"Finding Sconiers" Documentary

WHEN DUTY LED TO THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, A NATION KEPT ITS PROMISE. 

It's a miracle when a solider comes home safely from the brutality of war, but some homecomings of a life laid down for their country are too, a miracle. 

Journalists Jennifer Holton and Ky Sisson are telling the incredible story of Lt. Ewart Sconiers, WWII hero of Defuniak Springs, Florida, and the unrelenting pursuit of  "promise keepers" to honor an American hero seven decades after his death. 

WHAT IS "FINDING SCONIERS" ABOUT?




This story is a compilation of miraculous timing, hard work, and dedication to the United States of America's bravest. 

"Finding Sconiers" is a full-length feature documentary on the zeal of the Greatest Generation during WWII, how the United States is the only country in the world who actively seeks lost military personnel, a family's daring passion to find the truth, and a small Florida's town love of country.

JOIN US  on this journey to tell the story of one of America's great heroes. This film will is a beacon of hope for families who want closure for their loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice. 

WHY DONATE?

Your donation goes directly to covering costs to produce the film including: Travel, Editing, Transcribing, Graphics, Editing

NO profit will be made in this project.

Here's a message about the effort to get this story into the homes of people around the world from creator, Ky Sisson:



WHEN WILL IT BE RELEASED?

We are expecting a summer 2019 release date because of film festival entry restrictions. 

WHERE WILL IT BE SHOWN?

We anticipate entering the film into festivals around the world and using our connections in television to see it aired on local affiliates across the country. 

It will be available online as well.

MEET THE CREATORS:


Jennifer Holton is a television news reporter in Florida. 
 
In 2017, she was awarded by the Associated Press for her story on two World War II veterans reunited 70 years after the pilot was saved by Tuskegee Airmen over war-torn Germany. 

Before moving to the Sunshine State, Jennifer worked in the Fox News Channel DC Bureau as the executive assistant and online reporter for Greta Van Susteren.
 
A Cleveland, Ohio native, she is a graduate of the Tim Russert Department of Communications at John Carroll University. 


Ky Sisson is a former television news reporter who worked for syndicated programs that aired across the country.

He most recently worked at KTVN-TV in his hometown of Reno, Nevada. There, Ky was known as the eccentric morning news personality, "Ky the Traffic Guy." 

He currently is the director of his family's senior care company in Reno.

Ky graduated from Biola University in southern California with a degree in television and Christian theology.

CONTACT US!

Have questions about "Finding Sconiers"? Please email Ky at [email redacted].