About me
Bill is an independent filmmaker and teacher. A pioneer in the craft of backpack journalism and character-driven documentary, he was one of the first to use the hand-held digital cameras that have revolutionized visual communication for television and the Web. He worked for Video News International (VNI), precursor of The New York Times Television Company, and has completed assignments for The Learning Channel, Discovery Channel, National Geographic Television, ABC’s Nightline With Ted Koppel, NOW With Bill Moyers, NOW on PBS, Court TV and Lion TV.
Bill shared the Robert F. Kennedy Award for Human Rights Reporting, Honorable Mention, for a story on rape during the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. He also shared two National Emmy Awards and was nominated for two others.
Teaches:
Study with the Masters/Mentorship - Backpack Journalism
