William Sachs

William Sachs is an American film director/producer and writer. Besides his work as a writer and director, since working on Joe (1970), Sachs has been particularly noted for successfully doctoring others' films prior to release in order to conform them to the producers' wishes for broader commercial appeal. His films have screened and received more than 25 awards at various festivals. Originally, Sachs studied business and accounting, but disliked it. After enlisting in the United States Air Force and serving in England, he enrolled at London Film School where he studied film and directed three short films that won awards. In addition, he studied acting with Michael Gough in London, and with various teachers in the US. Following his studies, he started working in the US, first re-working films deemed problematic by producers, including Joe (1970), for which Sachs declined a co-director credit and picked a credit as "Post Production Supervisor" because he felt it reflected his involvem