Southwestern Assemblies of God University

The student crew discusses final details of the film shoot during the final pre-production meeting

1st A.D. DeAnza Ward outlines the first day of shooting at the tinal pre-production meeting

During the first night of filming the crew sets up the scene in which Taylor Foster (Benjamin Dane) meets Myst (Cara Miles)

Taylor Foster (Benjamin Dane) talks to Myst (Cara Miles) as the camera looks over his shoulder

Director David Timmes watches the display as Camera Operator Jeremiah Edmonds follows the action in the viewfinder

Taylor Foster (Benjamin Dane) prepares for his next line as Gaffer Matt Retek steadies the light

Taylor Foster (Benjamin Dane) converses with 2nd A.C. Tim Kolzak as they wait for the camera to start rolling

Production Assistant Jeremiah Feicht sets up the sound board for the next take

The cast and crew begin filming the last scene for the second night shoot, where Taylor Foster (Benjamin Dane) is put into an ambulance because of a neck injury during a football game

Director David Timmes discuses camera angle, focus, and movement as Taylor Foster (Benjamin Dane) waits patiently

Director of Photography Michael Spangler makes some final adjustments for the interior shot of the homeless shelter scene

Director of Photography Michael Spangler checks the focus and lighting of the room as Director David Timmes watches

Assistant to the Producer Dara Davila poses for the camera where the hospital scene is being filmed

The crew deciding what would look best for the current scene as Taylor Foster (Benjamin Dane) discsses specifics with Director David Timmes

1st A.D. DeAnza Ward putting makeup on the car crash victim Valerie Wick (Jenna Price)

Documentary Producer Jason Baca keeps the video camera rolling to capture the process of making the film and possible bloopers that may occur

While filming 2nd A.C. Tim Kolczak decides to be festive and wear a Santa Clause hat

Camera Operator Jeremiah Edmonds uses the jib to get a shot he normally couldn't get with out standing on something

Director David Timmes helps Taylor Foster (Benjamin Dane) adjust his helmet strap before the fun begins for the day

Professional pyrotechnics personnel set up explosions for the sequence shown. Taylor Foster (Benjamin Dane) was required to run past the explosions at a safe distance and still look affected by the blast

Sound Mixer Jason Rutel takes a break from the heat

Jeremiah Edmonds, Jeremy Brown, and Andrew Farina set up the jib for a shot early in the day

Executive Producer Rob Price retrieves the all-important production folder which 1st A.D. DeAnza Ward has apparently misplaced....again! :)

Script Supervisor Ariel Flatt keeping notes on how long the take was and any continuity issues.

From left to right Benjamin Dane, Matt Retek, Tim Kolczak, and Janeya Nelson. They performed the role of U.S. soldiers that were ambushed by terrorist overseas.

Andrew Farina, Jeremiah Edmonds, David Timmes, and Rob Price discuss where to have the actors stand and any lighting issues that occur.

Director of Photography Michael Spangler changes out a camera lens for a wider shot.

1st A.D. DeAnza Ward painting the "eyes" on Myst ( Cara Miles) for a scene in the coffee shop.

Andrew Farina, Nicole Ruble, and Jason Baca express how much fun they are having by giving two thumbs up

The crew decides to play a dangerous game of hackie sack during the lunch break

Benjamin Dane joking around with the some of the crew members near the ending of the lunch break

Key Grip Jeremy Brown helps Director of Photography Michael Spangler balance the jib for an awkward shot

Executive Producer Rob Price discusses lines with Benjamin Dane for one of the last shots of the day

Director of Photography Michael Spangler takes control of the camera for a dolly shot of Taylor Foster (Benjamin Dane) coming out of the coffee shop

Boom Operator Ethan Young shows 2nd A.D. Nicole Ruble how to hold the boom pole.

Production Assistant Matthew Dawson tapes black wrap to the windows to keep the light out of the room where filming is taking place.

Key Grip Jeremy Brown retrieving a much needed light stand from the pool room

Costume Designer Daniel Chambers poses for the camera in the pool room

Jenna Price getting her hair done while waiting for the Christmas scene to begin

Michael Spangler testing out the shot involving the Christmas tree and the family opening presents

Assistant Documentary Producer Kenny Fickling having some fun with the camera

The crew makes some small changes for the scene of Taylor Foster (Benjamin Dane) arguing with his wife

One of the longest days of shooting was inside the news studio where it took about twelve hours to get all of the footage needed

Jeremiah Edmonds glances toward the camera as if to say he's ready to start at anytime

The entire crew posed for a shot which was put into a frame and presented to Benjamin Dane for our appreciation of his time and efforts on this project

Camera Operator Jeremiah Edmonds moves out of the way to give us a shot of what the Director would be seeing

Taylor Foster (Benjamin Dane) and Malorie Hightower (Erica Warfield) give us their news anchor faces as they pose for the camera

A birds eye view of the news room, the actors, and the crew just before shooting the scene

The talent rests as the crew resets the equipment for another take at the homeless shelter

Tim Kolczak copies the scene and take number on the clapper while the others wait