Saving Buddy Charles is a coming-of-age comedy that follows two best friends the summer before college. As Clara and Sydney are gearing up to be separated in the fall, Clara secretly carries a burden that could change both of their lives forever.

She distracts them both by proposing a road trip to Idaho to save Sydney’s pet lizard from her ex-boyfriend.

Written by Jillian Shea Spaeder, Saving Buddy Charles is a coming-of-age comedy inspired by her real-life experience of living a similar fate alongside Grace and using comedy to cope, bringing light to dark situations.

Through a team of award-winning filmmakers, this story is a perfect look into life in all of its unexpected ups and downs.