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William had the idea that he\u2019d go into advertising because he could be artistic and make a living. But after a conversation with his best friend\u2019s dad, he decided to be in a band and pursue music. He was in a few bands and life took a different trajectory when he moved to L.A to start over. Because L.A. is where people get paid to be creative.\n\nHe talks about fighting through decades of disappointments and his insecurities in the entertainment industry. Three bands later, with the help of a friend, he lands a production assistant job.\n\nOne of Bill\u2019s first jobs in LA was as a P.A. (Production Assistant) for the directors of American Splendor for another movie that was narrated by James Urbaniak. Then he got quite a bit of work as an actor, during all this he started to learn about the movie business.\n\nHe then made some short films, learning the lessons and thinking about who would be on his team if he made a feature film. But he really started directing and editing on Youtube and he produced, hosted and directed a vaudeville show. All the while he connected with the writer of what would become Dave Made A Maze, Steve Sears.\n\nWhile Bill talks he connects how he played as a child, is how he directs films. It\u2019s a great and fascinating story. He likes to make something cool with his friends, whether he\u2019s directing or not. He just enjoys the act of collaboration and creation and you can tell in Dave Made A Maze!\n\nBill credits production designer, Trisha Gum, with much of the \u2018mazification\u2019 of things like blood and how it was presented. And he explains that John Sumner is responsible for making all the puppets and that the most imaginative parts of the film were conceived of when production was all but complete.\n\nBill had an opportunity with the Jim Henson Company and for a new Tremors film but those projects fell through. Let\u2019s see if we can convince him to try for a Dave Sequel. Support indie filmmakers and watch Dave Made A Maze! This is Part 1, follow us for Part 2.\n\n\nFind William Watterson here: \n\nhttps://www.williamwatterson.com\n\nAnd find us:\n\nCarlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl6669 and\n https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/ \n\nChristopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ and mastodon @https://mastodon.world/@WestReAnimated\n\nKimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish