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 Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026