CAMP Film + Fest

Join us for an exclusive Director on Director session at the film festival, featuring Natalie Lynn and Gawx! This unique 60-minute event dives deep into their creative worlds in three exciting parts. First, watch as each director showcases three favorite clips from the other’s work—like Gawx unpacking Natalie’s stunning Borderless series—revealing the techniques and stories behind the shots (25 mins). Then, enjoy a casual, unfiltered conversation between the two visionaries, moderated by Jack Conte, as they swap insights and inspirations (20 mins). Wrap up with a lively 15-minute Q&A, where you can ask your burning questions!

This 60-minute father-daughter conversation explores the evolution of indie filmmaking. Roger, a veteran of Hollywood and indie cinema, shares his journey from an analog era, while Gala, who grew up in a more digital first world, reveals how she navigates today’s tools and platforms. Together, they unpack their collaboration—blending distinct perspectives, overcoming generational challenges, and uncovering creative synergies. Expect candid insights, lessons learned, and a rare look at how two filmmakers from different worlds inspire each other. Perfect for cinephiles and creators curious about filmmaking’s past, present, and future!

Dive into a captivating Director on Director session with Wesley Wang and Kane Parsons (Pixels) at the film festival! This 60-minute event unfolds in three engaging parts. First, each director breaks down three favorite clips from the other’s work—Wesley unpacking Kane’s eerie Backrooms YouTube series, and Kane exploring Wesley’s acclaimed short Nothing, Except Everything—sharing inspirations and techniques (25 mins). Next, enjoy an unmoderated, relaxed convo between them, filled with creative insights and behind-the-scenes tales (20 mins). End with a 15-minute Q&A, where you can ask anything! A must for fans and filmmakers eager to peek into their visionary minds.

Join YesTheory founders Thomas Brag and Ammar Kandil for an unfiltered dive into the evolution of storytelling in the digital age, moderated by Kate Ward. From crafting mini-docs in their bedrooms to producing and self-distributing impactful films like Project Iceman, they’ve built a blueprint for independent creators to thrive outside traditional systems. Hear how they turned down a $1.25M deal to protect their creative freedom, why releasing on YouTube outshone Amazon Prime for them, and what it takes to balance artistic integrity with a massive online presence. Expect raw insights on developing films from scratch, the power of platform-agnostic stories, and their future plans to raise empathy and consciousness through scripted projects. This is for artists, aspiring filmmakers, and anyone ready to see how the internet is bridging bedrooms to the big screen.