Bill Doty
| Bill Doty | |
|---|---|
| File:Bill Doty 2023 AAF Awards.jpgBill_Doty_2023_AAF_Awards.jpg 2023 AAF Awards | |
| Born | February 2, 1969 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| 💼 Occupation | Director, writer, producer |
| 📆 Years active | 1992–present |
| 🌐 Website | billdoty |
Bill Doty (born February 2, 1969) is an American film director, writer, and producer known for his work in comedy and horror genres. He gained recognition for films such as Ghostumentary (2015), Fugued Up (2022), and God Dam (2024). Doty is also the founder of creative agencies including Senestre Creative and Powdot Studios. He is the creator of the satirical news program Fark TV and the founder of The Tuffest, the Tulsa Underground Film Festival.
Early life and education
Doty was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Robert and Sharon Doty. He was raised in California, where he wrote and produced his first stage play at the age of 23. He later moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, which he has described as an ideal location for filmmaking.[1]
Career
Doty's career began in stand-up comedy, improvisation, and political satire writing. He worked with Turner Broadcasting on a series of comedic digital shorts, and later produced content for platforms such as Comedy.com and Funny or Die. In 2007, he created Fark TV—a satirical news show aired on the now-defunct Adult Swim's Super Deluxe, based on the humor website Fark.com.[2]
In 2013, he transitioned to writing and producing television commercials before returning to filmmaking.[3]
In 2015, Doty directed and starred in Ghostumentary, a Ghost Documentary blending comedy and debunking the ghost hunting world. He continued this genre fusion with Fugued Up (2022) and God Dam (2024), the latter of which is available on Amazon Prime Video. Doty has also produced and directed the series TV in Bed (2023).
In 2024, he launched The Tuffest (Tulsa Underground Film Festival), a biannual event aimed at showcasing low-budget and independent films in Oklahoma’s growing creative scene.[4]
Selected filmography
- Ghostumentary (2015) – Director, writer, actor
- Fugued Up (2022) – Director, actor
- TV in Bed (2023) – Director, writer
- God Dam (2024) – Director, writer, producer, actor
Personal life
Doty resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he continues his work in filmmaking and creative production. He is active on social media platforms, sharing insights into his projects and creative process.[5]
References
- ↑ "Why Oklahoma is the Perfect Place to Make Movies". BillDoty.com. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Fark TV – Bill Doty". BillDoty.com. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Bill Doty: Movies, TV, and Bio". Amazon Prime Video. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Tulsa Underground Film Festival – FilmFreeway". FilmFreeway. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Bill Doty (@billdoty) • Instagram photos and videos". Instagram. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
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