Shooting Stars – Movie Filmed Locally – The Ripping

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From May to November of 2011, in quiet residential areas and other spots around Mount Pleasant, a dedicated group of talented locals was gathering regularly, often at night, to exercise their craft. These filmmakers, actors and crew members met at locations including a Belle Hall neighborhood, houses in Park West and Hamlin Plantation, U.S. … [Read more...]

Local Film Gets Distribution Deal

Movie poster for "The Grey Man."

As announced on November 13, 2011, Mount Pleasant production company Reserve Productions' first film, “Documenting the Grey Man,” was signed to a distribution deal for North American DVD and digital distribution with Camp Motion Pictures/POP Cinema. The film was written and directed by Wayne Capps and produced by Matthew … [Read more...]

Craft Beer Industry Growing in the Lowcountry

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Of the more than 1,700 breweries in the United States, better than 95 percent are small, independent craft brewers known for their business innovation and their passion for brewing full-flavored beer. While overall U.S. beer sales were down 1 percent by volume in 2010, craft beer sales were up 11 percent. In fact, whether they know it or … [Read more...]