Biography
Bill Philputt is credited as a producer on the documentary His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th, released in 2010. The film examines the cultural and commercial impact of the long-running horror franchise centered on the character Jason Voorhees. Philputt’s involvement reflects a role in overseeing the production and presentation of the documentary format, which compiles archival footage, interviews, and analysis to recount the series’ evolution over three decades.
Documentaries in the horror genre often rely on producers to coordinate access to material and contributors, as well as to guide the editorial direction of the final cut. Philputt’s work on this title situates them within the sphere of film production focused on retrospective examinations of popular cinema. The proje…
