Low-budget film popular 1992 film "El Mariachi", in which the director Robert Rodriguez was unable to afford second takes due to the $7000 budget. Despite this, it was a success both critically and commercially, and started the young director's career. Some of the most critically acclaimed micro-budget films were by the Bengali film director Satyajit Ray, his most famous being "The Apu Trilogy" (1955–1959). The first film in the trilogy, "Pather Panchali" (1955), was produced on a shoestring budget of Rs.200,000 ($3000) using an amateur cast and crew. The three films are now frequently listed among the greatest films of all time.
George Duffield (film-maker) George Duffield (film-maker) George Duffield is a British award-winning film producer and wildlife photographer. He is best known for the documentary film "" and is a co-founder of the marine charity, the Blue Marine Foundation. Duffield is the son of Dame Vivien Duffield, the British-Jewish philanthropist, and the financier John Duffield. He graduated from Harvard University. He is married to actress Natasha Wightman. Duffield co-founded Arcane Films with Meg Thomson. Among the company's most successful films was the documentary "The End of the Line" which changed the attitudes of individuals and companies such as Pret a Manger and Marks &