Julya
Jara
JULYA JARA is a filmmaker based in Austin, Texas. Born in the Czech Republic and raised in Latvia, she brings a rich blend of cultural perspectives to her work. Julya studied theatre from a young age, graduating summa cum laude from the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. As an actress, she has worked across theatre, television, and film on two continents.
Julya directed, edited, and produced THE QUILT, a documentary film that earned multiple awards on the festival circuit (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; Documentary Feature Film - 2nd Prize (Children’s Jury Awards) at FACET’s 40th Chicago International Children’s Film Festival).
Julya 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).
