Synopsis
A stylistic throwback to the summer camp films of the 80s and 90s, CAMP MANNA is the story of a Christian camp turned upside-down by the arrival of the wayward “new kid,” 15-year-old Ian Fletcher.
Ian lives with his well-meaning Christian aunt and uncle who ship him off to Camp Manna, a Christian camp soaked in baffling religious subculture centered around the God Games, a Biblically-themed Olympiad. As a “non-believer,” this is the last place in the world Ian wants to be.
After bunking up with the Passover Privates, a cabin of outcasts and misfits, and their zealous counselor Bradley, Ian is introduced to Clayton, the cool and chiseled counselor of the Righteous Regiment. Ian wants to ditch Bradley and join up with Clayton, but as the God Games unfold and his fears are revealed, he realizes that Clayton may not be all he claims to be, and his new friends might not be so bad after all. Can Ian overcome his fear and embrace faith?
CAMP MANNA blends hilarious comedy with loving nostalgia. This “satire with soul” reminds us that sometimes getting to the heart of our faith is best told with laughter.
GARY BUSEY
JACK "CUJO" PARISH
A prolific character actor, William “Gary” Busey was born in Texas in 1944. He has appeared in over 150 films, including “Lethal Weapon,” “Predator 2,” “Point Break,” and “Under Siege.” He portrayed Buddy Holly in “The Buddy Holly Story” (1978), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor. Busey has appeared in many popular television shows as himself, including “Entourage,” “Celebrity Apprentice,” and the 21st season of “Dancing with the Stars.”
JIMMY TATRO
CLAYTON VANCE
Jimmy Tatro is an actor, writer, director, and creator who began his career on YouTube and has since become one of the most sought-after young talents in comedy. In 2011, Tatro started the YouTube channel “Life According To Jimmy” and has amassed over 2.9 million subscribers. He can be seen starring as Dylan Maxwell on the Netflix true-crime satire series “American Vandal,” which was Netflix’s most-binged show in 2017. Currently, he can be seen on ABC’s “Modern Family.” Previously, Tatro starred in Sony’s “22 Jump Street” opposite Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill. His additional film credits include “Grown Ups 2” and “Blue Mountain State.”
JOEY MORGAN
GORDO
Joey Morgan was born in Chicago, Illinois. His breakout role was in Christopher Landon’s “Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse,” stealing each scene with his signature role as Augie Foster. Joey followed this up with his lead role as Vic in the Mexican-based production “Compadres.” He can be seen in the upcoming films “Flower” (starring Zoey Deutch, Adam Scott, Tim Heidecker) and “Max Reload and the Nether Blasters” starring opposite Kevin Smith.
EVAN KOONS
BRADLEY SOMMERS
Evan Koons is producer, writer, and actor. Perhaps best known for the viral sensation “Church Appropriate Dance Moves,” Evan was also the host and co-writer of the 7-part series “For the Life of the World: Letters to the Exiles.” He penned the acclaimed hospice documentary “Except for Six,” a film Ken Burns called “heartfelt and important.” He also wrote for “Exploring Kaman,” a reality television series about NBA All-Star Chris Kaman. CBS Sports said it “looks insane.” It was. Other credits include “Pirate’s Code: The Adventures of Mickey Matson” with Christopher Lloyd.
LUKE KLEIN
IAN FLETCHER
Luke Klein was 15-years old when he walked into an open casting audition in Traverse City, Michigan, a week and a half before principal photography began. A Northern Michigan native of Sutton’s Bay, Luke had little opportunity to act besides local and high school theater. He came in to be considered for a different role, but he immediately stunned the room during his audition and was offered the role of Ian Fletcher, the heart and soul of Camp Manna. This is Luke Klein’s first role in a feature film.
RAMMEL CHAN
WILLIAM
Rammel Chan is an actor based in Chicago. His television credits include NBC’s “Chicago Justice,” Fox’s “APB,” Netflix’s “The Jamz” and the Amazon Prime series “Patriot.” Film credits include “End of the Tour” and “Bad Johnson.” Rammel has appeared on stage at the Goodman Theater, Second City, iO, and the Kirk Douglas Theater in Los Angeles, among others. He is an original cast member of Lauren Yee’s “King of the Yees.” He is a recipient of the Second City’s Bob Curry Fellowship and is currently a 2018 Kundiman Fiction Fellow.
PETER BOSS PUOK
MO
Peter Boss Puok was born in South Sudan (then Sudan) and transitioned to the United States as a “Lost Boy” refugee at age fourteen. Two years after his arrival he was cast in the original Camp Manna short film—an experience which lead to an ongoing friendship with Johnson and Machiela. The feature film’s only returning actor, Puok’s character was significantly influenced by his personal experiences as a non-English speaking immigrant. He speaks seven languages.
