Beyond the Pages | Carson Willoughby: Finding the Frame Through Film, Friendship & Purpose

Some stories are too big for the page. Welcome to Beyond the Pages, the official audio companion to Gardner-Webb Magazine. Because the best stories are best told by the people who lived them.In this episode, Gardner-Webb alumnus Carson Willoughby ('25) shares how a few unforgettable all-night editing sessions, meaningful mentorship, and lifelong friendships helped him discover his calling as a filmmaker.From balancing Division I baseball with demanding film projects to earning the Founder's Choice Award at the Real to Reel International Film Festival and continuing his journey in the Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking program at UNC Wilmington, Carson reflects on the experiences that shaped his future behind the camera.This conversation explores creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and the moment when passion becomes purpose.Beyond the Pages is the official audio companion to Gardner-Webb Magazine, bringing the magazine's stories to life through authentic conversations with the alumni, students, faculty and friends who have lived them.Thanks for Jeff Powell, WGWG station manger, for supplying the voiceover for this story. #BeyondThePages#GardnerWebb#GardnerWebbMagazine#GardnerWebbAlumni#CarsonWilloughby#Filmmaking#DocumentaryFilm#Storytelling#FilmSchool#FutureFilmmaker#DirectorOfPhotography#CreativeCareers#StudentSuccess#HigherEducation#BulldogPride