Local church doubles as film studio

ODESSA – Elizabeth Hayashi, daughter of Pastor Jon and Michelle Hayashi is studying filmmaking at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, Calif. Now home in Odessa for the summer, she calls upon a number of Odessa residents to be extras in her short film project entitled Mirrors.

Acting as pew-sitters and potluck-meal attendees for the film, those participating get a glimpse of the hard work, attention to detail and the many takes and retakes involved in each film scene. Lighting and background are as important as actions and dialog of actors.

Editing to complete the final production is part of Eli...