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I started writing BETWEEN LIFETIMES in 2006. My son Lucas would sleep behind me as I typed away. I based the child's character on Lucas. My intention was to complete the script quickly, so I could cast Lucas as that child. As the script grew, so did Lucas.

Flash forward. It's 2012. Lucas is at least half a foot taller than me. The story came into its own after more than a few re-writes, and now I find myself on a roller coaster ride of ups and downs in an attempt to bring BEWTWEEN LIFETIMES to the big screen.

Carrie Clark , Lauri Hakola, and I (Antonio Weiss) are preparing to go film in Paraguay south America, in the next few months. BETWEEN LIFETIMES has become EL RIO DE LAS VIDAS, as it was translated in Spanish to adapt it to the culture and languages of Paraguay (Spanish and Guarani)

Friday, July 29, 2011

Downtown Asunción: First movie theater I ever went to watch Godzila with my mom. Now sits abandoned and empty.

Last week, Lucas went to India with his former principal and classmates from middle school. As I am standing at the airport, in walks this unassuming guy who looks like someone I should know. Then, I recognize him. He was my first choice for the lead character in BETWEEN LIFETIMES-After wondering if I should bother him, I decide to give it a try. What do I have to lose?... really. I am truly free for a while. I caught up with him in the security area. We spoke just a little. He was very cordial and introduced himself. I gave him my card, and lo and behold, when I got back home, he had already sent me an email asking me for the script. He made my day, regardless of whether he likes the script or not. It is just so reassuring to know that not every Hollywood actor or actress is so full of themselves and their appearance. He is the kind of person I would invite to my house or introduce to my friends.  He is perfect for the part in every way. Who knows, he might like BETWEEN LIFETIMES. But I must keep pushing forward.

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