He made a formal announcement at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2010 .
At the L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival on April 17 , 2010 , Hamill announced he secured backing from British investors for a $7 - million budget , and that he will direct the film .
Hamill made a formal announcement at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2010 .
At the L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival on April 17 , 2010 , Hamill announced he secured backing from British investors for a $7 - million budget , and that he will direct the film .