Aspiring filmmaker, Z and Paz, a budding engineer, arrive at S.T.E.A.M. camp excited for tech heaven. When the administrator makes them explore nature and confiscates all tech, they think their summer’s doomed. Things take a mysterious turn when they meet Jordan, an enchanting “counselor” who sends them on an adventure, opening them up to a world of possibilities — like befriending Drew.
Acting
Zoe Manarel's deadpan delivery steals every scene.
Writing
Smart banter that respects kid intelligence without being precious.
Director
Alison McDonald
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of American Girl's 2017 push for diverse STEM representation; Z was their first Chinese-American Girl of the Year with a film. The S.T.E.A.M. camp concept directly responded to parent demand for educational entertainment.
Alison Fernández (Paz) later played Young Jane in Jane the Virgin—her skeptical engineer energy was already fully formed here.
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