Happy Campers

Happy Campers

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Happy Campers Trailer

Overview

Genre
Portrait, Culture, Society, and Docutainment
Synopsis

Every summer, working-class families escape their everyday routines to enjoy life on the water in a scrappy seasonal trailer park. When their shabby Shangri-La is threatened by the march of capitalism, the residents of Inlet View face the inevitable, and reveal the secrets to a rich life.

Stage
finished
Running time
78 minutes

Credits

  • Amy Nicholson ... Producer Director DP
  • John Young ... Editor
  • Laura Israel ... Editor
  • Sound Design ... Matt Davies
  • Composer ... Trot Herion
  • Composer ... JR Narrows
  • Colorist ... Gene Curley at Nice Shoes

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Myrtle & Olive
Country
United States
Years of Production
2017-2023
Locations
Chincoteague Island, VA

Distribution Details

Release year
2023
Festivals
DOCNYC, Big Sky, Florida, Zagrebdox, Atlanta, IFF Boston, Sidewalk
Awards
Special Jury Award at DOCNYC & Atlanta
Distribution
Distributed by Grasshopper Film
Broadcast (Acq.)
MPT (Spring 2025)
Language
English

Photos

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