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William L. Whitacre
WHITACRE ENTERTAINMENT LAW, PA

William L. Whitacre WHITACRE ENTERTAINMENT LAW, PA William L. Whitacre WHITACRE ENTERTAINMENT LAW, PA William L. Whitacre WHITACRE ENTERTAINMENT LAW, PA

About

EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND

WORKING IN MUSIC AND FILM

EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND

Mr. Whitacre studied creative writing with Harry Crews’ mentor, Smith Kirkpatrick at the University of Florida while working on his BA in English Literature. He graduated from the University of Florida Law School with his Juris Doctor degree in December 1971. He entered the United States Army in 1972 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in

Mr. Whitacre studied creative writing with Harry Crews’ mentor, Smith Kirkpatrick at the University of Florida while working on his BA in English Literature. He graduated from the University of Florida Law School with his Juris Doctor degree in December 1971. He entered the United States Army in 1972 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1973 while on active duty. During his 6 years of active duty U.S. Army service he celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps and the Bi-Centennial of the United States. Following service with the Army he moved to Orlando, Florida where he practiced law full time until relocating to Tennessee in 2015. In 2020 he applied for admission to the Tennessee Bar, and was registered to practice pending admission, in December 2020.

  


 

LEGAL REPRESENTATION

WORKING IN MUSIC AND FILM

EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND

Bill's Clients  have included Grammy Award winning musicians such as JACO PASTORIUS;  Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame legend BILL RICE;  Academy Award Winner ERNEST BORGNINE; many Festival Award winning Films; Billboard Charting and RIAA  Platinum and Gold Record Artists, Producers and Engineers;  as well as Authors, Journalists, Televi

Bill's Clients  have included Grammy Award winning musicians such as JACO PASTORIUS;  Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame legend BILL RICE;  Academy Award Winner ERNEST BORGNINE; many Festival Award winning Films; Billboard Charting and RIAA  Platinum and Gold Record Artists, Producers and Engineers;  as well as Authors, Journalists, Television Reporters and Anchors; Screenwriters, Television and Sports Producers, Motorcycle Hall of Fame member ROGUE;   professional motorcycle and race car drivers; World Class Circus Aerialists; and CHRISTIAN CORDELLA, Hollywood illustrator for feature films.


WORKING IN MUSIC AND FILM

WORKING IN MUSIC AND FILM

WORKING IN MUSIC AND FILM

Bill's experience in music, film, and media has gone far beyond contracts and negotiation.  Bill has a pension in the Directors Guild of America as a Production Manager. He is a signatory to the American Federation of Musicians.   In addition to legal representation, Bill's working experience in entertainment  has earned him principal  cr

Bill's experience in music, film, and media has gone far beyond contracts and negotiation.  Bill has a pension in the Directors Guild of America as a Production Manager. He is a signatory to the American Federation of Musicians.   In addition to legal representation, Bill's working experience in entertainment  has earned him principal  credits on distributed films and music as a Producer,  Executive Producer, Supervising Producer and Associated Producer with principal talent such as DANNY GLOVER  and TOM ARNOLD,  and in films with MICKEY ROONEY, Joe DiMAGGIO, JULIE HARRIS, RUBY DEE, and many others. 

EXTENSIVE PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

hOOVER

OSCAR LOSE STORY

OSCAR LOSE STORY

ATTORNEY AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER WITH ACADEMY AWARD WINNER ERNEST BORGNINE. ALSO DGA PRODUCTION MANAGER WITH DGA DIRECTOR RICK PAMPLIN.SHOT AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FL.

OSCAR LOSE STORY

OSCAR LOSE STORY

OSCAR LOSE STORY

DOVE AWARD WINNING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY.  PRODUCER WITH RICK PAMPLIN. SHOT AT CENTURY III AND UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FL AND ON LOCATION IN BENSALEM, PA.


THE FIRST OF MAY

OSCAR LOSE STORY

THE FIRST OF MAY

SUPER VISING PRODUCER  AND ATTORNEY OF FEATURE FILM WITH JULIE HARRIS, JOE DIMAGGIO AND ACADEMY AWARD WINNER MICKEY ROONEY. SHOT ON LOCATION IN SANFORD, FL. PRODUCER PAUL SIRMONS.

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W.A.S.P A WARTIME EXPERIMENT IN WO-MAN POWER

THE FIRST OF MAY

SUPERVISING PRODUCER AND ATTORNEY OF AWARD WINNING FEATURE FILM PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY CRISTOBAL KRUSEN OF MESSENGER FILMS. SHOT IN SARAJEVO, BOSNIA. 

ALTERED

W.A.S.P A WARTIME EXPERIMENT IN WO-MAN POWER

W.A.S.P A WARTIME EXPERIMENT IN WO-MAN POWER

PRODUCTION AND BUSINESS ATTORNEY  FOR FEATURE  PRODUCED BY HAXAN FILMS, THE TEAM THAT MADE THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. SIX FIGURE ADVANCE FROM DISTRIBUTOR FOCUS FEATURES.

W.A.S.P A WARTIME EXPERIMENT IN WO-MAN POWER

W.A.S.P A WARTIME EXPERIMENT IN WO-MAN POWER

W.A.S.P A WARTIME EXPERIMENT IN WO-MAN POWER

SUPERVISING PRODUCER AND ATTORNEY OF FEATURE DOCUMENTARY.  WINNER OF REGIONAL EMMY AWARD.  PRODUCED BY JON ANDERSON.

MISSING IN AMERICA

MISSING IN AMERICA

MISSING IN AMERICA

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS AND PRODUCTION ATTORNEY, AND ASSOCIATE PRODUCER. FEATURE FILM PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY GABRIELLE SAVAGE DOCKTERMAN.

SHOT IN VANCOUVER.



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