BILLIE MINTZ
Billie is a chicken farmer, an ordained minister of deliverance and was trained in shamanism by an old Incan medicine man from Peru. Most notably, he is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and showrunner represented by United Talent Agency (UTA)..
HISTORY
Billie Mintz is an investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker and showrunner. His docuseries Selena and Yolanda, released on Peacock in spring of 2024, received critical acclaim for its fresh insights and new revelations about the case. Alternatively, his series Making Manson, released on Peacock presents the story of Charles Manson in a new light based on twenty years of previously undiscovered tapes he made in prison. His previous film, The Guardians, uncovers systemic corruption of family courts in USA in the state sponsored kidnapping of elderly people for their estates. The Guardians made its world premiere at Hot Docs, was officially selected in over 30 international festivals, and won 9 awards for best documentary feature. His previous feature documentary, Portrayal, was produced with documentary Channel and the winner of festival awards including the Schoumann award at the Jerusalem International Film Festival and has so far exhibited in over 20 international film festivals including Hot Docs. Jesus Town USA, was executive produced by Sky Atlantic, aired on Showtime and Netflix and was distributed globally. Billie also two seasons as a National Geographic correspondent and producer for their signature show, Explorer.
Billie has dedicated his career to social justice, raising public consciousness, and advocating for those who have no voice. His belief in the power of story to inspire policy change is a driving force in his life as a filmmaker.
When not collecting stories of injustices Billie is the singer/songwriter and guitarist of the band, Billie Goats Gruff.