Once I Was a Beehive Once I Was a Beehive Once I Was a Beehive is a 2015 American comedy film, directed by Maclain Nelson, about a girl who attends an LDS Young Women's camp. Shot in Utah, it received mixed to positive reviews upon release. Lane Speer (Paris Warner) is a young girl who enjoys camping with her parents. A year after Lane's father dies of cancer, her mother remarries a Mormon. Before the newlyweds leave for their honeymoon, they inform Lane she will be staying with her new "step aunt" where she is encouraged to attend a week-long girls' Bible camp organized by
Once I Was a Beehive is a film where the characters happen to be Mormon. Upfront it expects us to understand that these characters are real people with misunderstood beliefs—and in one fell swoop quietly wipes away any taboos. It is a charming film about faith, healing and coming of age. It is not preachy. It is touching. It is as sweet and rich as honey." http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/NC/20151007/News/606018405/HT/ The film was a finalist in the best film category of the 2015 AML Awards, but ultimately lost to "Peace Officer". Once I Was a Beehive Once I Was a Beehive is a 2015 American comedy film, directed