Mission Statement
With an emphasis on Black, Indigenous, Person of Color communities and womxn (and identifying), Sommer Camp Productions, LLC. focuses on telling the most overlooked stories with Oregon and horror as the common backdrop. We lead with encouragement, compassion, and understanding, which motivating the crew and the talent to deliver excellence. Our work entertains but will most notably reveal a common lesson and cultivates a culture of thought-provoking art and complex storytelling.
Sommer Martin, Founder
As an Indigo child, I was quiet, reflective, and highly empathetic--and often mislabeled as shy. The truth was, I found it challenging to navigate a world where my personality was not represented. In response, I spent many evenings secluded in my family room, connecting to TV, seeking an understanding of self. To most, it would appear to be a melancholy, lonely existence, or even a cry for help, but it wasn't. I found my purpose and my peace in the night. >>>Read more
What People Are Saying.
“This was the first time our company worked with an outside director and she was a dream. Everything was so easy and successful with Sommer at the helm. No doubt about it: we would love to have her direct a project in the future.”
— Pearson Kunz, Golden Pride Productions
“The first time I met Sommer was to listen to the theme song I and Eugene Blackmon wrote for her short film, ‘Another Day.’ That moment was an instant connection that joined creatives to produce one of the most beautiful works of art I've ever been a part. She is an absolute joy to work with.
— Brandon Woods, Musician
“Sommer is an amazing human that is deserving of all the resources to help her reach her full potential. Whatever she puts her mind to, she will succeed at it. No matter what.
— Melissa Lowery, Black Girl in Suburbia
“"If you're looking for a creative artist who is smart, dedicated, constantly honing her craft, and just an all-around fun person to work with, you've found that and SO much more in Sommer. She's the teammate you've been looking for and the leader who will inspire action on your next project."
— Rachel Bracker, 360/VR Filmmaker