Camp Nostalgic Studios

08/13/2026

Remember, folks... This show is about books!
Camp Nostalgic's new series, "The Small & Tall Book Club" is finally in production & will be released in FEBRUARY 2027!

08/04/2026

After 18 years, we're still making it up as we go!

08/01/2026

Live events. Filmed performances. This will continue to be a big part of Camp Nostalgic moving forward. If it's in Champaign-Urbana, we want to be there!

If you run/operate an entertainment event or perform an art that you would like to be produced and featured on Camp Nostalgic, contact either Dave or Gela to discuss further details.
PAST EVENTS/PRODUCTIONS:

"A Christmas Show with Rebelsfare Collective" (concert): https://youtu.be/1630BgTNrMc

"Sammy Hawtdogs Variety Show" (stand-up comedy): https://youtu.be/NLmyEduA8ps

"Setting Up Camp: C-U Comedy" (documentary): https://youtu.be/M1ogqQhQ0rE

"UWC Online" (pro wrestling): https://youtu.be/X9oTo6BCtEE?is=vCNRurRKlIIJ_88D

"Danville Dashers All Access" (ice hockey): https://youtu.be/7UZ88klz9RM?is=8GMlv5NNozRUI8wV

Dusty Lemons "Drunk Boy" Music Video: https://youtu.be/HZdGTw_32g4?is=qGchbPUhKK8f2Lh-
Genres we're looking to produce:
* Art & Gallery events
* Burlesque
*Improv
* Music
* Jazz Music specifically
* Skateboarding
* Stand-up comedy
* Pro Wrestling
And potentially MORE!

07/23/2026

camp nostalgic Late Night's are about to change.

07/13/2026

The story behind the trash flower.🌼

This episode of "REAL ART" is based on Aaron Schmit's story. After addiction and nearly losing his life, Aaron found something worth holding onto. He found art.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXH_UQJUZZI

07/06/2026

The first episode of 'Real Art' is out now. This episode is based on Aaron Schmit's story. After addiction and nearly losing his life, Aaron found something worth holding onto. He found art.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXH_UQJUZZI

07/03/2026

Since you’re scrolling, take a moment for something real.

Episode 1 of "Real Art" is now out.
This first story features Aaron Schmit, who turned to art after addiction and used it as a path toward recovery and rebuilding his life.

Real people. Real experiences. Real art.

CAMP RATING: CR-MA | July 2, 2026 | Aaron Schmit has seen the lowes...

04/10/2026

Chase Todd and Gela Rediger are teaming up to bring you a new, comedic, book-focused series titled "The Small and Tall Book Club".
What could go wrong? 📚

03/22/2026

It is always nice to be included in what’s happening around C-U.

Gela’s still putting in the work on this year’s premieres, including the short series "REAL ART", the first episode spotlights local artist, Aaron Schmit.
Also in the works is a new comedic series, "The Small and Tall Book Club", which will be hosted by Chase Todd and herself.

We appreciate C-U Confidential :: Film in Downstate Illinois for keeping an eye on the scene. 🫡

NEW POST! First link in Comments below!

Select movie listings for March 20-26, 2026 in Champaign, Urbana, and the cities beyond! Don’t forget to inspect the Blogfidential Teletype! Also, have you memorized the BRAND-NEW Confidential Almanac for today?

RIYL: Crystal Hughes Official Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space Camp Nostalgic Studios Jessie Seitz Kimberly Conner - Filmmaker

02/16/2026

JUST IN: Gela Rediger announces "The Small and Tall Book Club"!

A brand new comedy web series centered around books and the community of Champaign is coming to Camp Nostalgic in 2027!

https://www.youtube.com/