JULYA JARA is a filmmaker based in Austin, Texas. She directed, edited, and produced “The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music.” The film received Best Documentary Feature awards at Queens Underground International Film Festival, Atlanta Children’s Film Festival (ACFF), San Diego International Kids Film Festival (SDIKFF) and Urban Mediamakers Film festival (UMFF); Audience Choice Award at San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF); Documentary Feature Film - 2nd Prize (Children’s Jury Awards) at FACET’s 40th Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF).