From Lights and Camera to Careers with Billy Nawrocki!

Welcome to Coffee with Convery ☕️, the podcast where we explore the journeys and experiences with talented individuals from all different backgrounds and careers.

Today I’m talking with filmmaker extraordinaire, Billy Nawrocki. 🎬🎥

Billy’s journey in the world of film and media began at Providence College 🎓, where he earned his B.A. in English with a minor in Film Studies. Since then, his career has been nothing short of a thrilling adventure in the world of visual storytelling. 📚🖋️

From launching a startup sports network in Connecticut 🏀🏈 to founding his own production company, D.I.Y or DIE Productions, LLC 🎭, Billy has always been at the forefront of creating compelling content.

His talent for storytelling has found a particularly chilling home in the horror genre 👻🔪, with his short films and screenplays earning accolades at numerous notable festivals and competitions 🏆. But Billy’s skills aren’t limited to scares — he’s also edited three feature films 🎞️ that have been distributed by companies like Gravitas Ventures and Breaking Glass Pictures, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker.

Most recently, Billy made waves as the lead editor for Bleacher Report’s Branded Content team, Playmaker, at Warner Bros. Discovery 🌊✂️. There, he crafted campaigns for an impressive roster of clients including Facebook, Netflix, Adidas, and many more 💼.

Now, he’s returned to the world of freelancing 🆓, lending his expertise to brands like Vogue, Samsung, Cartier, and Google 💄📱💎🔍.

As if all that wasn’t enough to keep him busy, Billy is currently in pre-production for his debut feature film 🎥🍿, set to shoot in the fall of 2025. When he’s not immersed in the world of filmmaking, you can find him in Peekskill, NY 🏡, where he lives with his wife 👩‍❤️‍👨, two daughters 👧👧, and a trio of cats 🐱🐱🐱 who I’m sure provide plenty of inspiration for his storytelling!