Cam Archer
Known for
Directing
Biography
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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 was photographed by frequent Archer collaborator Aaron Platt, whose work earned a Best Cinematography nomination at the 2007 Independent Spirit Awards. Archer graduated from UCSC.
Archer has also directed numerous short films and music videos, including work for Current 93, Emily Jane White, Mick Tu...
Best known work
Wild Tigers I Have Known
2006
bobbycrush
2003
Shit Year
2010
Godly Boyish
2004
American Fame Pt. 2: Forgetting Jonathan Brandis
2005
Altered Innocence Vol. 1
2021
Our Time
2004
Oh Paulo
2025
His Image
2021
Their Houses
2011Filmography
TBA
EnvelopDirector of Photography
TBA
Funny PagesDirector, Writer
2025
Oh Pauloas Narrator, Director, Producer, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor
2023
Cam's MementosDirector
2021
Altered Innocence Vol. 1Director
2021
His Imageas Narrator (voice), Director, Writer
2015
Our TimeDirector
2011
Their HousesDirector, Screenplay, Editor, Production Director, Sound, Camera Car
2010
Shit YearDirector, Writer, Sound Designer
2008
Above BelowDirector
2006
Wild Tigers I Have KnownDirector, Producer, Editor, Writer
2005
American Fame Pt. 2: Forgetting Jonathan BrandisDirector, Writer
2005
A Look BackDirector
2004
Godly BoyishDirector, Writer, Producer, Editor
2004
BeholdenCo-Writer, Editor
2004
Our TimeDirector
2003
bobbycrushDirector, Editor, Sound, Screenplay, Producer