Alpine Credits' Blog

“After the screening, you walked the room and mingled with the art-house enthusiasts. These consisted of local filmmakers, your daughter’s friends and a number of, surprisingly present, broadcast executives.

Like a proud peacock, you were quick to mention your relation to the talented young women who directed the night’s film.

Finishing your third lap of the room, you stepped outside into the night air. The sky was clear and promising. You leaned against a brick wall and thought, ‘Now what.’

She was twenty-four, obviously talented, with two films in her bag.

She had expressed a firm interest in avoiding the unionized film world and was looking to work as a freelance cinematographer.

She was also eight grand in debt and living in a shared accommodation that offered no room for privacy or creative sanctuary.

Worst of all she had no camera.

Without a brush with which too paint, her skill and dreams were useless.

But what could you afford to give her…?

A co-worker told you about Alpine Credits. You had heard their radio spots on 1040, but you never considered a second mortgage as a possible solution to your daughter’s financial woes.

After a quick consultation, you were approved for $50,000.

With the money, you paid two thirds of your daughter’s debt off and helped her purchase a brand new P2, HD camcorder.

Panasonic HD Camera

Her first film screens later this month at Pacific Cinematheque.

It contains a scrolling credit that reads: ‘And to my Father. Thank you for your endless support. This film is for you.’”