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Julia Newman is a filmmaker and writer who works in film, television, and theater. She is excited to share character-driven stories about the human condition in new and innovative ways.
Most recently, Julia directed proof of concept films for her original musical comedy, A Million Aisles Away. She ran a social media campaign for the project’s release, which you can view @AMillionAislesAway across all platforms.
Her musical was also recently accepted into the Johnny Mercer Foundation's "Writers Grove," a two-week residency program with Goodspeed Musicals. Julia has produced two staged readings for the show and participated in the Manhattan School of Music's "New Works Lab Series." She continues to develop the script with her team and plans for full productions soon.
Julia's original supernatural television pilot, "Spellbound," was accepted into the Athena Writer's Lab at the Athena Film Festival. Julia participated in the two-day workshop and received industry feedback on her script.
Julia's professional experience includes her work in Creative Development at MGM+ (Amazon MGM Studios) and production and development at Branded Pictures Entertainment in Los Angeles. Currently, she freelances as a creative producer and works in physical production. She received her BA in media arts production from Emerson College with a minor in economics.
Julia aspires to work as a television showrunner. She furthers her education through improv classes at The Groundlings and writing classes at UCB. Julia grew up in Short Hills, NJ, and lives in Los Angeles. On the weekends, you can find her writing at coffee shops with her dog, Banjo.
LABS, AWARDS, & RECOGNITIONS
"A Million Aisles Away"
JMF Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals 2025
Writing Residency; Librettist
East Haddam, Connecticut
"Spellbound"
Athena Film Festival Screenwriter's Lab 2024
Screenwriting Lab/Fellowship; Selected Writer
New York, New York
"A Million Aisles Away"
Manhattan School of Music's New Works Lab 2024
Librettist
New York, New York
"A Million Aisles Away"
UNCG Hear Our Voices 2020; Selected Song
A New Musical Theatre Competiton; Librettist
Greensboro, NC.
"Musicians Wanted: Beane"
39th Annual EVVY Awards 2020; Winner
Outstanding Special Production; Producer
Boston, MA.
"Musicians Wanted: Lick Neon"
38th Annual EVVY Awards 2019; Winner
Outstanding Television Show; Producer
Boston, MA.
"Musicians Wanted: Latrell James"
38th Annual EVVY Awards 2019; Winner
Outstanding Special Production; Producer
Boston, MA.
"First Date"
38th Annual EVVY Awards 2019; Nominee
Outstanding Podcast Production; Writer
Boston, MA.
"Love & Equality Rally"
Tribeca Film Festival 2017, Official Selection
Our City, My Story; Producer
New York , New York.
"Sincerely, A Feminist"
Millburn Film Festival 2017; Official Selection
Millburn, New Jersey.
"The Enigmatic Life Cycle of Waste"
Best Shorts Competition; Winner of 17 & Younger
Award of Recognition
Worldwide, Online.
"The Enigmatic Life Cycle of Waste"
I Imagine Film Festival 2016; Official Selection
New York, New York.
"The Enigmatic Life Cycle of Waste"
Awareness Festival 2016; Official Selection
Los Angeles, California.
"Still in Motion"
Urban Mediamakers Film Festival 2016; Official Selection
Atlanta, Georgia.
"Still in Motion"
Millburn Film Festival 2016; Official Selection
Millburn, New Jersey.
"New York City"
Millburn Film Festival 2016; Official Selection
Millburn, New Jersey.
"New York City"
Ocktober Film Festival 2015; Official Selection
Harlem, NYC.
"New York City"
Gold Coast International Film Festival 2015; Official Selection
Long Island, New York.
"In the Shadows"
Awareness Festival 2015 Official Selection.
Los Angeles, California.
"In the Shadows"
Ocktober Film Festival 2015 Official Selection.
Harlem, NYC.
"This is Me"
Millburn Film Festival 2015 Official Selection.
Millburn, New Jersey.