A portion of cast pay was ringfenced in an escrow account under Equity union agreements.
Those who have worked on the film talk animatedly about the strength of the script and rushes.
The reasons for the financial strife are disputed.
Simon Pegg stars in ‘Angels In The Asylum’Getty
The position of Sorrenti and Greenwood is that funding under an arrangement with distributorParkland Pictureshas not materialized.
The film was repped by Parkland at EFM, perScreen International.
Suppliers are also said to be significantly out of pocket.
Katherine Waterston co-stars in ‘Angels in the Asylum’
A small number of people are pursuing legal claims in an effort to recover the money they are owed.
Bectu and Equity are supporting members impacted by the hiatus.
When filming paused in February, producers said they hoped it would be a week before production could resume.
We have been strung along, its unbelievable, said one person.
Another source added: The producers were in over their heads.
The position of the producers is that they have been working tirelessly to patch up the funding gap.
Sorrenti and Greenwood said they have also not been paid and are working to resuscitate the film without remuneration.
They are said to be heartbroken about what has taken place.
This film is going to get made.
The financiers want this film to be made and will continue to support it.
We are in a situation that is unprecedented, she said.
Pegg, whose agent did not respond to a request for comment, also addressed the team.
Were making something really special here, something important.
This is a crisis, but its also an opportunity, and well be back soon, he said.
It has taken 15 years to bring the film into production.
After being let down we were forced into hiatus.
We remain determined to find a solution.
Cairns, the boss of Parkland, said he remains interested in helpingAngels In the Asylumfind funding.
This wont be the end of the road forAngels in the Asylum.
