Sycamore H.S. alumna Sarah Fischer took her real-life experience battling cancer, and adapted it into a screenplay...one she's been trying to get produced for years. Now she's in the running for a crowdfunding contest, which could provide her with the monies needed to begin her production.
Fischer's mother Tammy appeared at the September 13th Rotary Club meeting, urging members to consider backing her production. The crowdfunding site Seed&Spark will provide $25,000 to the winning entry; she says the more likes she gets on her fundraising page, the better her chances of qualifying for the grant.
"Other Almosts" tells the story of Emma, a college junior who is forced to take medical leave when she learns she is going blind. Emma reconnects with friends in her hometown, each of whom is going through their own struggles. Sycamore would be the setting for the film, with production in 2018 around the time of the Pumpkin Festival.
Anyone interested in helping Sarah with her production can go to her page at www.seedandspark.com