Directing
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…
Known For
Oh Paulo · 2025Oh 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.
Shit Year · 2010Shit 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.
bobbycrush · 2003bobbycrush
★ 6.32003
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.
Godly Boyish · 2004Godly Boyish
★ 6.82004
MovieDrama
Two boys dream of a life together in heaven.
Wild Tigers I Have Known · 2006Wild 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.
Their Houses · 2011Their 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 Time · 2004Our Time
★ 7.02004
MovieMusic
A bored boy decides to go out and have some fun, but what to wear?
Beholden · 2004Beholden
2004
Movie
Experimental short film that combines a theme of child abduction carried out by a lonely woman with images of alien abduction.



