Cam Archer

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Cam Archer

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cam Archer (born 1982) is an American independent filmmaker and photographer residing in Santa Cruz, California. His feature debut, Wild Tigers I Have Known, premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. The film was executive produced by filmmaker Gus Van Sant and producer Scott Rudin. The film follows a 13-year old boy coming to terms with being gay, and w…

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Shit YearShit Year · 2010
Shit Year
★ 4.72010
MovieDrama
Renowned actress Colleen West abandons her successful career for a secluded life in the hills. But the peace and quiet she longed for is disrupted by the noisy construction of neighboring housing developments. Before long, Colleen discovers that she can’t stand herself now that she has given up the only thing she has ever truly been passionate about. As an alternative to isolation, she reluctantly befriends her jubilant, whimsical neighbor and reconnects with her estranged brother. Haunted by loneliness and past desires, Colleen begins to feel as if her life was lived through the characters she has played on stage and screen.
Wild Tigers I Have KnownWild Tigers I Have Known · 2006
Wild Tigers I Have Known
★ 5.72006
MovieDrama
A lyrical telling of the coming of age of a 14-year-old boy who learns to cope with his new found sexuality and his unrequited love for the cool kid in school.
Godly BoyishGodly Boyish · 2004
Godly Boyish
★ 6.82004
MovieDrama
Two boys dream of a life together in heaven.
bobbycrushbobbycrush · 2003
bobbycrush
★ 6.22003
MovieDrama
Bobby Stone is 13 and in love. Problem is that he's in love with his best friend Dylan and Dylan doesn't feel the same way.
Altered Innocence Vol. 1Altered Innocence Vol. 1 · 2021
Altered Innocence Vol. 1
★ 4.02021
MovieDramaRomance
A vibrant anthology of LGBTQ+ short films and music videos that delve into the complexities of youth, identity, and desire. This diverse collection showcases a range of cinematic voices—both emerging and established—exploring the exhilaration, vulnerability, and confusion of coming-of-age through stories that celebrate queer love, self-discovery, and the breaking of societal boundaries. Blending narrative shorts, experimental visuals, and music-driven pieces, the anthology offers an evocative, multifaceted portrait of innocence transformed.
Oh PauloOh Paulo · 2025
Oh Paulo
2025
MovieDocumentary
Riveting firsthand contemplation of image-making, aging, and interpersonal intensity as told through the filmmaker-photographer’s impressionistic recollection of his young muses’ beautiful gestures and projected interiority.
Their HousesTheir Houses · 2011
Their Houses
2011
MovieDocumentary
Filmmaker Cam Archer examines and explores his ordinary, suburban neighborhood in search of hidden truths, new narratives and a better understanding of his fading, creative self. Combining heavily degraded video with personal photographs and real life neighbors, Archer re-imagines the concept of 'home video'. In an attempt to distance himself from his subjects, actress Jena Malone narrates the piece as Archer in the first person.
Our TimeOur Time · 2015
Our Time
2015
MovieMusic
A short film for the band Imperial Teen

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