getting there. is a coming of age story that focuses on Sydnee, a high school senior who feels that she is not cut out for the industry she is passionate about. Although Julian, her best friend, attempts to bring her out of her funk, she becomes stifled by a society that uses awards as a gauge of one's talents. getting there. captures the feeling of reaching for something that is just out of grasp, and connects with those who feel like they are on the precipice of change in their lives.