by Camden Watts | Mar 27, 2019 | Encouragement, Film, Inspiration, Leading, Learning, Life
There’s an anecdote about getting hired to work in film. It goes something like this: Hiring person says to the candidate, “You want to be on my crew? Tell me about a time where you really messed up on set. How’d you handle it?” Candidate...
by Camden Watts | Mar 14, 2016 | Directing, Documentary, Encouragement, Film, Inspiration, Learning, NC Film, Women in Film
The 5th annual Alice Fest took place in Durham, N.C., yesterday. The festival is named for Alice Guy Blaché, a pioneer in the film industry. Alice Fest is held each March in honor of Women’s History Month. It’s the fourth year in a row I’ve attended,...
by Camden Watts | Nov 16, 2015 | Branding, Encouragement, Film, Inspiration
It gives me great joy to say that I’m a full time filmmaker. It’s been this way for a while. But I wanted some time to adjust, find a new working rhythm, and the right words to share with you. It’s an exciting time. What does this shift mean for you?...
by Camden Watts | Oct 30, 2015 | Encouragement, Film, Industry, Inspiration, Learning
Last year I went to Charlotte, N.C., for the Directing Motion Tour with Vincent Laforet (@vincentlaforet). I have spent the last year shaking my fist at the TV every time I see unmotivated camera movement. I’m forever ruined. (Thank you, Vincent.) A lot of the...
by Camden Watts | Sep 18, 2015 | Directing, Distribution, Documentary, Encouragement, Film, Inspiration, Leading, Learning
Recently I found my way through the archives, looking for a photo for the TriFilm Society blog. I stumbled across so many great things from my past and it made me so grateful. Here’s an accidental look back at my filmography. Years ago I started making my first...
by Camden Watts | Aug 31, 2014 | Community, Crowd funding, Encouragement, Film, Industry, Kickstarter
When I started Abandoned Allies, my first feature-length film, in 2008 there was no talk of online crowdfunding. It wasn’t until April 2009 (a year after we started Allies), that Kickstarter was launched. When it did, I definitely took notice. In fact I started...
