Julia Bales(I)
- Producer
- Director
- Actress
Julia Bales is a writer and filmmaker from Maryland based in Los Angeles. After graduating from Chapman University's film school with a screenwriting degree, Bales began her career in the industry, working her way up to a producer for a popular sketch comedy company. After leaving her producing position, Bales freelanced in on-set production work for various shows, including Nathan For You, The Late Late Show With James Corden and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
Bales' first short film and directorial debut, Us Funny (2017), played at numerous film festivals, including the Palm Springs International ShortFest, and premiered online as a Vimeo Staff Pick.
Her narrative work focuses on dark, comedic takes on social dynamics, and her following three short films, GOLF! (2019), Uproot (2020) and Followers (2023), played at film festivals throughout the world and went on to receive premieres and staff picks with platforms like Vimeo and NoBudge.
In addition to her narrative work, Bales directs commercial and branded work featured on social media, streaming platforms and broadcast television. Her clients have included Amazon, Kellogg's and Disney.
Bales' first short film and directorial debut, Us Funny (2017), played at numerous film festivals, including the Palm Springs International ShortFest, and premiered online as a Vimeo Staff Pick.
Her narrative work focuses on dark, comedic takes on social dynamics, and her following three short films, GOLF! (2019), Uproot (2020) and Followers (2023), played at film festivals throughout the world and went on to receive premieres and staff picks with platforms like Vimeo and NoBudge.
In addition to her narrative work, Bales directs commercial and branded work featured on social media, streaming platforms and broadcast television. Her clients have included Amazon, Kellogg's and Disney.
