by Camden Watts | Dec 1, 2014 | Directing, Film, Pre-Production, Producing
As we work hard to finish Brewconomy, I find myself thinking about my next film. Action brings clarity. So even though I’m working really hard to finish up this film, I’ve been thinking long and hard about the next one. It’s what I do. This thought...
by Camden Watts | Nov 10, 2014 | Directing, Film, Industry, Inspiration
After thousands of conversations with my fellow filmmakers I’ve come to some conclusions. One of them? Learning to become a filmmaker is a unique challenge for each of us. Many filmmakers are learning the ropes by doing. The “low cost of entry” means...
by Camden Watts | Nov 5, 2014 | Art, Communication, Creativity, Directing, Film
“Making films is all about — as soon as you’re finished — continually regretting what you’ve done. When we look at films we’ve made, all we can see are the flaws; we can’t even watch them in a normal way. I never feel like watching my own...
by Camden Watts | Oct 2, 2014 | Directing, Industry, Inspiration, Leading, Learning
This week I was in Charlotte, N.C., for the Illumination Experience Tour. It’s a workshop on lighting for filmmakers led by Shane Hurlbut, ASC. He’s the man. (Check out his IMDB profile for a list of movies you’ll recognize.) I’m so glad I was...
by Camden Watts | Sep 28, 2014 | Directing, Distribution, Documentary
Yesterday was the Beericana Craft Beer and Music Festival in Holly Springs, N.C. It was absolutely incredible. Here are some of the reasons why I’m a huge fan. Quick summary? No detail was overlooked, which is something I absolutely love and appreciate....
by Camden Watts | Sep 23, 2014 | Directing, Film, Leading, Learning, Pre-Production
Next year it’s going to be time for another short fiction film. I’m not sure what it’s about yet. But I know I want to make one. This is how Trophy started in 2012. I wanted to see what it’d be like to write a screenplay that became a real...
