“Butte Creek” Named Semi-Finalist at the Seattle Film Festival

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 film explores the challenges, triumphs, and transformation that unfold over one unforgettable season.

Being recognized by the Seattle Film Festival marks an exciting milestone for the project, which only recently completed post-production and began its festival journey. The selection highlights the film’s heartfelt storytelling, authentic sense of place, and its celebration of perseverance, teamwork, and belonging.

The honor of being named a semi-finalist is a major step forward for the independent documentary.