by Camden Watts | Mar 26, 2014 | Film, Inspiration, Leading, Learning
Eons ago I read a great magazine ad that said, “Enthusiasm is great. Experience is better.” That has always stuck with me. In my early days as a creative, my enthusiasm made up for the lack of experience often. Today that phrase came to mind again. It felt...
by Camden Watts | Mar 24, 2014 | Acting, Directing, Encouragement, Inspiration, Kickstarter, Leading
This is the year I step outside my comfort zone. Not once or twice — or even a number I can count. But so frequently that the chaotic space that is “outside my comfort zone” becomes my new comfort zone. Here’s what I mean. One of the things...
by Camden Watts | Mar 20, 2014 | Art, Comedy, Creativity, Inspiration
Recently I stumbled into Start With Why by Simon Sinek at the library. It was highlighted as business management book, which I totally geek out about. I checked it out and have been reading since. Watch this TED Talk about the same thing: I’ve been thinking...
by Camden Watts | Mar 19, 2014 | Community, Industry, Inspiration, Leading, Learning, NC Film
Ladies and gents, let’s talk about the future of TriFilm, the organization I began in 2009. We held our first social in 2010 but a lot has changed since then. TriFilm has always evolved based on what the community needs and wants. So tell me: what do you want...
by Camden Watts | Mar 18, 2014 | Comedy, Directing, Documentary, Industry, Inspiration, Leading
Yesterday I mentioned my childhood dream of becoming an Oscar-winning actor. Hollywood seemed so big and so far away for a kid growing up in rural eastern North Carolina. Acting seemed like the most attainable. Perhaps I didn’t really know what part of the...
by Camden Watts | Mar 17, 2014 | Industry, Leading, Learning, Women in Film, Writing
When I was young, I wanted to be an actress. I dreamed about being this young, beautiful starlet at the top of her game. Future Camden was so thin, graceful, and attractive. She accepted her Oscar with poise, humility, humor, and enthusiasm. Somewhere along the way,...
by Camden Watts | Mar 13, 2014 | Directing, Leading, Producing
You’ve already heard me talk about knowing thyself and finding your strengths. But I think this is something worth exploring again. Ready? The notion that you should know your strengths is — for me — deeply rooted in the idea that: Filmmaking is a...
