“Lake Effects” to air this year; “Wish You Well” plans under way

“We have officially done a domestic deal,” said Sara Elizabeth Timmins. “?‘Lake Effects’ will be seen on television … on a very special date in 2012.”

Timmins, a Moneta resident and producer of the movie, which is set and was filmed at Smith Mountain Lake, said she can’t give any specifics to date. Information on the channel, date and time when residents can watch “Lake Effects” is forthcoming, she said.

The movie is a family comedy/drama about Sara Tisdale, played by actress Scottie Thompson, who returns to Smith Mountain Lake after her estranged father, played by Jeff Fahey, dies. While lakeside, she reconnects with her mother (Jane Seymour) and sister (Madeline Zima).

Timmins said “Lake Effects” will be released on DVD next year. Negotiations also are under way for a soundtrack CD.

The film has been submitted to about a dozen film festivals that will take place in the first half of this year.

“?‘Lake Effects’ has gone where we wanted it to go,” said Timmins. “It’s a great way to ring in the new year and start the next project.”

Timmins is working with David Baldacci, the New York Times-bestselling author of more than 20 books, to bring his novel, “Wish You Well,” to the big screen. Baldacci, who has a home on the Bedford County side of the lake, and Timmins are partnering with Karen Spiegel of Copper Beach Productions to produce the film.

“Fundraising is full-speed ahead,” said Timmins. “We feel really good about being able to green-light in the first quarter of next year.”

Many of the people who invested in “Lake Effects,” including Baldacci, have verbally committed to investing in “Wish You Well,” said Timmins.

“Wish You Well” is a coming-of-age story set in the 1940s about two children who move from New York to Southwest Virginia after a family tragedy. Baldacci, who wrote the screenplay adaptation, said the story partly is based on his maternal ancestors.

Timmins said the movie will be filmed in Southwest Virginia. About 15 localities have submitted letters indicating an interest to be chosen as one of the filming sites. Timmins said she and her fellows are narrowing down the list and plan to scout the top locations this year.

Source: SmithMountainLake.com

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