by Camden Watts | Oct 28, 2015 | Film, Industry, Inspiration, Leading, Learning
This post is for Veronica, who was kind enough to ask a few questions about making movies. I’m so happy to share a few behind the scenes details. This is part one of a two-part blog series to answer her questions. I hope you find inspiration here, Veronica! 1....
by Camden Watts | Apr 26, 2015 | Crowd funding, Distribution, Documentary, Film, Industry, Inspiration, Kickstarter, Leading, NC Film
Today is the premiere of Brewconomy, my newest documentary, which is about North Carolina craft beer and its positive impact on the state’s agriculture, community, and economy. Brewconomy will screen at the Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles in downtown...
by Camden Watts | Dec 19, 2014 | Community, Film, Industry, Inspiration, Leading, Learning, Marketing, Producing, Social Media, Socializing, Travel, TriFilm, Women in Film
So many things have been happening — and so quickly — that it’s tough to stop long enough to celebrate. That’s why the year-in-review posts are one of my favorite things, even if they’re a bit cliché. I can’t help it, I absolutely...
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 | 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 | 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...
