by Camden Watts | Aug 2, 2016 | Film
In preparation for making AK, I did a lot of research. You’ve read about some of it on the blog. I talked about looking at women in action scenes, and other visual references. (Most of that research was done before Jessica Jones, Ghostbusters, and the Wonder...
by Camden Watts | Aug 1, 2016 | Film
Recently, I shared some of my informal research findings. While working on my new fiction film, tentatively titled AK, I looked for portrayals of women in fight scenes. Although I mostly wanted human characters, I also looked at instances of supernatural characters....
by Camden Watts | Aug 1, 2016 | Film
Film is a language. It’s visual. It’s nuanced. It’s complex. So, while explaining my vision for a scene or a film, I’ve found that references are crucial. A reference gives us a point of commonality, a base for comparison, and a way to...
by Camden Watts | Jul 31, 2016 | Film
AK is a new short film I directed. It’s an experiment in a lot of ways. Logistically, I want to use this film to pave the way for creating other films right here in the South. My goal is to champion unique voices and stories; the kind of thing we really want to...
by Camden Watts | Jul 25, 2016 | Film
Making movies is radical. As in … it’s a radical act to upset the status quo by (a) following my own path, (b) carving out a niche for myself here in the South instead of moving to LA, and (c) using my voice to make a difference in the world. The funny...
