Dover Lake Studios LLC - History

Now filming our first feature length documentary "The Chosen Shore"

Dover Lake Studios LLC

OUR MISSION

Dedicated to illuminating the stories of Northeast Florida, we produce compelling documentaries that explore the vital cultural, political, and social issues shaping our coastal and inland communities.

The Chosen Shore - Born in the turbulent wake of the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel and the global surge in antisemitism that followed, The Chosen Shore was conceived as an intimate, localized lens on a world in transformation. While Jewish communities in major metropolitan areas and on college campuses across the globe found themselves facing unprecedented hostility and feeling increasingly under siege, a remarkably different story was unfolding along the quiet coastline of Northeast Florida.

The project's narrative found its anchor with the arrival of Chabad Rabbi Katz and his wife, Mindy, who stepped into the heart of the Bible Belt to build and nurture a vibrant Jewish presence. Inspired by their arrival and the resilience of the local population, the documentary set out to explore how a small, tight-knit Jewish community navigates identity, faith, and belonging within a distinctly traditional Southern landscape. Rather than focusing solely on conflict, The Chosen Shore examines the unique sanctuary and unexpected support found in this coastal haven, contrasting the region's rapid demographic growth with the quiet strength of a community quietly redefining what it means to flourish in challenging times.

The Chosen Shore

Where we are today

Filming began in June, 2026, with completion of the film expected by the end of the year.

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