ABOUT!

Hello, I'm Andrew David Watson and I'm a Director of Photography and Multimedia Producer who works on a mix of documentary and creative work. I split my time between NYC and my home town of Philadelphia. I have shot for major networks such as The Independent Film Channel and NBC. I have also worked as assistant camera on PBS and Sundance Channel documentaries. I have one feature film (Swallow Your Pride) under my belt. It was directed by Josh Camerote and is scheduled for release through Cinetic Media.

I have also produced and shot work for non-profits, record companies, PR-agencies and corporate clients. My creative work (both personal and commissioned) has screened around the world in over 100 festivals, winning a number of awards along the way. My music video work has screened on the MTV networks, Havoc-TV and Music Choice On-Demand.

My influences vary. I draw a lot of inspiration from classic photographers such as Robert Frank, Bruce Davidson, Robert Capa and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Another big influence for me is traveling, meeting new people and getting myself into odd situations.

I spent most of 2008 shooting a political news series for the Independent FIlm Channel. This took me all over the country (I think somewhere close to 18 states) and to all the major events of the 2008 election. In addition to working as a freelance DP, I'm currently producing a number of personal projects and I'm also an adjunct professor at Temple University in the Journalism department.

Make sure to check out my 2009 Broadcast/ENG/Doc Demo Reel and my 2009 Creative Demo Reel.

SERVICES AND CONTACT!

I own and operate a Panasonic HPX170 / Letus35 for HD work, a Panasonic DVX100a package for SD work and a Canon 5d set up for still photography work. (Download Camera Package Details and Gear List Here.) I'm also experienced on higher end HD cameras and super16mm cameras. I'm always looking for new projects to work on and welcome the opportunity to travel. If you are interested in working together email me for rates and availability (or if you just want to grab a coffee!):

Andrew David Watson
andrewdavidwatson@gmail.com
(w) 215.391.3850

I can also be found on these popular sites:
www.twitter.com/andrewdwatson
www.sportsshooter.com/andrewdavidwatson
www.d-word.com/people/andrewdavidwatson

SELECTED CLIENTS!

Friends!

Colin M. Lenton
Josh Camerote
Peter Dalkner
Rob Weychert
Push Me
Pull Design
Goat Films
Villa Fanna
Productions
Bokser Films
Cordova
Creep Records
Blackout Records
Thom Carroll
Cycle Hawk
Bill Madden
Ariella Furman
Shooters Inc.
Current TV
Brad Hasse
Eli Horne
Three A.M.
Short Film
Red Stuart
Unholy Sideshow
Defgrip
No Hands TV
I Like The
Weekend
Dead Dog
Productions
Jed Burdick
Langhorne Slim
OBSESSION
COLLECTION

GRANTS!

2007 WYBE TV Philadelphia Stories 6 Grant
Full Funding for "Life of Red Stuart" short documentary

2007 PIFVA Subsistanty Grant
Finishing Funds for "Three A.M." short narrative/expertimental.

2005 WYBE TV Philadelphia Stories 5 Grant
Completion Funds for "Philadelphia Changing" Short Documentary

AWARDS!

2007 Best Music Video
California Independent Film Festival
Livermore Valley Wine Country of Northern California | 04.14.07

2007 Best Short Film - Musical Form
da Vinci Film Festival
Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR | 07.20.07

Silver Best Music Based Video
Everglades International Film Festival
Everglades Hotel - KwaZulu-Natal | South Africa | 09.25.07

Music Video Audience Choice
International Sweet Onion Film Festival
Walla Walla, WA | 10.26.07

2007 Best Music Video
Mexico International Film Festival
Rosarito | Mexico | 06.08.07

2007 Bronze Medal of Excellence
Park City Film Music Festival
Park City Main Street - Park City, UT | 01.20.07

2006 Rock N Reel Music Video Audience Runner-Up
Paste Magazine
Paste Rock 'n' Reel Festival | 09.30.06

2007 Audience Award, Experimental
Pause and Play International Film Festival
American University of Sharjah - Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 04.26.07

1st Place Music Video
ReelHeART International Film Festival
Innis College, University of Toronto - Toronto, ON | Canada | 06.19.07

2007 Best Music Video
San Fernando Valley International Film Festival
Beverly Garland Theater - North Hollywood, CA | 03.17.07

2007 Best Music Video
Seattle True Independent Film Festival (STIFF) | STIFFY Award
Seattle Art Museum - Seattle, WA | 06.02.07

2006 Third Place Music Video
Secret City Film Festival
Oak Ridge Playhouse - Oak Ridge, TN | 10.13.06

Best Music Video
Tiburon International Film Festival Golden Reel Awards
Playhouse Theater - Tiburon, CA | 03.13.08

2007 Silver Remi Music Video
Worldfest-Houston International Film and Video Festival
AMC Studio 30 - Houston, TX | 04.20.07

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS!

Asheville Film Festival | 2006 Official Selection Short Film
Diana Wortham Theatre - Asheville, NC | 11.09.06

Bare Bones International Film Festival | Music Video
Historic Roxy Theatre - Muskogee, OK | 04.23.07

Best of Diamond Screen | Official Selection
Bryn Mawr Film Institute - Bryn Mawr, Pa | 06.25.05

The Bike In Film Film Festival | 2005 Official Selection
International House - Philadelphia, Pa | 07.29.05

The Bike In Film Film Festival | 2004 Official Selection
International House - Philadelphia, Pa | 07.28.04

Boston Underground Film Festival | Free Speech Zone
Brattle Theatre - Cambridge, MA | 03.24.07

Bucks County Fever Film Festival | 2005 Winner Best College Experimental
County Theater - Doylestown, Pa | 06.08.05

Bucks County Fever Film Festival | 2004 Winner Best College Experimental
County Theater - Doylestown, Pa | 06.07.05

Buffalo Niagara Film Festival | Music Video
Amherst, NY | 03.26.07

California Independent Film Festival | Music Video
Livermore Valley Wine Country of Northern California | 04.14.07

EarthVision International Environmental Film Festival | 2006 Fall Celebration
Del Mar Theater - Santa Cruz, CA | 11.09.06

E.Vil City Film Fest | 2006 Official Selection Music Video
Orchid Lounge - East Village NYC, NY | 10.14.06

deREEL Independent Film Festival | 2007 Best of the Rest
Melbourne, Australia | 03.15.07

Festival International du Film d'Environnement | 2006 Official Selection Short Film
Cinema La Pagode - Paris, France | 11.22.06

First Glance Film Festival | Winner Best Feature Film (credit as DP)
International House - Philadelphia, Pa | 06.04.06

Foursite Film Festival | Music Video
Egyptian Theater - Ogden, UT | 03.03.07

Fylmz Festival | 2007 Official Selection Short Drama
Belcourt Theatre - Nashville, TN | 02.08.07

Garden State Film Festival | Music Video
The Paramount Theater - Asbury Park, NJ | 03.23.07

Gasparilla Film Festival | Music Video
Channelside 10 and IMAX - Tampa, FL | 02.28.07

George Lindsey UNA Film Festival | Music Video
University of North Alabama - Florence, AL | 03.02.07

Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival | "Communicating About Climate Change"
University of Washington - Seattle, WA | 03.31.07

Hollywood HD/DV Film Festival | Music Video
Fairfax Cinema Theater - Hollywood, CA | 03.28.07

Lake County Film Festival | Music Video
American Legion Hall - Lake County, IL | 03.10.07

Lake Forest Film Festival | 2006 Official Selection Short Live Action
Meyer Auditorium - Lake Forest, IL | 11.11.06

Los Angeles UNCENSORED Film Festival | Short Film
Cinespace - Los Angeles, CA | 04.04.07

Memphis International Film Festival | Music Video
Malco Studio on the Square - Memphis, TN | 03.23.07

Newport Beach Film Festival | 2007 Official Selection
Newport Beach, CA | 04.19.07

Oxford Film Festival | Music Video
Malco Oxford Studio Cinema - Oxford, MS | 02.09.07

Park City Film Music Festival | 2007 Bronze Medal of Excellence
Park City Main Street - Park City, UT | 01.20.07

Philadelphia Int. Film Festival | 2007 Official Selection Short Film
International House - Philadelphia, Pa | 04.08.07

Philadelphia Int. Film Festival | 2005 Official Selection Short Film
International House - Philadelphia, Pa | 04.10.05

San Fernando Valley International Film Festival | 2007 Nominee Best Music Video
Beverly Garland Theater - North Hollywood, CA | 03.17.07

Smogdance Film Festival | 2007 Official Selection Open/Experimental
dA Center for the Arts - Pomona, CA | 01.26.07

Staten Island Film Festival | 2007 Official Selection
State Island, NY | 06.20.07

Secret City Film Festival | 2006 Third Place Music Video
Oak Ridge Playhouse - Oak Ridge, TN | 10.13.06

Swallow Your Pride | Special Feature Screening (credit as DP)
Palace Theater - Syracuse, Ny | 08.10.05

Swallow Your Pride | Special Feature Screening (credit as DP)
International House - Philadelphia, Pa | 08.23.05

Swansea Bay Film Festival | 2007 Official Selection Music Based Video
Dylan Thomas Centre - Swansea, Wales | 06.01.07

The Other Venice Film Festival | Music Video
The Electric Lodge and Switch Studios - Venice, CA | 03.15.07

Tulsa Uncensored Film Festival | 2006 Official Selection Short Film
Tulsa Little Theater - Tulsa, OK | 09.30.06