About me
Bill True’s debut feature, Runaway, was hailed by critics as “Brilliant” and “Hitchcockian” as it premiered to universal accolades at Tribeca and Toronto. It went on to screen worldwide at Avignon, Woodstock, Vail, Palm Springs, and other top festivals. Bill took the top prize at the Austin Film Festival for his work on Runaway, which was subsequently released by eOne Films.
Currently, Bill is working with Hallmark's TV division to develop a TV series pilot he co-wrote. In January, his elevated holiday romance feature, Holiday Hearts, begins production in New Mexico. He was also recently tapped to write the feature adaptation of the acclaimed YA novel, Whale Talk.
Bill has also developed feature and television projects with The Film Collective, NBA Entertainment, Warner Horizon Television, Veritas Entertainment, More/Medavoy Productions, eOne Television, and more.
In addition to his work in Hollywood, Bill is Head of Dramatic Writing at the esteemed Scottsdale School of Film+Theatre. From 2015 to 2024, Bill also served as Department Chair for SSFT. Under Bill’s leadership, SSFT was named one of industry-leading entertainment publication Variety’s “Top Film Schools in North America” in 2023 and 2024, and was also named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “30 Best Film Schools in the US and Canada in 2024.”