Film fans meet cast and crew of 'Natalie, Queen of Scots'

Reception for Lobsterback Entertainment fills yacht club with film aficionados, investors and business community.

STUART, FL (July 20, 2009)-Harborage Yacht Club & Marina, one of the Treasure Coast locations that will be used in the children's action feature Natalie, Queen of Scots, rolled out the red carpet and produced a Hollywood-style party Saturday at the club to introduce the community to the cast and crew who will be filming in the area for five weeks.

Touting a theme of The Treasure Goes Hollywood-Past, Present and Future, guests were photographed by the paparazzi upon arrival. As they walked the red carpet and entered a lobby adorned with movie memorabilia, a life-size animated Marilyn Monroe statue, Frances Langford movie posters, and Burt Reynolds photos and playbills donated by one of the original investors in the Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre, an Entertainment Tonight personality look-a-like welcomed and interviewed the arrivals.

Guests were encouraged to dress as their favorite Hollywood actor and actresses. Celebrity look-a-likes included Frances Langford, Clint Eastwood, Ralph Evinrude and Phyllis Diller. Televisions throughout the club played films that have been produced on the Treasure Coast, including Empire of the Ants, Gentle Giant, and Moonraker. A display of props created for the movie and the acting of two scenes from the independent feature helped set the stage for the next five weeks on the Treasure Coast.

Natalie, Queen of Scots began filming on the Treasure Coast today. Gary Guertin, general manager of Harborage Yacht Club & Marina and also the chairman of the Martin County Convention and Visitors Bureau, documented the niche tourism market and history of film production on the Treasure Coast.

"From the banks of the St. Lucie River to the Rand's Pier at Sailfish Point, Treasure Coast locations have attracted film producers from the early 1900s. Film production positively impacts the community. Money is spent on accommodations, food, automobiles, office supplies, rental equipment, salaries and more. Plus, once they leave the area, these 'visitors' spread the word about our hospitality and the beauty of the area," remarked Guertin.

Brian Carroll, writer and producer of Natalie, Queen of Scots is a former Port St. Lucie resident. "I attended elementary school here and as is traditional in the industry, I've returned to produce my first feature in my home town," said Carroll. He added post-production will take place in Stuart and Jensen Beach and he has plans to produce two more features in the area once Natalie, Queen of Scots is 'in the can.'

For more information on future events at Harborage Yacht Club & Marina, call (772) 692-4000. For more information on Natalie, Queen of Scots, visit www.NatalieQueenofScots.com.

ABOUT HARBORAGE YACHT CLUB AND MARINA: Named the National Marina of the Year in 2008, Harborage Yacht Club & Marina offers direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, Lake Okeechobee and the Atlantic Ocean. The marina is capable of accommodating vessels from 30-feet. Dockage is available by the day, week, month, season, annual basis, or for purchase. Amenities and services include metered dockside power, water, cable, Internet, shower and restroom facilities, Ship's Store, gasoline and diesel fueling (VALVTECT Marine Fuel), and pump-out facilities. For more information, call (772) 692-4000 or visit www.harborageyachtclub.com.

About Lobsterback Entertainment: Lobsterback Entertainment (and its sister company, Lobsterback Media) is an award-winning production company with roots in the New England area. The company is known for its short film format as well as post-production effects work. NATALIE, QUEEN OF SCOTS is the company's first venture into feature storytelling. Lobsterback Media was the lead visual effects team for the feature film LOVE CONQUERS PAUL, a 2009 winner of the Lynn Redgrave Award for Feature Film at the Kent Film Festival.

ABOUT NATALIE, QUEEN OF SCOTS: A Lobsterback Entertainment production, is a Don Quixote-esque story about a nine year old girl (Natalie), who goes to war with oceans and battles alligators to escape from the arrival of a new baby sister, a potential challenge to her fantasy empire. It's a family film about growing up without having to lose the thing you love the most.