by Camden Watts | Jul 13, 2014 | Directing, Distribution, Encouragement
I was clueless when I made my first feature-length film, Abandoned Allies. I had never made a film and knew nothing about distribution. Sharing my filmmaking experience with anyone willing to listen was the one thing I did understand. That’s how I built my fan...
by Camden Watts | Jul 10, 2014 | Creativity, Directing, Encouragement, Film, Learning
Earlier this week I was in Charlotte, N.C., for the Directing Motion workshop with Vincent Laforet. It was a full day of filmmaking, and I loved each minute of it. I’m still processing everything — on very little sleep. Before I go on, let me introduce you...
by Camden Watts | Apr 24, 2014 | Community, Distribution, Documentary, Encouragement, Film, Industry, Inspiration, Leading, Learning
Why don’t more documentary films offer solutions to the problems they present? This is something I’ve been thinking about for many years. I think I know why, but would love to explore it with you. Shall we? Character-driven documentaries typically give us...
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 | Feb 27, 2014 | Acting, Art, Comedy, Communication, Encouragement
Filmmaking is a collaborative effort. That’s why there are so many people listed in the end credits of a major Hollywood picture. The collaboration is one of the things I love most about filmmaking. We can’t do everything. Sure, you can be a...
by Camden Watts | Jan 14, 2014 | Crowd funding, Encouragement, Family, Film Festival, Fundraising, Health and wellness, Kickstarter, Leading, Learning
These past few weeks have been wild! So much is happening. It’s all really exciting. We recently started sharing details on the documentary I’ve been working on over the past year, Brewconomy. I’m so thrilled that the cat’s out of the bag now....
