short of miraculous.
It's a real thrill for me to be in at the ground floor of a film which could have a seismic effect on public perceptions of the oil industry and the wider system that it serves. My advice is that if you're in a position to move some of your money into something that will make things better, do it. We may be the last generation of this species who still have the opportunity to turn things around and build a safe, truly sustainable, socially just future."

JEREMY D - LESS SYNDICATE

"I just wanted to say that you lot are well exceeding any of my expectations in terms of the crazy things you must be catching on camera. From New O to Nigeria to the Alps and Jordan - what a ride! Don't be knocked by anything that seems to get in the way. (Not that you ever do) And good luck in the next stages. I particularly remember you saying that the timing was late. I still don't think so. In my humble opinion, there is a lot more story-mileage in the oil price yet, let alone the climate. The story you are stitching has probably never been told right. It has never been personalised. Best of luck, heroes!

RACHEL G

"Keep up the inspirational work! You have me spouting to varied groups of near strangers I meet at parties everywhere, and talking more seriously with close friends!"

BETTY H

"[Franny and Lizzie] make you feel optimistic about life"

ADRIAN M

"As lots of Insiders say - and they think it even if they don't say it - you're doing a grand job"

SUE C

"Full of admiration as ever."

BILL B

"You seem to have amazing skills in getting out of tight corners."

NICKY F

"Without front line fighters like yourselves nothing would happen."

ANGELA S

"In addition to the film, which I anticipate will be terrific, you must write a book about your amazing, if sometimes depressing and/or terrifying experiences. Your journals have been fascinating. I can't wait to see how all of this turns out. The very best of luck to you all in finishing this with your sanity intact."

TRENNA C

"Thank you guys for all the blood, sweat and tears you've put into The Age of Stupid. It's a phenomenal undertaking and I have buckets of respect for you both."

JERRY C

"I was excited by the film and it looks like a winner to me!"

ALEX J

"The film looks like a winner."

BETSY P

"I am so very excited for your project and am honored to be able to do my small part to help your make it a reality."

LIZ R

"Very impressed by the honesty of your presentation here and the humour, the track record of those involved and the fact so many are committing time for nothing or next to nothing."

MEREDITH H

"I can see why you are all as involved as you are."

MICHAEL M

"What a great community approach to film-making!"

EMILY S

"The material looks brilliant, as always."

SUE C

"I really like the tone as well as content of your funding plan. Congratulations. Please reserve me one loan unit of £5000. "

TREATMENT ROOMS

"Keep up the incredible work you do."

ASIMA S

"I just had a sense that I wanted to be a part of and support something that is important and exciting."

BRENT B

"I can't wait to see the finished product~ it is one of the defining stories of
our time."

CHARLOTTE D

"What a brilliant idea. I really want to invest despite having so little money. "

ERIN J

"Thanks for the opportunity to invest in your inspirational doco."

MCCUSKER STOREY MCINTOSH ARCHITECTS

"It was an absolute pleasure putting Crude forward to TFN and I am delighted that it was so successful. Sheila and I are both avid readers of the Crude Diaries. The piece on Nigeria brought memories flooding back of my time building universities and hospitals in Sokoto and Bauchi in the north (sp)."