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, documentary filmmaker, and showrunner. His latest film, Gold Bars: Who the F*ck is Uncle Ludwig?, has been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for best documentary. His docuseries Selena and Yolanda, released on Peacock in the 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 20 years of previously undiscovered prison tapes he made. His previous film, The Guardians, uncovers systemic corruption of family courts in the 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 is the winner of festival awards, including the Schoumann Award at the Jerusalem International Film Festival, and has so far been exhibited at over 20 international film festivals, including Hot Docs.  Jesus Town USA was executive-produced by Sky Atlantic, aired on Showtime and Netflix, and distributed globally. Billie also had 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 injustice, Billie is the singer-songwriter and guitarist for the band Billie Goats Gruff.

COACHING

Billie Mintz is an executive coach, mentor, and existential detective who helps clients examine the conflicts and patterns driving their self-sabotage. Drawing on his background as an investigative filmmaker and his study of the Bergler Method, he treats emotional ruptures like crime scenes: rewinding the tape, examining the evidence, identifying triggers, and exposing the unconscious alibis people use to avoid responsibility. His forensic approach helps clients see where their “official story” may not be true, understand their active role in the conflict, and develop new strategies for navigating difficult emotions, relationships, and recurring problems.

You can learn more about his research and work here.