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...
by Camden Watts | Dec 22, 2015 | Directing, Film, Inspiration, Leading, Learning, Planning
There’s a great saying. It goes something like this, “If you want to make God laugh, then tell him your plans.” This sums up my life in so many ways. I make big plans. Rarely does anything go according to plan. But almost always, it turns out way...
by Camden Watts | Nov 14, 2015 | AK, Film, Inspiration, Leading, Learning, Short Film
If you’re a regular here, you know that I’ve been studying fight scenes this year. The research is the result of working on a new short film, which I wrote and plan to direct in early 2016. I’ve been having a lot of conversations about it and feel...
by Camden Watts | Nov 9, 2015 | Creativity, Directing, Inspiration, Leading, Learning, Short Film
There’s a lot going on right now. It’s kind of tough to go into details on everything: the growth of the TriFilm Society, sharing Brewconomy, rebranding and cutting my reel for freelance work, and raising funds for a new documentary. (Among other things.)...
by Camden Watts | Nov 3, 2015 | Inspiration, Leading, Learning
Every day I face a new challenge as a filmmaker. There is always a new fear to overcome. What I’ve learned over the years is the challenges never stop coming and the fear rarely subsides. But leaning into the fear and moving through it gets a little...
by Camden Watts | Oct 30, 2015 | Encouragement, Film, Industry, Inspiration, Learning
Last year I went to Charlotte, N.C., for the Directing Motion Tour with Vincent Laforet (@vincentlaforet). I have spent the last year shaking my fist at the TV every time I see unmotivated camera movement. I’m forever ruined. (Thank you, Vincent.) A lot of the...
