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* To: Brody Luna <brody.luna@cinemanopictures.com>

From: Lexie Barnes <ibarnes@cinefilproductions.com>
Subject: Progress Report: Search for Rustic Site to Be Used in Upside Down Brody,
Here is an update describing my search for a rustic home, villa, or ranch for the California
wine country sequences in the telefilm Upside Down. You will be able to inspect three
locations on January 21, as you requested.

* To prepare, I consulted Director India Pham, who suggested a picturesque ranch home
situated near vineyards preferably with redwoods in the background. Producer Jane Vega
told me that the location must accommodate 55 to 70 production crew members for three
weeks. Ben Waters, telefilm accountant, requested that the cost of the site not exceed
$30,000 for a three-week lease.

* I searched the Russian River area in the Northern California wine country. Possible sites
include turn-of-the-century estates, Victorian mansions, and rustic farmhouses in Duncans
Mills, Monte Rio, and Guerneville. One promising location is the Lark Inn, a 97-year-old
farmhouse nestled among vineyards with a breathtaking view of valleys, redwoods, and
distant mountains.

* Tomorrow I will visit the Korbel, Field Stone, and Napa wineries. I will also inspect buildings
at the Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve and the Kruse Rhododendron Reserve, both
within 100 miles of Guerneville. I have an appointment with the director of state parks to
discuss our project, use of state lands, restrictions, and costs.

* Two complications may affect shooting. (1) Property owners are unfamiliar with
filmmaking and are suspicious of short-term leases. (2) Many trees will not have leaves again
until May. By January 14 you will have my final report describing the three most promising
locations.

* I will arrange for you to visit these sites on January 21.

Sincerely,
Lexie

Lexie Barnes – Location Manager

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