# She's a Fox

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

## 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
* Cristal Guel - School Kid

## Reception

She's a Fox was an Official Selection in numerous film festivals throughout the United States and internationally, most notably the 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, the film has received a number of awards.
| Year | Film Festival | Location | Award/Selection |
| 2009 | LA Shorts Fest | Los Angeles, CA | Official Selection |
| 2009 | HATCHFest | Bozeman, MT | Official Selection |
| 2009 | Angelus Student Film Festival | Hollywood, CA | Semi Finalist – Live Action |
| 2009 | Bend Film Festival | Bend, OR | Official Selection |
| 2009 | Chapman University Showcase | Orange, CA | Showcase Selection |
| 2009 | Heartland Film Festival | Indianapolis, IN | Nominee, Crystal Heart Award |
| 2009 | Cucalorus Film Festival | Wilmington, NC | Official Selection |
| 2009 | Kerry Film Festival | Kerry, Ireland | Official Selection |
| 2009 | Asheville Film Festival | Asheville, NC | Official Selection |
| 2009 | Anchorage International Film Festival | Anchorage, AK | Official Selection |
| 2010 | Victoria Film Festival | Victoria, BC, Canada | Official Selection |
| 2010 | LDS Film Festival | Orem, UT | Official Selection |
| 2010 | Sedona International Film Festival | Sedona, AZ | Winner, Audience Choice – Best Short Film |
| 2010 | International Family Film Festival | Hollywood, CA | Winner, Best Student Comedy |
| 2010 | Phoenix Film Festival | Phoenix, AZ | Official Selection |
| 2010 | Cleveland International Film Festival | Cleveland, OH | Official Selection |
| 2010 | Film Independent's Cinema Lounge | Beverly Hills, CA | Official Selection |
| 2010 | Charleston International Film Festival | Cherleston, SC | Winner, Audience Choice – Best Short Comedy |
| 2010 | Kent Film Festival | Kent, CT | Official Selection |
| 2010 | Newport Beach Film Festival | Newport Beach, CA | Official Selection |
| 2010 | Fallbrook Film Festival | Fallbrook, CA | Official Selection |
| 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 |
| 2010 | Edinburgh International Film Festival | Edinburgh, Scotland | Official Selection |
| 2010 | Cannes Short Film Corner | Cannes, France | Official Selection |
| 2010 | Little Rock Film Festival | Little Rock, AR | Official Selection |
| 2010 | Provincetown International Film Festival | Provincetown, MA | Grand Prize Winner, Student Competition Best Student Film |
| 2010 | Rehoboth Beach Film Festival | Rehoboth Beach, DE | Official Selection |
| 2010 | Port Townsend Film Festival | Port Townsend, WA | Official Selection |
| 2010 | International Student Film Festival Hollywood | Hollywood, CA | Winner, Best Children Comedy |
| 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 |
| 2010 | Red Rock Film Festival | Zion Canyon, UT | Official Selection |
| 2011 | Sacramento International Film Festival | Sacramento, CA | Winner, Jury Award – Best Student Film |
| 2011 | Pune International Film Festival | Pune, India | Winner, Jury Award – Best Film, Live Action (Short Film) |
| 2011 | The Dam Short Film Festival | Boulder City, NV | Official Selection |
| 2011 | Siouxland Film Festival | Sioux City, IA | Official Selection |
| 2011 | Tallahassee Film Festival | Tallahassee, FL | Official Selection |
| 2011 | Lake Arrowhead Film Festival | Lake Arrowhead, CA | Official Selection |
| 2011 | IndieLisboa | Lisbon, Portugal | Official Selection |

## Awards

| Year | Film Festival | Location | Award |
| 2009 | Angelus Student Film Festival | Hollywood, CA | Semi Finalist – Live Action |
| 2009 | Heartland Film Festival | Indianapolis, IN | Nominee, Crystal Heart Award |
| 2010 | Sedona International Film Festival | Sedona, AZ | Winner, Audience Choice – Best Short Film |
| 2010 | International Family Film Festival | Hollywood, CA | Winner, Best Student Comedy |
| 2010 | Charleston International Film Festival | Cherleston, SC | Winner, Audience Choice – Best Short Comedy |
| 2010 | Provincetown International Film Festival | Provincetown, MA | Grand Prize Winner, Student Competition Best Student Film |
| 2010 | International Student Film Festival Hollywood | Hollywood, CA | Winner, Best Children Comedy |
| 2011 | Sacramento International Film Festival | Sacramento, CA | Winner, Jury Award – Best Student Film |
| 2011 | Pune International Film Festival | Pune, India | Winner, Jury Award – Best Film, Live Action (Short Film) |