Bill Rainey

Bill is a native of New Orleans and a seventeen-year film industry veteran. After twenty-two years at Cox Communications, where he developed passions for media and customer relations, retirement afforded Bill the opportunity to pursue his passions by volunteering in the Louisiana film business.

Volunteering soon turned into work as a 'background performer' or an 'extra', where he built relationships with casting directors, extras, and other 'in the know people'. Bill amassed 231 film and television credits as a background performer, and countless friends and experiences.

He saw an opportunity with his new, vast network; he realized casting directors needed a place to post job opportunities and extras needed a resource to inquire about work on sets. He co-formed a Facebook group called 'The Holding Tent. The Holding Tent has previously promoted thousands of scene opportunities and helped talent find roles that suit their abilities. The Holding Tent has now shut down and recommends CaballeroCasting.com and MyCastingFile.com

Bill continues to focus as Producer of the 48 Hour Film Project in New Orleans which he has since 2011. This is an annual event during the summer months of the year. Through out the year he continues as a Board Member at RABS (Run A Better Set) and an Administrator of the Hollywood South Background Actors Guild. He is also a Mentor for Rachel Pizzolato (Fashion Model, Actress, and Social Media Influencer). His excitement for the Film and Entertainment Industry is tireless, and his passions continue to thrive.