The straight to video environment is very competitive, too difficult now. Movies we produce today need to have theatrical hook domestically which will also drive the international. Lots of scripts submitted to Trimark, but to get Trimark's attention the filmmaker must break through the noise - with heat from your agent and talent attached. We do production financing. We bond our films.
Numbers are run, then it is go or no go.
SAG represents 80,000 members. Lewis says SAG is revisiting its agreements to accommodate low budget filmmakers. Rates have been subtantially reduced. Staff of 13, easy to work with. Filmmakers can request waivers.