“Widely respected in certain group chats.”

Julia Bales is an award-winning writer and director based in Los Angeles. Making the shift from Line Producer to Director in 2016, Julia’s short films have premiered at notable festivals around the world and garnered online prestige premieres with Vimeo, NoBudge, and Film Shortage.

Bales’s storytelling blends dark humor with sharp social commentary.

Most recently, Julia was a member of the 2024-2025 AFI DWW+ directing lab.

Her commercial work includes projects for Amazon, Disney, and Kellogg’s. She is known for building a calm atmosphere and collaborative environment with her high-profile celebrity talent and animal actors.

She has a chihuahua named Camille, who runs all of her social media accounts and is also her manager. She takes a hefty fee.