William Holmgren is a writer and actor. His passion for movies and the art of storytelling runs deep. As a kid, he wrote and directed films shot on VHS tapes with his neighborhood friends. During college, he landed bit parts on several feature film projects just to watch the magic behind the scenes.
A pause in his tech career led him to pursue his dream as a writer with award-winning scripts and a recently published book.
Stay humble and always hustle.
Flamingo Grove Budget: $10M - $30M | Thriller ⋄ Action In 1989, a close-knit group of elite WWII veterans enjoying retirement must revive their lethal combat skills when a ruthless crime syndicate threatens their home.
The Mona Lisa Budget: $10M - $30M | Romance ⋄ Drama Young and short on cash, legendary artist Leonardo Da Vinci meets his ideal woman, sparking the inspiration to create a timeless masterpiece
Lucky Them
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Film
by Megan Griffiths
Actor A rock journalist is assigned to track down her ex-boyfriend.
Life or Something Like It
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by Stephen Herek
Actor A reporter interviews a psychic, who tells her that she's going to die and her life is meaningless.
Flamingo Grove
Film
(Action, Comedy, Crime and Thriller)
Screenwriter In 1989, a close-knit group of elite WWII veterans enjoying retirement in a peaceful Tampa, Florida community must revive their lethal combat skills when a ruthless crime syndicate threatens their home.
Mona Lisa
Film
(Comedy, Drama, Romance and History)
Screenwriter Now perceived as washed up, legendary artist Leonardo Da Vinci is out of ideas and buried in debt, until he meets a captivating woman and is inspired to create the world's most cherished masterpiece.
Semper Fido
Film
Screenwriter A scrappy street dog with the uncanny knack of sniffing out danger saves the life of a Marine, forming an inseparable bond only challenged by the chaos of war that surrounds them.
Behind Her Smile: The Untold Love Story of Leonardo and Lisa
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Author Dr. Jayne Henry, a talented British archaeologist, is leading the restoration of Florence, Italy’s iconic Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata, when she uncovers a stunning secret—Leonardo da Vinci's fabled lost studio.
This groundbreaking find threatens to reshape history, prompting the Italian Historical Society to halt the project and exclude foreign involvement. Sidelined yet determined, Jayne embarks on a quest to retrace Leonardo's steps across Renaissance Europe to uncover the truth. Her focus shifts to a young Leonardo, who, at 28 years old, is burdened by debt and stuck in creative despair. His destiny changes when he meets a captivating woman who reignites his imagination on a streak of creativity the world has never seen.
The untold tale behind the smile of the mysterious Mona Lisa is pieced together, unlocking the secrets of the past and presenting Jayne with a new perspective on her own future.
Flamingo Grove - Quarterfinalist, Filmmatic - Inroads Fellowship Season 7
(2024)
Flamingo Grove - Quarterfinalist, Emerging Screenwriters Drama Screenplay Competition
(2024)
Flamingo Grove - Coverfly Top 25% Overall
(2024)
The Mona Lisa - Coverfly Top 25% Overall
(2024)
The Mona Lisa - Quarterfinalist, ScreenCraft Drama Competition
(2022)
The Mona Lisa - Quarterfinalist, ScreenCraft Drama Competition
(2020)