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13 Episodes 2003 - 2003
Episode 1
Sun, Jun 22, 200330 mins
After an overview of the contest, the season begins with the narrowing down of the top scripts and directors to four.
Episode 2
Sun, Jun 22, 200329 mins
The winners are announced: writer Erica Beeney and her script 'The Battle of Shaker Heights' and co-directors Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle.
Episode 3
Sun, Jun 29, 200330 mins
While in L.A. for some casting and budget meetings, the winners realize how little control they may have over certain critical elements.
Episode 4
Sun, Jun 29, 200331 mins
It's five weeks from the start of production, and the heat is rising as the group debates their casting and script concerns.
Episode 5
Sat, Jul 5, 200330 mins
Casting continues to be a headache, as the team faces obstacles in landing Shia LeBeouf for the main role.
Episode 6
Sun, Jul 13, 200330 mins
Pressure mounts as the start of production nears. Meanwhile, the cast--including Shia LeBeouf, Kathleen Quinlan and Amy Smart--does a read.
Episode 7
Sun, Jul 20, 200331 mins
Day 1 starts with creative differences and an awkward scene. Meanwhile, Bill Sadler accepts the role of Abe.
Episode 8
Sun, Jul 20, 200331 mins
After an unscripted shot, Erica decides to play a more active role on set. Meanwhile, delays force the directors to make more changes.
Episode 9
Sun, Jul 27, 200331 mins
The directors' sensibilities are called into question as debates arise over the appropriate tone for important scenes.
Episode 10
Sun, Aug 3, 200331 mins
Ben and J.Lo visit the set; Efram clashes with a boom operator; Shia struggles with some tough dialogue; and finally, the film wraps.
Episode 11
Sun, Aug 10, 200331 mins
Kyle and Efram finish a rough cut, but when the film's tone is questioned, the pair must re-edit it days before a pivotal test screening.
Episode 12
Sun, Aug 17, 200331 mins
Following test-screening results, the producers agree that the film will be a comedy, despite Kyle and Efram's protests.
Episode 13
Sun, Aug 24, 200330 mins
In the Season Two finale, everyone holds their breath as Miramax debates whether 'The Battle of Shaker Heights' will open in NY and LA.