FILMS ON FRIPP

The book ‘Fripp Island A History’ was written by Page Putnam Miller, a regular contributor to the Trawler and one of the most fascinating people to talk to about the rich history of beautiful Fripp.

In her book, she talks about Moviemaking on Fripp and how in the spring of 1990 Columbia Pictures was allowed to film several scenes for the movie “The Prince of Tides”, which turned out to be the first of several.

Academy Award winning “Forrest Gump” had scenes filmed here on Fripp Island in 1993. There is a fascinating story in her book on how they had to alert residents of “simulated gunfire” and seeing special effects and even how some residents got involved with helping to create the iconic film.

During the summer of 1994 exotic animals were seen up close for the filming of “The Jungle Book”. Elephants, tigers, lions, panthers and monkeys were used for scenes that were filmed in the previous location used for Forrest Gump. Some residents also befriended some of the actors from the movies.

In October of 1995 during the Opening of Ocean Creek Golf Course a plaque was dedicated to the filming of The Jungle Book and a bench to remember Forrest Gump.

Source: Fripp Island A History by Page Putnam Miller