Hello.
a little bit about me...
I am a fourth generation Coloradan and an award-winning writer-producer-director-editor. Although I hold a B.A. in International Affairs and Economics (from Vesalius College in Brussels, Belgium), my passion has always been storytelling...
Since 1999 I have produced and directed over 1000 films on topics across the US and abroad and created several Emmy Award-winning TV shows for public television, including Sand Creek Massacre, Great Ingredients, Standing in the Gap, Swift Justice, Haiti’s Small Miracles and Colorado Experience.
From 1999 to 2009, I served as the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Little Voice Productions Inc. – a 501C3 with a mission of educating and inspiring positive social change through media and technology. From 2011 to 2021 I served in many creative roles at Rocky Mountain PBS / Rocky Mountain Public Media and am currently a preferred production partner for that organization. Now I'm a proud owner member and CEO of the media Co-Op: Truce Media Collective. I'm also the Film Commissioner for Chaffee County in Central Colorado.
I am a licensed drone pilot, and skilled videographer and director and I write and edit my own work when time permits. A lifelong student of “emotional intelligence”, I put a strong emphasis on emotions and the human spirit in my work. When I'm not working on creative projects, I spend time painting, reading, cooking, gardening, hiking, doing handstands, skiing or mountain biking. I am fluent in French and travel extensively around the world. I have produced documentaries across the United States, as well as Africa, Mexico, South America, Israel, and The Caribbean.
Very active in my community, I spend time volunteering and serving on nonprofit boards. I am the volunteer Chaffee County Film Commissioner, an at large board member of Women in Film & Media Colorado, and serve on the advisory panel of NCAR Education, Engagement and Early-Career Development (National Center for Atmospheric Research). I was a founding board member of The Chanda Plan Foundation and have served on the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee (I hosted several foreign exchange students!) and the advisory board of National History Day in Colorado.
I received my BA Degree in International Affairs & Economics from Vesalius College in association with Boston University, in Brussels, Belgium. Notable post academic endeavors include Denver Community Leadership Forum & Outward Bound.
These days my focus is narrative episodic television and feature films. I have several projects in development. I'd love to tell you about them!
I live in Salida & Denver, Colorado with my husband Patrick. We are the proud parents of 3 amazing children.
Let's tell some stories together!
Julie
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2012 - 2022 Multiple Colorado Broadcaster Association Awards
2020 Heartland Emmy Award: Documentary Topical: "The Caliber of Healing. Director/Executive Producer/Videographer"
2016 Heartland Emmy Award: Public Affairs Program “Exec. Producer, Director, Writer - Standing in the Gap”
2015 Fred Woods Cesar Chavez Award
2015 Heartland Emmy Award: Historical Program Segment “Executive Producer & Director - Colorado Experience:
Sand Creek Massacre”
2014 National Emmy Nomination: “Director - Divorce, Sesame Workshop Outreach Special”
2014 Heartland Emmy Award: "Producer & Director - Colorado Experience: Fly Girl"
2013 Heartland Emmy Award: Short Format Program “Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor - Great Ingredients”
2013 Heartland Emmy Award: Program Promotion “Producer, Director, Writer, Editor - Henry the Gossip”
2013 Heartland Emmy Award: Community Service “Producer, Director, Editor - Women & Girls Lead”
2006 Metro Beat TV’s “People To Watch”
2004 Heartland Emmy Nomination: “Producer - Sweet Ambition”
2001 to 2006 Over 20 Telly Awards (Producer / Director / Writer)
2001 Denver Business Journal “Most Innovative New Products”: Little Voice “Doc-U-Reach”
CONTACT
j u l i e @ j u l i e s p e e r p r o d u c t i o n s . c o m
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