Independent Film Writer/Director/Producer
Greater New York City Area
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- Writer/Director/Producer at SledeHammer MFA Films, Inc.
- Screenwriting Consultant (Sole Proprietorship)
- Teacher at New School University
- Videogpraher at Merrill Corp.
- Writer/Producer/Director at Various Independent Film Companies
- Education
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- New York University
- Western Illinois University
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Bill Pace’s Summary
I have written 4 independent feature films, all of which have received domestic and international distrbution and severals episodes of various syndicated TV series.
Produced two independent feature films and also directed one of those, CHARMING BILLY.
Recently produced and directed a short film, "A Relaxing Day," written by Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Theresa Rebeck. Film is currently in submission to various film festivals. A trailer for it can be seen on YouTube at:
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA03fRcZwnE>
"A Relaxing Day" is now being submitted to international film festivals and I'm beginning the producing process on a new short film and will be aggressively marketing it from the very beginning.
Once it is finished and in distribution, I will begin the process of producing my next feature film, SHE DIED TWICE. Any LinkedIn members interested in becoming involved with this commercial film venture are invited to contact me.
Bill Pace’s Specialties:
Writing, directing and producing independent films.
I also provide production and screenwriting consulting services for others utilizing my 15 years of teaching filmmaking and screenwriting in New York City.
Bill Pace’s Experience
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Writer/Director/Producer
SledeHammer MFA Films, Inc.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
November 1997 — Present (11 years 9 months)
Currently in post-production on "A Relaxing Day On The Beach", a short film written by Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright Theresa Rebeck. SledgeHammer MFA Films, Inc. is also preparing for its next feature film production, SHE DIED TWICE.
Produced independent film feature film CHARMING BILLY (winner of AFI Film Festival Best Actor Award) which was distributed by Wellspring Media and broadcast on the Independent Film Channel.
Produced the award-winning short film "Echo Canyon" for USA Cable Network. -
Screenwriting Consultant
Sole Proprietorship
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
January 1992 — Present (17 years 7 months)
Having written or co-written 4 produced and distributed feature films, several TV episodes and taught screenwriting for 16 years, I bring a very experienced background to my work as a screenwriting consultant, tutor and ghost writer.
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Teacher
New School University
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 1991 — Present (18 years)
Part-time instructor of screenwriting, filmmaking and producing. Also Co-Chair of Screenwriting Curriculum Restructuring Committee and former member of Faculty Senate.
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Videogpraher
Merrill Corp.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
November 1990 — Present (18 years 9 months)
Specializing in videotaping on-location productions utilizing DV/HDV.
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Writer/Producer/Director
Various Independent Film Companies
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
July 1984 — Present (25 years 1 month)
I have worked for several film companies over the years as a writer, producer and director on everything from horror movies to children's animation to documentaries with the likes of Tony Bennett.
Bill Pace’s Education
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New York University
MFA , Film and TV Production
Recipient of Paulette Goddard Scholarship
- Activities and Societies:
- Too busy making movies to have any other outside activities!
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Western Illinois University
B. A. , Theatre
Recipient of Talent Tuition Grants
- Activities and Societies:
- Member Phi Kappa Phi; University newspaper movie critic; University Union Board Performing Arts Committee
Additional Information
Bill Pace’s Websites:
Bill Pace’s Interests:
Books, music, playing guitar, dining, Mac computers and movies, movies, movies.
Bill Pace’s Groups:
Independent Feature Project, NYC
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NYU Alumni -
ThoseInFilm (Motion Pictures & Film Industry)
Bill Pace’s Honors:
CHARMING BILLY: Best Actor, AFI Film Festival; Voted Best Feature, Boston Film Festival; Best Dramatic Feature, Route 66 Film Festival; First Runner-up Best Feature, Northampton Film Festival; Finalist for Sundance Institute's Screenwriting Lab.
"Echo Canyon": Best Sci-Fi Short Film, Cinemagic's National Short Film Search
Bill Pace’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
