Celebrating our tenth PCS year, Access Sacramento invites friends and supporters of local filmmaking to attend “A Place Called Sacramento” 2009. The world premiere of 12 short, local films will be Sunday October 4, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Crest Theater big screen (1013 K Street) in downtown Sacramento. All seats are $10 and can be purchased at the Crest Theater box office, in the Access Sacramento offices or on-line at www.tickets.com.

PCS is a unique in the nation. Originating in the year 2000, PCS challenges local filmmakers to write ten-minute scripts about the people, places, and events that define our community. Local actors, film production crews, and interested volunteers combine their talents and explore a special spirit of neighborly cooperation. (details on-line at www.AccessSacramento.org).

In early spring, all script entries were reviewed by a panel of local film professionals and twelve were selected for production. The twelve 2009 movies will complete an even 100 films created by local artists in the past decade. The family-friendly scripts were first announced and introduced to actors and production teams at our “Cast and Crew Call” Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Teams were formed and films produced during the summer months. Finally, after weeks of hard work and great fun, we gather again to enjoy the World Premiere in the beautiful and refurbished CREST Theatre Oct. 4, 2009. We expect a full house of 900. Entire neighborhoods come to support “our film”.

To view the films completed in past PCS film festivals, go to the Access Sacramento Channel on www.youtube.com and also to our web site www.AccessSacramento.org
 In the past nine years of PCS, 88 short films have been created. With these twelve we have “Ten Years – 100 Films”. Teams are comprised of volunteers and local professionals working together.

Access Sacramento is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using community media to encourage community-wide understanding and celebrate the art of digital storytelling in Sacramento County. With our television studio, radio and television production equipment, media lab, mobile production truck, and other gear, we train and manage hundreds of volunteers each year and share their work on cable radio and television channels 17 & 18 and stream all this audio and video programming on our web site. PCS is our major fundraising event for the year.

CONTACT: Ron Cooper, Executive Director (rcooper444@aol.com)
4623 T Street, Suite A
Sacramento, CA. 95819
(916) 456-8600 #112
www.AccessSacramento.org

For Immediate Release September 18, 2009
 
 “The Push” by Danna Wilberg
dannasjourney@sbcglobal.net
“Fever” struggles with anger and confusion after her drug addicted Mom ran off to Sacramento. Fever is now a conflicted teen with psychic powers. Can Grandma help?

“Ten Minute Ride” by Wayne D. Johnson
wdoug95608@aol.com
Writing a syndicated travel column, Aaron thought he had seen it all. Sacramento? Just another City with a serial killer on the loose. Could this column be his last?

“Nightmare On K Street”
by Jessica Vazquez
trogdor2211@hotmail.com
Above ground, Sacramento’s historic streets make it a hot spot for tourists like John. But deep in the tunnels beneath Old Sac breeds a night scene to be avoided, if you can.

“City of Trees” by Mark Perrigan
maperrigan@gmail.com
Our trees provide a loving, protective canopy we often take for granted. Aiden dreams of a special tree and an opportunity lost far away and long ago in Sacramento.

“Beatrice & The Bike Thief”
by Frank Casanova
frank-casanova@sbcglobal.net
Detectives come in all shapes and sizes. 12 year-old Beatrice solves mysteries. Steal her friend’s bike? Now you are in trouble and the chase ensues – watch out for Beatrice!

“Cup O’ Tea” by Isaiah Tichenor
isaiaht@frontiernet.net
Senior year can be painful. For Marissa, her poems offer a private satisfaction but her shyness keeps her friends at a distance. Can Thomas reach out in time?
“Master of Destiny” by Julie Ivanovich
ivanovichj@gmail.com
Some days, just surviving requires the strength of a superhero. Has Ryan found a way to cope or has he lost his mind?

“Detective A” by Victor Nieto
vicnieto21@yahoo.com
Have you ever felt that life was a mystery? Detective A discovers his life – one day at a time. Confused? Let the mystery begin as Detective A awakens to a day filled with new and unique challenges.

“Play Day” by Carrie Stroud
CarriesNY@hotmail.com
Skylab Youth Production Studios returns to PCS (2008’s “Sweet Lemonade”) with an updated version of “David & Goliath”. Sophia steps up and demonstrates “empathy is a gift that can’t be taught”.

“641/2” by Chris Henry
chris_henry@att.net
Tobias and Avery are old war-horses with stories to tell but the world sees only 2 scruffy, homeless guys. When a Mustang stumbles, Tobias steps up and a new chapter begins.

"Midnight Snack" by Leilani Hernandez
The little 8-year old sweetie is nervous about her first sleep over. What monsters dwell in the minds of little ones? Be afraid - be very afraid!

“11 B Diaries” by Laura Tapia
sacmakeupgoddess@yahoo.com
Serving your country in any war bonds a soldier to his friends forever. With his only child now dying in Afghanistan, can Ed’s buddies from Vietnam help him once again?