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 United Way cuts ribbon on new home in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano April 14, 2026 State asks you to hold off outdoor burning until May Evan Jones April 14, 2026 Messaging expert says referendum ads are designed to confuse Evan Jones April 14, 2026