Local small-town charm of Basile, Eunice, Te-Mamou draws two new indie films to area

By News Staff on Monday, April 14, 2025
  • The film crew, actors, and directors of Dead Dawn on the set in the woodland area of Te-Mamou, south of Basile.
    The film crew, actors, and directors of Dead Dawn on the set in the woodland area of Te-Mamou, south of Basile.
    By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor Independent filmmakers are once again turning its attention to the small town charm of Basile and its neighboring communities with two upcoming films, Dead Dawn and Lake Vernon. These productions, a horror comedy and a psychological thriller respectively, are being filmed at various locations in Basile and Eunice, bringing a buzz of excitement to the area. One of...

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