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Rob Watt

@rob_watt_

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Writer | Director | Producer | Cinephile 📽🎬
Co Founder: @vanguardstudiosofficial
Check out @sidequestshortfilm ⚔️🎲⬇️

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Where do I begin.

This is the first award I’ve won for directing. Crazy thing is, when I started my journey into filmmaking I didn’t have the confidence or desire to be a director, but No Witnesses changed that. Despite three unsuccessful attempts at making this film, I knew it could be done, and it could be done right. I just wanted to make this film and then continue on the path of trying to be a cinematographer. I gathered some of my closest friends and collaborators and made it happen. While in the midst of the four long nights of shooting in the cold, with multiple moving parts, something clicked, something felt right. The experience made me realize directing is what I wanted to do.

What I love about directing/ filmmaking in general is how collaboration is essential to your success. I’ve been saying that a director is only as good as the people they surround themselves with, and this group of people who worked on the film are people I’ll ALWAYS try bring with me on whatever film I direct. This is an art form that you literally cannot do alone, and this award equally belongs to all talented creatives that filled up my cast and crew who made No Witnesses a reality.

Thank you @njwebfest for this award! And thank you to @neem_basha and @neddonovan for running such a gem of a festival and welcoming a first time attendee with open arms. You truly have something special with this festival.

Winning this award with @sidequestshortfilm on the horizon has validated my path and supercharged my passion towards this craft. I cannot wait to be on set again doing what I love surrounded by my closest friends who share that same passion.

Quick shout out to @drew.actor for not only being the BEST actor to play Tony, but for showing up to EVERY film festival, and recording this acceptance speech.

Never stop creating! 🎬
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#film #director #njfilm #vanguardstudios #indiefilm by @rob_watt_

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14 days ago

A special thank you from our Director to everyone who contributed to our crowdfunding and helped us exceed our goal on our Seed & Spark campaign!

Keep your eyes here on our page for more updates about the film as we go into pre-production and very soon actual production of the film itself!

We have other opportunities in the works to continue growing our funds for the film. So stay tuned for that if you are still looking for an opportunity for a tax write-off!

Let's make a movie!

#sidequestshortfilm #ttrpgcommunity #seedandspark #crowdfunding #ttrpg by @rob_watt_

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NEW SIDE QUEST! Will you be an angel to these poor filmmakers? For just one day of $10 your Side Quest can make another Side Quest happen. If not our production will have no value, our sets will have no dressing, and worst of all our crew will have to EAT PIZZA 🍕

Please don’t let this project become another tragedy of low budget filmmaking and support Side Quest today!

Remember all donations are… ✨TAX DEDUCTIBLE✨

Go to our Seed&Spark via our link the bio
🔗https://seedandspark.com/fund/side-quest

#shortfilm #indiefilm #sidequest #dnd #fundrasing by @rob_watt_

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2 months ago

NEW QUEST! Can you find the 5 Hidden Gems on our Seed & Spark?
Accept the challenge IF YOU DARE and drop a comment with what you're going to do with your inspiration!!

-- And maybe while you're there drop a follow on the page or even a dollar to support our conquest of funding our film!!
🗣️ All donations are ✨Tax Deductible!✨

You can go to our link in bio or scan the QR code on screen!
🔗 https://seedandspark.com/fund/side-quest/

#crowdfunding #seedandspark #indiefilm #shortfilm #sidequest by @rob_watt_

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Want a shout out on social media?
Give us $20 + $5 on Seed & Spark to reach our BARD TIER!

Donations to Side Quest are ✨Tax Deductible✨
So what are you waiting for??

Go to our Seed & Spark via our link in bio!
🔗 https://seedandspark.com/fund/side-quest/

#seedandspark #crowdfunding #indiefilm #shortfilm #sidequestshortfilm by @rob_watt_

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ROLL FOR INITIATIVE! 🎲🎥

WE ARE LIVE! Join us in our journey to make Side Quest a reality. Follow the link in the bio to contribute to the project. Wheater it’s a like, a share, or a contribution no matter the size, it will all go a long way!

Stay posted for more updates!
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#sidequest #shortfilm #indiefilm #dnd #ttrpg by @rob_watt_

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3 months ago

PERSUASION CHECK! 🎲

Our campaign drops in two days and you should give us a follow on @seedandspark to learn more about Side Quest! It’s free and it helps get more eyes on the platform.

What are you waiting for! Do it! you know you want to…

Link in the bio ⬆️
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#sidequest #shortfilm #vanguardstudios #dnd #ttrpg by @rob_watt_

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3 months ago

Who's ready to crowdfund???
No place better to raise money for your film than @seedandspark
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#behindthescenes #vanguardstudios #dailyprofound #seedandspark #crowdfund by @rob_watt_

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3 months ago

31 and having fun 😎🏖️🍹 by @rob_watt_

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4 months ago

When life’s been feeling like We Didn’t Start The Fire lyrics.

Film expo, miniature shoot, speaking at a film event, Big Apple Film Festival, red carpet selfie.

#filmmaking #filmlife #makingmovies #filmfestival by @rob_watt_

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5 months ago

“We know no King, but the King the North whose name is Stark!” 🗡️🐺

#robbstark #gameofthrones #kinginthenorth #thenorthremebers taken in Winterfell by @rob_watt_

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The big 3️⃣-0️⃣ finally hit. It’s 10 days late, but hey better late than never right?

Looking back on the past decade, I’ve learned a lot, made mistakes, hit great highs, experienced bad lows and accomplished so much, especially in the past few years. I can safely say I absolutely love what I do for a living, and I’m privileged that I’m surround by an incredible group of filmmakers and friends to undertake the journey together. 🎬

Some accomplishments of this decade include:

-Graduated Montclair State University
-Met a whole new group of people at MSU who I can call lifelong friends and collaborators
-Wrote and Directed a short film I’m incredibly proud of
-Started a production company @vanguardstudiosofficial
-Produced and worked on countless films
-Attended numerous film festivals around the country
-Saw not one, but two Eagles Super Bowl wins
-Went to Ireland
-Drastically improved my physical health
-Made some incredible memories
-And so much more

Huge thank you for everyone who came out to celebrate with me despite it being a cold rainy day at a beach bar. I have no idea what’s in store for my 30s, but I know I’ll have an even longer list of accomplishments and more items checked off the bucket list, by the time this decade wraps. The road goes ever on and on and I’m not letting anything get in my way to whatever goal lies ahead.

Let’s make this the based decade yet! 😎🎥

(PS I could only tag 20 people, sorry if I couldn’t squeeze you in 😅) by @rob_watt_

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