select works
the moon a train away
Dir/Writer/DoP
“Kids on the cusp of graduation ask questions they’re unsure they want answers to, about their future, love, and growing up in all its glory and heartbreak.”
“the moon a train away” garnered numerous awards most notably Best Cinematography at Berlin Women Cinema Festival, Best Female Filmmaker at Sweden Film Awards, and premiered at Time Square’s AMC Theaters October 2024.
stranger
Dir/Writer/DoP
“This film shows the experience of lost relationships through the eyes of a young girl. "Stranger" is a story of love, loss, and regret through passing of time.”
“Stranger” has been shortlisted at multiple festivals around the world awarded “Best Performances” at the 2023 Under 5 Feedback Festival and at the Sweden Film Awards.
Breath of a songbird
Director of Photography
“A film about passion, sacrifice, and priority.”
“Breath of a Songbird” with direction by Yuval Amit most recently won “Best Shortfilm” at the Guerilla Film Festival in Los Altos, California. Julia worked as the cinematographer on this film.
Stillness
Director of Photography
“A short film about self discovery, where liminal spaces represent hopeful pauses between one chapter and the next. In reflecting through unpredictable pressure of the mind, time is found in locations as a subjective form”
“Stillness” was created by Joanna Dabrowska. With support and collaboration at Catalyst Institute shot throughout Berlin, Germany.
two face
Dir/Writer/DoP
“A girl is haunted by her dead twin on their 16th birthday. A story of vanity and envy”
“Two Face” was a Julia’s narrative project in her 2023-2024 school term.
the difference of a minute
Dir/DoP
“A chance encounter leaves a young man longing for more.”
This class exercise on chase scenes, the 180º rule and Griffith’s pattern turned mini short stars Tamara Arad and Lucas Li
Press
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Listen to Julia's interview with Matthew Toffolo here.
December 2023
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Get some behind the scene insight on how "Stranger" came to be.
Novermber 2023
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Learn a little more about inspried the founding of Julia's passion project and organisation, Carols for a Cause. Article by Sophie Kim.
December 2023
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Learn about 2023's event in an interview with Ashwini Gangal of Palo Alto Weekly.
December 2023