by Camden Watts | Nov 17, 2019 | Community, Crowd funding, Film, Leading, Learning, NC Film
This year my focus has been on growth. It’s the word of the year, yes, but it means a lot more than that. I have finished a few films (yay!) but I’m eager to continue growing, learning, and improving my skills as a storyteller. I feel like I’ve...
by Camden Watts | Mar 27, 2019 | Encouragement, Film, Inspiration, Leading, Learning, Life
There’s an anecdote about getting hired to work in film. It goes something like this: Hiring person says to the candidate, “You want to be on my crew? Tell me about a time where you really messed up on set. How’d you handle it?” Candidate...
by Camden Watts | May 16, 2018 | Film, Film Festival, Inspiration, Leading, Learning
Last weekend, I was on a panel about women film at the 2018 Longleaf Film Festival. Our Women in Film panelists shared some powerful ideas, lifted each other up, and sparked great conversations. Thank you each for participating. pic.twitter.com/KbHZccRhJa —...
by Camden Watts | May 1, 2018 | AK, Directing, Distribution, Film, Film Festival, Learning, NC Film, Women in Film
My newest film, The Innocent AK, is screening at the 2018 Longleaf Film Festival! The festival is at the N.C. Museum of History in downtown Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday, May 12th. The Innocent AK is screening in Film Block D, in Daniels Auditorium, at 5:00 PM. The...
by Camden Watts | Jan 16, 2018 | Film, Health and wellness, Learning, Life
The Joy Jar has become an annual tradition. That’s a little surprising, considering how much time I spent hating on the idea. It seemed so cheesy and a little pretentious, perhaps? I can’t quite put my finger on why I had such a strong distaste for a good...
by Camden Watts | Dec 21, 2017 | Family, Film, Home, Learning, Life
Whew, what a year. It was a pretty wild, life-altering year. To put it mildly. The Big News The year began with exciting news: Derek and I were going to have a baby! We spent the first few months sharing the news in person with family and friends. Eventually we had a...
