"Annetta possesses an intimate understanding of the constituents to film budgeting. It bridges the chasm between commercial production imperatives and esthetics of artful cinema. She also demonstrates an urgency that attests to her keen sense of prioritization. Thus can one expect work to be completed when, if not before, it is needed. Her receptivity to input from her clients adds to process, making it less a chore and more a creative endeavor," says Michael Swiskay, producer, ENTERPRISING
"As an up and coming writer/director, I was in need of a line-producer who would be able to put together a budget for my first feature. Annetta was truly a blessing. She has such a diverse range of knowledge and experience that she was able to keep the budget within the range we are able to raise while taking into consideration union requirements, potential location problems and artistic vision. In straightforward and precise terms she went line by line to explain each number and assumption. I cannot thank her enough for renewing my enthusiasm in my script and moving it one step closer to being a cinematic reality," says writer/director Amy Miketic, Liquid Courage Productions
"Annetta is the kind of person who instills confidence in you because you know you are in such good hands. She dots all the i's and crosses all the t's and finds the crucial detail you missed. She just knows what she's doing. Plus she's fun. How often do you find a crack budget hawk combined with Miss Congeniality?" says NC Heikin, producer/director, KIMJONGILIA
"Annetta has years of Line Producing experience but, more importantly, she has also worked on the creative end and has made her own films. Therefore, she really grasps what is a filmmaker needs and understand how to communicate the artistic vision with the constraints of the budget. That's why I like coming to her," says Johnny Sanchez, TRUE CONFESSIONS
"Annetta has the decisive nature and expertise to move seamlessly between big budget and low budget, bridging the gap when necessary, and is always cool under pressure. Fourteen years of running her own film festival is proof enough of her passion for helping filmmakers achieve their dreams. She's thoroughly and honestly prepared up-front, will tell you when it can't be done (or find a way to do it cheaper), and make sure it is done, on time, and on or under budget. When she's on set, she's a closer, and her manner keeps the peace. A reliable professional at the top of her game, and a top notch friend to have on your side,” says Patrick J. Shields, Clear Window Productions, Former Board Member-Independent Pictures/Ohio Independent Film Festival
"Annetta is professional, prompt, understands the business, and is a delight to work with. The most important aspect in putting together a team of any kind is having people who you can not only trust to do an impeccable job, but who clearly are a joy to be around, easy to work with and flexible. It helps set the tone-especially on a movie set. In short, I highly recommend Annetta for her skills as a line producer and as someone who understands the budgeting process," says producer/director Deborah Vines, On the Prowl Productions Inc.
“I approached Annetta is search of a shooting schedule and budget for my first feature. I was the writer/director but was also producing by default-little money for a producer and few contacts in the film community. I had never been on a set before and had to rely on Annetta to give me a schedule/budget I could trust and understand. I sent Annetta the script. She constructed a schedule and budget that clarified the production schedule and defined the issues of low-budget production. Annetta's budget allowed us to prepare our investment proposal, find investors and complete production. Her experience with such a broad range of projects makes her valuable for budgeting. I plan to approach her for future projects,” says Writer/Producer/Director Daniel M. McCormack, www.turningthecornermovie.com
"Annetta Marion is the consummate professional. As the Line Producer for my film, WHOLEY MOSES, she ran the project from pre-production to post like a well-oiled machine. Relentless in her fiscal innovation, energetic as a powerplant and effortlessly creatively inspired, Annetta spawned ways to get what couldn¹t be got on a strangled budget, and polished the path for me to make a better film," says Todd Heyman, Writer/director, Wholey Moses, Tribeca/USA Film festival finalist, HBO/CINEMAX USA/INTERNATIONAL
"Annetta not only knows how to make a budget work and work hard on paper, she knows first-hand what happens when it is actualized. Her experience as a line-producer who manages a budget to the milli-penny, makes her a treasure to be sought and valued dearly. If there were Academy Awards for this end of the business you better believe she'd have a few gold statues (and she'd know how much they were worth)," says writer/director Melissa Berman
"Annetta's services were extremely helpful and informative in a timely matter," says producer/director Tiffany Dang, Artemis Entertainment LLC