The Chaperone (film) is a creative work.
Chance is a 2002 film , the directing debut of actress Amber Benson -LRB- best known from her role as Tara Maclay on Buffy the Vampire Slayer -RRB- .. Amber Benson. Amber Benson. Tara Maclay. Tara Maclay. Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffy the Vampire Slayer ( TV series ). Benson directed , wrote , produced and starred in this film .. Many of Benson 's co-stars from Buffy , including co-star James Marsters -LRB- Spike -RRB- , appeared in the film .. James Marsters. James Marsters. Spike. Spike ( Buffy the Vampire Slayer ). It was estimated to cost $ 25,000 .. As documented on Chance 's official site , the cost of making the film ended up being more than triple the estimate .. Though Benson originally thought that she would foot the bill herself , she decided to ask fans for support .. Signed photos of Benson on the set of the film , as well as scripts and props , were sold to raise money .. Benson 's production company , Benson Entertainment , distributes the movie on DVD and video .. Running time  : 75 Mins. Filming Dates  : March -- April 2001