Cameron Johanning
- Director
- Writer
- Editor
Known for razor-sharp, character-driven storytelling and a talent for uncovering the humor and moral crucibles that underpin everyday life, writer-director Cameron Johanning is an emerging filmmaker to watch. Johanning's darkly playful and emotionally resonant work has already earned both festival acclaim and a strong online following.
Johanning's breakout short, Sticky (2020), which he directed, co-wrote, produced, and edited, earned multiple top honors in categories ranging from Best Performances to Best Short across North American, European, and Middle Eastern festivals. Its recognition at the New York Cinematography Awards speaks to Johanning's belief that a story's emotional truth lives as much in the light and framing as in the script and acting. The film went on to gain an entirely organic online fan base, amassing tens of thousands of views and praise ranging from "the opening sequence was one of the most beautiful things I've seen captured on film recently" to "holy moly. I've been trying to feel something in Covid for so long. whatever this is made me *feel*."
He went on to direct selected scenes in the online series Gimme A Break (2022), which similarly amassed thousands of organic views on YouTube. As of 2025, he is preparing to shoot a proof of concept film set in suburban Pennsylvania, starring Brennan Brown and Evelyn Giovine. The project continues his exploration of family life at its most tender and terrifying-where love, resentment, and unspoken truths collide in ways that are as funny as they are devastating.
Johanning's breakout short, Sticky (2020), which he directed, co-wrote, produced, and edited, earned multiple top honors in categories ranging from Best Performances to Best Short across North American, European, and Middle Eastern festivals. Its recognition at the New York Cinematography Awards speaks to Johanning's belief that a story's emotional truth lives as much in the light and framing as in the script and acting. The film went on to gain an entirely organic online fan base, amassing tens of thousands of views and praise ranging from "the opening sequence was one of the most beautiful things I've seen captured on film recently" to "holy moly. I've been trying to feel something in Covid for so long. whatever this is made me *feel*."
He went on to direct selected scenes in the online series Gimme A Break (2022), which similarly amassed thousands of organic views on YouTube. As of 2025, he is preparing to shoot a proof of concept film set in suburban Pennsylvania, starring Brennan Brown and Evelyn Giovine. The project continues his exploration of family life at its most tender and terrifying-where love, resentment, and unspoken truths collide in ways that are as funny as they are devastating.
