First and Only Amazon Bestseller turned into film in Scotland After the film's Scottish producers launched their innovative crowdfund campaign earlier this month, thousands of Scots got behind them to help make their movie dream a reality. With less than 24 hours to go until the final cutoff, the director has given a heartfelt thank you to them all - and announced the rewarding news that the crew have just about smashed their £50,000 target. "It has been an amazing experience," said Edinburgh based director Magnus Wake. We're into the last 24 hours, so we've only got the last £1000 to go so I have high hopes we'll make it. The last 48 hours have been amazing, and my phone has been making pinging noises non-stop as people donate. Described as a chilling encounter between The Bourne Trilogy and The Sixth Sense, Magnus and the team behind First and Only have used selfies, branded hoodies and even the promise to put their fans' names in lights in order to crowdfund their way into production. Launched after a creative partnership was formed between Magnus and Scots author Peter Flannery, the project has picked up an ever-increasing following of fans. "It's now not just a one person idea but a gathering of support and ideas from a lot of people who've come together," said Magnus. In the next few months, we'll focus on getting the perks that we promised to people who donated, out to them in time for Christmas. Then, in terms of production, we'll be finalising the script and looking at what scenes to shoot in order to make a short film version of our movie. We'll then use that to apply for bigger investment. First and Only, an Amazon hit published by Peter Flannery, follows the adventures of Psimon - a young man with exceptional powers who is haunted by the murder of an old friend. Peter and Magnus have already got the lead role finalised, with actor James Robinson, who played a young William Wallace in blockbuster Braveheart set to take up the role. With it set to be largely filmed in Scotland, fans will now be invited to follow the movie's progress now that they've taken the first step to be a part of it. "This crowdfunding project has been a unique experience that has given us not just the funds we need but a following," said Magnus. I just want to say a huge thank you to everybody. People have helped in so many different ways, and every single contribution has made a difference to us.