William C. Turner
- Additional Crew
- Animation Department
- Production Manager
Bill Turner worked for the Walt Disney Educational Media Company from February, 1981 to August 1986. He was then a freelance story analyst for Weintraub Entertainment Group, Island Pictures, Sandollar Productions and others from 1986 to 1989. Bill was Director of Development for Pulse Productions from 1990-1991.
In 1993 he joined DIC Entertainment working on shows including the Emmy winning "Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego", "Action Man", "Sonic Underground", "Inspector Gadget's Field Trip", "The Wacky World of Tex Avery", and "Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century". At DIC, Bill served as production coordinator, color stylist, technical director and animator.
Bill then transferred to Walt Disney Television Animation where he contributed to "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command", "The Weekenders", "Legend of Tarzan", "Teamo Supremo", "My Friends Tigger & Pooh", "Special Agent Oso", "Sofia the First", and direct to videos "Tarzan and Jane", "Tinker Bell", "Kronk's New Groove", "Pooh's Heffalump Halloween", "Winnie the Pooh Springtime with Roo", "Atlantis: Milo's Return", "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins", "My Friends Tigger & Pooh Super Sleuth Christmas Movie". In all, Bill was in production management for 8 hour-long videos and over 1000 individual segments or episodes. His final work aired in 2018.
Working in production management required Bill to occasionally create series schedules, break down scripts for artists, and track and get director approval of all artwork and designs. He would then schedule and track storyboard handouts with artists and the director. Bill then had to scan and copy all artwork, including minor storyboard revisions and format and export the materials for editorial to create leica (story) reels. He then sat with the director and editor to ask for changes and additions. After a final story reel is approved, it is reviewed for music and effects spotting. All materials are then sent to the overseas studio for final animation. It is up to Bill to manage requests or questions between the studio and the director. When the animation is returned, Bill sits with the director and editor to call any needed retakes or changes. Bill also attended recording sessions and kept track of notes, changes, and take preferences and would contribute temporary scratch vocals as needed. On occasion he would attend scoring sessions and final picture review. Some projects required screenings to studio management for which Bill would take notes and follow up to be sure all executive requests are addressed.
Bill has spent 45 years as an active volunteer with ASIFA-Hollywood, The International Animated Film Society and has served on the Board of Directors for over half that time. He has been an officer on the board for much of that time. Bill also serves as a chair of nominating committees for the Annie Awards. In that role he is responsible for selecting qualified and diverse judges for various categories and guides them through evaluation and discussion of the merits of the hundreds of submissions for consideration. In moderating this discussion he leads the judges to a final selection of nominees to be presented to the professional membership. Bill has also been an active, voting member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for the Emmy Awards, and Film Independent for the Independent Spirit Awards.
In 1993 he joined DIC Entertainment working on shows including the Emmy winning "Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego", "Action Man", "Sonic Underground", "Inspector Gadget's Field Trip", "The Wacky World of Tex Avery", and "Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century". At DIC, Bill served as production coordinator, color stylist, technical director and animator.
Bill then transferred to Walt Disney Television Animation where he contributed to "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command", "The Weekenders", "Legend of Tarzan", "Teamo Supremo", "My Friends Tigger & Pooh", "Special Agent Oso", "Sofia the First", and direct to videos "Tarzan and Jane", "Tinker Bell", "Kronk's New Groove", "Pooh's Heffalump Halloween", "Winnie the Pooh Springtime with Roo", "Atlantis: Milo's Return", "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins", "My Friends Tigger & Pooh Super Sleuth Christmas Movie". In all, Bill was in production management for 8 hour-long videos and over 1000 individual segments or episodes. His final work aired in 2018.
Working in production management required Bill to occasionally create series schedules, break down scripts for artists, and track and get director approval of all artwork and designs. He would then schedule and track storyboard handouts with artists and the director. Bill then had to scan and copy all artwork, including minor storyboard revisions and format and export the materials for editorial to create leica (story) reels. He then sat with the director and editor to ask for changes and additions. After a final story reel is approved, it is reviewed for music and effects spotting. All materials are then sent to the overseas studio for final animation. It is up to Bill to manage requests or questions between the studio and the director. When the animation is returned, Bill sits with the director and editor to call any needed retakes or changes. Bill also attended recording sessions and kept track of notes, changes, and take preferences and would contribute temporary scratch vocals as needed. On occasion he would attend scoring sessions and final picture review. Some projects required screenings to studio management for which Bill would take notes and follow up to be sure all executive requests are addressed.
Bill has spent 45 years as an active volunteer with ASIFA-Hollywood, The International Animated Film Society and has served on the Board of Directors for over half that time. He has been an officer on the board for much of that time. Bill also serves as a chair of nominating committees for the Annie Awards. In that role he is responsible for selecting qualified and diverse judges for various categories and guides them through evaluation and discussion of the merits of the hundreds of submissions for consideration. In moderating this discussion he leads the judges to a final selection of nominees to be presented to the professional membership. Bill has also been an active, voting member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for the Emmy Awards, and Film Independent for the Independent Spirit Awards.
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