Lake Effects is a 2012 English-language Comedy Family motion picture directed by Sam Qualiana and produced by Richard Chizmar, Greg Lamberson and Kyle Haner under the banner of Metroshia Productions. Sara and Lily grew up at Smith Mountain Lake. Sara became estranged from the family and without explanation moved to Los Angeles to study law. Her sister Lily, an artist, teaches locally and lives with their parents, Ray and Vivian, until Dad dies in an accident. Sara returns to help settle his estate, and all our ladies cross paths with an eclectic group of local oddballs, as they search for a Loch Ness-style monster they believe lurks in the lake's depths. A few real Smith Mountain Lake characters make appearances. The next week at the lake is filled with adventure, tears, and laughter as Vivian and her two daughters finally understand, through the guidance of Dad's spirit, if they still belong on the lake, even though Ray is gone. All paths converge at the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, on course for a heart-warming and hilarious collision. Written by Mike McKay. Lake effects stars Sam Qualiana, Jason John Beebe, Simeon Qualiana, Daniel James, Erika Frase, Tia Maurice and Derek Young. Cinematography was done by Sam Qualiana. It was released on 6th May 2012.