(left) Director Matthew Hencke tests the range of motion for the big jib arm. (right) Hencke discusses the opening shot with Key Grip Nick Brooks and Gaffer Ryan "Hippie" Foster as lead actress Leah Ford waits patiently.

DP Joe O'Ferrell sets up a dolly shot on Leah at Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Joe and Matthew decide how best to shoot a scene in the car, while Hippie captures sound from the back seat. Below, Paula Ann Douglas answers the phone in her role as Sheila the receptionist.

Matthew checks the lighting for a shot in the nail salon, while shop owner Jae Nguyen and Leah discuss the upcoming scene.

Leah and Aziz Yatochane review their lines before filming their scene at the beautiful Marrakesh.

Actresses Amber Gerard (left) and Leah Ford prepare for their late-night scene at the Amphora Diner.

Joe, Hippie and Nick double check the dolly shot while actors Kenneth McCoy and Leah Ford take their places.

Matthew and Joe plan out the overhead jib shot amid rows of brightly colored fabrics at G Street Fabrics Centreville store.

(below) Joe and Nick adjust the lighting for the night car shot while Matthew watches the monitor. (right) The crew gets ready for a dolly push as Matthew gives Leah Ford and Janice Coffey notes.

(left) Hippie waits for quiet before giving Joe the sign to roll camera. (below) Matthew runs through the bar scene with actresses Jewel Greenberg and Leah Ford.

(below) Producer Liz Howard steadies the tripod as Joe adjusts the camera. (right) Matthew studies the shot in the monitor as Leah and Aspen Jewelry Design co-owner Rick Little await their cue.