Director has eye on Bath County for a movie

Valerio Zanoli at left, along with Bath County Tourism Director Brent Frizzell and Bath County Judge Executive Bobby C. Rogers/Courtesy Bath County Tourism.

BATH COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Bath County residents could find themselves in the middle of a movie set late this year or early next year.

Hollywood Director Valerio Zanoli was in Bath County during the weekend to scout out several potential filming locations for an upcoming movie.

According to Zanoli, people who might be interested in helping or being involved can e-mail the production company at info@filminthefilm.com.

“They are not an inconvenience, as we actually welcome them and we plan to get local people involved,” he said in an e-mail to WTVQ-TV ABC 36 News.

“Bath County Tourism Director Brent Frizzell and Bath County Judge Executive Bobby C. Rogers have been extremely helpful and professional. Last year I had a wonderful experience shooting a movie in Kentucky, and I look forward to being back here as soon as possible for my next project,” he added.

Although the crew has also scouted potential locations in Danville, Lancaster, Middlesboro and Carlisle, they currently have one site in Bath County at or near the top of their list.

The movie, which will be named ‘Take 1’, is described as a thriller. It will be totally shot at the one location, potentially beginning in December of this year, depending on the restrictions for Covid-19 at that time.

The final decision on the site location should be announced within the next two weeks.

Valerio has directed one other recent movie in Kentucky, ‘Not to Forget,’ which starred Karen Grassle of Little House on the Prairie fame and has directed five Academy Award  winners.

‘Not to Forget’ will be completed by the end of September and, as soon as it is distributed, “we plan to have a screening in Kentucky for all the local people who helped us bring it to life,” he said.