Alice & Sean’s Dream: A Heartfelt Sacramento Film

Help Us Bring “Regional Treasures / Digging For Freedom” to Life! 

Hi everyone! My name is Alice Covello, and I’m a 25-year-old student filmmaker from Sacramento, CA. My short film “Regional Treasures / Digging For Freedom” was recently selected by the A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival, a nonprofit that gives local writers and creators the opportunity to bring their scripts to life on the big screen. Out of many submissions, only a handful of scripts are chosen each year after a rigorous review process — and we are honored to be one of them!

Our film is a 10-minute adventure comedy filled with heart, humor, and a deep love for Sacramento. It follows a quirky grandfather, his granddaughter, and a fabulous drag queen as they embark on a wild treasure hunt through the city. Along the way, they discover that the real treasure is a sense of love, community, and belonging. We’ll be highlighting iconic local spots like the Oak Park Farmers Market, McKinley Park, and the Sacramento Airport — and giving a special shoutout to our beloved Sacramento Kings!

This is a father-daughter passion project: I’m working alongside my dad, a local actor, to make this dream a reality. As a student and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I’m committed to creating a film that reflects Sacramento’s vibrant, diverse spirit. Our cast and crew are proudly inclusive, and we want to uplift local talent and voices through every scene.

Unfortunately, we have no formal funding partners — just our hearts, our hustle, and our community. We’ve already gone out of pocket to secure a business license and begin the city permitting process, but we need your help to go further. Your donation will go toward:

Business operations tax certificate

Filming permits

Wardrobe and props (including licensed Kings gear!)

Equipment rental (we hope to use a Sony FX3 camera – approx. $1,300)

Production insurance (required at every location)

Paying for crucial services like transportation (we plan to feature a taxi scene!)

Covering craft services, makeup, and gear for our volunteer cast and crew

Post-production merchandise such as: 

Post-production (editing, sound design, color grading) 

 Merchandise 

 Digital Cinema Package (DCP) for festival submissions

This film is a love letter to Sacramento and to the power of storytelling. Any amount you can give will bring us one step closer to sharing it with the world.

Every contribution brings us one step closer to sharing this story with the community.

Thank you so much for supporting student filmmakers, queer creators, and community-driven art. If you are not able to donate at this time, please  consider sharing with your friends and family! 

 Let’s dig for freedom — together!