normally cost $6,000). Anderson hired a cinematographer, rented a Fisher camera dolly, and used his network to cast actors Miguel Ferrer, Scott Coffey, and Kirk Baltz. Producer Wendy Weidman rented a cheap diner in the Gorman Pass for the shoot. Shooting was "chaotic", as the crew previously had not worked together, there was no strong producer or cinematographer, and Anderson was inexperienced. The loan of the camera was extended from one weekend to six weeks, and the cinematographer was replaced. However, Anderson had a clear vision for his characters and scenes, and he required few takes. Impact The film became a sensation on the short film festival circuit and was accepted to the 1993 Sundance Festival Shorts Program. After it was screened at the program, Anderson was invited to the 1994 Sundance Institute to develop a feature film. Anderson expanded the film into his first feature film, Hard Eight (1996). See also Twenty Bucks, a film with a similar concept References External links 1993 films Films directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Films with screenplays by Paul Thomas Anderson American short films 1988 films 1990s English-language films 1980s English-language films