Media Mecca's Jim Graham's favorite film is AquaBurn - "Piss Clear" Article
Burning Man Artist - Peter Hudson - "Charon" - Stroboscopic Zoetrope
Burning Man Artist - Dr. Austin Richards - "Dr.MegaVolt"
Burning Man Artist - Nate Smith - "Fire Tornado"
ARE YOU LOST? wins 3rd place at the U.R.D Film Festival - San Francisco
Large scale studios invite Bill Breithaupt to discuss his next film project
Large scale studio invited Bill Breithaupt to discuss his next film project
"The Thing" Bill meeting Legendary director John Carpenter "They Live"
Director of "Playing God" Andy Wilson
Pixar Studios Jimmy Hayward-Animator/Filmmaker
Pixar Advanced Animation Class-Jimmy Hayward George Lucas and JJ Abrams
Jimmy Hayward-Director "Two Bullets"Actors Jamie & Richard
Double Decker Couch Childhood Design by Bill Breithaupt at age 9 used in The Lego Movie
Phil Lord & Christopher Miller - The Lego Movie - Directors
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in "Star Wars"
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker "STAR WARS"
Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca "STAR WARS"
Anthony Daniels as C3PO "STAR WARS"
Ray Park as Darth Maul "STAR WARS SAGA"
Ian Mcdiarmid as Emperor "Senator Palpatine" Star Wars Saga
Jeremy Bulloch - Boba Fett
Jason Momoa as Khal Drago and Aquaman
Richard Kiel as JAWS in "The Spy Who Loved Me"
James Hetfield lead singer METALLICA
It was an honor to be in Metallica's Music video "Halo on Fire"
AC/DC AC/DC Autographed Guitar plate Angus Young AC/DC
Mike Palm lead singer AGENT ORANGE
Chillin' Backstage with World Famous Singer MATISYAHU
Chris Martin lead singer COLDPLAY Scott Woodruff lead singer STICK FIGURE
Stu Brooks Bassist - Danny Elfman/Matis Aaron Dugan Guitarist for Matisyahu
Robert Patrick - "Terminator 2, Fire in the Sky, The Faculty, Diehard 2"
Michael Biehn - "Aliens, The Terminator, Tombstone"
Janet Leigh as Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock's "PSYCHO"
Dee Wallace - "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Cujo, The Howling"
Kristy McNichol - "Little Darlings, Family, Empty Nest, The Love Boat"
Lindsey Wagner - "The Bionic Woman"
Linda Blair - "The Exorcist"
Stan Lee creator of "Spider-Man"
"Lord of the Rings" Sean Astin
Legendary Skateboarder & Artist - Steve Caballero
Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown in "Back to the Future"
Chris Kattan - "SNL" and "A Night at the ROXBURY"
Geoffrey Lewis "High Plains Drifter" & "Every Which Way but Loose"
Cary Elwes From Robin Hood Men in Tights and The Princess Bride
Nichelle Nicols As Uhura in Star Trek
David Naughton as David Kessler in "American Werewolf in London"
Governor Gavin Newsom Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey
Ted Koppel Bill's very first autograph - 1976
American Graffiti - Paul Le Mat aka John Milner
Full page write-up in the Novato Advance ASIFA-SF write-up
I LOVED your film. It was the most comprehensive visual collection I have ever seen of the event. I've been a staff member with Emergency Services Department of the event for 6 years now and explaining what the event is like to family members and friends who haven't been is just difficult as all hell. For probably the first time ever, somebody has done what I thought impossible through a camera. The work you did is unparalleled and it made me miss the playa in so many ways.' I'd love to have a list of music credits , It went so well with the images and stirred my soul.
You're a video-god. Don't let anybody tell you different. - Greg (Emergency Services, Burning Man)
Great job with the film!!! I really loved it; it was different from the other 'documentary' type films (which after back to back viewings started to seem the same). What you are able to accomplish in 4 weeks blows away the stuff that takes people a year or more.
Aqua Burn Kicks Ass ! - Shane R. (Burning Man Skydiver)
WOW, I just love Aqua Burn! Great job! I have seen every Burning Man movie and internet video there is, some serve different purposes, some are good to show people who have never been, others are good to show your mom. Yours however, is the most inducing - incredible - flashback footage ever ! Take it from a seasoned Burner, your film delivers a taste of the true Burning Man vibe.
It's because of your rockin editing that I put your film at # 1 !
Thanks again. - Craig
You may not be able to see this but know that I am standing in front of my computer applauding my ass off for your film. You REALLY captured the essence of the event. The Gregorian chant music mated perfectly with the images. Since the event is more spiritual to me than anything else, this really hit home with me. Bravo Bravo BRAVO !!!
In dust we trust - The Judge
I finally saw Aqua Burn on Sunday, and it blew me away. I cried twice ! It's absolutely fantastic, I can't wait to show it to my local Toronto Burning Man friends at our decompression.
You have a gift. - Laura
Thank you so much for your beautiful film. This was my first year at Burning Man, and even though I'm a bit prejudiced by the fact that I actually have a connection to everything portrayed, I still think this was one of the most captivating films about the event ever made. It was so beautiful to watch... Combined with the music, I got pretty overwhelmed and teary-eyed. I have shown and will show it to many of my friends in Seattle.
Everyone agrees it's beautiful and touching. - Katrina
Oh my god Bill, your new film ROCKS !!!
I just got it today, watched it immediately and it made me cry. It is so beautiful, fun, filled with wonderful images and memories. I liked how you focused on the artist building their installations. Plus it's so great to see all my old friends smiling and loving it. You have done a wonderful job. I wish I could give you a big hug !!
Thank you !! - Anile
I was lucky enough to see your film Aqua Burn at the film festival this weekend and I loved it. I had my whole family there (my wife, twin 7 year old boys who are 5 year Burning Man attendees and my 2 year old daughter who is a 2 year Burning Man attendee ) and we all loved it. My 2 year old went NUTS for the film and still talks about it. She was SO excited to see it because she really remembered the images that she saw - she kept saying "I saw that," "I remember that," and "there is Burning Man." She was so THRILLED to see those images that I cannot describe the excitement and joy that your film brought to her and our family.
Thanks so much ! - Hans
I'm so impressed... I watched AquaBurn with my mom and little (7yo) sister tonight after a stressful day ! My mom and I REALLY enjoyed your film. So now my little sister is going on and on about how she's going to the Burn with me this year and how "it was kinda sad when the man fell, but then the people get to build a new one, and it's like when an old person dies and a new person is born." god love her. She makes life seem so simple... how humbling to have that kind of honest perspective around me all the time. I cannot say THANK YOU enough.
Much love and light. - Heidi
Your film is gorgeous! A documentary that really lets the images & sounds speak for themselves. The music was perfect, really heightens the imagery to that same spiritual level one experiences when there. I was totally brought back to the playa. THANK YOU so much.
Wishing you all the best on your creative endeavors. - Kat
I just had tell you that I finally sat down to watched Aqua Burn this weekend and loved it! I didn't get too far into it before I started to cry. I can't remember now what exactly triggered it but wow.. such good footage. I like that it's mostly visual with snippet of talk because that's what it really comes down to. The mental images left in your mind. I want to tell/show people your video. Thanks so much for it was my first year!
Can't wait to see your new one. - Heather
Great job with the film!!! I really loved it; it was different from the other 'documentary' type films (which after back to back viewings started to seem the same). What you are able to accomplish in 4 weeks blows away the stuff that takes people a year or more.
Aqua Burn Kicks Ass ! - Shane R. (Burning Man Skydiver)
I just saw the film Aqua burn, it's fantastic. Both my housemates and my girlfriend agree, it's a keeper. I especially liked your choice of music, and the segment with the dog ! Can't wait to see what you cook up next...
Well done, and many thanks ! - Jeremy Lutes Burning ManArtist: The Lily Pond
WOW!!!!!!!!! I'm very impressed. So is everyone from our camp. Tonight I'm going to show your film to 20 of my women friends, many were on the playa and many others are interested in going. I'm sure after seeing your beautiful film, they will be convinced. Tomorrow is our camps (camp biscuit) decompression party. I will also show your film there. Most of our camp already saw it at the Rio, but all have reported that they can't wait to see it again.
Thank you so much! - Melissa
We are burners from California who acquired your wonderful piece of art (Aqua Burn) last year... We show it always to new burners or people who are curious. We have all the videos and documentaries and yours is the best!! We know it by heart...so many of our friends have been encouraged by it to attend Burning Man. Your editing, ideas, and masterful photography has had such a huge impact. We are sure many have told you these things, but just wanted to add our comments to all the praise!!!!
Thank you for such a wonderful contribution. - Pat and Marilyn
I saw your note in the JRS about the showing of your film in NY and I was reminded that I've wanted to thank you. You gave me a copy of AquaBurn one night out on the playa, near the giant chandelier after a couple had just been married there. After the Temple burn I drove home to Portland Oregon and practically the first thing we did was watch AquaBurn. (I just wanted to go right back) That was my first burn, now I have this video to show friends and family that is actually from a year I was there. I want to thank you because I can watch it now whenever I need to be reminded what a community can be, even when mine here does not seem so wonderful. I remember that I have to bring BRC home with me. In order to make my community what I know it can be, I must PARTICIPATE. So thank you so much! Of all the playa gifts I have been given AquaBurn is the gift that keeps on giving.
Hope to see you on the playa! - Jayme
Your movie AquaBurn, is head and shoulders above all the other Burning Man films I have seen. Thanks for doing such a great job.
I'm really looking forward to seeing AstroBlaze. - Michael
"AquaBurn, rocked my world!" - Maid Marian (Mistress of Communications, Burning Man LLC)
Bills dad - Colonel James F Breithaupt
United States Air ForceUnited States Air Force - Veteran
Bill and his dad Colonel James F Breithaupt
Bill Breithaupt invented "THE SELFIE" at age 9 - 1979
He then returned to his earlier passion of filmmaking. Apprenticing under the photographer Mike Voorhees in Newport Beach, CA he improved his framing techniques. He studied graphic arts at the Art Institute of So. California, film/audio techniques at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, FL computer animation under Pixar animator Jimmy Hayward at the Academy of Art San Francisco.
Breithaupt's first Film school Teacher Darrell Sevilla The 4th annual Mill Valley Fim Festival
Bill Breithaupt's student film "THIS ONE'LL KILL YA" Screened at the Mill Valley Film Festival
Bill Breithaupt had the realization that photography and filmmaking were what he wanted to do in life. By age 9 he was enrolled in film classes, and made his first film "This One Will Kill You". The film was screened at the Mill Valley Film Festival. With a competitive streak ever-present in his character, as well as a high level of energy, Bill was involved in many sports including swim team, soccer and As his skills grew, followed by his trophy collection, he decided to attract the attention of sponsors by filming his incredible tricks. Bills idea worked, and under the sponsorship of such companies as Independent Trucks, Skate Rags Clothing Co, Stylized Sun Glasses and Walker Skateboards, Bill went on to win more skate competitions, bigger trophies and even more sponsors. He then returned to his earlier passion of filmmaking. Apprenticing under the photographer Mike Voorhees in Newport Beach, CA he improved his framing techniques. He studied graphic arts at the Art Institute of So. California, film/audio techniques at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, FL computer animation under Pixar animator Jimmy Hayward at the Academy of Art San Francisco.
Adrenaline Network Directed by Bill Breithaupt
Star Wars - Valley of Judgement
He began his career making videos: music, modeling, wedding, corporate and extreme sports, you name it, he has probably caught it on film. None of that compared to the footage he began capturing in 1999 when he was invited to by a friend to attend and film the annual Burning Man Festival held in Black Rock City, Nevada.
What started off as fulfilling a friend’s request for a souvenir video of the event became a passion for Bill. He passed out the edited footage to friends, who passed it to friends, who gave it to their friends,
Bill Breithaupt's Computer Animation Demo Reel
Bill Breithaupt & Tate Clair "It Takes Two"
Bill Breithaupt's Skateboarding Demo Reel
Bill Breithaupt's first Skateboarding Demo Reel
Bill Breithaupt Snowboarding at Kirkwood Ski Resort, CA
Judgement Day is almost here for some
San Rafael Skatepark 
Action - Take one!! Skydiving featured in AquaBurn
