William Fischer
Location
Nebraska, United States
School
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln, National University Of Ireland, Coláiste Dhúlaigh College Of Further Education
Expertise
Traditional Animation, Constitutional Monarchy, Tyrannosaurids
- In 2016, William's short story "Why Death is Silent" was the featured audio selection for Issue 53 of the e-zine Intergalactic Medicine Show.
- His animated short "What (Day)Dreams May Come" won honorable mentions at the London Movie Awards and the Tokyo Film Awards in 2022, and his short "Yekatrina: A Fairy Story" won the Gold Award at the former in 2023.
- He was the story artist and co-director for animated segments aired on RTE Jr in Ireland.
Experience
William has been chasing the dream of professional storytelling since 2013. He has short fiction credits scattered across various magazines and has written or directed ten short films and a webseries. He was a regular features writer for Collider for two years before joining Static Media. Told since childhood he was born in the wrong century, William has a large assortment of trivia on classic film and theater, world folklore, the Romantic movement, and Cretaceous dinosaurs, ready to be put to good use.
Education
William has a bachelor's degree from the Johnny Carson School of Theater and Film of UNL, a master's degree from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and a bachelor with honors from the University of Wolverhampton and Coláiste Dhúlaigh College Of Further Education.
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Stories By William Fischer
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On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. Here's what happened to his body.
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After World War II the U.S. had a surplus of parachutes. One Fish and Game employee realized they could be used to drop 76 beavers from planes. Here's why.
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The Simpson family asked for "privacy and grace" on their father's X account, but there has been one detail released - what happened to O.J. Simpson's body.
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Musician Phil Collins and television Simon Cowell have both experienced their share of hate over the years. Here's why Collins can't stand Cowell.
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Jon Bon Jovi is the rare rock star who built a stable family with his high school girlfriend, but this is the tragedy he calls his worst moment as a father.
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The much-lauded master of martial arts and fly-kicking movie star, Bruce Lee, achieved legendary status after death. But his life was not totally unblemished.
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Jodi Arias' changed her story multiple times after her boyfriend, Travis Alexander was murdered. These are the interviews that destroyed her chance at freedom.
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Hospice is a form of care for people at the end of their life who want to focus on improving comfort. Here's the average time people spend in hospice.
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Valerie Perrine was a 1970s star, perhaps best known for her role as Lex Luther's girlfriend in "Superman." Here's what happened to her over the years.
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Hayley Williams was only 14 years old when she burst into the punk scene, fronting the band Paramore. Her ferocity and indomitable spirit have tragic origins.
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Much has been said about Donald and Melania Trump's marriage, especially since Donald became a serious political figure. Some say their relationship is shady.
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Osama Bin Laden, leader of the terrorist network Al Qaeda, was killed by American soldiers during the May 2, 2011 raid. Here's what happened to his body.
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Olympic figure skater Surya Bonaly exclusively landed a backflip on one skate, a banned move now called "The Bonaly." Here's what happened to her.
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Two-year-old Caylee Anthony's remains were discovered five months after she was reported missing and six months after she first disappeared.
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Singer and drummer Phil Collins of Genesis fame has drawn his share of ire over the years. Here are some of the musicians who can't stand him.
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Musician Phil Collins quit Genesis in 1995 after 25 years in the band. But what was his real reason for leaving? To find the answer, we have to go back in time.
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Rita Moreno won the Academy Award in 1962 for her role in "West Side Story." Here's why she refused to make movies for seven years after winning her Oscar.
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After his time in office, former president Herbert Hoover met with Adolf Hitler while traveling Europe. Here's what we know about the meeting.
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Former United States President Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919, of a pulmonary embolism. Here's the tragic story of his final words.
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God created Adam and Eve, who committed the original sin - a burden that fell on all of humanity. But there's one question never answers about the pair.
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Years ago, actor Michael Caine was almost ready to hang it up and quit acting for good. Here's how fellow actor Jack Nicholson saved his career.
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Everyone has heard of the concept of sin, but when it comes to the Bible, Is there a sin that is worse than all others? The answer is complicated.
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Adolf Hitler's enemies were closing in when he died by suicide. But here's what could have happened if Hitler was caught at the end of World War II.
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The color green is so ubiquitous with St. Patrick's Day, if you don't wear it, you may get pinched. But here's why you're a rebel if you do wear green that day.
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Bob Marley's music was enriched by the vibrant harmonies of his three back up singers. Here's what happened to Judy Mowatt who lent her voice to his songs.
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Like man musicians, Legendary raggae singer Bob Marley's career had a lot of help from producer Chris Blackwell. Here's what happened to him.
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Thomas Jefferson is an important historical figure in the U.S. for several reasons, but he chose to leave out a major detail from his life on his gravestone.