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OFFICIAL TRAILER starring Beau Bridges & Miguel Gabriel

FEATURETTE Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew

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Starring Beau Bridges, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Bruce Davison, Scotty Tovar, Ross Partridge, Jorge-Luis Pallo, and introducing Miguel Gabriel

 

BEHIND THE SCENES Get the story behind the lens with the Cast & Crew!

 

The Story

 

Family Drama

CAMERA is the heartwarming story of loss, hope, and healing, following OSCAR, a 9-year-old boy who cannot speak — who has just moved with his widowed mom to a struggling fishing town.  Picked on and bullied, nobody realizes that Oscar sees great beauty where others only see despair. Nobody, that is, until a broken film camera brings him together with ERIC (Beau Bridges), an eccentric old repairman, and an unlikely friendship develops. Under Eric’s mentorship, Oscar finds his voice through photography, and in doing so, heals a wounded community.

 

Director’s Statement

“While my experience as a photographer convinced me to pick up the script, it was my experience as a father that kept me turning the page, and moved me beyond words. Having raised a daughter born with impaired speech it was easy for me to relate to the story’s young protagonist, Oscar, and the older man who sees his artistic potential and dedicates himself to sharing it with the world. Their friendship is the beating heart of CAMERA - and at a time when I - like so many of us - feel socially isolated and disconnected, this script restored my faith that life doesn’t have to be this way, and that positive change may come from the least assuming amongst us. Through the interplay between still images and moving ones, I want CAMERA to come alive, to be as real to the audience as a thinking, feeling organism, and for it to move them towards a brighter future after the picture fades to black.” - Jay Silverman

 

News & Reviews

 
 
 

WHAT VIEWERS ARE SAYING…

A beautiful message, inspiring score, and talented cast. Totally loved it and I look forward to telling the world about it.
— Dawn Smith - Audience Viewer
I loved it! These are the types of films we need right now. Everything about it was wonderful.
— Dustin Lee - Audience Viewer
Wow, what an amazing film! Really moved me and even saw lots of my own personal story in this. Director Jay Silverman, young actor Miguel Gabriel and Beau Bridges were phenomenal in their approach to making this! A human story that touches the soul!
— James - Audience Viewer
Beau Bridges is masterful...and the little boy is a star!
— Rob Lawrence - Audience viewer
A very special film...an emotional and moving experience
— Gill Toff - audience viewer
What a true gem and genius accomplishment! It had me crying, cheering, and at the end, filled with hope for the human race. Your creativity is such a git for all of us.
— Melinda M. - Audience viewer
Every once in a while, not very often in this high-tech, low-touch society, a film idea emerges from the heart of a filmmaker that captures the hearts of many. Camera is one of those films
— David Thompson - Audience Viewer
Camera is a brilliant film that grabbed me from start to finish. What truly sets it apart is its exploration of the intersection between friendship and the power of artistic expression...this heartfelt story makes it a must-watch!
— John Volinsky - audience viewer
A wonderfully touching film. Every aspect was meticulously executed!
— Nick Omana - Auience Viewer
Best movie of the year, and I see a lot of movies!
— Pat Dubaniewicz - audience viewer
Great film! Thank you for sharing the importance of mentorship. It makes life better for everyone!
— Christopher M. Allport - Audience Viewer
This was an incredibly moving and powerful coming-of-age masterpiece for both my son and me. The well-collaborated cast, compelling storyline, and exceptional craftsmanship make it worthy of Academy Award consideration. My son and I both thoroughly enjoyed it!
— Lareesha Newsome - audience viewer
In a time of whizz-bang zillion-dollar movies, this film stands out as a jewel of extraordinary beauty. Powerfully written, artfully directed, gorgeously filmed, and amazing performances. Where less is more, this is so much more satisfying and emotional than any movie I’ve seen this year. See it!
— Tony Rotundo - audience viewer
Okay wow, what a fantastic film this was! From the moment you step into this adventure, you’re taken on a deeply layered story of emotions...it’ll twist your belly and warm your heart simultaneously!
— Shawn Frederick - audience viewer
I enjoyed the film tremendously. It is truly to be enjoyed on the big screen with an audience
— Herman Lederle - audience viewer
Absolutely lovely film...truly a delight!
— Suzie Wright - audience viewer
Beau Bridges, who could not of been better cast, had to have read the script, not with his head, but with his heart. An actor of his stature and acuity clearly does ‘know’ when something is truly right. He stepped into the supporting role of Eric to Miguel Gabriel’s Oscar, and let the magic happen. I will never forget it.
— Lynn Hollingsworth Geyer - audience viewer
 
 
 
 
Beau Bridges, a reliable journeyman character actor, is offered one of his juiciest roles in years, and the 82-year-old proves he’s more than up for the challenge, playing Eric Conway with an undeniable soulfulness.
— Glen Starkey, NEW TIMES
A single photograph has the power to significantly impact a person’s life. Not Just the viewer, but the artist who captures it.
— Jay Silverman - Director
 

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