The producers for this film were recently sentenced in a tax fraud case

in Iowa where the movie was filmed.

Three filmmakers were sentenced Tuesday morning in connection with the Iowa Film Office scandal.

Sentences were handed down to Wendy Runge, Matthias Saunders and Chase Brandau.

Prosecutors said Wendy Runge, 46, increased the budget of the film "The Scientist" by $3.5 million to cash in on tax credits offered by the state of Iowa. Runge had pleaded guilty to first-degree fraudulent practice concerning the film projects "Run" and "Forever." As part of the plea deal, Runge admitted that she made false statements to the state in her effort to obtain Iowa film tax credits.

"I am truly sorry for any ill effects this has had on the state of Iowa, the people of Iowa and I ask the courts generosity in the arrangement," said Runge.

Runge received a 10-year sentence indeterminate incarceration. Her time behind bars will be determined at a later hearing.

Judge Douglas Staskal said Runge had not taken responsibility for her actions and instead blamed the case on anti-Semitism and political conspiracy. Staskal called Runge "arrogant and defiant."

"You have attacked the judges who have presided in your case. You have attacked the prosecutors. You have blamed this on Anti-Semitism. You have blamed this on some sort of political conspiracy and you have not taken responsibility for what you did and what you did is a felony," said Staskal.

Brandau was Wendy Runge's partner in making the 2008 film, "The Scientist." He received a deferred judgement and two years probation.

"I just ask for the opportunity to go forward with my life and not burden my family or my loved ones," said Brandau.

Saunders, pleaded guilty in November. He received a suspended sentence with probation.

"I'm sorry your honor," said Saunders. Staskal said Saunders is a good candidate for probabtion and that he has taken responsibility for his actions.

Civil cases involving Polynation Pictures, filed in October are pending in Polk County District Court.