by Camden Watts | Feb 9, 2016 | AK, Film, NC Film, Women in Film
Last weekend I got a little cold. Nothing major. But it definitely required some R&R. So I found myself sipping hot tea and watching an action movie. (Yes, even while sick, I obsess over filmmaking.) The action movie was a huge Hollywood production filled with...
by Camden Watts | Feb 8, 2016 | Community, Distribution, Documentary, Film, NC Film
The 2016 Meredith College Documentary Film Festival – originally scheduled for January 24th – got snowed out last month. Most of the area was covered in snow and ice, and thousands of people were without power. The festival has thankfully been rescheduled for Sunday,...
by Camden Watts | Feb 4, 2016 | AK, Directing, Film, Short Film
We’re shooting my new scripted short film “AK” later this month. As I mentioned in previous posts on the blog, the production schedule means things are moving quickly. Lots of good things have happened this week. We had our first table read, worked...
by Camden Watts | Feb 2, 2016 | AK, Film
We held the first “AK” table read last night. It’s tough to summarize the awesomeness. (And, yes. For the record, I know how cheesy that sounds.) My filmmaking philosophy is that if you get the right people on the bus, you can go anywhere you want...
by Camden Watts | Jan 27, 2016 | Film
You guessed it. We’re making strides on the new short scripted film, tentatively titled AK. Last night I met with our two lead actors, who have been working on choreography for the film. When I started the project, I wasn’t sure how to handle this part. I...
by Camden Watts | Jan 14, 2016 | AK, Film, Inspiration, Leading, Learning, NC Film
My next short scripted film, tentatively titled “AK,” is making more progress this week. I’ve had some really exciting meetings and conversations about it. I wish I could dish on all the details but it simply doesn’t make a lot of sense to...