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."

GH

Stupid's biggest ever funder

"My friend took me to see The Age of Stupid and I realised that of all the many issues facing the world today, climate change is the most important. When you have money, everyone needs it and it's a great privilege to support people, but you have to decide where your money will do the most good.

My two themes have always been the environment and women, but I’d become overwhelmed and disillusioned by campaigns in the past - for instance when I went to Brazil and saw the destruction of the rainforests first hand, and how ineffective the attempts to stop it have been. So when I saw the film I thought, “this is our last chance, this is the most important thing there is”. I think we're at the brink of a change in consciousness. The transition to a low carbon society is not going to be painless, but we can also hang onto some hope, and that's what this is.

After watching the film I felt incredibly happy as I realised that I could give money to something that was really effective. So I feel really excited and privileged to be a part of something so extraordinary and so potentially powerful as a tool for change."

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)."

C

I'm so fantastically proud to be a small part of your inspiring, world-changing work.