We're shooting the first scene for the Open Source Science Fiction Movie Jathia's Wager on Sept 09, 2008.  The script for this "teaser trailer" prequel is available here and it'll be shot both on green screens and on location in Ventura, California.  After initially posting this project we've assembled a good beginning team that includes graphic artists, film school graduates, actors, filmmaking professionals with industry experience, as well as newcomers and movie enthusiasts.  We're still a small group, but everyone is very excited and we're moving to get some quality footage released as soon as possible.  Stay tuned, read more about the project here and join us

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More info about the initial the new character Ashira and how she'll appear on the first shoot: Ashira Character Notes from Actress Meeting: Ashira is leaving everything she’s ever known and will probably never be able to return.  With our initial impression we should see her as an emotional wreck on the verge of breaking down, but beneath the outward signs of pain and stress, she should radiate strength – the traits of a charismatic but partially crazed natural leader. Ashira’s decision to run away from her entire life would be impossible for most people to go through with and on top of that she’s being followed by her boyfriend who’s trying to talk her out of it and she’s going to leave him too.  When she delivers the line about being killed if she stays, that should be delivered in an extremely upset voice and should be delivered with more intensity than any of her other lines. References from cinema to draw inspiration from:  Think of a futuristic Joan of Arc and you’ll be on the right track Method Acting Tips: Imagine a time when you were angry and very sad, but had to be strong.