Camp 32

Camp 32 is a feature-length documentary that explores the interwoven themes of memory, trauma, justice, and diasporic identity through the lived experience of Hom Chhorn, a Cambodian Australian survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime. As Hom returns to Cambodia in search of the long-forgotten labour camp where he was imprisoned as a child, the film confronts the erasure of atrocities that remain undocumented, giving voice to survivors whose testimonies have often been excluded from official histories. The film blends personal narrative, survivor testimony, archival investigation, and animation to construct an ethically informed visual representation of genocide memory. Screenings, Presentations & Public Engagement: Camp 32 has been featured at notable international film festivals and academic forums, where it has fostered dialogue on memory, reconciliation, and post-conflict documentation: • Cambodian International Film Festival (2015, Phnom Penh, Cambodia): Official selection under the festival presidency of Angelina Jolie. I attended in person and presented the film in a public screening, contributing to post-screening discussions on memory, trauma, and survivor-led storytelling. • Cambodia Town Film Festival (2016, Long Beach, California, USA): The film was officially selected and I was invited as a panellist speaker for a session on the Cambodian diaspora and historical representation. I also presented the film to a community audience, sparking intergenerational dialogue around post-genocide experiences. These festival engagements provided important opportunities to present the research and narrative construction to both academic and non-academic audiences. They also facilitated collaborations with Cambodian advocacy groups, memory institutions, and other scholars working in the fields of trauma studies and visual ethnography. Distribution and Industry Recognition: In 2015, Camp 32 was acquired by The Ying Group for international distribution under a ten-year licensing agreement. The Ying Group is a global distribution and licensing company specializing in Asian and international content for television, streaming platforms, and educational markets. This acquisition reflects the film’s broad relevance and cross-sector appeal, enhancing its potential to serve as both an academic resource and a public media tool for global human rights education.