William Grefe

A rare combination of business man and artist, William Grefe is a filmmaker who is absolutly conscious of a Production's budget, yet completely focused on producing high quality quality projects.

Grefe's Career began as a television writer, and when the opportunity presented itself, he turned to writing feature films. During the production of his first motion picture script, The Checkered Flag, the movie's director became ill and Grefe was drafted into assuming the directors chores. He brought the film in ahead of schedule, and it ended up grossing ten times it's negative costs.

Riding the wave of that first big sucess, Grefe continued to write, produce and direct many theatrical, money-making, motion pictures, including Stanley, Mako, and Cease Fire.

William Grefe's film and television career has run the gamut from Producer/Director of over 25 feature films, to chief operating officer of three film companies.

He has directed countless TV commercials for major corporations such as General Motors, Whirlpool, and Bacardi.

He is a filmmaker who has the reputation of controlling the budget, yet delivering quality film.

An all around filmmaker who has worked as a producer, director, writer, executive producer, line producer, studio executive, and distributor.

His feature films and television shows are being shown theatrically, on TV, cable, video tape, and DVD worldwide.

SUMMARY:

William Grefe is not only an internationally known filmmaker, but is a respected business man and executive who has excellent experience in film distribution. He has advised and negotiated distribution contracts for dozens of companies and individuals.
Co-founder of the Florida Motion Picture and Television Association.
Author of The Florida Film Fund.