Camp (film)
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Camp is a 2003 American independent
musical film
written and directed by Todd Graff, about an upstate New York
performing arts
summer camp
. The film is based on Graff's own experiences at a similar camp called Stagedoor Manor
. The film was released in 2003 by IFC Films
.
) attempts to befriend icy diva Jill (Alana Allen), but ends up toting her luggage instead. Returning camper Jenna (Tiffany Taylor) laments that her parents forced her to have her jaw wired shut in order to lose weight. Upon arrival to Camp Ovation, the kids settle in. Ellen converses with her friend Michael (Robin de Jesús
), a gay teenager who was violently beaten by his classmates after showing up to his junior prom in drag. The campers are struck dumb with the arrival of Vlad (Daniel Letterle
), a handsome new camper who is, as a staff member marvels, "an honest-to-god straight boy."
Camp Ovation puts on a new play or musical every two weeks. Vlad and Ellen bond after rehearsal one day and flirt a bit. However, soon afterwards, Vlad is seduced by the conceited Jill, who later makes cruel cracks at Ellen for her weight and her inexperience with boys. Feeling guilty, Vlad comforts Ellen and the two begin to inch towards a relationship.
The camp enlists a guest counselor for the summer: composer Bert Hanley (Don Dixon), whose play "The Children's Crusade" was a one-hit wonder
many years ago. Frustrated with his lack of recent success, he is now a grumpy alcoholic and shows up two days late at Camp Ovation. He constantly drinks on the camp grounds and is very irritated by Vlad, who idolizes him and attempts to strike up conversation.
Jill shares a cabin with Fritzi, who is still catering to her every whim. However, after Fritzi is caught washing Jill's underwear, Jill expresses her disgust with Fritzi and kicks her out of the cabin. The usually meek Fritzi becomes filled with borderline psychotic rage, and sabotages Jill's next performance in "Company
" by putting Woolite in her Snapple. As Jill vomits during her musical number, Fritzi shows up in costume and takes her place mid-song. She reveals herself to be a talented and passionate actress.
Michael is rooming with Vlad, on whom he has developed a crush. Vlad convinces Michael to invite his parents to his next play, although his father is incredibly unsupportive of his homosexuality. Though his mother tells him they will come, Michael notices mid-performance that they did not. Crushed, he flees the stage. He is found later by Vlad, who explains that he too has his share of problems. Though Vlad is a seemingly normal, all-American teenager, he reveals to Michael that he suffers from an acute type of OCD, for which he is medicated.
Bert Hanley is angered after hearing Vlad play one of his songs, and begins to tell the campers that theater will only make them bitter and lonely, much like himself. Vlad follows a drunken Bert back to his room and berates him for his cruel speech. After Bert throws up and passes out, Vlad finds a trove of music that Bert has written over the years but not released. During a rehearsal for the camp's benefit performance, Vlad and the campers sing "Century Plant," one of Bert's songs. Bert's heart is lifted and his disposition changes.
Shortly before the benefit, Michael sleeps with a girl, Ellen's roommate, Dee (Sasha Allen
) out of frustration about Vlad. When Vlad hears of this, he immediately asks Dee if it was true. Vlad and Dee end up making out on Dee's bed, and Ellen walks in on them. She runs off, hurt, and refuses to talk to Vlad.
The night of the benefit concert arrives, and the campers are starstruck as famed composer Stephen Sondheim is in attendance. The dressing room atmosphere is tense, and gets even more awkward and Vlad's girlfriend Julie shows up to see him. Meanwhile, in another act of revenge, Fritzi sabotoges Jill's makeup, causing her to break out in boils. Jill attacks her, injuring her, and both are unfit to go onstage. To replace her, Bert cuts the wires on Jenna's mouth, allowing her to sing a powerful song directed to her parents in the audience, telling them to accept her as she is.
The benefit is a hit, but Vlad, Michael, and Ellen are still arguing. Vlad and Michael meet up by the lake, where Vlad strips down to gain Michaels attention. After being set straight by Michael, Vlad admits that he is an "attention junkie," and attempts to please everyone in order to gain their good favor. He apologizes to Michael for leading him on. Ellen arrives, and Vlad explains that he still cares about her, and that his girlfriend Julie had just broken up with him. After another apology, Ellen forgives him, and the three go swimming.
During the end credits, the entire cast does an elaborate rendition of Todd Rundgren's "Want of a Nail."
, IFC Films
, John Wells Productions, Killer Films, and Laughlin Park Pictures. All production took place in New York, New York, United States.
Margaret A. McGurk of The Cincinnati Enquirer says "Like the prodigies on screen, Camp powers through its imperfections, with irresistible results."
James Sullivan of the San Francisco Chronicle said in his review titled "Camp", "There is lots of music and a genuine showstopper when Jenna sings "Here's Where I Stand" with such emotion that even her hardheaded dad gets the message.".
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
musical film
Musical film
The musical film is a film genre in which songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or develop the film's characters, though in some cases they serve merely as breaks in the storyline, often as elaborate...
written and directed by Todd Graff, about an upstate New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
performing arts
Performing arts
The performing arts are those forms art which differ from the plastic arts insofar as the former uses the artist's own body, face, and presence as a medium, and the latter uses materials such as clay, metal or paint which can be molded or transformed to create some physical art object...
summer camp
Summer camp
Summer camp is a supervised program for children or teenagers conducted during the summer months in some countries. Children and adolescents who attend summer camp are known as campers....
. The film is based on Graff's own experiences at a similar camp called Stagedoor Manor
Stagedoor Manor
Stagedoor Manor is a performing arts summer camp located in Loch Sheldrake, New York. Over the past 36 years, it has trained thousands of young actors, many of whom have gone on to success in film, television, and theatre....
. The film was released in 2003 by IFC Films
IFC Films
IFC Films is an American film distribution company based in New York, owned by AMC Networks. It distributes independent films and documentaries under the IFC Films, Sundance Selects and IFC Midnight. It operates the IFC Center....
.
Plot
The film centers on the experiences of several teenagers at Camp Ovation, a summer theatre camp. The campers are a mishmash of youngsters from different backgrounds and dealing with different issues, but all feel most comfortable while performing. School is out, and the campers reunite as they prepare to board the buses to Camp Ovation. Shy, self-conscious Ellen (Joanna Chilcoat) happily greets her friends, recovering from an embarrassing situation where she desperately tried to land a prom date, and ended up asking her brother. Nerdy Fritzi (Anna KendrickAnna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick is an American film and stage actress best known for the role of Natalie Keener in the 2009 film Up in the Air. Her other work includes the films Camp , Rocket Science , Scott Pilgrim vs. the World , 50/50 , and the Broadway musical High Society...
) attempts to befriend icy diva Jill (Alana Allen), but ends up toting her luggage instead. Returning camper Jenna (Tiffany Taylor) laments that her parents forced her to have her jaw wired shut in order to lose weight. Upon arrival to Camp Ovation, the kids settle in. Ellen converses with her friend Michael (Robin de Jesús
Robin de Jesús
Robin de Jesús is an American film and theater actor of Puerto Rican descent. He is perhaps best known for playing the role of Sonny in the 2008 Broadway musical In the Heights, for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.In 2010, he joined the revival cast...
), a gay teenager who was violently beaten by his classmates after showing up to his junior prom in drag. The campers are struck dumb with the arrival of Vlad (Daniel Letterle
Daniel Letterle
Daniel Letterle is an American actor who portrayed the lead roles in The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green and Camp.- Biography :...
), a handsome new camper who is, as a staff member marvels, "an honest-to-god straight boy."
Camp Ovation puts on a new play or musical every two weeks. Vlad and Ellen bond after rehearsal one day and flirt a bit. However, soon afterwards, Vlad is seduced by the conceited Jill, who later makes cruel cracks at Ellen for her weight and her inexperience with boys. Feeling guilty, Vlad comforts Ellen and the two begin to inch towards a relationship.
The camp enlists a guest counselor for the summer: composer Bert Hanley (Don Dixon), whose play "The Children's Crusade" was a one-hit wonder
One-hit wonder
A one-hit wonder is a person or act known mainly for only a single success. The term is most often used to describe music performers with only one hit single.-Characteristics:...
many years ago. Frustrated with his lack of recent success, he is now a grumpy alcoholic and shows up two days late at Camp Ovation. He constantly drinks on the camp grounds and is very irritated by Vlad, who idolizes him and attempts to strike up conversation.
Jill shares a cabin with Fritzi, who is still catering to her every whim. However, after Fritzi is caught washing Jill's underwear, Jill expresses her disgust with Fritzi and kicks her out of the cabin. The usually meek Fritzi becomes filled with borderline psychotic rage, and sabotages Jill's next performance in "Company
Company (musical)
Company is a musical with a book by George Furth and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The original production was nominated for a record-setting fourteen Tony Awards and won six....
" by putting Woolite in her Snapple. As Jill vomits during her musical number, Fritzi shows up in costume and takes her place mid-song. She reveals herself to be a talented and passionate actress.
Michael is rooming with Vlad, on whom he has developed a crush. Vlad convinces Michael to invite his parents to his next play, although his father is incredibly unsupportive of his homosexuality. Though his mother tells him they will come, Michael notices mid-performance that they did not. Crushed, he flees the stage. He is found later by Vlad, who explains that he too has his share of problems. Though Vlad is a seemingly normal, all-American teenager, he reveals to Michael that he suffers from an acute type of OCD, for which he is medicated.
Bert Hanley is angered after hearing Vlad play one of his songs, and begins to tell the campers that theater will only make them bitter and lonely, much like himself. Vlad follows a drunken Bert back to his room and berates him for his cruel speech. After Bert throws up and passes out, Vlad finds a trove of music that Bert has written over the years but not released. During a rehearsal for the camp's benefit performance, Vlad and the campers sing "Century Plant," one of Bert's songs. Bert's heart is lifted and his disposition changes.
Shortly before the benefit, Michael sleeps with a girl, Ellen's roommate, Dee (Sasha Allen
Sasha Allen
Sasha Allen is an American singer and actress with a career in the entertainment industry that spans over 10 years...
) out of frustration about Vlad. When Vlad hears of this, he immediately asks Dee if it was true. Vlad and Dee end up making out on Dee's bed, and Ellen walks in on them. She runs off, hurt, and refuses to talk to Vlad.
The night of the benefit concert arrives, and the campers are starstruck as famed composer Stephen Sondheim is in attendance. The dressing room atmosphere is tense, and gets even more awkward and Vlad's girlfriend Julie shows up to see him. Meanwhile, in another act of revenge, Fritzi sabotoges Jill's makeup, causing her to break out in boils. Jill attacks her, injuring her, and both are unfit to go onstage. To replace her, Bert cuts the wires on Jenna's mouth, allowing her to sing a powerful song directed to her parents in the audience, telling them to accept her as she is.
The benefit is a hit, but Vlad, Michael, and Ellen are still arguing. Vlad and Michael meet up by the lake, where Vlad strips down to gain Michaels attention. After being set straight by Michael, Vlad admits that he is an "attention junkie," and attempts to please everyone in order to gain their good favor. He apologizes to Michael for leading him on. Ellen arrives, and Vlad explains that he still cares about her, and that his girlfriend Julie had just broken up with him. After another apology, Ellen forgives him, and the three go swimming.
During the end credits, the entire cast does an elaborate rendition of Todd Rundgren's "Want of a Nail."
Cast
- Anna KendrickAnna KendrickAnna Kendrick is an American film and stage actress best known for the role of Natalie Keener in the 2009 film Up in the Air. Her other work includes the films Camp , Rocket Science , Scott Pilgrim vs. the World , 50/50 , and the Broadway musical High Society...
as Fritzi Wagner - Daniel LetterleDaniel LetterleDaniel Letterle is an American actor who portrayed the lead roles in The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green and Camp.- Biography :...
as Vlad Baumann - Don Dixon as Bert Hanley
- Joanna Chilcoat as Ellen Lucas
- Alana Allen as Jill Simmons
- Robin de JesúsRobin de JesúsRobin de Jesús is an American film and theater actor of Puerto Rican descent. He is perhaps best known for playing the role of Sonny in the 2008 Broadway musical In the Heights, for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.In 2010, he joined the revival cast...
as Michael Flores - Tiffany Taylor as Jenna Malloran
- Sasha AllenSasha AllenSasha Allen is an American singer and actress with a career in the entertainment industry that spans over 10 years...
as Dee - Eddie Clark and Leslie Frye as Mr. and Mrs. Malloran
- David Perlow as Ben Lucas
- DeQuina MooreDeQuina MooreDeQuina Moore is an American actress who is probably most notably known for her role as Pilar in Legally Blonde: The Musical.-Filmography:*Rachel Getting Married as Rachels Stylist *Ghost Town as Young Wife...
as DeQuina - Steven Cutts as Shaun
- Stephen SondheimStephen SondheimStephen Joshua Sondheim is an American composer and lyricist for stage and film. He is the winner of an Academy Award, multiple Tony Awards including the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, multiple Grammy Awards, a Pulitzer Prize and the Laurence Olivier Award...
as Himself
Production
The film was produced by Jersey FilmsDanny DeVito
Daniel Michael DeVito, Jr. , better known as Danny DeVito, is an American actor, comedian, director and producer. He first gained prominence for his portrayal of Louie De Palma on the ABC and NBC television series Taxi , for which he won a Golden Globe and an Emmy.DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman,...
, IFC Films
IFC Films
IFC Films is an American film distribution company based in New York, owned by AMC Networks. It distributes independent films and documentaries under the IFC Films, Sundance Selects and IFC Midnight. It operates the IFC Center....
, John Wells Productions, Killer Films, and Laughlin Park Pictures. All production took place in New York, New York, United States.
Soundtrack
| Track # | Title | Written By |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "How Shall I See You Through My Tears The Gospel at Colonus The Gospel at Colonus is a gospel version of Sophocles's tragedy, Oedipus at Colonus. The show was created in New York City in 1985 by the experimental-theatre director Lee Breuer, one of the founders of the seminal American avant-garde theatre company Mabou Mines, and composer Bob Telson. The... " |
Robert Telson and Lee Breuer Lee Breuer Lee Breuer is an American academic, educator, film maker, poet, lyricist, writer and stage director.-Work with Mabou Mines:Lee Breuer is a founding artistic director of Mabou Mines Theater Company in New York City, which he began in 1970 with colleagues Philip Glass, Ruth Maleczech, JoAnne... |
| 2 | "Best Escape" | Jimmy O'Neill |
| 3 | "Losing My Mind Losing My Mind "Losing My Mind" is a song written by Stephen Sondheim for the 1971 musical Follies for the character of a former showgirl Sally Durant Plummer.-Follies:... " |
Stephen Sondheim Stephen Sondheim Stephen Joshua Sondheim is an American composer and lyricist for stage and film. He is the winner of an Academy Award, multiple Tony Awards including the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, multiple Grammy Awards, a Pulitzer Prize and the Laurence Olivier Award... |
| 4 | "The Size of a Cow" | Malcom Treece, Martin Gilks Martin Gilks Martin Richard Gilks was an English musician. He was a founder member and original drummer for The Wonder Stuff, based in Stourbridge .... , Miles Hunt Miles Hunt Miles Hunt is the singer / guitarist and songwriter for the Stourbridge, England-based Alternative Rock band The Wonder Stuff.- Early life :His father was a union official for the TGWU... , Robert Jones Robert Jones Robert Jones or Rob Jones or Bob Jones or Bobby Jones may refer to:-Politics:*Robert Jones , British Conservative politician, MP 1983–1997... , Martin Bell Martin Bell Martin Bell, OBE, is a British UNICEF Ambassador, a former broadcast war reporter and former independent politician... and Paul Clifford Paul Clifford Paul Clifford is a novel published in 1830 by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton. It tells the life of Paul Clifford, a man who leads a dual life as both a criminal and an upscale gentleman... |
| 5 | "Wild Horses" | Mick Jagger Mick Jagger Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones.... and Keith Richards Keith Richards Keith Richards is an English musician, songwriter, and founding member of the Rolling Stones. Rolling Stone magazine said Richards had created "rock's greatest single body of riffs", and placed him as the "10th greatest guitarist of all time." Fourteen songs written by Richards and songwriting... |
| 6 | "Skyway" | Paul Westerberg Paul Westerberg Paul Westerberg is an American musician, best known as the former lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter of The Replacements, one of the seminal alternative rock bands of the 1980s. He launched a solo career after the dissolution of that band... |
| 7 | "I'm Still Here Follies Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the "Weismann's Follies," a musical revue , that played in that theatre between the World Wars... " |
Stephen Sondheim |
| 8 | "Last Son on Blue Tape" | Gary Lightbody Gary Lightbody Gary Lightbody is an Northern Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol.- Early life :... |
| 9 | "Turkey Lurkey Time Turkey Lurkey Time Turkey Lurkey Time is a song-and-dance number from Act 1 of Promises, Promises, the Burt Bacharach/Hal David musical, with a book by Neil Simon. It was originally choreographed for the 1968 Broadway production by Michael Bennett... " |
Burt Bacharach Burt Bacharach Burt F. Bacharach is an American pianist, composer and music producer. He is known for his popular hit songs and compositions from the mid-1950s through the 1980s, with lyrics written by Hal David. Many of their hits were produced specifically for, and performed by, Dionne Warwick... and Hal David Hal David Harold Lane "Hal" David is an American lyricist. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York. David is best known for his collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach.-Career:... |
| 10 | "Praying Mantis" | Don Dixon and Phyllis Glasgow |
| 11 | "Imagining You" | David Evens and Winnie Holzman Winnie Holzman Winnie Holzman is an American dramatist, screenwriter and poet. She created the ABC television series My So-Called Life, which earned her an Emmy Award nomination for writing in 1995... |
| 12 | "With You I Do" | Chris Perry Chris Perry (musician) Chris Perry , born Pereira was a Goan musician, composer, songwriter and film producer.Chris Perry was an exceptionally gifted trumpeter, but he was also at ease with blowing instruments as saxophone, trumpet and flute as well as finger instruments like keyboard, piano and guitar. He learnt to... and Adam Alexander Adam Alexander Adam Alexander is a fictional character in the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. He was played by actor Michael Swan from 1998 to 2000, and then made guest appearances in 2001 and was recurring from 2002 to 2003.... |
| 13 | "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" is a torch song from the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, with lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger... " |
Tom Eyen Tom Eyen Tom Eyen was an American playwright, lyricist, television writer and theatre director.Eyen is best known for works at opposite ends of the theatrical spectrum... and Henry Krieger Henry Krieger Henry Krieger is an American composer.Krieger wrote the music for the Broadway shows Dreamgirls , The Tap Dance Kid , and Side Show , as well as other works of musical theatre.He was nominated for the Tony Awards for Best Score for both Dreamgirls and Side Show, won a Grammy... |
| 14 | "I Believe in Us" | Phil Galdston, Jon Lind Jon Lind Jon Lind is an American songwriter and performer.- Biography :Jon Lind was raised in New York City. He studied classical guitar at the Mannes College of Music. His first break was in the 1970s where he worked with Bob Cavallo. At this period he met Maurice White who recorded two of his songs. He... , and Wendy Waldman |
| 15 | "The Ladies Who Lunch Company (musical) Company is a musical with a book by George Furth and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The original production was nominated for a record-setting fourteen Tony Awards and won six.... " |
Stephen Sondheim |
| 16 | "Greensleeves Greensleeves "Greensleeves" is a traditional English folk song and tune, a ground of the form called a romanesca.A broadside ballad by this name was registered at the London Stationer's Company in September 1580 as "A New Northern Dittye of the Lady Greene Sleeves". It then appears in the surviving A Handful of... " |
Stephen Trask Stephen Trask Stephen Trask is an American musician and composer, who graduated from Wesleyan University.He was the music director and house band member at the New York club Squeezebox, where he performed with stars such as Debbie Harry, Lene Lovich and Joey Ramone.Trask composed the music and lyrics for the... |
| 17 | "Moving on Up" | Paul Heard and Mike Pickering Mike Pickering Michael "Duncan" Pickering has DJed at The Haçienda's infamous "Nude" and "Hot" nights and later "Shine". He worked for Factory Records where he signed Happy Mondays, To Hell With Burgundy and James amongst others... |
| 18 | "I Sing For You" | Michael Gore Michael Gore Michael Gore is an American composer. He, along with lyricist Dean Pitchford, won the Oscar in 1980 for best original song for "Fame" from the film of the same title. He also won the award that year for best original score. Gore is the younger brother of singer/songwriter Lesley Gore.Gore wrote... and Lynn Ahrens Lynn Ahrens Lynn Ahrens is an American writer and lyricist for the musical theatre, television and film. She has collaborated with Stephen Flaherty for many years... |
| 19 | "Generation Landslide" | Michael Bruce, Glen Buxton Glen Buxton Glen Edward Buxton was an American musician, and guitarist for the original Alice Cooper band. He was born in Akron, Ohio.... , Alice Cooper Alice Cooper Alice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades... , Dennis Dunaway Dennis Dunaway Dennis Dunaway was the bass guitarist for The Spiders , The Earwigs , Alice Cooper group from 1969–1974.He co-wrote such hits as "I'm Eighteen" and "School's Out".... , and Neal Smith |
| 20 | "Century Plant" | Victoria Williams Victoria Williams Victoria Williams is an American singer-songwriter and musician, originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, although she has resided in Southern California throughout her musical career. She is noted for her descriptive songwriting talent, which she has used to immerse the listener of her songs into a... |
| 21 | "On/Off" | Gary Lightbody Gary Lightbody Gary Lightbody is an Northern Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol.- Early life :... , Mark McClelland Mark McClelland Mark Peter McClelland is a musician from Northern Ireland, known best as the former bass guitarist with the band Snow Patrol. McClelland is a recipient of the Ivor Novello Award for his work on the album, Final Straw... , and John Quinn John Quinn John Quinn or Jack Quinn is the name of:*Jack Quinn , White House counsel, 1995–1996*Jack Quinn , Congressman from New York*Jack Quinn III, Assemblyman from Erie County, New York and son of the Congressman... |
| 22 | "Right On Be Free" | Chuck Griffin |
| 23 | "The Kitchen Sink (Petie's Top)" | Tim Weil |
| 24 | "Here's Where I Stand Here's Where I Stand (song) "Here's Where I Stand" is a song performed by Tiffany Taylor in the 2003 musical film Camp. The song was also performed by Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan in the show's second season, and by Lisa Tucker in the fifth season of American Idol.... " |
Michael Gore Michael Gore Michael Gore is an American composer. He, along with lyricist Dean Pitchford, won the Oscar in 1980 for best original song for "Fame" from the film of the same title. He also won the award that year for best original score. Gore is the younger brother of singer/songwriter Lesley Gore.Gore wrote... and Lynn Ahrens Lynn Ahrens Lynn Ahrens is an American writer and lyricist for the musical theatre, television and film. She has collaborated with Stephen Flaherty for many years... |
| 25 | "Desire" | Tristan Avakian, Sam Slavick, Sterling Campbell Sterling Campbell Sterling Campbell in New York City, New York, is an American rock drummer who has worked with numerous high-profile acts. He rose to attention in 1986, touring with Cyndi Lauper on her her True Colors World Tour, in 1986, and in 1987, joined Duran Duran... , and John Naslas |
| 26 | "Round Are Way" | Noel Gallagher Noel Gallagher Noel Thomas David Gallagher is an English musician and singer-songwriter, formerly the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and principal songwriter of the English rock band Oasis. He is currently fronting his solo project, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.Raised in Burnage, Manchester with his... |
| 27 | "The Want of a Nail" | Todd Rundgren Todd Rundgren Todd Harry Rundgren is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer. Hailed in the early stage of his career as a new pop-wunderkind, supported by the certified gold solo double LP Something/Anything? in 1972, Todd Rundgren's career has produced a diverse range of recordings... |
Box office
In the opening weekend, the film made $54,294. It came in ranking at #45, showing at only 3 theaters in the United States and averaging $18,098. The films widest release took place in the UK where it showed in 116 theaters. It ended up showing for 84 days/12 weeks and closed on October 16, 2003. It has grossed $1,629,862 since 2003. The film also hit several top 100 charts for films in numerous categories. It is number 83 in the genre of gay/lesbian independent films, 78 for Yearly PG-13 Movies for 2003, and ranked 198 for the year 2003.Critical response
"Camp" has received mixed reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes the film was rated at 62% (on Rotten Tomatoes a movie must receive 60% positive feedback to be considered not "rotten"). There were a total of 99 votes totaled, 61 of them were considered "fresh" while 38 were considered "rotten". The average rating was 5.9/10.Margaret A. McGurk of The Cincinnati Enquirer says "Like the prodigies on screen, Camp powers through its imperfections, with irresistible results."
James Sullivan of the San Francisco Chronicle said in his review titled "Camp", "There is lots of music and a genuine showstopper when Jenna sings "Here's Where I Stand" with such emotion that even her hardheaded dad gets the message.".
Award nominations
Camp received nominations for the following awards:- 2004, Nominated for Artiors Award for Best Casting for Feature Film, Independent, Bernard Telsey
- 2004, Nominated for Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actress, Anna Kendrick
- 2004, Nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance, Anna Kendrick
- 2004, Nominated for Golden Satellite Award for Best Original Score, Stephen Trask, and Best Original Song,, Bob Telson and Lee Breuer (For the song “How Shall I See You Through My Tears”)
- 2003, Nominated for Grand Jury Prize for Dramatic at the Sundance Film Fetival, Todd Graff