Click to play videoMumbai: Director Onir is planning a series of short films which can be produced by the general public. The filmmaker's innovative method to generate finances for his films involves getting everyday people to contribute their bit to the budget.
Sorry Bhai might have flopped at the box office, but filmmaker Onir is all set to make a series of short films dealing with sensitive subjects into one movie, and since this out-of-the-box idea didn't attract any producer, Onir is urging the general public to co- produce the film with him.
The filmmaker has put details on how to contribute for his film on a Facebook group dedicated to Abhimanyu - a short film based on child sexual abuse which will be the first to enter production.
"The idea is people will either get credit or will be profited from their investment depending on the amount, but it also generates a sense that this is my film, I own it, I will take my friends to see it," explained Onir.
Actor filmmaker Rajat Kapoor raised funds for his 2003 release Raghu Romeo in the same way. After getting an overwhelming response from film lovers around the globe Rajat finally made the film he wanted to make.
"Say if the film costs Rs 80 lakh and if you invest Rs 10 lakh in shares, and if the film works you get profit as per the share invested but if the film makes a loss I will bear it. Unfortunately, the film lost Rs 30 lakh half NFDC paid remaining was borne by me," said Rajat.
In an age when Bollywood has gone corporate, it remains to be seen if Onir's attempts to make his film a community effort becomes successful.
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