Nearly Departed

Nearly Departed is a short film about Charlie and Jules, two sisters at odds discovering how to move on from their father’s death. This heartfelt piece deals with the dark, trying, and often funny ways grief manifests.

Sara secured private property permissions as well as permits with the National Forest Service, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, and Missoula Parks & Recreation. Shot in and around Missoula, MT in September 2025, the film is currently in post-production.