Edwin L. Williams II
- Actor
- Director
- Cinematographer
Edwin L. Williams II is an Actor, Director, and Cinematographer.
Alfonso Davis III is perhaps the biggest reason for me working in the industry. He was already doing YouTube skits before I met him at acting school. He wrote, filmed, edited, and performed in all of his content. I was asked to play in one of his skits. Of course, I took that opportunity and made the most of it. I asked the question about his process, how he edited, and what I should do to get started. He was accommodating and guided me in my early years.
I developed my first web series, "Lights Up," and during that time, I caught the attention of Phyllis Cicero. She hired Alfonso and me to produce a commercial, my first one. From there, book trailers, and original short films: "Choices," "Skillman Files," "Dallas Housewives," and "Secede." Photography happened during this time as well for me. I was asked to direct projects from other people and also be their cinematographer. I have a feature film titled "The Jesus Freak" that can be seen on Amazon. I mention these things because, as I said before, I wanted any chance I could to be seen and have a shot at acting on camera possibly. I performed on short films and did extra work on network and cable television shows. One agency finally saw enough of me to offer me a spot on their roster. Core Talent Agency signed me in 2016, but that didn't mean the work stopped. I continued performing on camera for different short films and recently a featured film titled FusterCluck. I have my own short film "Destiny Deferred" scheduled to release along with other projects on the docket.
Alfonso Davis III is perhaps the biggest reason for me working in the industry. He was already doing YouTube skits before I met him at acting school. He wrote, filmed, edited, and performed in all of his content. I was asked to play in one of his skits. Of course, I took that opportunity and made the most of it. I asked the question about his process, how he edited, and what I should do to get started. He was accommodating and guided me in my early years.
I developed my first web series, "Lights Up," and during that time, I caught the attention of Phyllis Cicero. She hired Alfonso and me to produce a commercial, my first one. From there, book trailers, and original short films: "Choices," "Skillman Files," "Dallas Housewives," and "Secede." Photography happened during this time as well for me. I was asked to direct projects from other people and also be their cinematographer. I have a feature film titled "The Jesus Freak" that can be seen on Amazon. I mention these things because, as I said before, I wanted any chance I could to be seen and have a shot at acting on camera possibly. I performed on short films and did extra work on network and cable television shows. One agency finally saw enough of me to offer me a spot on their roster. Core Talent Agency signed me in 2016, but that didn't mean the work stopped. I continued performing on camera for different short films and recently a featured film titled FusterCluck. I have my own short film "Destiny Deferred" scheduled to release along with other projects on the docket.
