About.
Cameron has long-standing relationships with some of the most highly regarded Directors & Production Companies in the world. He has travelled and shot extensively all over Australia and around the globe, creating schedules and delivering pictures in every location and scenario imaginable.
He understands the unique role of balancing the needs of the creative and of the production team and approaches it with clear communication, inclusiveness and good humour.
Testimonials.
“I have had the great pleasure to work with Cam Watt for many years across many different scaled productions. Cam is the consummate professional and a wonderful people person. Not only is he terrific at keeping the ball rolling at a steady pace, but he keeps a very happy and hard working crew and on set atmosphere. He is an intelligent operator, who totally understands the intricacies of film making and works hard to ensure the key creatives reach their desired goal. He is terrific with cast as well as being a wonderful problem solver.
I love working with Cam, he was instrumental pulling off the near impossible scenes we shot in my feature film KENNY.
The only bad thing I can say about the man is the more I let people know how terrific he is, the less chance he’ll be available for me to hire. You are placing your production in very safe assured hands with Cam Watt on set.”
— Clayton Jacobson (Director)
“Anybody can be a world-class 1st AD when the sun is shining, the actors have turned up on time and the schedule is kind. It’s when the proverbial is about to hit the fan that the best operators really earn their reputations.
Cam is one such bloke. No matter where you are in the world, at any time of day, in the most challenging conditions, he’s already solved the long list of problems before you’ve even had a chance to imagine them. And he always does it with a smile.
I love him, especially when he not-so-gently informs me I’m running behind.”
— Josh Whiteman (Director)
“I have known and collaborated with Cameron Watt for over 20 years. Our professional relationship has thrived on trust and a shared passion for storytelling. It’s not just do the job for Cameron, it’s all about how can we make it better and elevate the work. Cameron brings a level of integrity and enthusiasm that only the elite Film Technician actually deliver. His 30 years of experience delivers a big EQ (emotional intelligence) peppered with kindness, capability and a jocular enthusiasm that is intoxicating.
He cares and he delivers on time. He fights for the director, the agency the client and the producer. It’s a juggle fraught with danger, but one that he manages to do time and time again. I would recommend Cameron for any media, storytelling or advertising project.”
— Jason Byrne (Executive Producer)
“Cameron Watt is a brilliant 1st AD. If you’re in a battle zone, like many of the shoots I’ve been on, Cameron always has your back. Always organised but kind and caring at the same time …his crew, the actors and producers all love to work with him. He loves good work and gets genuinely excited when the cameras start to roll. And he knows how to look after Directors which is handy. Great guy and great to work with.”
— Tony Rogers (Director / Writer)
“Cam and I have worked closely, for over 20 years. I was fortunate to cross paths with Cam in my early days, after leaving film school. We quickly got one another and have worked on countless campaigns for the likes of Vodafone, Mercedes, AFL, TAC, AAMI, Toyota, Tiger Beer and many others. He gave everything to my debut feature film, for which I am forever grateful. Red Hill was a roller coaster of a film in more ways than one. Punishing small budget and time frame, night shoots in the Victorian Alps in winter, horses & gun battles. Can’t imagine how we could have done it without Cam. My work has taken me to the USA of recent years but should a project appear back on Australian shores then rest assured Cam will be getting a call.”
— Patrick Hughes (Director)
“I have had the pleasure of working with Cam Watt for many years. He is not only a brilliant 1st AD but a really good human. He is someone you always want by your side in a tricky situation. With a wealth of experience he has trust from production and respect from the crew. Can not recommend him highly enough.”