A DOCUMENTARY FILM Passion Project
Under the Light of the Silver Moon
A cinematic tribute to the legacy of Lakeland's first drive-in and one of the longest running drive-in theaters in the world! This documentary will explore the lives of the owners, staff, and customers who have kept the Silver Moon Drive-In theater alive for eight decades in Lakeland, FL.
We are currently in pre-production on this project. If you're interested in being interviewed or taking part, please click the button below, fill out our participation form, and get in touch with our team!
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silvermoondoc@gmail.com
Preserving the 80-Year Legacy of Lakeland's First Drive-In
Established in 1948, the Silver Moon Drive-In has stood as a pillar of Lakeland's community for eight decades. Our documentary project is a cinematic tribute to the 'life's blood' of the theater. We are including the owners, staff, and customers who have kept this historic landmark alive through generations. We honor the resilience of this mid-century Americana institution, ensuring that the stories of the Silver Moon are preserved for future generations.
The Life's Blood
A tribute to the owners, staff, and patrons who have kept the Silver Moon pulse beating for eight decades.
I.Q. Mize
The visionary owner who saw the Silver Moon as a beacon of community resilience in Lakeland's first drive-in era.
The Staff
The hands that kept the concession stands running, the projectors humming, and the marquee glowing, the lifeblood of every Silver Moon night.
Harold Spears
A pillar of the community who purchased the Silver Moon from Floyd Theaters and whose passion kept it going from the 1970s into the 21st century.
The Patrons
The community that has gathered under the light of the Silver Moon for generations, preserving the soul of Lakeland's first, and only remaining, drive-in.
Chip Sawyer
The modern guardian of the legacy, bridging the gap between the classic marquee and the digital age of the Silver Moon.
The Legacy
Surviving the test of time and the storms of the past, the Silver Moon remains a testament to community resilience.
Behind the Silver Moon
Stay connected with the latest updates, crew interviews, and the stories that define our cinematic tribute to Lakeland's first drive-in.
(Coming Soon!)
PRESERVING THE LEGACY SINCE 1948