Bill Cornelius

From drawings on notebook paper to the family VHS camera, Bill Cornelius has been visually telling stories since he was old enough to hold a crayon. His lifelong passion has led him into a number of roles with work ranging from narrative film, to music videos, to commercials. His award-winning work, including an Emmy-nominated book trailer, has appeared on CMT, PBS, FOX, GAC, and The Country Network, as well as in a variety of festivals. As an actor he has appeared in independent films and television shows as well as stage productions, covering a wide range from comedy, to drama, to voice acting. His continually evolving drawing style has also earned him a number of accolades over the years. In 2005, Cornelius graduated from the Watkins College of Art & Design in Nashville, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film. Shortly after graduating, Cornelius founded the independent production company Halangarde Pictures. In addition to the variety of projects produced by Halangarde Pictures, including a cartoon series and a book series, Cornelius continues to be involved in various productions in a wide range of capacities. He hopes to use the storytelling power of film and art to entertain and inspire audiences across the globe.