From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cam Archer (born 1982) is an American independent filmmaker and photographer residing in Santa Cruz, California. His feature debut, Wild Tigers I Have Known, premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. The film was executive produced by filmmaker Gus Van Sant and producer Scott Rudin. The film follows a 13-year old boy coming to terms with being gay, and was photographed by frequent Archer collaborator Aaron Platt, whose work earned a Best Cinematography nomination at the 2007 Independent Spirit Awards. Archer graduated from UCSC. Archer has also directed numerous short films and music videos, including work for Current 93, Emily Jane White, Mick Turner, Sarabeth Tucek, Six Organs of Admittance, Xiu Xiu and Zero 7. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cam Archer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.