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Congratulations to the winning 2020 Script Writers!

Eight local filmmakers started their adventure in the first-quarter of 2020 scriptwriting competition. Now over a year and a half later Access Sac was able to honor their creative work at our 21st Annual "A Place Called Sacramento" Film Premiere.

Congratulations to all of the filmmakers, and to to talent and technical crew who won juried awards, including:

Thank you to everyone of you who joined and supported our local filmmakers/crew for the World Premiere at the Crest. 

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Want to contact the writer/filmmaker click on an below image to email them direct.

Pics of the premiere can be viewed here: https://photos.phototia.com/accesssacramentoaplacecalledsacramentofilmpremiere/

  • by Judith Plank

    Actress Claire faces a troubling riddle as her film character's difficulties play out in real life

  • by Audrey Booth

    Claire fits in, she just doesn't stand out--that is, until she finds an unexpected source of confidence.

    Best Actress: Audrey Booth
    Community Spotlight Award: Audrey Booth

  • by Mo Alagi

    After meeting a kindly hobo, a college student photographer struggles to capture photos of Sacramento's homeless before his social studies class loses interest in the topic.

  • by Christopher Corsello

    A Sacramento family fights to keep its long-time home when a new construction project threatens all they love.

    Best Set Design: Christopher Corsello

  • by Brittany Rietz

    Fighting back from drug addiction, Amy reaches out to her sister in hopes of reconnecting.

    Best Supporting Actress: Brittany Lansford
    Best Cinematographer: Manuel Crosby
    Best Editor: Nicole Berry
    Audience Award: Brittany Rietz
    Producers' Award: Brittany Rietz

  • by Nathan Reedy

    It’s hardest to give when times are the toughest, but when Judy's act of kindness saves Charlie from embarrassment, little did they realize they might be "A Perfect Match.”

    Best Actor: Nathan Reedy
    Best Director: Dennis Glasco

  • by Dana Walker

    A young Sacramento superhero on the quest to find her superpower elicits help from her trusty four-legged sidekick.

    Best Supporting Actor: LJ. Mitchell

  • by Elizabeth G. Bynum

    When young Hailey from the Bay Area needs specialized medical care in Sacramento, her parents consider how life might be better living closer to doctors and jobs.

Help make a movie this summer. Contact the above filmmakers to help out. 

For more information about our film festival or to become a sponsor contact info@accesssacramento.org or Donna Girot at dgirot@accesssacramento.org

Thanks for your support of Access Sacramento!