Billie Mintz

Who is Billie Mintz?

Billie Mintz is an award winning filmmaker and Corporate social responsibility storyteller, CEO of Artists Raising Consciousness. He lives and works in Toronto, Canada.

In the fall of 1986, Mintz played Hank in the pilot episode of Degrassi Junior High, which debuted in January 1987, although his character was subsequently written out when the series was picked up. In 1996, Mintz wrote Dancing With the Fool about his experiences and relationship with 69 year-old native Incan dancer, named Raul. The play was produced at the Tarragon Theatre Extra Space with Raul playing himself. The success of the play lead to a short documentary, The Superdancer of the World, and then a short film, The Invisibility Complex.

His second documentary, “The Ponzi Scheme” is an investigation into victims of personal financial fraud. It was distributed internationally by Forward Entertainment and premiered on the Sundance Channel. His latest feature documentary “JesusTown, USA” was executive produced and made its world premiere on SKY ATLANTIC. It was invited to the HotDocs and Sheffield markets and has sold internationally.