Elizabeth Wright Prince House Filming Begins

Prince House Shoot Day One

We’re finally at Day 1 of our shoot at the historic landmark in downtown Highlands known as the Elizabeth Wright Prince House. Nothing will put actors in the 19th century mood more than this location!

We feel crazy blessed to shoot crucial scenes for our film here. Pictured below are Terri Crain Goodman and Journey Boudreau. They share an actress to actress moment during the shoot. Terri plays Addie Crain and Journey plays Rose Lawson in the film.

The Prince house serves as Addie’s home in the film. Addie runs the local post office and mercantile store and she receives a letter for Rose Lawson from the US Cavalry in response to Lawson’s report of stolen gold. The letter announces a Cavalry soldier will soon visit.

The pic below shows us during a take in the Prince House kitchen. Kyler Boudreau operates camera, Aniah McKim is 2nd Assistant Camera and Jehelena McKim is production sound mixer. A unique thing about this film production is local friends helped that had never been on a film set before! This film was done to show the Write & Direct film school model which empowers new directors to not be reliant on experienced crew when they don’t have the budget. We’re super grateful for Aniah, Jehelena and others who helped out on this project!

The Board Pays A Visit

It was super cool to have a visit from the head of the board during our shoot. They were probably stopping by to ensure we weren’t doing anything too 19th century crazy in this treasure of a home! In all seriousness, both Harry and Lance from the Highlands Historical Society were beyond kind and helpful with all aspects of this production. We will forever be in their debt.

We’re also grateful to the nearby Weichert Real Estate office for allowing us to use their facility for costuming and makeup. And of course any bathroom needs for cast and crew as a 19th century home is only equipped with bed pans!

We can’t say enough about this house and adjacent museum that allow visitors a glimpse into Highlands, NC history. You might be surprised at what this town used to be like! Thank you Highlands Historical Society—our film is complete with your generosity.