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As we approach the final scene of K\u2019s fiscal year, your gift to the Kalamazoo College Fund supports storytellers who\u2019ll change how we see the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>James took advantage of study away to New York and abroad to Rome, Italy\u2014<\/strong>all a part of the plan, he says: \u201cThe New York Arts Program is one of the only places a K student can get on-the-ground experience with the filmmaking industry; it was a no-brainer to apply.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But just a few weeks before leaving for New York, James started to get cold feet. He pushed through the fears and went; it was one of the most transforming moments in his life. His support system helped him push boundaries and realize Rome wasn\u2019t so far away either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cBoth programs gave me a chance to break through the K bubble and see what else is out there. I would not have become the person, or more specifically, the filmmaker I am today, without these experiences away. The fact that K was able to offer them was so incredible.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s that same flexibility of the <em>K-Plan<\/em> that lets James study his interests and work on his Senior Integrated Project (SIP) next year, a narrative short film, set in a science fiction universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAll my experiences at K have taught me that these types of narratives can be done on a budget, and I look forward to this film becoming a strong portfolio piece as I break into the feature film industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>James recognizes he is just one of many K students whose dreams become reality through the consistent support of their K education. \u201c<strong>As an artist and filmmaker here at K, I am on the shoulders of giants, and because of your contributions, I believe that anything is possible.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Kalamazoo College Fund contribution can be part of the final cut that brings student visions into sharp focus. 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