Rob is a freelance filmmaker based in the NYC/North Jersey area. For as long as he could remember, Rob always wanted to be a filmmaker. From no-budget fan films in his basement to his professional career, his passion for film has been a consistent drive throughout his life. Through his work, Rob wants to create captivating stories with universal themes that any audience member can enjoy. Ones that take us away from the trials and tribulations of everyday life and transport us to an extortionary world within the screen. Since graduating from Montclair State University, Rob has worked behind the camera on numerous, commercials, and narrative projects. Throughout 2021 Rob worked tirelessly to produce and direct, "No Witnesses" a comedy crime film he wrote that uses visual humor and cinematic techniques to deliver its jokes. This included successfully funding the film's budget via crowdfunding on Seed and Spark, recruiting a team of talented filmmakers to help with the creative and logistical aspects of the film, and directing the film through a cold four nights of principal photography. Rob attests to the success of the film to the incredible crew that he surrounded and supported himself with. No matter their position, everyone involved went above and beyond to bring "No Witnesses" to life, despite the frigid weather and long nights. With the film completed, "No Witnesses" has circulated throughout the independent film festival circuit. It has already received acceptance or awards from five different film festivals across the tri-state area., with more potential accolades on the horizon. While "No Witnesses" is making its festival run, Rob hopes to meet with possible investors to fund his next project, "The Fabricator."

Rob Watt

Rob is a freelance filmmaker based in the NYC/North Jersey area. For as long as he could remember, Rob always wanted to be a filmmaker. From no-budget fan films in his basement to his professional career, his passion for film has been a consistent drive throughout his life. Through his work, Rob wants to create captivating stories with universal themes that any audience member can enjoy. Ones that take us away from the trials and tribulations of everyday life and transport us to an extortionary world within the screen. Since graduating from Montclair State University, Rob has worked behind the camera on numerous, commercials, and narrative projects. Throughout 2021 Rob worked tirelessly to produce and direct, "No Witnesses" a comedy crime film he wrote that uses visual humor and cinematic techniques to deliver its jokes. This included successfully funding the film's budget via crowdfunding on Seed and Spark, recruiting a team of talented filmmakers to help with the creative and logistical aspects of the film, and directing the film through a cold four nights of principal photography. Rob attests to the success of the film to the incredible crew that he surrounded and supported himself with. No matter their position, everyone involved went above and beyond to bring "No Witnesses" to life, despite the frigid weather and long nights. With the film completed, "No Witnesses" has circulated throughout the independent film festival circuit. It has already received acceptance or awards from five different film festivals across the tri-state area., with more potential accolades on the horizon. While "No Witnesses" is making its festival run, Rob hopes to meet with possible investors to fund his next project, "The Fabricator."

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Rob is a freelance filmmaker based in the NYC/North Jersey area. For as long as he could remember, Rob always wanted to be a filmmaker. From no-budget fan films in his basement to his professional career, his passion for film has been a consistent drive throughout his life. Through his work, Rob wants to create captivating stories with universal themes that any audience member can enjoy. Ones that take us away from the trials and tribulations of everyday life and transport us to an extortionary world within the screen.

Since graduating from Montclair State University, Rob has worked behind the camera on numerous, commercials, and narrative projects. Throughout 2021 Rob worked tirelessly to produce and direct, “No Witnesses” a comedy crime film he wrote that uses visual humor and cinematic techniques to deliver its jokes. This included successfully funding the film’s budget via crowdfunding on Seed and Spark, recruiting a team of talented filmmakers to help with the creative and logistical aspects of the film, and directing the film through a cold four nights of principal photography. Rob attests to the success of the film to the incredible crew that he surrounded and supported himself with. No matter their position, everyone involved went above and beyond to bring “No Witnesses” to life, despite the frigid weather and long nights.

With the film completed, “No Witnesses” has circulated throughout the independent film festival circuit. It has already received acceptance or awards from five different film festivals across the tri-state area., with more potential accolades on the horizon. While “No Witnesses” is making its festival run, Rob hopes to meet with possible investors to fund his next project, “The Fabricator.”

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    uniE608 No Witnesses Teaser
    Vanguard Studios is proud to present the official teaser for No Witnesses! Written and Directed By: Rob Watt Produced by: Dom Lampasona, Lindsay Taylor, Nicole Dia, Rob Watt Director of Photography: Dylan J. Tollefson Stay tuned for more info about festivals and future screenings leading up to the release of the film! Follow our pages to get more updates! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanguardstu... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanguardstud... #video #videoeditor #filmdirector