There’s a short interview (plus new beautiful photos) with Scottie in the latest issue of Bello Magazine. Thanks D for the scans!

"Lake Effects," A Hallmark Movie Channel Original With a Star-Studded Cast, Makes Its World Premiere May 19

A WOMAN SEARCHING FOR LIFE’S PURPOSE FINDS PASSION AND PEACE WHEN SHE RETURNS HOME TO SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, "LAKE EFFECTS," A HALLMARK MOVIE CHANNEL ORIGINAL WITH A STAR-STUDDED CAST, WORLD PREMIERE MAY 19

Hallmark Movie Channel announces the World Premiere of the Hallmark Movie Channel Original film "Lake Effects," starring Scottie Thompson, Jane Seymour, Madeline Zima, Eyal Podell, Sean Patrick Flanery, Ben Savage, Jeff Fahey and Casper Van Dien premieres on the network, Saturday, May 19, 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7C. "Lake Effects" is the story of a high powered attorney Sara (Thompson) who while on her way to the top reluctantly returns to her childhood home on the enchanting Smith Mountain Lake to attend her father’s (Fahey) funeral and help her sister Lily (Zima) and mother Vivian (Seymour) settle the family estate. While there, Sara’s love for the lake and the townspeople is reignited, and with the help of her father’s ever present spirit, Sara looks inward, discovers the importance of love and family, and gives her all to save the family’s beloved home.

The inspiration for "Lake Effects" comes from the real community of Smith Mountain Lake in Southwest Virginia where the film was shot. Because Smith Mountain Lake residents were instrumental in the making of the film, producers of the film have pledged a significant giveback program which includes donations to clean and restore the lake and preserve its rich history.

LIFE OUT LOUD Films presents "Lake Effects," a Sara Elizabeth Timmins Production. Written by Scott Winters. Directed by Michael J. McKay. Music by Kazimir Boyle. Executive Producers Bart and Lynn Wilner. Produced by Sara Elizabeth Timmins. Read more at

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“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