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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026