I have always been a visual person
If you were to ask me what my favorite film is, I would say without hesitation, “The Black Stallion
from 1979 hands down.” From my earliest childhood memories, I recall being awed and
enraptured by this film. Even before I could truly understand the dialogue or what was going
on in the story, I would watch with rapt attention. Just about the entire film is like watching a
masterpiece painting. The DP, Caleb Deschanel, gives you a visual feast in each scene. I
didn’t know it then, but the reason why I loved this film and still love it now is because of the
amazing visuals. It was without question that I would become a visual storyteller.
read moreThe name Cammon, it's a old family name
I am one of those fortunate enough to really enjoy what I do. Not only is my work my hobby,
but my hobby is my work. I eat, sleep, and drink cameras and lighting. From almost becoming
emotionally attached to my cameras to designing and using my own lighting fixtures in my
work, I love what I do. Oh, and don’t get me started on how cool it is to have an iPhone. It’s the
ultimate mini filmmaking tool. It goes around with you in your pocket all day. Shoot, edit, and
deliver all so easily now that there is no excuse to not tell your story. I am also lucky enough to
have a loving wife and family who understand this and support me all the way, even if they get
tired of being the talent for the latest new camera tests.
read moreMountains and Redrock are in my Blood
I am actually from Utah, born and raised. Country boy at heart you could say. This doesn’t
mean I don’t enjoy getting out into the big city and working. I get out to L.A. quite a bit
throughout the year but am always happy to come home. For those of you who don’t know,
Utah is one of the friendliest filming states there is. Not only do we have amazing locations in
relative close distance to each other, the crews here are great.
read moreI think if you want to make Films you just Do it!
I could say that my filmmaking education began after taking state for my high school in AV
(still not sure how that works) and then going on to represent Utah at a national level, then
going on to get an associate’s degree in multimedia from UVSC (now amazing UVU), and then
finished off a bachelor’s at BYU majoring in communications/advertising and minoring in film.
But it started way before that. From the get-go I was a geek. I would mow lawns around the
neighborhood to earn money to buy film. Each weekend my best friend Matt Hoffman and I
would spend countless hours making videos for ourselves before there was anyone to show
them to (imagine a world without YouTube). And I would say the journey is not over yet. Each
day I know I am learning and bettering myself. Each project I work on, every gaffer I work with
will teach me something new.
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