by Camden Watts | Mar 27, 2015 | Film, Inspiration, Leading, Learning, NC Film, Women in Film
I’ve been invited to screen two things I’ve worked on: Trophy and footage from Brewconomy. The screening is next Tuesday, March 31st, and it’s part of an event highlighting local female filmmakers. It’s wonderful to share my work, especially...
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 | Sep 28, 2014 | Community, Film, Inspiration, NC Film, TriFilm
Recently I promised to tell you more about the screenings during filmSPARK in September. (The related blog post is here.) It’s taken me a while to sit down and write this for a number of reasons. I have a lot of irons in the fire so time is scarce these days....
by Camden Watts | Jul 16, 2014 | Film, Inspiration
They are magical. They are challenging to make. They make families out of strangers. They challenge us to think or act differently. They show us our own humanity. They allow us to be someone else. They help us escape reality. They help us face reality. They are...
