Uwe Boll, video game director auteur, would like to borrow some cash.  $49 to be exact.  That crazy German has cooked up a new scheme to finance his newest film (not video game related, mind you).

For the terrorist thriller "Blackout," Boll is offering "fans" a chance to spend $49 to become a co-producer on the film.  What does your cash buy you?  Well, obviously the credit, but also a special edition DVD of the finished film…if it gets made.

Ahh yes, you knew there had to be a catch, right?  Turns out that Boll figures he needs about $18.5 million to make his little film.  If he doesn’t raise that amount (unlikely) by March 31, then he will cancel the film and return to you, lucky investor, at least $40 of your film.

Hmm, does it sound like Boll is trying to get you to invest in a Viagra factory under the Brooklyn Bridge in Zimbabwe?  He does add that if he can raise just 43% of his intended total that he might consider making the film on a smaller budget.  So, just about $8 million?  Come on folks, can’t you help out a struggling filmmaker?