Initial location scout: The front exterior of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The front entrance of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The showroom of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The showroom of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The showroom of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The showroom of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The showroom of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The showroom of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The showroom of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The warehouse of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The warehouse of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The warehouse of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The warehouse of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Initial location scout: The loading dock of Coyle & Associates. Photo by Pam W. Coughlan.

Prop campaign bumper sticker for Bobby Soxer. Design by Mike Gower.

Mock newspaper article featuring candidate Bobby Soxer. Design by Mike Gower.

Mock newspaper article featuring candidate Bobby Soxer. Design by Mike Gower.

Mock newspaper article featuring candidate Bobby Soxer. Design by Mike Gower.

Mock newspaper article featuring candidate Bobby Soxer. Design by Mike Gower.

Mock newspaper article featuring candidate Bobby Soxer with George W. Bush. Design by Mike Gower.

Mock newspaper article featuring candidate Bobby Soxer. Design by Mike Gower.

Mock newspaper article featuring candidate Bobby Soxer. Design by Mike Gower.

Mock magazine cover featuring candidate Bobby Soxer. Design by Mike Gower.

Mock “television still” featuring candidate Bobby Soxer with George W. Bush. Design by Mike Gower.

Mock newspaper article indicating Bobby Soxer’s withdrawal from the race. Design by William R. Coughlan.

Mock newspaper article indicating Bobby Soxer’s withdrawal from the race. Design by William R. Coughlan, original photograph by Jacob Cremer.

Mock newspaper article indicating Bobby Soxer’s withdrawal from the race. Design by William R. Coughlan.

Mock tabloid cover revealing the true reason for Bobby Soxer’s withdrawal from the race. Design by William R. Coughlan, original photograph by Jacob Cremer.

“Smitty” (Bjorn Munson) introduces “James” (Stuart Scotten) to his new girlfriend “Megan” (Christine Willand). Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Director William R. Coughlan and Director of Photography Adam Young set up the job arm for the opening shot of the “catch” scene while sound mixer Brian Fricke stands by. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Director of Photography Adam Young sets up the camera for the “catch” game. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Director William R. Coughlan confers with Producer Pam W. Coughlan while Script Supervisor Ginny Filer, Sound Mixer Brian Fricke, and Director of Photography Adam Young wait for the “go” call. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Director William R. Coughlan watches and listens carefully to an early take. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Script Supervisor Ginny Filer prepares to take notes while Assistant Director Rani Chohan checks through the script. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Christine Willand (“Megan”) takes a water break between scenes. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

“Megan” (Christine Willand) checks on “Chad” (Shawn “Felt” Felty) after his football injury. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

“Chad” (Shawn “Felt” Felty) gets a little overly comfortable with “Megan” (Christine Willand). Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Christine Willand (“Megan”), director William R. Coughlan, Stuart Scotten (“James”), Shawn “Felt” Felty (“Chad”), D.P. Adam Young, and Producer Pam W. Coughlan on set. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Director William R. Coughlan checks the framing on a shot. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Director of Photography Adam Young sets up a shot while Sound Mixer Brian Fricke and Director William R. Coughlan observe. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Producer Pam W. Coughlan offers her insight on a scene. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Sound Mixer Brian Fricke takes the headphones off momentarily while actor Kori A. Lusignan (“Tina”) rehearses a scene. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

“Alex” (Nello DeBlasio) and “Tina” (Kori A. Lusignan) argue over the memory of their old friend. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Sound Mixer Brian Fricke and Director Wiliam R. Coughlan check framing on the monitor while Grip Tom Berens, Nello DeBlasio (“Alex”) and Shawn “Felt” Felty (“Chad”) wait patiently. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Assistant Director Rani Chohan, Sound Mixer Brian Fricke, and Producer Pam W. Coughlan take a (very brief) break for lunch. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Editor Larry Contratti works on a rough cut of the film while shooting continues upstairs. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Actor Stuart Scotten (“James”) relaxes between takes. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

“Smitty” (Bjorn Munson) checks in on “Tina” (Kori A. Lusignan) after her emotional departure. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Director of Photography Adam Young operates the camera jib arm to capture a shot with actor Nello DeBlasio (“Alex”) while Director William R. Coughlan checks the framing in the monitor; Sound Mixer Brian Fricke captures audio while Assistant Director Rani Chohan handles a makeshift reflector. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Director of Photography Adam Young and Director William R. Coughlan check the framing of the jib arm shot for the closing montage. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

Shawn “Felt” Felty does double duty as a production photographer, capturing a scene of “Tina” (Kori A. Lusignan) and “Sam” (Christine Willand) back in college for the closing credits sequence. Photo by Cyrus Creveling.

“College” snapshot intended to run under the closing credits, featuring “Tina” (Kori A. Lusignan) and “Sam” Christine Willand. Original photo by Shawn “Felt” Felty, digital manipulation by William R. Coughlan.

“Love” collage-style card intended to run under the closing credits. Design by Pam W. Coughlan

In trying to recreate a scene from Sixteen Candles, Kevin inadvertently catches his tie on fire. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Carrie reacts in surprise to Kevin’s flaming tie. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Kevin attempts to recreate the sports car reveal from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, complete with bus. Storyboard by Adam Young.

As “Ferris Bueller,” Kevin coolly beckons Jessie to approach. Storyboard by Adam Young.

A curious Jessie goes over to “Ferris.” Storyboard by Adam Young.

Offended by Kevin’s remarks, Jessie slaps him. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Backed by his poker buddies, Kevin mimics the bar serenade scene from Top Gun. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Molly indicates amusement at Kevin’s singing attempt. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Kevin reaches the climax of his Top Gun serenade. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Frank waits at the bar for his partner, Rachael, while smoking a cigarette and nursing a Scotch. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Rachael arrives and drinks the beer that Frank has ordered for her. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Frank offers Rachael a cigarette; she refuses. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Rachael begins to explain her theories about their recently closed case. Storyboard by Adam Young.

In flashback, Frank and Rachael burst through the door of their suspect’s apartment. Storyboard by Adam Young.

As seen through the windows of the adjacent room, Frank and Rachael discover the dead body of their murder suspect. Storyboard by Adam Young.

As seen through the bars of a large birdcage, Frank and Rachael examine the scene of the apparent suicide. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Back at the bar, Rachael continues to express doubts about the case’s closure. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Frank conters Rachael’s assertion that the killer was unlikely to have a chemistry background by indicating his own chemistry studies. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Frank casts doubts on Rachael’s ability to count cash at a simple glance. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Frank notes that he has the keys to the evidence locker, and that they’ll have to count the money by nine the next morning. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Rachel debates intervening in an argument between a couple playing pool, but Frank pulls her back. Storyboard by Adam Young.

As Rachael finishes her drink, Frank offers to continue investigating tomorrow morning. Storyboard by Adam Young.

Rachael goes to her car, parked in a dark alleyway. Storyboard by Adam Young.

As Rachael drives home, she realizes the truth about her predicament, the camera closing in as she becomes more agitated. Storyboard by Adam Young.

The bartender indicates last call, and inquires as to whether Rachael will be returning. Storyboard by Adam Young.