Growing Home - The Lake Mary Story

Production News

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:53:17 +0000

Shooting will be done in October 2011 with several long time residents of Lake Mary who will share their stories of life in Lake Mary before telephones, TV and even paved roads in the city. Stay tuned for more info and pictures from the production!

Cruising for Funds

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:50:01 +0000

A VIP networking and fundraising cruise for the film was held November 7, 2010 aboard the Rivership Romance. A wonderful night of live entertainment, food, fundraising and socializing (and yes a bit of romance) was enjoyed along the way as the ship cruised the beautiful and historic St. Johns River. Several new partners joined as production sponsors. A great “historic” night!

Growing Home film community supporters on deck enjoying the cruise: (L-R) Dr. Carol Logan, Michelle Toth, Alma Rzewnicki and Susie Ridgeway

Growing Home supporters prepare to board the ship with Executive Producer Chad Crawford (L-R) Kim Michaels, Eli Michaels, Kim VanGundy, Terry Shaw, Chad Crawford, Kristy Crawford

Project Fundraising Kickoff

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:45:37 +0000

Seminole County Commissioner Mike McLean with Lake Mary Life magazine freelance writer, Shelley Ouellette.

Thursday Feb. 12, 2009 was the kickoff of the project fundraising with a community event at the Lake Mary Event Center. County Commissioner Mike McLean and Lake Mary Mayor David Mealor hosted 120VIP guests for the event that included food, drink, music and the premier of the “Growing Home – The Story of Lake Mary” (GHLMS) trailer.

Commissioner McLean and Lake Mary Mayor Mealor

Food and drink were provided by Delano on the Park, River City Catering, Pampered Catering, Stonewood Grill and Tavern, the Vineyard Wine Company, and Pierre’s Wine Cellar. Ronda Kay Designs did the decorating and floral.

About $20,000 was collected in pledges for the film.

Jeno Paulucci Video Shoot

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:44:03 +0000

Executive Producer Chad Crawford and Producer Mark Greenwald pose with Jeno Paulucci after their interview for the documentary.

The film crew for GHLMS shot an interview on April with Jeno Paulucci for the documentary. Mr. Paulucci is the founder of Jeno Pizza Rolls, Chung King and Michellna’s brand foods. He was involved in the development of Lake Mary and Heathrow and had many interesting stories of Lake Mary from the late 40s when he first visited this area until now.

GHLMS announces the “Growing Home Community of 100″

admin — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:41:33 +0000

The first 100 donors who contribute $1,000.00 towards the film’s production will be designated as the “Growing Home Community of 100” and will receive special recognition and credit on the film, as well as a private invitation to the film’s grand premier planned for the fall of 2009.

“By businesses and individuals joining together in our ’100′ group, we can help make the film a reality,” said Mindy Matthews, GHLMS Partnership Development Director. “Each one giving a little adds up for this great community project.”

Anyone wanting to be part of this group should contact Mindy at 407-322-8888.

Help Spread the Word!

admin — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:40:16 +0000

If you would like a presentation to your group about the project, or know of someone who is a potential business sponsor, please contact Mindy Matthews at 407-322-8888 or e-mail : mindy@crawfordgroup.tv

GHLMS featured in Lake Mary Life magazine

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:00:32 +0000

The project was featured in two nice articles in the magazine over the past few months.

See the first article here and the second one here.