Due to backlash from his unpopular position on a controversial subject, Filmmaker, Chris Mann, loses all funding, and is at risk of losing his entire savings and his dream, three days before beginning production on his first feature film, "In Character". However, through the incredible hustle and drive of his producer, Stanley Little, he gets an opportunity to gain it all back, under 'certain conditions', which would also require his  wavering from his personal conviction. Will he give in?