Will Henry
How a 1970s Physicist Gave Me Hope as a Filmmaker
I rang in 2018 by quitting my “survival job” as a bartender, adamant that I would find solid work in the film industry. I landed a few...
Producer. Filmmaker. Writer.
WILL HENRY
Will Henry is an award-winning producer, filmmaker, and writer. Will wrote and produced the award-winning documentary film, The High Frontier: The Untold Story of Gerard K. O'Neill, now available on iTunes. He is also the Senior Producer of Video & Podcasts at Multiverse Media where he is finishing an eight-part TV series in association with NASA, and a contributing writer at Film Independent.
Will is the writer/producer of The Legendary Podcast along with host, Dylan Taylor, a Blue Origin astronaut, and is the producer of the podcast, Space Philosophy with Frank White.
Will is also an expert mixologist and New York Rangers hockey fan, which he combines to host The Blueshirts Bar, a New York Rangers themed mixology series.
The High Frontier Documentary Film
Official Trailer
(Writer & Producer)
The High Frontier: The Untold Story of Gerard K. O'Neill is the award-winning documentary film which uncovers the legacy of physicist and space visionary, Gerard K. O'Neill, who in 1977 wrote the book, The High Frontier: Human Colonies in Space. The book sparked a grassroots movement to build Earth-like habitats in space in order to solve Earth's greatest crises; a vision that is still alive today.
The Legendary Podcast
Hosted by Dylan Taylor
(Writer & Producer)
The Legendary Podcast speaks with top athletes across all disciplines, to discuss their journeys to legendary status in their sports, with a particular focus on the hurdles they faced in getting there. Hosted by Dylan Taylor, recent highlights include guests Lupe Fiasco, Sarah Crowley, and Scott Parazynski.
Bulleit Whiskey Branded Spec Pilot
Feat. Will Henry
(Writer & Producer)
The Bulleit Whiskey Branded Spec Pilot is a branded advertising campaign sample intended to showcase the talents of Will Henry's combined expertise in filmmaking and mixology. This pilot is now the inspiration for a new bartending series featuring Will Henry, to be released soon!
Warner Bros. DC FanDome 2020
Virtual Event
(Post-Production Supervisor)
The DC Fandome 2020 was Warner Bros.' response to the 2020 cancellation of Comic-Con due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This now yearly event showcases the latest and greatest of creating the WB superhero universe, and is a premiere platform for many new releases from WB.
Kerwin Frost Telethon Supershow
Virtual Charity Event
(Post-Production Supervisor)
The First Annual Kerwin Frost Telethon Supershow was a virtual charity event hosted by entertainer, Kerwin Frost, during the 2020 Coronavirus shutdown. The live event which featured artists such as Yo Gabba Gabba, Run D.M.C., and Mac DeMarco, pledged to raise $5 Million for Colin Kaepernick and Nessa’s Know Your Rights Campaign
Magic for Beginners
Award-Winning Short Film
(Director, Writer, Producer)
Magic for Beginners is an award-winning short film by Will Henry. The film won Best Short Film, Best Directing, and Best Cinematography at the 2014 Dusty Film & Animation Festival, and played at numerous festivals around the world.
In the News
.png)
"Changing stars with The High Frontier: Spotlight on Princeton Native Will Henry's new film"
by Ken Britschge
Eric Berger's Critic Review of The High Frontier documentary film
Podcast Appearances
Space and Things Podcast hosts filmmakers Will Henry & Dylan Taylor to discuss the legacy of Gerard K. O'Neill
Mat Kaplan hosts the filmmakers of The High Frontier to discuss the making of
The Orbital Mechanics Podcast hosts filmmakers Will Henry and Dylan Taylor to discuss The High Frontier
Work Resume
Contact Will below for samples
from his writing portfolio