William F. Cabral
Audio / Video Director
After excelling as the agency’s interim Audio / Video Director in early 2011, Will stuck around because of the talented and outlandish team he found here. Will’s eccentric professional resume began after his graduation from Purdue University with a BA in Film and Video Studies. His experience with filmmaking, though, can be traced back to fifth grade and has continued in his five years as a video roadie — traveling from city to city filming concerts for high-profile acts like Kanye West and Def Leppard.
Will isn’t always nuzzled in Dearing Group’s video suite with Ray. Eyewitnesses have reported Will practicing parkour around the Purdue Research Park — i.e., traversing urban landscapes by running, rolling, climbing and jumping using only his body.
Will lives in Lafayette with his wife, Silvia.
Education
B.A. in Film and Video Studies at Purdue University.
Relevant professional experience
Worked in the live-video industry for five years. Ran Steadicam for six years. Have either directed or been on the crew for five music videos. Have run video for everyone from the Pope to REO Speedwagon.
Additional training and certifications
Minored in History; more than 10,000 hours operating a Steadicam.
Relevant skills and awards
Outstanding Alumni Award.
Professional affiliations and memberships
Freemason. Member of Beard Team USA.
Why are you in this profession?
To entertain and educate.
Who or what was a big career influence?
My father, José.
What are your career goals?
To eventually create movies.
Why are you at Dearing Group?
I was just here on an interim basis as the Audio / Video Director. After working for a month, I realized I liked the job and decided to stay.
What advertising campaign do you wish you had worked on?
Old Spice.
What makes a great brand?
The story.
Significant other
Wife, Silvia Cabral.
Children
Nope.
Pets
Stuffed rabbit with a mustache and a wall-mounted moose's head made out of goat fur.
Where do you reside?
At home.
Hometown?
West Lafayette
Astrological sign?
Leo
Your finest moment or thing of which you are most proud?
Any moment I make my parents proud.
What talent do you most wish you had?
The ability to play an instrument.
Favorite television show?
"Archer"
Favorite book?
"The Art of War"
Favorite movie?
"Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back"
Favorite video game?
"Gunstar Heroes"
Favorite board game?
"Go"
Favorite cartoon?
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
Favorite childhood meal?
Grilled cheese sandwich.
Favorite childhood pastime?
Watching movies.
Who is the best superhero?
Batman.
Favorite subject in elementary school?
Film Lit.
What are your favorite Internet sites?
What is the best vacation you have ever taken?
Family trip to Yellowstone National Park.
What is your favorite amusement park ride?
Bumper cars
What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?
What is your current ring tone?
Vibrate
What song do you sing in the shower?
Kenny Rogers - "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)"
What words of wisdom changed your life?
“ 'Get your hands out of your pockets.' "
Who would you like to interview?
George Lucas
What is your favorite sport to watch?
All
What is your favorite sport to play?
Parkour
What is your most treasured possession?
My family's dog tags.
What was your first job?
Florist
What was your first car?
Ford Windstar
What was your first concert?
Dave Matthews Band
What is your favorite restaurant?
Wherever there is good food.
What gadget could you not live without?
None
What type of music do you like?
All
Favorite band or artist?
Too many to list.
Late to bed or early to rise?
Both.
Three things you want to do someday?
- Travel the world.
- Jump out of a perfectly good airplane.
- Create something that influences society.
What are your hobbies?
Filmmaking, parkour, telling stories.
