It害羞草研究所檚 another typical summer day in the Okanagan as teens soak up the sun on a dock. Far in the distance, boats churn up a crystal-clear Kalamalka Lake.

Oh, by the way, did we mention there are vampires?

This is the premise for Drink Slay Love, a TV movie about a teenage vampire, who害羞草研究所檚 torn between her friends at school and her parents.

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On this day, shooting has taken over a secluded beach in Oyama, with recently harvested cherry trees lining the steep hillside.

The primary focus is a dock where actors Cierra Ramirez and Zack Peladeau rehearse their lines before director Vanessa Parise calls action.

It害羞草研究所檚 a long, methodical process as the crew is faced with sunlight, the shimmer of the lake and the roar of a jet ski passing by. Cameras are adjusted and makeup tweaked.

When a decision is made to shoot towards the shore, there害羞草研究所檚 a mad scramble to move everything in the frame 害羞草研究所� chairs, camera bags, ladders, electrical cords and people.

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Adding to the credentials of the film are actress/singer Bella Thorne, who is co-executive producer, and executive producer Sheri Singer.

Beyond Oyama, filming has included Vernon and Clarence Fulton secondary schools.

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Production began Aug. 22 and it runs until Sept. 13.

害羞草研究所淲hat Vernon and the North Okanagan gave us is old homes, incredible vistas and a friendly environment,害羞草研究所� said Roberts, adding that residents have been welcoming.

害羞草研究所淲e definitely will be looking at Vernon again because it has so many things to offer.害羞草研究所�

An added bonus is Okanagan Film Studios, which recently opened in the former Far West building on Highway 6. It害羞草研究所檚 serving as the production office for Drink Slay Love.

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With the studio in place and other films setting up shop here, Roberts is confident the industry can flourish in the region.

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Drink Slay Love will premiere on Lifetime and A&E in early 2017, and that means there is a tight timeline to complete the final product.

However, on this day, Roberts basks in the warmth of the summer sun and looks out at the gleaming lake and the lush hillsides.

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