She's a Fox

She's a Fox is a 2009 semi-autobiographical[1] short film written and directed by Cameron Sawyer. It stars Academy Award nominee Hailee Steinfeld. The story follows sixth grader Cameron Sawyer as he pursues the most popular girl in his elementary school.

She's a Fox
Directed byCameron Sawyer
Produced byAshley Zastrow
Kaitlin Walsh
Travis Morgan
Written byCameron Sawyer
StarringJake Nutty
Hailee Steinfeld
Music byGreg Neil
CinematographyJennifer Makhoul
Edited byJulia MacMullen
Release date
  • July 26, 2009 (2009-07-26) (LA Shorts Fest)
Running time
18 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30,000

Plot

Sixth grader Cameron Sawyer is a member of a gang of "bad boys" who constantly terrorize the other kids at their school. Though Cameron acts tough in front of his friends, he has a crush on Talia Alden, a classmate who has been dating a boy named Jake Magnum since second grade. After being ignored by Talia, Cameron decides to leave his gang and abandon his mullet in pursuit of Talia. After some time trying to get Talia to notice him, Cameron wins the school "Fun Run", beating Jake and gaining her attention.

At a party, Cameron is asked what he thinks of Talia. After praying to God for guidance, he finally says, "She's a fox". Talia and Cameron begin to date, and their first kiss is captured in a photo booth. One day Cameron, Talia, and their friends are running when they are ambushed by Cameron's old gang, led by his former best friend Mitch. The gang eggs Cameron and his friends. While he tries to stand up to Mitch, Cameron is immediately defeated.

After the confrontation, Talia breaks up with Cameron. He goes to her house to talk to her, but leaves when he finds her with Jake. The film ends with Cameron biking away while "Love Hurts" by Nazareth plays.

Cast
  • Jake Nutty – Cameron Sawyer
  • Hailee Steinfeld – Talia Alden
  • Anthony Matthew Scott – Mitch Fallin
  • Troy Romzek – Jake Magnum
  • Stephanie Drapeau – Mrs. Woodhouse
  • Cameron Sawyer – Himself/Narrator
  • Erin Sossamon – Amber McMillan
  • Katrina Johnson - School Girl

Reception

She's a Fox was an Official Selection in numerous film festivals throughout the United States and internationally, most notably the Cannes Short Film Corner, Heartland Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival and the Academy-accredited LA Shorts Fest. Received well by jurists and audiences alike,[2] the film has received a number of awards.

YearFilm FestivalLocationAward/Selection
2009 LA Shorts Fest Los Angeles, CA Official Selection[3]
2009 HATCHFest Bozeman, MT Official Selection[4]
2009 Angelus Student Film Festival Hollywood, CA Semi Finalist – Live Action[5]
2009 Bend Film Festival Bend, OR Official Selection[6]
2009 Chapman University Showcase Orange, CA Showcase Selection
2009 Heartland Film Festival Indianapolis, IN Nominee, Crystal Heart Award[7]
2009 Cucalorus Film Festival Wilmington, NC Official Selection[4]
2009 Kerry Film Festival Kerry, Ireland Official Selection[8]
2009 Asheville Film Festival Asheville, NC Official Selection[9]
2009 Anchorage International Film Festival Anchorage, AK Official Selection[10]
2010 Victoria Film Festival Victoria, BC, Canada Official Selection[4]
2010 LDS Film Festival Orem, UT Official Selection[11]
2010 Sedona International Film Festival Sedona, AZ Winner, Audience Choice – Best Short Film[12]
2010 International Family Film Festival Hollywood, CA Winner, Best Student Comedy[13]
2010 Phoenix Film Festival Phoenix, AZ Official Selection[14]
2010 Cleveland International Film Festival Cleveland, OH Official Selection[4]
2010 Film Independent's Cinema Lounge Beverly Hills, CA Official Selection
2010 Charleston International Film Festival Cherleston, SC Winner, Audience Choice – Best Short Comedy[15]
2010 Kent Film Festival Kent, CT Official Selection[16]
2010 Newport Beach Film Festival Newport Beach, CA Official Selection[4]
2010 Fallbrook Film Festival Fallbrook, CA Official Selection[4]
2010 Scottsdale Film Festival Scottsdale, AZ Official Selection
2010 Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee Kansas City, MO Official Selection
2010 West Chester Film Festival West Chester, PA Official Selection
2010 Delray Beach Film Festival Delary Beach, FL Official Selection
2010 Hill Country Film Festival Austin, TX Official Selection[17]
2010 Edinburgh International Film Festival Edinburgh, Scotland Official Selection[18]
2010 Cannes Short Film Corner Cannes, France Official Selection[4]
2010 Little Rock Film Festival Little Rock, AR Official Selection[19]
2010 Provincetown International Film Festival Provincetown, MA Grand Prize Winner, Student Competition
Best Student Film[20]
2010 Rehoboth Beach Film Festival Rehoboth Beach, DE Official Selection
2010 Port Townsend Film Festival Port Townsend, WA Official Selection[21]
2010 International Student Film Festival Hollywood Hollywood, CA Winner, Best Children Comedy[22]
2010 Ojai Film Festival Ojai, CA Official Selection
2010 Temecula Valley International Film Festival Temecula, CA Official Selection
2010 Best of the Best Film Festival Brigham City, UT Official Selection[23]
2010 Red Rock Film Festival Zion Canyon, UT Official Selection[24]
2011 Sacramento International Film Festival Sacramento, CA Winner, Jury Award – Best Student Film[25]
2011 Pune International Film Festival Pune, India Winner, Jury Award – Best Film, Live Action (Short Film)[26]
2011 The Dam Short Film Festival Boulder City, NV Official Selection[27]
2011 Siouxland Film Festival Sioux City, IA Official Selection[1]
2011 Tallahassee Film Festival Tallahassee, FL Official Selection[28]
2011 Lake Arrowhead Film Festival Lake Arrowhead, CA Official Selection[29]
2011 IndieLisboa Lisbon, Portugal Official Selection[30]

Awards
YearFilm FestivalLocationAward
2009 Angelus Student Film Festival Hollywood, CA Semi Finalist – Live Action[5]
2009 Heartland Film Festival Indianapolis, IN Nominee, Crystal Heart Award[7]
2010 Sedona International Film Festival Sedona, AZ Winner, Audience Choice – Best Short Film[12]
2010 International Family Film Festival Hollywood, CA Winner, Best Student Comedy[13]
2010 Charleston International Film Festival Cherleston, SC Winner, Audience Choice – Best Short Comedy[15]
2010 Provincetown International Film Festival Provincetown, MA Grand Prize Winner, Student Competition
Best Student Film[20]
2010 International Student Film Festival Hollywood Hollywood, CA Winner, Best Children Comedy[22]
2011 Sacramento International Film Festival Sacramento, CA Winner, Jury Award – Best Student Film[25]
2011 Pune International Film Festival Pune, India Winner, Jury Award – Best Film, Live Action (Short Film)[26]
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