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Hope For Steve

An Atlanta couple battling ALS refuses to let the disease stop them from living their life, traveling the country, and giving back hope and positivity to the world.

  • Sarah Spicer
    Director
  • Sarah Spicer
    Writer
  • Sarah Spicer
    Producer
    The Last Rescue
  • Steve Dezember
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 13 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 20, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Arizona International Film Festival
    Tucson, AZ
    April 11, 2015
    Special Jury Selection for Inspirational Filmmaking
  • Gwinnett Center International Film Festival
    Duluth, GA
    August 2, 2015
  • Festival South Film Expo
    Hattiesburg, MS
    June 2, 2015
  • New Hope Film Festival
    New Hope, PA
    July 27, 2015
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    La Jolla, CA
    March 3, 2015
    Excellence in Filmmaking
Director Biography - Sarah Spicer

Sarah is an actress, producer and director from Atlanta, Georgia. Holding a degree in French from Florida State University, Sarah became a medical device sales rep before quitting her job in 2011 to pursue her passion--a career in film. She returned to Atlanta in May 2012 and founded her production company, Spicer Productions. Since returning to her beloved city, Sarah has acted in national commercials, international films, and produced and directed documentaries and features. Outside of film, Sarah enjoys writing and published her first children's book in May 2012. She is currently working on her next documentary, a television show and several book projects.

Matthew Moore is a writer and editor from Johns Creek. He attended high school with Steve Dezember where they golfed and played hockey together. Steve was one of Matt's idols. Upon learning of Steve's diagnosis, Matt knew he wanted to do something to help. He and Sarah linked up and have worked for the last two years together on the film. Outside of the documentary, Matt puts on a golf tournament every year to raise funds for the couple.

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Director Statement

We often talk about the experience of working on "Hope For Steve". We agree that it has been the most challenging and most rewarding thing we have ever done. I have never put myself into anything the way I have with this film. At the risk of sounding cliche, Hope and Steve have taught us things that have literally changed our lives. We hope that this film affects the masses the way it has affected us and those involved. I, personally, consider myself very lucky to have had the opportunity to do this documentary.