William Kirkley
@wkirkley.bsky.social
DGA Director, writer, docs and the occasional spot. Love the outdoors, photography, my family and tacos. Not in that order.
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William Kirkley
@wkirkley.bsky.social
· Nov 17
The Romance of American Activism in “Radical Love”
William A. Kirkley’s documentary follows a married couple working on behalf of the Weather Underground, the Black Panthers, and others during the nineteen-sixties and seventies.
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My doc Radical Love presented by The New Yorker about the radical chic attorney couple Michael and Eleanora Kennedy, feeling more relevant in these past few weeks. #filmsky #documentary
My doc Radical Love presented by The New Yorker about the radical chic attorney couple Michael and Eleanora Kennedy, feeling more relevant in these past few weeks. #filmsky #documentary
If you're seeing One Battle After Another and want a deeper dive, PTA was inspired by the stories of Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn for the French 75 resistance fighters in his film. Hear their incredible story of activism in my film Radical Love
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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The Romance of American Activism in “Radical Love”
William A. Kirkley’s documentary follows a married couple working on behalf of the Weather Underground, the Black Panthers, and others during the nineteen-sixties and seventies.
www.newyorker.com
September 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
If you're seeing One Battle After Another and want a deeper dive, PTA was inspired by the stories of Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn for the French 75 resistance fighters in his film. Hear their incredible story of activism in my film Radical Love
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
Hi fellow screenwriters and filmmakers. I have an outlining method I’ve used for years using inspiration images and story beats into a full page grid that helps visualize the story. And I’ve made an easy to use app, Scenely! If you want to to give it a try DM me. Thanks! #scriptsky #filmsky
August 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Hi fellow screenwriters and filmmakers. I have an outlining method I’ve used for years using inspiration images and story beats into a full page grid that helps visualize the story. And I’ve made an easy to use app, Scenely! If you want to to give it a try DM me. Thanks! #scriptsky #filmsky
Wow. I’ve got a whole new respect for Jason Isaacs using his current spotlight to call out the absurdity of our current administration
March 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Wow. I’ve got a whole new respect for Jason Isaacs using his current spotlight to call out the absurdity of our current administration
At the early stages of a new documentary project that I’m so excited about that feels timely and urgent and checks all the boxes for what I’m passionate about. More to come…
March 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
At the early stages of a new documentary project that I’m so excited about that feels timely and urgent and checks all the boxes for what I’m passionate about. More to come…
I directed some commercials in Kiev about 8 years ago and this was a gift from the local production company Workshop I was working with. As true then as it is now. Fuck Putin, film and support Ukraine. 🇺🇦
March 1, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I directed some commercials in Kiev about 8 years ago and this was a gift from the local production company Workshop I was working with. As true then as it is now. Fuck Putin, film and support Ukraine. 🇺🇦
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Want to go visit the national parks this year?
Sorry.
The reservation system is shut down, EMT personnel are gone, so don't get hurt or lost. No one can clean the bathrooms or cabins, so they'll be closed. Rangers are fired.
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Sorry.
The reservation system is shut down, EMT personnel are gone, so don't get hurt or lost. No one can clean the bathrooms or cabins, so they'll be closed. Rangers are fired.
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Yosemite halts camping reservations, with no timetable for their return
Yosemite halts camping reservations, with no timetable for their return at a time when federal employees are being laid off
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February 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Want to go visit the national parks this year?
Sorry.
The reservation system is shut down, EMT personnel are gone, so don't get hurt or lost. No one can clean the bathrooms or cabins, so they'll be closed. Rangers are fired.
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Sorry.
The reservation system is shut down, EMT personnel are gone, so don't get hurt or lost. No one can clean the bathrooms or cabins, so they'll be closed. Rangers are fired.
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Tokyo! What a fantastic city in every way. Vibrant, friendly, a perfect mix of modern and historical, and an amazing food scene.
February 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Tokyo! What a fantastic city in every way. Vibrant, friendly, a perfect mix of modern and historical, and an amazing food scene.
I was hoping to return to Sundance this year but this isn’t exactly what I had in mind. If you’re one of the lucky ones attending catch me in the screenings pre roll
January 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I was hoping to return to Sundance this year but this isn’t exactly what I had in mind. If you’re one of the lucky ones attending catch me in the screenings pre roll
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If people want to help and are able to donate to help those affected by these LA fires, here are places they can donate:
friendsindeedpas.org/donate-to-fr...
cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterreli...
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friendsindeedpas.org/donate-to-fr...
cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterreli...
www.directrelief.org/emergency/ca...
www.pledge.to/ccfwildfirer...
www.globalgiving.org/projects/cal...
California Fire Relief
In response to fire across California, Direct Relief provides N-95 masks, medicine, and other resources to public agencies and first responders in wildfire-affected communities.
www.directrelief.org
January 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
If people want to help and are able to donate to help those affected by these LA fires, here are places they can donate:
friendsindeedpas.org/donate-to-fr...
cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterreli...
www.directrelief.org/emergency/ca...
www.pledge.to/ccfwildfirer...
www.globalgiving.org/projects/cal...
friendsindeedpas.org/donate-to-fr...
cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterreli...
www.directrelief.org/emergency/ca...
www.pledge.to/ccfwildfirer...
www.globalgiving.org/projects/cal...
I’m miles away in mid-city and can see the flames from my house. The wind is howling and it’s not letting up. My heart goes out to everyone being affected tonight by the fires.
January 8, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I’m miles away in mid-city and can see the flames from my house. The wind is howling and it’s not letting up. My heart goes out to everyone being affected tonight by the fires.
Thanks to the Philosophical Research Society and Film Forum LA for hosting a centennial celebration of Taylor Mead tonight. I had the privilege of getting to share a few stories and read some of Taylor’s poems. As Taylor would always say, “Please no paparazzi!” 📸
December 19, 2024 at 5:29 AM
Thanks to the Philosophical Research Society and Film Forum LA for hosting a centennial celebration of Taylor Mead tonight. I had the privilege of getting to share a few stories and read some of Taylor’s poems. As Taylor would always say, “Please no paparazzi!” 📸
The Master BTS. Like if you can see the shot in your head.
December 13, 2024 at 3:13 AM
The Master BTS. Like if you can see the shot in your head.
All of the Blacklist 2024 scripts. Thanks to HoldAmbitious2584 on Reddit: #scriptsky
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December 12, 2024 at 9:50 PM
All of the Blacklist 2024 scripts. Thanks to HoldAmbitious2584 on Reddit: #scriptsky
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I really enjoyed A Complete Unknown way more than I was expecting to. There’s nearly 30 Dylan songs performed and Mangold never loses narrative momentum. Chalamet put in the work and makes the movie. Ed Norton as Pete Seeger feels so honest. But Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez - wow!!!
December 11, 2024 at 4:31 AM
I really enjoyed A Complete Unknown way more than I was expecting to. There’s nearly 30 Dylan songs performed and Mangold never loses narrative momentum. Chalamet put in the work and makes the movie. Ed Norton as Pete Seeger feels so honest. But Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez - wow!!!
TV on the Radio at the El Rey. Such a great night!
December 8, 2024 at 4:30 PM
TV on the Radio at the El Rey. Such a great night!
A whole other lifetime ago I remember talking to Jaleel about what they were gonna name the band. TV On The Radio were so different than anything else happening. So passionate, poetic and punk. Over the years they’ve grown to become one of my all time favorites. Grateful for their friendship & music
December 8, 2024 at 4:29 PM
A whole other lifetime ago I remember talking to Jaleel about what they were gonna name the band. TV On The Radio were so different than anything else happening. So passionate, poetic and punk. Over the years they’ve grown to become one of my all time favorites. Grateful for their friendship & music
Give me a single image from a film that immediately makes you hear the song from the soundtrack playing in your head
December 8, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Give me a single image from a film that immediately makes you hear the song from the soundtrack playing in your head
Watching the Yacht Rock doc on Max and had no idea Toto’s “Rosanna” is about Rosanna Arquette. Of course it is! She’s always been cool.
December 8, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Watching the Yacht Rock doc on Max and had no idea Toto’s “Rosanna” is about Rosanna Arquette. Of course it is! She’s always been cool.
I finally get to share this ridiculously fun spot I directed and made with a bunch of my extremely talented friends for the Doritos Super Bowl competition. Had a blast and taking our shot at a million bucks! #filmsky
December 7, 2024 at 5:44 PM
I finally get to share this ridiculously fun spot I directed and made with a bunch of my extremely talented friends for the Doritos Super Bowl competition. Had a blast and taking our shot at a million bucks! #filmsky
Conclave is so damn good. I was not expecting to be so captivated by a story around choosing the next pope. The performances and craft on display soars at every level. #filmsky
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December 7, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Conclave is so damn good. I was not expecting to be so captivated by a story around choosing the next pope. The performances and craft on display soars at every level. #filmsky
Missing Veselka in New York as the days get cooler. Any recommendations for polish restaurants around LA for some pirogies, borscht and blintzes?
December 6, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Missing Veselka in New York as the days get cooler. Any recommendations for polish restaurants around LA for some pirogies, borscht and blintzes?
The Day of the Jackal series feeling more relevant and timely than ever this week.
December 6, 2024 at 3:37 AM
The Day of the Jackal series feeling more relevant and timely than ever this week.