The period drama is the third film to receive investment from Pinewood Studios as part of a project to help fund and support smaller British independent films.
For scores of independent filmmakers, the financial crisis knocked out many traditional sources of support and funding, like financing from hedge funds and foreign presales of films.
It would also open the door for distribution from smaller, innovative developers hamstrung without the support of a major publisher as well as a host of video services offering everything from news clips to independent films heading toward portable media players.