FEATURE FILMS
My father would’ve been proud to see both of these features reviewed in what he called, the good ol’ New York Times.
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“The movie’s boldness and horrifying logic get under your skin.”
-Jeanne Catsoulis, The New York Times
Three college friends go to a hedonistic party, each looking for something different. When a mysterious phenomenon disrupts the party, the friends struggle to find what they're looking for as the party descends into a chaos that challenges if they can stay friends or if they can even stay alive.
Directed by Dennis Iliadis
Screenplay by Bill Gullo
THE QUITTER
“A textured, heartfelt drama ... a simple story well told.”
-Anita Gates, The New York Times
A failed baseball player has his life upended when his ex-girlfriend returns to the neighborhood with the 7-year-old daughter he never knew he had. A grounded, slice-of-life portrait of a man trying, awkwardly but sincerely, to become the best version of himself.
Directed by Matthew Bonifacio
Written by Bill Gullo
SHORTS
My short films have played at top film festivals including Tribeca, Palm Springs, and Aspen Shortsfest.
THE IGNORANT BLISS OF SUN AND MOON
DIRECTED BY JOHN HYAMS
WRITTEN BY BILL GULLO - 6 minsAdapted from my short story of the same name, the sun and moon do their best to help a struggling everyman hold onto the fleeting moments that make life worth living. We shot this over one weekend with a crew that consisted of me and John and a cast of one: Scott Sowers (RIP).
ONE YEAR DOWN
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY BILL GULLO - 12 MINSIn my directorial debut, a father wants to do some good - any good - on a day that threatens to break his spirit. After he fails to simply help a woman cross the street, a nostalgic sandwich gives him what he needs, and he’s able to find his way home.
STAGE
My first venture into theater played at the NYC International Fringe Festival with a cast of a dozen actors and a profound collaboration with Tony-award winning choreographer Warren Carlyle.
YOU AGAIN
a Musical about Cloning
BOOK & LYRICS BY BILL GULLO MUSIC BY ROB WAGNER
“A straight-faced comedic musical — it succeeds and entertains so well.”
-Alyssa Simon, NYTheater.com
A substitute teacher uncovers a sad scientist’s plan to clone the school’s student population. Along the way, an orphaned son searches for a home, a madman challenges his creator, and an impossible love survives. Composer Rob Wagner crafts a score that sits somewhere between Randy Newman and Magnetic Fields, beautiful songs for a strange and funny story.
DIGITAL
I lean into a DIY sensibility with digital content. I shot a web series on my couch, and I provide audiences with writing tips while walking my dog, Percy.
Couples
Frank and Enid struggle with everything from dishwashers to bananas to the tax guy’s jawline. Will they manage to improve their union?
Walking the Dog and
Giving the Writing Tips
Our intrepid writer walks his dog and ... gives writing tips.