Timothy Willis

Timothy WillisTimothy has had a passion for the art of making films since the fifth grade.While attending school in Bentwaters, England, he took an after-school class that produced a short film entitled The Engine That Could (1981).However, his passion would sit idle for a number of years while he worked as a Political and Public Relations Consultant for both local and nationally known politicians.In 1997, Timothy went to work for the Presidential Inaugural Committee for former President Bill Clinton.
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In 2000, Timothy took the position of Political Director for the former U.S.
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Timothy managed a very successful public and government relations firm for several years before deciding to follow his dream of making movies.

After several months of deliberation, Timothy decided to redirect his talents.He was hired as a Consultant to handle product placement and other funding issues for the award-winning film Hustle and Flow.He worked directly with legendary Producers John Singleton and Dwight Williams.He then went on to write, direct and edit his first film, Street Life.Loose Cannon Films and York Entertainment picked up Street Life for distribution, domestically and worldwide.Following his first film, he was hired by the University of Delaware to direct and produce an HIV/AIDs outreach documentary.Timothy has directed a commercial for Current TV on behalf of L'Oreal, worked as first Associate Director on more than seven music videos, and directed and edited the experimental film Mattress.Currently, Timothy is a Producer with the TV drama Atlanta Homicide, and he has three screenplays in various stages of development.His experience as a successful Lobbyist and Public Relations Consultant have prepared him for the position he currently holds as Managing Partner of Travis Filmworks, a soundstage facility.

Timothy holds a B.A. in English and a Master's degree in Public Policy.He attended law school at the University of Mississippi.