With the script locked on Sunday, the company officially moves into pre-production mode, facillitated by executive producer Stan Foster, producer Ross Kallen and director Michael Steven Gregory (MSG). Assistant director Hope R. Goodwin prepares the schedule as production needs are assessed and departmental assignments determined.

Seeking to bump up the story another level, the company agrees that a rewrite of the script is in order and notes are gathered for the writer. Meanwhile, with the overall shape of the story firmly in place, locations, cast and props become a priority. Among the most challenging items to be acquired, the inscriptions on the back of the mysterious watch.

Casting takes place on Tuesday under the guidance of L.A. casting director Stanzi Stokes. The hope that we will not have to pull talent from the crew to fill the five roles in the film is quickly dashed as only one of the actors (April Edwards) responding to the audition proves right for a part (Rachel). Arnie, Curtis and Scott are cast internally, while the role of Ron – around which our story revolves – remains open.

By Wednesday afternoon, with the company gearing up for a 6 a.m. call the following morning, it is suggested that Ron be played by the one person dead-set against doing so. Without any viable alternatives, he agrees and the the crew works into the evening to setup their first day of shooting, which will be a minimum of 12 hours.

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