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"Lake Effects" filming at Smith Mountain Lake

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Real Estate Agent with Prudential Waterfront Properties

Film crews shooting the movie Lake Effects here at Smith Mountain Lake hoped to capture the lake's many activities the area has to offer. Many of the background scenes were shot in late June with the movie's primary plot being shot in October.  Some Smith Mountain Lake residents were even part of the action.

Aerial shots were taken in a helicopter piloted by Lee Hussy of Penhook, capturing the many boats on the lake as well as wakeboarding. Then they moved on to Penhook Boat Dock on a boat owned by Bill Timmins, where extras Harper Lee Dillon and father Reed Dillon were filmed feeding the fishes at the marina gas dock.

Shooting also took place at Dam Island where John and Tanya Doss of Harrisonburg and their daughters Kayleigh and Madison were featured in a family picnic scene. Playing the part of their family dog was Keely, a rescue dog owned by Rick and Nancy Ellet of Moneta.  Kids playing around the lake's many docks and the lakeside Tiki Bar near R11 are also of local interest.

The movie is in its last week of filming with Sunday, Oct. 31st. scheduled to be the last day. Meanwhile you can find the movies Director Michael McKay and his crew at Fallon's Restaurant in Moneta. The movie, which stars Jane Seymour and other familiar faces, is due to be out sometime next year.

Lake Effects at Smith  Mountain LakeSo whether you are a local ready to relocate, here for the filming, or just following the progress of the movie on the internet, don't wait until next year to see what Smith Mountain Lake has to offer. The area has many activities for every season as well as being a thriving community.

Call Vicki Millehan, a long time resident and the local real estate resource, to help you find the perfect Smith Mountain Lake condo or waterfront home for you.

Comments (2)

Liz Flint
Century 21 Hardee-Team Realty - Houston, TX
Houston\Tomball Realtor (832)816-8066

Hi Vicki, sounds nice, I'll look for the movie when it comes out.

Oct 31, 2010 04:25 PM
Vicki Millehan
Prudential Waterfront Properties - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Vickinulls Lake Homes - Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Thanks, Liz. It should be interesting to see what is in the background, as many locals and many interesting views are included.

Nov 01, 2010 04:33 AM