Grace Julia is a freelance film & TVC director in Brisbane, Australia
this is her video production blog.
Confronting sensitive topics head on
Integrated Melbourne agency Icon and production company Visible Studios engaged Brisbane-based freelance director Grace Julia for The Stillbirth Promise, the third stage of their Still Six Lives campaign. Grace Julia, an experienced documentary director and field producer, approached the subjects with respect, sensitivity and curiosity, resulting in a series of videos that not only won multiple awards, but also improved awareness, education and support surrounding this important issue affecting Australian women.
A Brisbane director’s feminist manifesto
Grace Julia, a female film director based in Brisbane, directed Brutal, a fashion film for designer Georgia Wolff that highlights slow fashion principles. The film received a Silver ACS Award, screened at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival and Melbourne Fashion Film Awards, and was praised by publications like Style Magazines and F Magazine. Featuring Perry Mooney, Brutal pairs striking visuals with powerful storytelling, showcasing Georgia Wolff's sustainable designs alongside Erica Gray’s art and Posy Jewels’ jewellery. This project solidified Grace Julia and Motley Content’s reputation for creating visually captivating, purposeful films championing female-led narratives.
Producer turned director
In 2016, I produced Adele, a short film exploring the struggles of a 14-year-old African-Australian girl torn between her high school life and her family’s traditional expectations. Adele received widespread acclaim, winning Best Live Action Short at the Sydney Film Festival in 2017 and earning Official Selections at Flickerfest and the St Kilda Film Festival that same year. As a female film producer, this project exemplified my passion for telling stories that amplify marginalised voices and address important social issues.
An award-winning Queensland producer turned freelance director, Grace Julia is an Australian female filmmaker on the rise. Grace is a director for commercials, campaigns, corporate videos and content, who collaborates with production companies and creative agencies on video productions in Sydney and all around Australia. She is currently based in Brisbane, where she recently wrote and directed a Screen Queensland supported comedy series for Instagram.