The following press release has been posted to the Town website on behalf of the Marsh Street Centre.
The Rev’d Dr. Grayhame Bowcott and the Church Wardens of St. George’s Church and Steve Gorton, president of The Marsh Street Centre, are proud to announce that their respective facilities have been chosen as film locations for the shooting of “Pray for Me”, written by Lara Daans and Damian Lee, Canadian film director, writer, and Hollywood producer. “Pray for Me”, directed by Henry Less and Damian, is produced by Scott Paterson and Damian. It is the second film that Damian has produced in the Town of Blue Mountains. Some of Damian’s other projects include “Abraxas”, “Guardian of the Universe”, “No Exit” and “Ski School”.
"St. George's church is honoured to have been sought out as a site location for Director Damian Lee's film. We look forward to hosting him and his crew in the upcoming weeks and wish him and the project great success going forward”, said Rev’d Dr. Bowcott as he welcomed this exciting project.
“This is great news for the community as a whole and demonstrates the important role that the Marsh Street Centre plays at its very heart,” said Steve Gorton, president of the Marsh Street Centre. “It is also an outstanding demonstration of how different members of our community can work together for the greater good. We are thrilled to be working with Reverend, Dr. Grayhame of St. George’s Anglican Church and Damian Lee on “Pray for Me.
It’s a special occasion when someone brings a project such as this home. And for the Marsh to be part of that homecoming means a great deal to all of us. We are grateful to Councillor Paula Hope for making the connection with Damian, on our behalf. We’re confident that Damian will find the facility he’s seeking in our heritage building and that others will recognize its many possibilities for film and TV production.”
Councillor Paula Hope thanked Damian Lee, St. George’s, and the Marsh Street Centre for their support of the project, “I am really pleased to have been a part of bringing this important project to Clarksburg. With its many picturesque and charming locations, The Town of Blue Mountains is perfect for small town or rural film settings.”
“This is exciting news for our community”, stated Mayor Soever. “Film production is an activity that can be carried out safely with proper protocols in place. This project gives the community and these two very worthy institutions a boost when we need it most. Congratulations to Councillor Hope and everyone that made this happen.”
For further information, please contact Krista Voight at marshstreetmanager@gmail.com or
519-599-7837