Movie executives will be at the lake next week scouting out potential locations for a film starring Smith Mountain Lake.

Sara Elizabeth Timmins, one of the producers at Life Out Loud Films, said the synopsis is still in the works, adding that historical information and the character of the community have to be established before the synopsis can be completed.

"I'm going out there with two of the other members of the team [a second producer and director] on the 12th through 16th," said Timmins. "We'll be meeting with local potential locations."

They'll also meet with an historian for an overview of the area and the two dams.

The film's working title is "Lake Effects" and will feature lake attractions as well as local residents. Timmins' parents live in Union Hall, so she said capturing the essence of the community and involving the community is a vital part of the project.

"It's really about involving the community and being able to showcase the town," she said.

"Lake Effects" will go into production next fall.

For more information about the film, to volunteer or to have your business or product included, visit lifeoutloudfilms.com.