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1) The document outlines the details of filming a 2-minute thriller sequence called "obsession" on March 10-11, 2013. 2) It will be filmed at 21 Wooler Road and feature actors John Pattison as the antagonist and Michael Rowell as the victim. 3) Milo Watson will serve as both the cameraman and director.
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