William A. Kirkley

William A. Kirkley is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in directing, producing, and writing across various platforms. Currently serving as a Senior Producer, Writer, and Director at Esri since May 2022, Kirkley focuses on creating short documentaries and interviewing global thought leaders in the realms of conservation, technology, and innovation. As Director at All For One Pictures since January 2019, Kirkley has worked on multiple documentary and narrative projects, notably producing "Radical Love" for The New Yorker and the "Awkward Family Photos" TV Pilot. Previous roles include directing advertisements for clients such as Petco and Amazon at Washington Square Films and Cosmic Pictures, and producing the feature documentary "Orange Sunshine," which premiered at SXSW 2016. Kirkley's career began with an internship at Partizan and included an extensive creative role at Rudiger Barth Productions, contributing to over 100 commercials. Kirkley holds a degree from ArtCenter College of Design.