LGBTQ Short Film "Church Camp" | CRAFTY

Josh, a gawky camp counselor who puts the bi in Bible Camp, teeters on the edge of coming out to the entire camp.

Directed By: Andrew Bourne
Screenplay By: Andrew Bourne
Story By: Andrew Bourne & Matthew Romanski
Director Of Photography: Matthew Romanski
Produced By: Jaelyn Ellis
Starring: Espen Brante and Kyra Johnson

Director's Statement - "A good portion of my childhood was spent in church camps, both as a camper and as a counselor. Like many LGBTQ youth, I struggled with being bisexual while also being involved in church life and enjoying the community that came from church. It was important to me to tell a story about a bisexual male protagonist as it's not a community that's depicted as often, and what better time to release the film online than bisexuality visibility week. I also wanted to do a story about church and sexuality that was comedic in nature, as many LGBTQ stories feature trauma and drama in the forefront of their depictions of queer people. Church camps, with their sometimes silly activities and traditions, make them a ripe place for comedy, and most of this film stems from the real experiences I had in a Georgia church camp (even a full-sized Jesus made of bread.) I hope that all churches become a safe place for LGBTQ youth and that people can laugh at the quirky church-isms that graced their childhoods by watching this film." Andrew Bourne

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LGBTQ Short Film "Church Camp | CRAFTY
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