Tony Watt
Encyclopedia
Tony Watt is a Canadian actor, disc jockey, director, producer, screenwriter, cartoonist and low-key indie rock music
recording artist.
. Though a professional underground cartoonist and rocker, Watt is known mainly for his acting
and filmmaking
efforts. Watt's interest in cinema began (in 2003), when he was a University of Toronto
radio
talk-Disc jockey
on (the movie-maker showcase radio program) "Cinephiles" (that he soon briely renamed: "Tex's 15 Minutes" before it was cancelled), on CIUT-FM
& soon after, began his onscreen career, as a producer/host of various Candadian t.v. shows (some of which also acted as filmed versions of his radio show).
In 2002, after taking a film course in Brampton, ON, Watt founded the Twisted Sinema Underground Movie Festival and t.v. program (which followed the "Cinephiles" radio showcase format).
, Samuel Z. Arkoff
, Russ Meyer
and Troma Entertainment
template;(in 2003) he made a few short exploitation film
s and 'girls with guns' nudies with various strippers and groupies from the Toronto
entertainment nightlife scene.
Soon, his theatrical feature film career began in 2004, as the 'Brimstone Milkman', in his first minor acting role, in the action/horror/sci-fi feature: Sinners and Saints (2004 movie)
. His next acting role was as the part of 'Jay' in the 2006 zombie movie: Zombie Night 2: Awakening
and (in 2008) as himself in: Primal Film's Reel Zombies
.
(based on his self-published graphic novel); which according to the Night of the Living Film Festival's review the film was "...a surreal nightmare on screen....a great homage to underground b-movies.... wicked soundtrack.. . an amazing gothic experience in sound and visuals ...not perfect, but not bad either..Artistic vulgarity at its best..nice first effort..a gritty, ragged masterpiece!
Frankenpimp was made over four years with actress/filmmaker Vivita, who acted as main Co-Writer, Actress, Editor and Co-Producer (they also made a feature documentary, based on reggae legend: Dobby Dobson
. In 2008, Watt, along with Shauna Jaeger co-produced King Kaufman:The Passion of Lloyd a documentary about Lloyd Kaufman
- the president and founder of Troma Entertainment and the creator of The Toxic Avenger; which the internet
Horror Society review called "..an entertaining ride".
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
recording artist.
Biography
He got the nickname 'Tex', from a U.S. military stint in Fort Worth, TexasFort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States of America and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in North Central Texas, just southeast of the Texas Panhandle, the city is a cultural gateway into the American West and covers nearly in Tarrant, Parker, Denton, and...
. Though a professional underground cartoonist and rocker, Watt is known mainly for his acting
Acting
Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play....
and filmmaking
Filmmaking
Filmmaking is the process of making a film, from an initial story, idea, or commission, through scriptwriting, casting, shooting, directing, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a theatrical release or television program...
efforts. Watt's interest in cinema began (in 2003), when he was a University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
radio
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
talk-Disc jockey
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
on (the movie-maker showcase radio program) "Cinephiles" (that he soon briely renamed: "Tex's 15 Minutes" before it was cancelled), on CIUT-FM
CIUT-FM
CIUT-FM is a campus and community radio station owned and operated by the University of Toronto community. The station broadcasts live and continuously from Toronto on the 89.5 FM frequency. Programming can also be heard nationally via channel 826 on Shaw Direct, and over the internet via the CIUT...
& soon after, began his onscreen career, as a producer/host of various Candadian t.v. shows (some of which also acted as filmed versions of his radio show).
In 2002, after taking a film course in Brampton, ON, Watt founded the Twisted Sinema Underground Movie Festival and t.v. program (which followed the "Cinephiles" radio showcase format).
Cinematic Beginnings
Taking a cue from the Roger CormanRoger Corman
Roger William Corman is an American film producer, director and actor. He has mostly worked on low-budget B movies. Some of Corman's work has an established critical reputation, such as his cycle of films adapted from the tales of Edgar Allan Poe, and in 2009 he won an Honorary Academy Award for...
, Samuel Z. Arkoff
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Samuel Zachary Arkoff was an American producer of B movies.-Life and career:Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa to a Russian Jewish family, Arkoff first studied to be a lawyer. Along with business partner James H. Nicholson and producer-director Roger Corman, he produced eighteen films...
, Russ Meyer
Russ Meyer
Russell Albion "Russ" Meyer was a U.S. motion picture director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, actor and photographer....
and Troma Entertainment
Troma Entertainment
Troma Entertainment is an American independent film production and distribution company founded by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz in 1974.The company produces low-budget independent movies that play on 1950s horror with elements of farce...
template;(in 2003) he made a few short exploitation film
Exploitation film
Exploitation film is a type of film that is promoted by "exploiting" often lurid subject matter. The term "exploitation" is common in film marketing, used for all types of films to mean promotion or advertising. These films then need something to exploit, such as a big star, special effects, sex,...
s and 'girls with guns' nudies with various strippers and groupies from the Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
entertainment nightlife scene.
Soon, his theatrical feature film career began in 2004, as the 'Brimstone Milkman', in his first minor acting role, in the action/horror/sci-fi feature: Sinners and Saints (2004 movie)
Sinners and Saints (2004 movie)
Sinners and Saints is Canadian cult-film, produced in Montreal.Made in 2004, this Horror/Action/Sci-Fi-based genre film feature, was made by filmmakers: Melantha Blackthorne and Jason Cavalier..-Story:...
. His next acting role was as the part of 'Jay' in the 2006 zombie movie: Zombie Night 2: Awakening
Zombie Night 2: Awakening
Zombie Night 2 : Awakening is a 2006 Canadian horror film film, the movie is the sequel to Zombie Night and was another time directed from David J. Francis.- Plot :...
and (in 2008) as himself in: Primal Film's Reel Zombies
Reel Zombies
Reel Zombies is a 2008 Canadian zombie film, the movie is the third movie from David J. Francis.- Synopsis :Three film directors make a documentary about the undead in a invested world, he filmed in a time of real zombies...
.
TWI Studios
Watt's first lead role was the part as Romeo Montague/Patient Zero, in his self-produced and directed Tony Watt Inc.(TWI), Studios feature film called: FrankenpimpFrankenpimp
Frankenpimp is a 2009 Canadian thriller film created by Tony "Tex" Watt, a Toronto-based actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, recording artist and cartoonist.-Plot:The story is based on Tony Watt's graphic novel series...
(based on his self-published graphic novel); which according to the Night of the Living Film Festival's review the film was "...a surreal nightmare on screen....a great homage to underground b-movies.... wicked soundtrack.. . an amazing gothic experience in sound and visuals ...not perfect, but not bad either..Artistic vulgarity at its best..nice first effort..a gritty, ragged masterpiece!
Frankenpimp was made over four years with actress/filmmaker Vivita, who acted as main Co-Writer, Actress, Editor and Co-Producer (they also made a feature documentary, based on reggae legend: Dobby Dobson
Dobby Dobson
Highland "Dobby" Dobson is a Jamaican reggae singer and record producer, nicknamed 'The Loving Pauper' after one of his best known songs.-Biography:...
. In 2008, Watt, along with Shauna Jaeger co-produced King Kaufman:The Passion of Lloyd a documentary about Lloyd Kaufman
Lloyd Kaufman
Lloyd Kaufman is an American film director, producer, screenwriter and occasional actor. With producer Michael Herz, he is the co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, and the director of many of their feature films, including The Toxic Avenger and Tromeo and Juliet. Kaufman also serves as...
- the president and founder of Troma Entertainment and the creator of The Toxic Avenger; which the internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
Horror Society review called "..an entertaining ride".