William Atticus Parker is nineteen and the writer, director, and producer of the feature films Forty Winks (2022) and Atrabilious (2023). He received critical acclaim for his first feature film, Forty Winks (2022). His second feature film, Atrabilious (2023), was announced in October of 2022 on Deadline. Parker's style is often regarded as darkly comedic psychological thrillers with elements of magical realism and horror. Forty Winks was filmed in Black & White with Atrabilious filmed in a drenched neon color palette. He was the cinematographer and editor for Atrabilious and the Production Designer, Colorist and Casting Director for both films. His inspirations include Jordan Peele, Ari Aster, Donald Glover, Bill Hader, Spike Lee, Wes Anderson & Joel + Ethan Coen. William Atticus Parker is an American filmmaker and actor. Career Parker made his feature directorial debut with Forty Winks (2022), which stars Susan Sarandon and John Turturro. He then made his second feature film, Atrabilious (2023), which stars Alec Baldwin, Whoopi Goldberg and Jeffrey Wright. His third directorial effort, The Auction, is announced for 2025.