So, William, tell us about yourself.

enthusiastic

Well, I'm a passionate storyteller who believes in the power of cinema to...

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I watch too many movies, and sometimes words come out in the right order.

What drives you as a writer?

I'm inspired by the human condition. The complexity of relationships, the--

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I think it'd be cool to see my name on a poster.

You've won some awards?

Yes, Station 18 won Best Short Script at Independent Shorts Awards, and The Closer placed in the top 9% on Coverfly--

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I have no idea what the other 91% looked like.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Creating meaningful content that resonates with audiences and--

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Probably still trying to convince my parents that screenwriting is a real job.

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They're very supportive. They just also ask about law school a lot.

What makes your voice unique?

I bring a fresh perspective to timeless themes with--

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I don't know. I'm 22. I'm still figuring out who I am as a writer. I think I'm close.

Why should someone read your scripts?

Because they're good.

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They're actually good. I promise. Please read them.