William Moritz (May 6, 1941 – March 12, 2004), film historian, specialized in visual music and experimental animation.
His father Edward Moritz, a German immigrant, influenced his son's interest in music and literature.
It received a Willy Haas Award as best book publication at cinefest - International Festival of German Film Heritage 2004.
He taught humanities and film history, and in the course of his career worked at a wide variety of institutions: Occidental College, the Otis Art Institute, Pitzer College, UCLA, USC, the American University Center (in Calcutta, India).
As a film curator, he programmed screenings at a variety of Southern California venues including Theatre Vanguard.