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Director of Production
As Director of Production for Opry Entertainment I was responsible for overseeing the production of marketing, social media, experiential, sales & digital content for Opry, Ryman, Austin City Limits, Ole Red, Category 10 & WSM Radio. I also developed, directed and produced long form network television series featuring lifestyle programming and music oriented unscripted series.
Director Reel (Unscripted / Music)
A sampling of unscripted series and music videos I've produced & directed throughout my career.
Lainey Wilson Opry Induction
Producer - Director: Unscripted short highlighting Lainey Wilson's road to becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Pony Bradshaw - "Didn't It Rain"
Producer - Director - Editor: "Didn't It Rain" live studio performance by singer / songwriter Pony Bradshaw.
Wyatt Flores Opry Debut Night
"My Opry Debut: Wyatt Flores" - Director / Producer
Take a look at one rising artist's journey to the Opry stage.
Backstage @ the Opry
"Backstage @ the Opry" - Series Director / Producer
There is nothing like the energy of backstage at the Opry on any given show night. "Opry Backstage" takes viewers behind the scenes and into the dressing rooms of both Opry legends and today's biggest stars alike.
Opry NextStage Class Reveal
"Next Stage Class of 2024 Reveal" - Executive Producer
Allison Russell - My Opry Debut
"My Opry Debut" - Director/ Producer
Grammy Award winning singer / songwriter Allison Russell shares her emotional journey in this Gold Telly Award winning documentary about her journey to the Opry stage.
Ryman Backstage - Lukas Nelson
"Backstage @ the Ryman" - Director/Producer
What started as a tent revival, The RYMAN AUDITORIUM is hallowed ground with an incredible history that includes Opera, Broadway, Blues, Rock, Country, Classical, and every genre in-between. We caught up with a Lukas Nelson (son to Willie) to talk about what it's like to play in the Mother Church.
Breaking Bread Pilot (Carly Pierce)
"Breaking Bread" - Director/Producer
Breaking Bread is a half hour series featuring artists sharing their favorite recipes and music!
Stories Told
John R Miller * Pryor Baird * Nat Myers * Lola Kirk * Shaun Cassidy * Wyatt Flores * Blanco Brown * Sierra Hull * Willie Jones * RVSHVD * Colby Acuff *Jake Worthinton * Hot Country Knights * Chancey Williams * May Estes * Morgan Myles * Dalton Dover * Kaitlin Butts * Sierra Ferrel * 49 Winchester * Brennen Leigh * Tyler Booth * Barry Williams * William Clark Green * El Dorodo * Miko Marks * Bob Weir * Steve Earle * Carly Pearce * Amythyst Kia * Lukas Nelson * Dionne Warwick * War & Treaty * Charlie Crockett * Charlie Pride * Ketch Secor * Keb Mo * George Thorogood * Elvis Costello * Vince Neil * Allison Russell * Hailey Whitters * Nate Smith * American Aquarium * Tiera Kennedy * Restless Road * Zach Bryant * Ian Munsick * Ray Fulcher * Flatland Cavalry * Alex Hall * Butch Walker * Leanne Morgan * Dusty Slay * Brian Bates * Nefesh Mountain * Leigh Nash * Corb Lund * Neon Union * TSA Aristocratic Band * Billy Strings * Aaron Raitiere * Kylie Morgan * Niko Moon * Lainey Wilson * Jameson Rodgers * Ricky Skaggs * Elvie Shane * Garth Brooks * 49 Winchester * Brenda Lee * Abby Anderson * Bill Anderson * Sherrie Austin * Kelsie Bellerini * Kacy Bolls * Kelleigh Bannen * Black Prairie * Laura Bell Bundy * Blues Traveler * Pony Bradshaw * Laura Bell Bundy * Ashley Campbell * Hayes Carll * Luke Combs * Easton Corbin * The Cowsills * Travis Denning * Cale Dodds * Donna The Buffalo * Vince Gill * Riley Green * Adam Hambrick * Jo Harman * Randy Houser * Ray Wylie Hubbard * Larkin Poe * Jedd Hughes * Sarah Jarosz * Naomi Judd * Wynonna Judd * King Cal-away * Brandon Lay * LOCASH * Liz Longley * Love and Theft * Dustin Lynch * Lera Lynn * Mandolin Orange * Tegan Marie * Kathy Mattea * Del McCoury * Jesse McReynolds * Meiko * Craig Morgan * Kip Moore * Mile Twelve * Old Crow Medicine Show * Neyle Pekarek * Dolly Parton * Noam Pikilny * Michael Ray * Maggie Rose * Jeannie Seely * William Shatner * Shenandoah * Connie Smith * Caroline Spence * Chris Stapleton * Steep Canyon Rangers * Marty Stuart * Bryan Sutton * Mitchell Tenpenny * Mel Tillis * Pam Tillis * Tenille Townes * Travis Tritt * Molly Tuttle * Steve Wariner * Roland White * Don Williams * Mark Wills * Lee Ann Womack * Brian Wright * Trisha Yearwood * Donna the Buffalo * Ben Glover * Rita Wilson * Don Was * Bill Cody
BIO
Contact
Email: bill@filipiak.com
Tel: 424-237-5520
Bill Filipiak is a writer, director & producer with 20+ years experience in creative / production leadership. Known for his storytelling and conversational style of interviewing, Bill has spent a good majority of his career developing music oriented content for film, television and social media. A staunch supporter of diversity and inclusion, Bill has worked to share the stories of artists and brands from all walks of life and has been part of a team that has helped welcome a more diverse array of artists and genres to the Opry stage. Bill's goal as a documentary film maker is to bring stories to the forefront that make a difference and hopefully make the world a better place.