Julian Roberts is an Australian Screenwriter, Director, and Producer based in Los Angeles.
Currently producing 'AVOCA' a thriller starring Samara Weaving, William Emmons, Nick Britton, Dave Beamish, Niki Osbourne, and currently in talks with a financier and A-List US Actor for the lead role. Based on an original screenplay by Julian which he will be directing in 2023/24.
Julian studied the 'Advanced Diploma of Film Production' at Footscray City College and 'The Advanced Certificate in Directing' at the Institute of Lens Arts Australia. Refining his directing skills under esteemed acting coach Peter Kalos at the Melbourne Actors Lab. He also trained under Award Winning Director, Daina Reid through the Australian Film Television Radio School with the 'Directors Toolkit' and under Acclaimed Australian Film & TV Director, David Cesar through the AFTRS.
Julian is mentored by Christopher Lockheart the Story Editor at William Morris Endeavor. Christopher works closely with actors Denzel Washington, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jennifer Lawrence, and other A-List Actors helping them choose their next projects. He is also currently being mentored in Business/Sales/Marketing by Aaron Sansoni one of the leading business consultants in the world as part of Aaron's 'Inner Circle' group.
Julian has pitched projects to Kennedy Marshall, Sony, Fox, Legendary Entertainment, Lionsgate, WME, UTA, APA, Studio 8, Entertainment Studios, Voltage Pictures, 13 Films, Village Roadshow, Blumhouse, Mosiac, Intrigue Entertainment, Anonymous Content, Archetype, Hopskotch Pictures, Panay Films, Zero Gravity.
He has also met with 9 Time Emmy award-winning Director Thomas Schlamme of 'The West Wing' and Producer Jason Shuman, producer of 'Lone Survivor'.
Legal Representation, Lisa Callif, Partner at Donaldson & Callif was recently named one of Hollywood's Power Lawyers for the third straight year.
Julian's producing credits include the independent feature films 'The Jungle' and 'Final Move'.
The Hebrew Hammer vs Hitler
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Film
(Comedy and Drama)
Producer The Hebrew Hammer returns... Starring Adam Goldberg & Judy Greer
AVOCA
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Film
by Arc Storm Pictures
Screenwriter, Director, Producer A man and his family must escape a horde of blood-thirsty infected people while being held hostage by a group of criminals in a small country town.
Godoko
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Commercial
Screenwriter, Director, Producer Website commercial
The Jungle
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Film
(Drama, Horror and Thriller)
Co-Producer An Indonesian "forest demon" stalks the members of an expedition group on a mission to locate and tag the mythical Javan Leopard deep in the rain-forest.
Final Move
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Film
(Action, Drama and Thriller)
Excutive Producer To save his daughter's life and restore his reputation, disgraced ex-detective Nick Mathers must catch the sadistic Grand Master killer before time runs out, and the final piece is taken in the deadly game of chess.
Doritos - Blind Date
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Film (short)
(Comedy and Drama)
Screenwriter, Director, Producer Doritos Commercial - A young woman is set up on a Blind Date she doesn't want to go on.
Darkness Falls
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Film
by Columbia Pictures / Sony
Assitant Grip A vengeful spirit has taken the form of the Tooth Fairy to exact vengeance on the town that lynched her 150 years earlier. Her only opposition is the only child, now grown up, who has survived her before.
Something Worth Saying
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Film (short)
Screenwriter, Director, Producer Two hospitality workers miss their tram home at the end of the night and spend the rest of the night getting to know each other.
Best Director - "Something Worth Saying" - Melbourne Short Film Fstival
(2000)
Best Short Film - "Something Worth Saying" - Melbourne Short Film Festival
(2000)
Institute Of Lens Arts Ausralia
(2001-2002)
Footscray City College
(2000-2001)