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A film school graduate from Boston University, Billy Rainey has become one of the most sought-out directors in his field by reviving the tired hidden-camera format and bringing a new perspective to comedy through the eyes of 'real' people in 'real' situations. With "Punk'd" he made Justin Timberlake cry, convinced Drake he was in an earthquake, and made Taylor Swift believe that she blew up a boat. As a commercial director, Billy put his unique set of skills to work, filming campaigns and creating experiential work for clients including Old Spice, Burger King, Vitamin Water, Exxon, Barclays, Buick and the NCAA. He continues to show run for major television networks, including Tru, Discovery, MTV and Comedy Central, working in both long and short forms, from traditional advertising to new media content.

"Before "reality TV" (aka "alternative" television) even had a name, Billy was there on the ground floor of a revolution. He directed the first 'reality' television show, The Real World, and after helming several seasons, parlayed his talents into producing and directing his own shows, including MTV's Making the Video, which spawned a multitude of spin-offs and gave him the opportunity to work with some of the world's most recognized A-list talent including Beyonce, Janet Jackson, No Doubt and N'Sync, among others."

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Filmography

Producer

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Type

Year

SciJinks Poster

SciJinks TV Series2018

Cops: Beyond the Bust TV Special2017

Cash Dome Poster

Cash Dome TV Series2013

The Exorcist Files Poster

The Exorcist Files TV Series2011

T.I.'s Road to Redemption Poster

T.I.'s Road to Redemption TV Series2009

Paris Hilton's My New BFF Poster

Paris Hilton's My New BFF TV Series2008

Paris Hilton's My New BFF Reunion Special TV Special2008

Pop Fiction Poster

Pop Fiction TV Series2008

Room 401 Poster

Room 401 TV Series2007

My Own TV Series2006

Punk'd TV Series2003

Becoming Poster

Becoming TV Series2001

Making the Video Poster

Making the Video TV Series1999

The Real World Poster

The Real World TV Series1992

Director

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Type

Year

Waiting with Huell TV Special2019

Jon Bon Jovi Undercover Karaoke Prank Video2016

Little Kids. Big Questions Poster

Little Kids. Big Questions Video2014

Secret Bachelor TV Special2013

Game Show in My Head TV Series2009

Carson Daly: Total Disclosure Poster

Carson Daly: Total Disclosure TV Special2001

The Real World Reunion Poster

The Real World Reunion TV Special1996

The Real World Poster

The Real World TV Series1992

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Goal! Short Film2012

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