Lake Effects producer to launch new movie project Gene Marrano August 15, 2016 1 minute read A former Roanoker who has produced several independent movies locally in the past few years is about to launch another project about a legendary youth football team. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more about a kickoff event on Wednesday: Share: Post navigation Previous: Lawsuit over Rolling Stone article appears headed to trialNext: Denton: 13% Clinton lead in Va. poll may reduce state’s role as key battleground state Related Stories The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026