Julya Jara
JULYA JARA is a filmmaker based in Austin, Texas. She graduated summa cum laude from the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and has worked extensively across theatre, television, and film.
Julya directed, edited, and produced THE QUILT, a documentary film that earned multiple awards on the festival circuit, including Best Documentary Feature (Queens Underground International Film Festival, Atlanta Children’s Film Festival, San Diego International Kids Film Festival, Urban Mediamakers Film Festival), Audience Choice Award (San Antonio Black International Film Festival), and 2nd Prize (Children’s Jury Awards) at FACETS’ 40th Chicago International Children’s Film Festival.
She is currently in post-production on her narrative short film, SUBTRACT NINE SUNDAYS, a sponsored project of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).
