Andrew David Watson
Director & Director of Photography
About
List are more fun then awkward third person bios, so here are some interesting facts:
- I'm a NYC based Director / DP with an emphasis on creative nonfiction, with an overlap into commercial and narrative
- I love anything and everything with two wheels, especially vintage motorcycles. It keeps me a kid at heart.
- My work has taken me to such distinct locales as Bolivia, Colombia and China. To date I have travelled to upwards of 20 countries.
- My approach to lighting can best be defined as naturalistic and minimalistic. My style is further defined by its framing, movement, and strong connection to still photography.
- I covered the 2008 election for a documentary series ("2008 Uncut") for the IFC. I hung out on the plane Obama used during his campaign and was also at one point in his motorcade. Pretty awesome.
- I have worked with crews of all shapes and sizes: from just a producer to 10+ clients watching in video village -- not to mention the art department, G&E and all the rest.
- I have been bitten by fire ants while shooting on a coco farm in the Amazon basin, and have the scars to prove it.
- Some of my agency work includes: JWT, Draft FCB, AB&C, Pipeline NY
- A few networks I have shot for include: PBS, Showtime, IFC, TLC, MTV,
- Some clients and brands I have shot for include: ETSY, Macy's, Budweiser, Smirnoff, Puma, Tate Modern, PETA
- Did you know a 2000 watt generator will not power a 800watt HMI at 14,000 feet above sea level? Ask me about it, its an interesting story.
- I didn't fly on a plane until I was 21. Since then I have racked up a ridiculous amount of miles; recognize staff at JFK; have elite status with Delta and want to move to Amsterdam partly because I love Schiphol Airport!
- Need a great gaffer in Dallas? Got that. Need an awesome sound man in DC? Got that, too. By this point I have worked in most major US metropolitan areas.
- I have shot on the RED, Sony F3, Canon C300, HDSLRS, Varicam and most other cameras.
Wanna work on something together? Or just drink some coffee? Drop me a line:
Andrew David Watson andrewdavidwatson@gmail.com (c) 215.391.3850 (w) 347.926.3456 twitter/andrewdavidwatson