On location in Linden

A little rain can’t stop indie production filming in East Texas

By: Aaron Brand - Texarkana Gazette

Staff photo by Christena Dowsett Tyler Hoechlin, lead actor in “Open Gate,” plays a bull fighter (rodeo clown) from East Texas. The production crew was forced to work around unfavorable weather conditions recently at the Cass County rodeo grounds.

Staff photo by Christena Dowsett Director Dan Jackson coaches actor Henry Dittman between takes on the set of “Open Gate.”

Staff photo by Christena Dowsett Tyler Hoechlin, left, talks with Henry Dittman during a break on the set of “Open Gate” on June 30th at the Cass County rodeo grounds. The two actors play brothers in the movie, which is based in an East Texas town.

LINDEN, Texas—Rain will dampen many things, but not the cameras rolling here for a movie about a rodeo man.

A recent Wednesday afternoon found cast and crew for “Open Gate” patiently waiting out the rain to film this independent feature about a bull fighter (the “rodeo clown” variety) dis...

Published: 07/11/2010