“Butte Creek” Completed and Entering Film Festivals

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 the staff at Butte Creek. What begins as a search for adventure soon becomes a test of endurance, resilience, and belonging. Against the backdrop of long workdays, wildfire threats, and the unrelenting pace of camp life, Butte Creek explores how struggle can forge community and how a place can shape the people who care for it.

The completed film will now begin its journey through the festival circuit, with submissions planned for a variety of regional, national, and international festivals. The production team hopes the film will resonate with audiences who appreciate authentic stories of growth, leadership, and the enduring spirit of the American West.