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Bill Wells

While most kids of the 1970’s went to theaters to watch Benji and The Muppet Movie, Bill happily joined his dad to see A Bridge Too Far and Tora, Tora, Tora. The two share a love of history, specifically World War II history, with the father-son team making a trip to Germany in 2010 to visit Dachau Concentration Camp and the Fuhrerbunker.

Bill’s genealogy work found his direct line in New York serving in the Albany militia during the Revolutionary War. His antiquarian collection includes a 1940 copy of Mein Kampf, and he has read more than 100 books on military history, including 50-plus World War II pieces.

His last three scripts have landed 12 awards, and he was offered an option agreement. Along with writing, producing, and directing a pair of short films, Bill has authored two books. When he isn’t working or writing, Bill is running. He has completed 32 marathons and 17 ultra-marathons, including a 24-hour run for Mental Health Awareness in 2022.

Bill lives in western Massachusetts with his wife, dog, and cat. He has two adult children.

Bill Wells Body Shot Photo

Bill’s Projects

  • Closing the 27 Club
    Closing the 27 Club
    After cheating death, Jimi Hendrix fights the mob and FBI as he masterminds a concert with Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin.
  • Grave Duty
    Grave Duty
    A dedicated corporal serving in a WWII Graves Registration Company must cross external and internal minefields in his mission to retrieve soldiers killed in combat.
  • Hit Show
    Hit Show
    A young screenwriter of a popular mafia-based series is ordered by the real mob to kill off a newly-added black character from the show—or they…
  • Last Call
    Last Call
    A beloved teacher cherishes dinner at an annual Christmas gathering with five of his former students until the group uncovers his plan to commit suicide…
  • Olympic Heart
    Olympic Heart
    The true story of unassuming American Dave Wottle in his quest for Olympic Gold in the 800-meter run as he battles an unsupportive Olympic coach,…
  • Watching Dad
    Watching Dad
    On the one-year anniversary of his mother’s death, a self-absorbed workaholic makes an unannounced visit to his estranged father, who is preparing for death.