Link to my entire Pitch: The Sound Between Pitch





My name is Isabella Dominguez. I am a Colombian-American filmmaker, actress, and dancer based in New York City. Since the age of six, I have been telling stories—through characters, acting, writing, and now, through directing and filmmaking.

My work has been featured in numerous film festivals, including the New York International Film Festival, Dreamscape International Film Festival, Sugarloaf Film Festival, Lift-Off Film Festival, and Student World Impact Film Festival.

This project is the most important of my career so far—my thesis film and a culmination of everything I’ve explored creatively and personally. It weaves together the most important elements of my life—dance, music, performance, and family—while shedding light on Alzheimer’s, not just as a disease, but as a shared experience of love, loss, and memory. I aim to bring awareness, foster empathy, and help those affected by it.

I wish we could stay with our loved ones longer. I wish life gave us more time—to mend mistakes, take things back, and speak the words we never did. Forgetting terrifies me, but so does passing down pain. I’ve seen it, I’ve lived it. Through art, I heal it.

This story weaves together elements of my family’s history and dynamics—generational trauma, the weight of dementia and Alzheimer’s, and the fear of running out of time. It’s about telling those we love that we love them, that we forgive them, and that we won’t forget them, even if they forget us.

In a world gripped by uncertainty, fear, and trauma, The Sound Between is a film that dares to illuminate the enduring power of human connection. This is not just a story—it is a reflection of us all, across generations, across time. It is a story of resilience, of keeping our internal compass steady when the world shakes around us.

Now, more than ever, we need stories that remind us of our shared humanity. The Sound Between is about the invisible threads that bind us—between past and present, between pain and healing, between those we’ve lost and those we still have. It is about finding each other, about reaching out when everything tells us to retreat.

Penelope, a former dancer now grappling with Alzheimer’s, relives fragments of her youth as her daughter Olivia helps her pack up their family home. 

A forgotten record player awakens vivid flashbacks of Penelope’s complicated relationship with her mentor, Marko, during her years as a dancer in the 70s, and the sacrifices she made for her art and forbidden love. 

As the lines between past and present blur, Olivia uncovers a secret that reshapes her understanding of her mother. In piecing together the reasons for their fractured relationship, Olivia must confront her own fears of repeating Penelope’s mistakes. Through music and memory, The Sound Between unfolds a story of ambition, heartbreak, and the fragile hope of mending generational wounds.

With this campaign, we hope to engage both an audience and a community of likeminded, supportive individuals who believe that making movies—while extremely difficult—is one of the greatest artistic endeavors we have as humans. If our campaign speaks to you, we wholeheartedly ask that you to share it with your network. The more people who share this campaign, the more chances we have to connect with contributors, and that helps us make the best film we possibly can. If you know anyone who can and will support a filmmaker making his first professional short film, focused on telling complicated, messy, human stories, then this campaign is for them! 

Locations

Multiple locations will need to be rented including the dance studio for key performances and rehearsals, an audition room for pivotal scenes, a fake hospital room for emotional depth, and additional locations to enhance authenticity. Funds will cover rental fees, permits, and set dressing to bring these spaces to life.

Cast

We are hiring SAG-AFTRA actors, ensuring fair pay for their talent and commitment. Donations will cover day rates, transportation, and meals to support a professional and dedicated cast.

Equipment

We will rent cameras, lenses, lighting, and grip equipment from a local production house. These tools will help with our film’s 70s aesthetic and offer a cinematic look as well as stabilize movement for the choreographed moments. 

Production Design & Props

The film's 1970s inspiration requires a plethora of furniture, décor, and props like record players, rotary phones, and magazines. We will curate these items from different marketplaces and rent from prop houses to to help with aiding the project’s authenticity.

Costumes

Wardrobe includes era-appropriate dance attire, from leotards to bell-bottoms. Donations will cover rentals, purchases, and fittings to bring the period to life.

Choreography

Dance is central to the film. We are hiring a dance ensemble and choreographer, meaning that compensating them for rehearsals and shooting is needed and will ensure performances are polished and period-accurate.

Campaign Items

Funds will go toward promotional materials, including posters, BTS content, and marketing efforts to generate excitement and expand our audience reach.

Food

Feeding a 30-person crew daily is a major expense. A hot meal keeps everyone energized and focused, so funds will cover catering, snacks, and drinks to maintain a productive set.

Transportation

We will rent a cargo van for equipment and crew, plus cover train fares and gas to ensure everyone arrives on time. Reliable transportation is crucial for a smooth shoot.

Media Allocation

With large amounts of footage, we need dedicated hard drives for secure storage and backups. This ensures all footage is safely preserved for post-production.

Overnight Parking

Finding safe parking for the equipment van and crew vehicles overnight is an added cost, necessary to protect our gear and ensure accessibility for the next day’s shoot.

Editing

Editing is where a film finds another life and investing in professional editing to ensure the story is told with precision and impact is important.

Color

Color grading enhances the film’s 70s aesthetic, refining the look and feel. Funds will cover a colorist and high-quality post-production software to achieve the right tone.

Post Sound

Clear, immersive sound design is key. Donations will cover sound mixing, dialogue cleanup, and foley work to ensure professional-quality audio.

Score

Music drives this film’s emotion and storytelling. We are hiring a composer to craft a powerful, original score that seamlessly connects flashbacks and memories.

Festival Distribution

Submitting to top-tier festivals is essential but costly. With fees ranging from $50 to $150 per festival, donations help us submit widely, gain exposure, and secure distribution opportunities.

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Every contribution brings us closer to delivering a high-quality film—thank you for your support!

You can also help spread the word via social media—every share helps us reach a wider audience! Here are a couple of easy copy/paste messages to help:

Support Colombian-American filmmaker Isabella Dominguez in bringing The Sound Between to life! A deeply personal short film about love, memory, and the wounds we inherit, The Sound Between tells the story of a former dancer with Alzheimer's, reliving her past through music. Help make this heartfelt project happen! - [Insert Fundraising Link]" Our Instagram is @The_Sound_Between

Our team is incredibly grateful for your support, and we can't wait to share The Sound Between with you all. Every share, donation, and word of encouragement brings us closer to making this film a reality. Thank you for being part of this journey! ?✨