One Eastern Kentucky county is going to be the setting for a new feature film. Several people turned out for a casting call today in Harlan County for a chance to appear in the movie, Stand Like A Mountain. Some in the area have mixed feelings on the project.

Big screen hopefuls turned out in Harlan to showcase their talents, and take a shot at landing a role in the movie, Stand Like A Mountain.

"I love Harlan County, I wanted to make a movie about Harlan, about, some of the characters I've met," said Terry Muncy.

Muncy wrote the screenplay and grew up in Harlan County. He says the movie is based on real life events, telling the story of a young man in love, facing addiction problems. A trailer for the movie was shot last fall, and shown to those in the community, gathering mixed reviews.

"Some people were defense. We want our area showcased in a beautiful light. We have a lot of wonderful talent and it's a beautiful area," said Donna Pace.

Donna Pace is a member of the Harlan County Chamber of Commerce. She says some in the area are weary of the project because of the recent media attention Eastern Kentucky has received, but she thinks it is a good opportunity.

"It has all things, all the problems that everyone in every area has, but it is a wonderful story," said Pace.

"It's not a story about drugs, it's not a story about violence, it's a story about hope," said Muncy.

And he thinks that is something people living in Eastern Kentucky and other places can relate to.

"I think that if they see it and it actually becomes a production, they'll see the positive things about mountain people and how mountain people are very resilient," said Kathy Estep, who lives in Harlan County.

Muncy is currently in talks with film distributors. He hopes to shoot the rest of the film this summer.