William O'marra
A seasoned video producer and filmmaker with 20 years of experience working on a wide variety of documentary, corporate, educational, and creative projects, I have the toolbox to produce videos that meet partners goals, on budget and on time.
Whether it's a large production for theatrical distribution, a global social media ad campaign, a live or virtual event, internal videos for a large institution or educational videos for a non-profit, I always bring my best to the table. I have a deep technical knowledge of how to capture and edit professional quality video for broadcast or online platforms, as well as the storytelling, collaboration and leadership skills to oversee projects every step of the way.
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A chronological look at some of the documentaries and creative work I've contributed to, directed and produced over the years. Description of each production and my role below.
New World Water - 2008 - Madagascar - Role: Director, Producer, Editor
My first documentary raised awareness of the global water crisis and won awards in the US, Netherlands, India, and New Zealand. Recipient of a Cinereach grant.
El Ladroncito - 2009 - Nicaragua - Role: Associate Producer, Director: Yamin Segal
Official selection of the Mexico Int'l Film Festival and HBO Latino Film Festival.
Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer - 2011
Role: Add’l Cinematography, Apprentice Editor, PA, Researcher
Director: Alex Gibney, Producer: Maiken Baird
Short List for Best Documentary OSCAR 2011
Street Life - 2012 - Lady Keyz ft. Young Lion
Role: Director, DP, Editor
Garnered over 1M views on Youtube
NYX Fashion Week - Role: Producer, Editor
Produced BTS and live event coverage for NYX Fashion Week in NY in 2012 & 2013
Art Battles - 2013 - Producer - AIM: Ben Gotti
Role: Hosted and produced several of the original Art Battles in NYC while studying at NYU, and directed a short film about contemporary artist Ben Angotti in 2014.
Avenues: Global Journey's Ecuador - 2015
Role: Producer, Editor
Documented Avenues: The World School's summer study abroad program in Ecuador.
I shot, edited, and produced many docu-style marketing and educational videos for Avenues' internal and external use.
Class Divide - 2015 - HBO
Role: Add’l Cinematography
Director: Marc Levin
Winner of the Metropolis Grand Jury Prize, DOC NYC
I Got the Wave - Lady Keyz ft Phat Geechie
Role: Director, DP, Editor
The Cobblestone Wars - 2019
Role: Producer, DP, Editor
Director: Jack Friedman, Producer: Aaron Ginsberg
This documentary about underworld boss Monk Eastman was featured in New Filmmakers Film Festival, NYC Indie Film Festival, and at Ludlow House.
American History S - (2023 - in production)
Role: Director, Producer, Editor
Exec Producer: JR Heffelfinger, Producer: Cameron Casey
Exec Producer: Maiken Baird
In production on my documentary feature debut about society’s relationship with mass shootings in the United States.