William Palmer Jr.

William Palmer has been noted as a Scholar and Visionary of the visual arts who produces innovative programming and works touching the souls of humanity. Palmer's ongoing efforts to create timeless content promoting purpose and faith has enabled him to reach a multitude of audiences, becoming an inspirational voice to this generation. His gifting in the visual arts have established a platform for him to creatively transform lives through the medium of television and film, giving Palmer a fresh, positive approach to the perspective and art of storytelling. Palmer credits God and his walk in faith in molding him into the storyteller he is, propelling him to lay forth a legacy of hope and faith to the world today. [1] Palmer, youngest of two siblings, was born in Richmond, Virginia. [2] Palmer's father was a New Jersey native; and mother a Virginia native, who enriched Palmer in the arts since the early age of 3. [3] Palmer attended Clark Atlanta University, majoring in Mass Communications with a concentration in Television and Film. [4] Palmer learned the process of film production under legendary cinematography instructor Dr. Herbert Eichelberger who taught the likes of Spike Lee, Monty Ross and Bryan Barber. [5] Palmer acted throughout his collegiate career pursuing television & film production, and was featured in print and took part in various extra and featured extra roles in feature television & feature film. [6] During college Palmer worked at Black Family Channel, America's first minority owned and operated cable network. The focus of the channel was committed to provide responsible family programming such as religious programs, sports, music, talk shows, and children's programs. The network was founded by Attorney Willie E. Gary, baseball legend Cecil Fielder, four-time heavyweight boxing champ Evander Holyfield, Marlon Jackson of the Jackson Five, and broadcast television veteran Alvin James. While interning at the Black Family Channel, Palmer became a Network Assistant Producer/Production Assistant and Editing Assistant on select shows, under the executive production of Television and Film Veteran Robert Townsend. It was here he grew enormously in his craft and gained his first National Television production credits before graduating college. Upon graduation and receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Television and Film, Palmer's television career took flight as he worked camera for ESPN 2's Take 2 Sports. Here he became part of the media and shot court-side footage for the Atlanta Hawks game season at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, GA. Other camera credits included the Southern Comfort Music Experience Concert at the Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, GA and Clark Atlanta University's 1st Annual National Scholarship for Teaching and Learning Conference for Minority Serving Institutions. Palmer made his directorial debut as Floor Director working on the UPN Television Pilot, Urban Idol. As Floor Director, Palmer discovered his true love for directing and interacting with a multitude of various talents. During this time Palmer's passion and leadership grew tremendously and he realized the greater responsibility and the platform he could establish to be of service and create works promoting purpose and faith. Palmer decided to focus on creating works catering to the human spirit, producing innovative original programming as Executive in Charge of Production at 180 Degree Films. Palmer's television and film roles over the years have ranged from domestic to white collar. Palmer showcased his range of character and talent acting in many featured extra roles for television as well as feature film. Palmer has landed extra roles in television and films such as 20th Century Fox Film Drumline (2002), Warner Bros. ATL (2006), Season 2 of the hit Lifetime Network Show Drop Dead Diva (2010), and Tyler Perry Studios Feature Film For Colored Girls (2010). His most recent extra appearances include Season 4 of the BET Television sitcom "The Game", Universal Pictures feature film, Fast & Furious 5 (2011), Universal Pictures feature film The Change Up (2011) and the Disney Channel Television Movie Let It Shine (2012). Earlier in 2011, Palmer landed his first supporting-lead role in the independent faith based film, Measure of a Man. Palmer played Mark Smith, a loving family man who comforts his wife through her pregnancy and helps his extended family. As a humanitarian, Palmer gives back using his gifting to inspire the youth and young adults. Palmer began speaking to students about the importance of education, creativity and service. He also became a big supporter of the arts in the community and various social causes, utilizing his craft to support education and the future of the arts. Palmer began doing works in the community and stepped behind the camera shooting the 7th Annual Ryan Cameron Foundation Father Daughter's Dance. The annual event was a Father's Day dance for fathers and their daughters celebrating family and fatherhood. Palmer also stepped behind the camera shooting the Atlanta Film Festival, promoting positive images in film. Palmer believes that spreading positive images and messages in the community are equally as important as spreading them through the medium of Network Television and Film. Palmer believes that in this season, now is the time to create quality and timeless content, which will shape a new generation. Palmer credits all of his gifts and achievements to God and has been considered a true inspiration and a dear attribute to the art of visual production, allowing his art, innovation and originality through the medium of television and film to touch the soul.