April, 2008: Randall Libero of Spirit of Film interviews William on the 7th Wave Network

William says this about his experience being interviewed on Spirit of Film: "Randall is a very smart and interesting guy. He is one of the most insightful people I've come across in terms of media and social consciousness. He has a unique insight into the meaning of film and its value as an art form in society. His selection of guests is very eclectic -- he brings in interesting and unusual people, and I am honored to be in the company of such respectable peers."
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March, 2008: Microcinema DVD acquires Future by Design

Future by Design, William's 5th feature-length documentary, has been acquired for exclusive DVD distribution by Microcinema DVD in San Francisco. Joel Bachar, Microcinema Founder and President, learned of Future by Design from a trusted colleague and approached William in October of 2007 (these things take time!). Big thanks to Joel for his persistence and for believing in this unique film! And another big thanks to Future by Design's Rep., David Garber of Lantern Lane Entertainment for taking care of the deal.

February 21, 2008: Masterclass Lecture and Reckless Indifference Screening at University of the District of Columbia, Washington DC

In conjunction with Writing for Media, William lead a classroom discussion with Professor William Hanff of the Visual & Performing Arts Dept. Sharing from his experience in the music industry, sound mixing for television and film, and independent moviemaking, Gazecki focused on work ethic, determination and the ability to follow-through -- not just in filmmaking, but in any creative endeavor.

Later that evening, Reckless Indifference screened as part of the David A. Clark School of Law Screen Justice Film Series at the University. This film always stirs up a wide range of issues for viewers, and William conducted a very lively Q&A after the movie.

February 20, 2008: Future by Design Screens at the prestigious Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC

A very successful and rewarding screening of Future by Design took place at Corcoran Gallery of Art/College of Art & Design. The audience was curious about and appreciative of Jacque Fresco and his dedication to creating a world that works for everyone. William very much enjoyed the intellectual nature of the Q&A session after the film. Sarah Durkee, Director of Public Education at the museum, later wrote of the evening, "...you truly engaged the audience in the question and answer session. In particular, audence members mentioned how impressed they were with the way you balanced insightful commentary on the fascinating mind of Jacque Fresco with the world's view of his unusual concepts."

Waco: The Rules of Engagement makes Top 10 Documentaries list

WACO was chosen by Fred Stesney on SLASHFILM.COM for his "Top 10 Documentaries The Man Doesn't Want you to See" list, among such esteemed titles as An Inconvenient Truth and Super Size Me. Thanks, Fred!

Invisible Ballots makes a splash at the Take Back America Conference -- thanks to Joan Brunwasser:

Joan Brunwasser, Voting Editor at OpEdNews.com, took 3,000 copies of Invisible Ballots to Washington this week. Her dedication to utilizing Invisible Ballots as a tool to raise awareness of the pitfalls of electronic voting machines is astounding to say the least. Check out her report on what it was like to distribute 970 copies of the DVD at the Take Back America Conference.

Future by Design is a HIT at the Atlanta Film Fesitval

The Future by Deisgn U.S. Premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival was a great success. The film is still going strong as the MOST VIEWED film on the festival website. Our screening was well attended, and many people joined us for a special reception for Jacque that we held afterwards. For some pictures taken during the festival, visit the Future by Design website.

Future by Design Accepted by Australian International Film Festival:

The Australian International Film Festival will host the International Premiere of Future by Design. We are among the very first films to be accepted by this prestigious international festival which takes place in October, 2006. The festival director, Aron D'Souza, is very excited about the film -- and we are thrilled to have our International Premiere in Australia! Date and time of screening TBA.

Future by Design Accepted by Atlanta Film Festival:

The Atlanta Film Festival will host the US Premiere of Future by Design in June, 2006. The last time one of Gazecki's films played there, WACO: The Rules of Engagement, it won the Audence Choice award. Date and time of screening TBA.

Invisible Ballots screenings in 2006:

Invisible Ballots was released directly to video by American Media in May, 2004. The issue of voting machines that do not provide a paper record is a hot one. Grassroots organizations continue to show the DVD in their communities. Here are just a few we've heard about in 2006:

William speaks at Cal State Los Angeles, November 16, 2005

Cal State L.A. Sociology Professor Soren Kerk invited William to speak to her Writing for Sociology class after they had watched Reckless Indifference. Professor Kerk conducted a Q & A, tailoring the discussion around the impact of using film for social analysis. The students discussed the Felony Murder Rule, reverse discrimination, the ethics of sometimes unfair prosecutorial tactics and the current status of the four men, each still under 30, currently serving their twelfth year of their "life without parole" sentences.

WACO: The Rules of Engagement to air on the soon-to-be-launched Documentary Channel in 2006

William's Academy Award nominated and Emmy winning Waco: The Rules of Engagement will air as part of the launch programming for the newly formed Documentary Channel. Tom Neff, head of acquisitions at the new cable channel says he chooses "...docs with a strong point of view and a strong personal, visual and thematic approach." Right on, Tom! More information about the channel...

Crop Circles: Quest for Truth wins "BEST OF THE FESTIVAL" at the Hope and Dreams Film Festival

Attendees of the Hope and Dreams Film Festival in Hope, New Jersey voted Crop Circles: Quest for Truth "Best of the Festival" in October. Visit the festival site for details. A big thanks to festival founder Christine Rusin for including the film in her festival.

Reckless Indifference screens at the inagural EUREKA! Film Festival in New York

EUREKA! Film Festival in New York invited Reckless Indifference to screen at its first-annual event, held October 22-30th, 2005. William conducted a Q&A after the film which screened at the Anthology Film Archives building in New York. Visit the festival site for more information on the festival.

Feature-length documentary film on the history of the Screen Actor's Guild begins production

Screen Actor's Guild Foundation Documentary Committee members Tom Bosley, James Cromwell, Mitch Ryan, Bonnie Bartlett and Ken Orsatti, along with Foundation Executive Director Marcia Smith, welcomed Gazecki to this project in June of 2005. MORE...

Reckless Indifference wins TED TURNER AWARD FOR INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM at the Los Angeles Grassroots Cinema Film Festival

We're honored to have been chosen for this award at the Grassroots Cinema Film Festival held at the Vine Theater in Hollywood in June, 2005. Thanks to Adam White for his support and dedication to independent filmmaking.