Butte Creek has been honored with two awards from the Impact Docs Awards, an international competition that recognizes excellence in documentary filmmaking and media that contributes to meaningful storytelling. The film received an Award of Excellence for Narration, recognizing the strength and effectiveness of its narration in guiding the audience through the story of Butte […]
We’re proud to share that Butte Creek has been named an official selection of the 2026 Impact DOCS Awards! The Impact DOCS Awards recognize documentary films from around the world that tell meaningful stories and spark thoughtful conversations. Being chosen as an official selection is an exciting milestone that places Butte Creek among a global […]
A new official poster has been released for the feature documentary Butte Creek, capturing the emotional heart of the film and the journey at its center. The design highlights Josie, the film’s central figure, set against the warm glow of a smoky Oregon sunset over Butte Creek Scout Ranch. Thoughtful and introspective, the image reflects […]
The feature documentary Butte Creek has been officially selected for the IndieFest Film Awards, an international competition honoring independent filmmakers who bring unique voices and powerful stories to the screen. Directed by Adam Grunseth, Butte Creek tells the story of one unforgettable summer at Butte Creek Scout Ranch—a working horse ranch and Cub Scout camp […]
The feature documentary Butte Creek has been named an Official Selection at the Documentaries Without Borders International Film Festival. Directed by Adam Grunseth, Butte Creek captures a season at Butte Creek Scout Ranch, a working horse ranch and Cub Scout summer camp in the foothills of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. Through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Josie, […]
The feature documentary Butte Creek has been named a Semi-Finalist at the 2025 Seattle Film Festival. Written and directed by Adam Grunseth, Butte Creek tells the story of a summer at Butte Creek Scout Ranch, a working horse ranch and Cub Scout camp nestled in the Oregon foothills. Through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Josie, the […]
The short film Butte Creek Roundup has been honored with a Gold Telly Award for Cinematography, recognizing its outstanding visual storytelling and craftsmanship. Produced and directed by Adam Grunseth, Butte Creek Roundup was created for the annual Butte Creek Roundup fundraising event and edited from footage captured during production of the feature documentary Butte Creek. […]
After years of planning, filming, editing, and refinement, Butte Creek is complete. The feature-length documentary, directed by Adam Grunseth, captures life at Butte Creek Scout Ranch—a one-of-a-kind working horse ranch and Cub Scout summer camp set in the foothills of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. The film follows seventeen-year-old Josie through one remarkable summer as she joins […]