Table Read/Rehearsal

Everything went really well. I wish we had more time to prepare, but that's not the case - we start shooting in two days.

For the most part, I feel good about everything heading into Monday. I still have some minor location issues I have to straighten out. For one, the office location isn't a lock yet. I made a couple of calls, but haven't heard anything back. Also, there's a scheduling conflict with the cafe. I'm sure it'll be worked out by Sunday.

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1st Meeting

Erik, Elizabeth and I met for the first time today. It was the first time that our schedules allowed us to. The meeting was a pretty basic one. We kicked around a few ideas and changed some things in the script.

The two biggest changes involve a pair of scenes towards the end of the film. They both will leave you feeling a bit better about Maura's situation. You still won't be left with that "warm-fuzzy" feeling though. At first, I was hesitant about the changes, but now, I can see they're in the film's best interest.

We're getting together again on Thursday morning, to rehearse.

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Casting (Part 2)

Naturally, Maura was the next role that I cast. I cast Elizabeth Wood. Elizabeth is capable of playing hopeful and hopeless at the same time, and that's essential to Maura's character.

There is some nudity in the film, so I needed someone who was comfortable with that. I'm going to use nudity, and sex, as devices to gain sympathy for Maura's character. I'm not entirely sure she's going to need it, but I think it gives the film a more realistic feel.

The fact that Elizabeth is, also, a filmmaker helped me make my decision. Seeing as this is a very small production, I needed someone who was willing to do anything to get the film made, and she is that.

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Casting (Part 1)

Erik was the first actor that I cast in the film. He's the best person to be working on a film with. He's always positive and willing to do anything to get the job done. It was pretty easy getting him on board. I sent him a partial script and said "Hey, do you want to play Allen?" and he read it and said "Yeah.". I wrote the script with him in mind. He played the "good" guy in my other two projects and this time I wanted to see a different side of him. Allen's character has very few, if any, redeeming qualities.

This film is 180 degrees from A New and Accurate Map of the World. That film was sweet and when the credits rolled, you were left with a good feeling. You will NOT feel the same way with Because of Time and Space. There's much more drama. The subject matter is real and honest. You're not going to have to suspend disbelief, at all.

That being said, I think the film will be a welcomed challenge for Erik, as an actor, and myself, as a director. We'll both be working outside of our comfort zones.

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Because of Time and Space

Because of Time and Space is a film about ex-lovers (Maura and Allen) who get back together for a weekend.

Maura and Allen dated for unspecified amount of time, in the past. Since their break-up, Maura has had a string of one night stands and short-lived relationships. It's taken her some time, but she's realizing this isn't the path she wants to go down.

Allen, on the other hand, has been in a committed relationship for awhile. His current relationship looks good on the surface, but when you look closer - it lacks that spark.

After breaking up with her latest fling, during sex, Maura calls Allen and they make plans to meet in Manhattan.

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