Myrtle Beach South Carolina Campground To Be Setting For New Film
So many folks around the Carolinas look at Myrtle Beach with a special sentimentality. It’s the place that conjures up memories of summers with family. And, being there turns us into kids again. That’s the case for filmmaker Luke Lowder and a very familiar Myrtle Beach campground. And, that’s why the writer and director decided to make Apache Family Campground the focal point of his new movie. It begins filming in Myrtle Beach this month.
According to The Sun News, the 27 year old Albemarle, North Carolina filmmaker says the project is a “coming of age” story. Of course, the summer beach romance is something so many can relate to. Lowder, like many of us, spent summers during his teen years at the campground. And, although the story “The Grand Strand” is fictional at its core, he adds in little chunks of what he remembers during those summers.
Lowder started work on the story in 2019. But, then with a global pandemic looming it seemed “summer” movies just weren’t the type of projects being looked at. However, after a tip from a friend about Local Cinema Studios, his work was picked. Local Cinema Studios partners with communities and universities including University of South Carolina and Coastal Carolina University to help give aspiring filmmakers opportunities.
The South Carolina Film Commission chipped in $150,000 to help film “The Grand Strand.” And, now Lowder readies for filming to begin at Myrtle Beach State Park and Apache Campground June 5. So, hopefully it won’t be long before we see a lot of familiar and close to our hearts settings on the big screen. Read the full story about Lowder and the making of “The Grand Strand” from The Sun News. Then, grab the popcorn and get ready to be taken back to those carefree summers.
Experts Say These Are The 9 Best Movies Filmed In North Carolina
North Carolina may not be the first state that comes to your mind when you think of film production. And yes we aren’t New York or California but that doesn’t mean some fantastic movies weren’t filmed in North Carolina. While Hollywood gets the glamour and notoriety, plenty of iconic films have been shot all over the United States. And this certainly includes North Carolina. I’m not a movie buff, though I do enjoy watching them from time to time. Mainly when I have the attention span and time! And honestly, the first film that came to my mind when I saw this list, well actually I don’t think it was made in North Carolina at all. And it wasn’t filmed because it’s animated.
My mind instantly went to the Disney classic “Cars”. Even more surprising? I’ve never seen it. I just remember hearing about it when they did the premiere at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But don’t worry, I did think of one that actually shot in North Carolina (and made this list)- Dirty Dancing. I’m sure you know that the classic 80’s film was shot at Lake Lure, NC. But is it the best one to come out of the state? Our friends at BetCarolina have it ranked high, but not first. BetCarolina.com compiled a list of movies filmed in North Carolina and ranked them based on a point system.
This point system uses IMDb rating, Rotten Tomatoes Audience and Critics’ Scores, and Oscars recognition to rank the top 10 movies shot in North Carolina. Did your favorite make the list? Number one is definitely a beloved film North Carolina can be proud of! Keep reading to see the top films. You can read the full study by BetCarolina here.
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
