Access Sacramento’s 25th Jubilee Scriptwriting Competition Results
Sacramento, 4/21/25 – Access Sacramento, the Sacramento County non-profit community media center, is proud to announce the ten winners of the 2025 “A Place Called Sacramento” Scriptwriting Competition.
This scriptwriting competition is unique in the country in that it is part of a year-round community film incubator, a “learn by doing” invitation to the community to help make the competition winners’ short films. “This film project takes heaps of creativity, commitment and collaboration to turn the winning scripts into final short films that will premiere at the Access Sacramento October film premiere,” states Donna Girot, Executive Director of Access Sacramento. “Each year the creative community invests around $80,000 in volunteer efforts to help make these films. So we uplift the creative community’s efforts by hosting a lovely celebratory film premiere.”
Access Sacramento’s core values include valuing Localism. The competition scripts are judged in part by how the writers have included Sacramento County into their scripts. The films are produced locally, and the community is uplifted with a local film premiere which is filmed and later aired on local cable channel 17, and streamed on AccessSacramento.org, Roku, Amazon Fire & Apple TV.
Access Sacramento Community Media also celebrates and encourages originality, for it is independent, unique, creative thought that enriches our community. So, with great respect we congratulate the ten local 2025 “A Place Called Sacramento” Scriptwriting Competition winners noted below. This year nine winning scripts are from Sacramento County residents, 6 women & 5 men.
Access Sacramento Community Media also celebrates and encourages originality, for it is this independent, unique, creative thought that enriches our community. So, with great respect we congratulate the 2024 “A Place Called Sacramento” Scriptwriting Competition winners:
The film titles below are hyperlinked to the filmmakers’s email address.
“Chucky Unlucky and the Numinous Timepiece” by Rylie Decocq
After discovering his father’s health is mysteriously tied to a broken watch, Chucky must fix it fast—before his dad’s time runs out.
“Dandelion Daydreams” by Courtney Banzon
Desperate to preserve her fading connection to her beloved mother, a grieving young woman attempts to uphold a cherished family tradition.
“Digging For Freedom: Regional Treasures“ by Alice Covello & Sean Kilcoyne
An eccentric grandfather drags his skeptical granddaughter and her overworked teacher on a wild goose chase through Sacramento in search of buried treasure.
“Echoes of Us” by Linda Hein
Bound by memories and separated by time, a tender-hearted musician and a wandering soul cross path once more—where faded melodies, a well-worn bedspread, and the ache of unspoken words stir the embers of a love that never truly let go.
“First Last Place” by Kyle M. Ramos
To fulfill a fantasy football league punishment, a man must endure many years’ worth of revenge packed into one night at a diner.
“It’s A Beautiful Day” by Tony Pacheco
After being at the mercy of his phone for years, an overstressed middle-aged guy finds new life after the unexpected severance of his electronic leash.
“Sole Repaired” by Kayla Washington
Every pair of sneakers tells a story, but is a scuff just a scuff?
“The Reform Project” by Lauren Rosson
LaQueesha Jones will spearhead a student exchange program helping zombies to develop basic office skills. Her desperation to survive may prove the project a working-class success.
“Uh Oh Clown“ by Hester Wagner
When two curious kids discover an old painting of a forgotten clown in their attic, they accidentally unleash his ghost — a once-beloved performer with one goal: win over an audience one last time… whether they like it or not.
“When Amma Came to Dinner” by Kurt Falk
A newlywed wife is put on the clock when her mother-in-law announces a surprise visit. She has less than 3 hours to learn how to make an authentic Indian meal that can satisfy her new family member.
Come be part of the process by attending the May 3rd, Community. Cast & Crew Call, at the Coloma Community Center at 3 – 6 pm, parking behind the building and on neighborhood streets.
Come be part of the process by attending the October 11th film premiere at the historic Crest Theatre.