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Six friends are called together under the guise of an emergency, only to find themselves at the center of an elaborate scheme concocted by a mysterious mastermind who threatens to kill them if they do not obey his instructions.

Written/directed by Nathaniel Atcheson (nathanielatcheson.com, twitter.com/atchesonate), produced by M. Elizabeth Hughes (twitter.com/OMGmelizabeth), cinematography by Benjamin Kantor (benjaminkantor.com, twitter.com/KenjaminBantor). Starring Laura Stokes, Will Prescott (willprescott.com, twitter.com/williamprescott), Sarah Newswanger, M. Elizabeth Hughes, Lisa Francesca Gallo, Mike Danner, and Nathaniel Atcheson. Music by Brendan Eder (soundcloud.com/brendan-eder-music).

Shot on the Canon T2i.

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This film was made for the 48 Hour Film Project 2010.

WINNER OF

2010 Best of San Diego (Top 15)
Runner Up for Best Film
Honorable Mention, Best Directing
Best Editing
Best Sound Design

PROMPT

Genre: Period Piece
Prop: Chair
Character: Dr. Rick Hernandez
Line of Dialogue: "I'm trying my best"

Note: This version features improvements made to the 48 Hour Film Project submission.

Made for the 2011 Film Challenge. filmchallenge.org

Sarah Newswanger sings 'Your Song' by Elton John