Billy was born in Minnesota and while there earned a BA in creative writing and literature. It was no surprise to his friends and family that he turned in the cold Minnesota winters to make films in the warm sun of Los Angeles. Billy enjoys making films in all genres but especially loves working in comedy and touching on social issues. He has worked in film, television, and web series, in various roles including, director, writer, producer, and editor. He has created films in a range of topics from the troubles of Catholicism to a musical about the life in a fraternity.