Brighton Middle-Schooler Turns Published Book into Film

Carolann Plank spent her summer turning her book, "As Far As You Know," into a movie with a group of local teenagers.

Twelve-year-old Carolann Plank has had a busy year. She published her book, As Far As You Know, in March and spent the whole summer turning it into a full-length film. Carolann re-wrote her 245-page book into a movie script. As Far As You Know is a love triangle between three teenagers. The lead character is 15-year-old Selena Coleman who is forced to raise her younger sister after their parents abandon them. There is a hint of dark secrets that threaten Serena's new-found relationship. The film features a cast of local area teens playing the main characters. Carolann directed the film, worked as its make-up director and acted in several extra roles. The entire movie was filmed by 14-year-old Collin Coon of Brighton on his Canon DSLR …

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