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Pre-Pro
Pre-Production Underway
Script approaching lock · Crew recruitment open · Location confirmed · Budget drafted
Next critical deadline: Script Lock — Friday March 13, 2026
Next critical deadline: Script Lock — Friday March 13, 2026
Phase Status
Where We Stand
COMPLETE
Script Written (Draft 3.6.26)
Writer/Director Scott Weismann — 26 pages
COMPLETE
Budget Drafted
Rough total $43,705 excl. deferred fees
COMPLETE
Location Secured
Dominic's cabin & property — 30 min south of Denver
IN PROGRESS — LOCKS FRI MAR 13
Script Final Lock
No further script changes after this date
TARGET: LATE MARCH
Crew Locked
DP, Gaffer, Key Grip, Sound, HMU, 1st AD, PAs
TARGET: APRIL
Cast Locked · Rehearsals Begin
TARGET: MAY
Technical Scout · Shot Lists · Call Sheets
HARD LOCK — JUNE 20–25, 2026
⚠ PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY
5 shoot days. This date cannot move.
Executive Overview ⭐ Dominic
Your Status
You are confirmed in three roles: Producer · Financier · Lead Actor (Carter).
Your property is the primary location. Housing for ~7 non-local crew will be needed — two Airbnb options are listed in the Budget tab.
Your most time-sensitive items right now: Script lock sign-off this Friday, and crew recruitment outreach beginning immediately after.
Your property is the primary location. Housing for ~7 non-local crew will be needed — two Airbnb options are listed in the Budget tab.
Your most time-sensitive items right now: Script lock sign-off this Friday, and crew recruitment outreach beginning immediately after.
Quick Stats
Production Numbers
SHOOT DAYS
5
SCRIPT PAGES
26
CREW POSITIONS
15
CAST
3
Production Timeline
Hard lock: June 20, 2026
⚠ HARD LOCKED
Shoot window June 20–25 cannot be moved. All pre-production must be complete by June 19.
| Milestone | Target Date | Owner | Status | Notes |
|---|
Post-Production (Tentative)
Festival Path
JULY 2026
Picture Edit — Assembly Cut
Editor works from all dailies. Target 4–6 week turnaround.
AUGUST 2026
Director's Cut — Sound Mix — Color Grade
Post house in LA or Denver. Scott + Christopher review.
SEPTEMBER 2026
Score + Sound Design Final
OCTOBER 2026
Festival Deliverables Ready
DCP, ProRes, subtitles, stills, poster, EPK
DEADLINE: OCT 2026
Sundance Submission Window
Check exact date at sundance.org — typically early-mid October.
Crew & Cast
~15–18 total · 5 shoot days
KEY CREW — CONFIRMED
Writer / Co-Dir
Scott Weismann
Deferred
Co-Director
Christopher Young
Deferred
Producer
Dominic Piccinini
Deferred
Producer
Joel Hogan
Deferred
CREW — TO HIRE
1st AD
TBD
$600/day · $3,000
DP
TBD
$800/day · $4,000
1st AC
TBD
$300/day · $1,500
Gaffer
TBD
$300/day · $1,500
Key Grip
TBD
$300/day · $1,500
Sound Op
TBD
$500/day · $2,500
Prod Designer
TBD
$300/day · $1,500
HMU & Wardrobe
TBD
$400/day · $2,000
Drone Op
TBD
$400 · 1 day
CAST
Carter (Lead)
Dominic Piccinini
Deferred
Evelina
TBD — casting open
$500/day · $2,500
Male Traveler
TBD — casting open
$300 · 1 day
Log a Hire · Producer access required
Confirm Hire
Budget Overview
Rough total · Writer/Director/Producer fees not included
Total Budget
$43,705
Crew Total
$21,900
Logistics
$8,580
Cast Total
$2,800
Financier Notes ⭐ Dominic
Budget Sign-off & Questions
Open questions requiring your input: accommodation option (single $3,500 vs two-unit $4,000), DP camera package decision (saves ~$2,000 if DP brings own), and whether to include Script Supervisor and PA 2 (adds $2,750).
Budget Breakdown
Accommodation Options
Denver (7 Nights · ~7 Crew)
OPTION A — RECOMMENDED
1 × Airbnb (7 beds)
$3,500
Keeps crew together — easier logistics
OPTION B
2 × Airbnbs (4+3 beds)
$4,000
More flexibility if crew sizes vary
Open Questions
· Script Supervisor — needed? ($1,500 if yes)
· PA 2 — needed? ($1,250 if yes)
· Gas stipend for ~9 local hires? ($900)
· DP using own camera package? (saves ~$2,000)
· Directors / Producer housed at Dominic's or Airbnb?
· PA 2 — needed? ($1,250 if yes)
· Gas stipend for ~9 local hires? ($900)
· DP using own camera package? (saves ~$2,000)
· Directors / Producer housed at Dominic's or Airbnb?
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SCRIPT & CREATIVE
⚠ FRIDAY MAR 13
CREW RECRUITMENT
LOGISTICS & TRAVEL
CASTING
EQUIPMENT & PROPS
LOCATION & HOSTING
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