Director Jeff Lester (left) and Elies Jimenez (right) at the Start of the 2007 Elevate Project, Hollywood

This was Saturday morning, Sept. 8th, moments after Director Jeff Lester (left) received his assignment for the 2007 Elevate Film Festival. He was to direct a short film entitled "Mr. President," which was to be shot and edited within the subsequent 48 hours.