Backer meaning in English

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Definition

a backer: a supporter, an ally, a patron, a promoter, an advocate noun

Examples

"Well, anyway I am back in town now, about to start shooting my latest film. In fact, I'm looking for backers to help finance it."

Exercise 1

Select the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!

Herbert wants Bruno to invest in a film project.

Herbert has started shooting a new film.

Herbert's film is about a serial killer who uses Delavigne products.

Select the TRUE statements from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!

Herbert wants Bruno to invest in a film project.

This statement is true. Herbert says "I'm looking for backers to help finance (the film)" meaning that he is looking for financial support for his film project. A "backer (of a film)" is a person or company that supports a film, generally financially.

Herbert has started shooting a new film.

This is incorrect. Herbert says he is "about to start shooting (his) latest film". "To be about to (make a film)" expresses that an action is "imminent" or coming soon. Herbert hasn't started the film production yet but is going to start it very shortly. "To shoot (a film)" is to record it.

Herbert's film is about a serial killer who uses Delavigne products.

This is incorrect. Herbert doesn't tell Bruno what his new film is about. It is a great idea for a film, though, have you got any money to make it?

Exercise 2

This term describes an investor, or someone who provides money for projects.

"We don't have much money of our own, so we're looking for a financial to get our business started."

I don't know

This term describes an investor, or someone who provides money for projects.

"We don't have much money of our own, so we're looking for a financial [not done] backer to get our business started."

backer: A "backer" is a person or company who provides financial supports, often (although not exclusively) in a theatrical production. Herbert says he is "looking for backers to help finance" the film.

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