Independent Film Writer/Director/Producer
Greater New York City Area
Independent Film Writer/Director/Producer
Greater New York City Area
Currently I am writing my latest original screenplay, MANHATTAN VALLEY, a coming of age comedy to be independently produced.
I have written 4 independent feature films, all of which have received domestic and international distribution and several episodes of various syndicated TV series.
I've produced three independent feature films and directed one of those, CHARMING BILLY.
My short film, "A Relaxing Day" was written by Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Theresa Rebeck. It played festivals both here in the U.S. and internationally, and won several awards. A trailer for it can be seen on YouTube at:
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA03fRcZwnE>
William directed a series of videos for the legendary singer Tony Bennett's arts foundation, Exploring The Arts, including a shoot with Mr. Bennett at the iconic Guggenheim Museum. The video premiered at a sold-out Tony Bennett show at Radio City Music Hall.
I also occasionally return to my theatrical roots and recently directed the original musical SOUTH, a work commissioned by noted innovative NYC theater Dixon Place.
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.
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
November 1997 — Present (12 years 1 month)
Currently writing coming of age comedy MANHATTAN VALLEY.
Produced & directed "A Relaxing Day", an award-winning short film written by Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright Theresa Rebeck.
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.
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
January 1992 — Present (17 years 11 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.
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 1991 — Present (18 years 4 months)
Part-time instructor of screenwriting, filmmaking and producing. Also Co-Chair of Screenwriting Curriculum Restructuring Committee and former member of Faculty Senate.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
November 1990 — Present (19 years 1 month)
Specializing in videotaping on-location productions utilizing DV/HDV.
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
July 1984 — Present (25 years 5 months)
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.
MFA , Film and TV Production
Recipient of Paulette Goddard Scholarship
B. A. , Theatre
Recipient of Talent Tuition Grants
Books, music, playing guitar, dining, Mac computers and movies, movies, movies.
Independent Feature Project, NYC
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