by Camden Watts | Oct 25, 2012 | Criticism, Film
Confession: I have really high expectations sometimes. It causes trouble. Think of me like a foodie — except it’s not a meal that I over-criticize. I’m hard-wired to look for improvements in planning, process, execution, etc. In filmmaking,...
by Camden Watts | Oct 24, 2012 | Film, Inspiration, Learning
Yesterday I attended the KNOW workshop by stillmotion. I felt like the experience was wonderful. It’s easy to see how much effort has gone into their educational tour, DVDs, and book. They do a great job as storytellers and trainers. They also seek out honest...
by Camden Watts | Oct 23, 2012 | Film, NC Film, TriFilm
The film and television scene in North Carolina is heating up again. Productions like “Homeland,” “Caged Heat” (aka “Iron Man 3”), “Revolution,” “Safe Haven,” and “We’re the Millers” have...
by Camden Watts | Oct 22, 2012 | Acting, Film, Inspiration, Reading
One of the books that helped me find the courage to start making films is “The Big Difference” by Nicola Phillips. I bought it on New Year’s Day in 2007, about 14 months before I said yes to the journey that would become Abandoned Allies. The book is...
by Camden Watts | Oct 18, 2012 | Acting, Film
If you look at the NC Film Office’s list of current productions, you’ll see there are quite a few exciting things happening in North Carolina right now. This is the result of legislation that makes N.C.’s film tax incentives competitive, so our state...
by Camden Watts | Oct 17, 2012 | Design, Film, Writing
Now that Abandoned Allies is finished, I’ve been thinking of projects to work on next. I’m excited to share some news. I’ve chosen one thing to work on in the immediate future: a narrative short film. The film is something I wrote because the idea...
