Aerial View was produced 1979 – the first independent drama directed by William D. MacGillivray. The 70 minute drama starred Kenneth Umland, Claudia Duckworth, Mike Jones, Joel Sapp, Katie Pittman and young Jess MacGillivray. The film was written with and shot by Lionel Simmons. Aerial View exists only on 16mm celluloid and patiently awaits a digital transfer.