Julia Tranfaglia

Background

About Julia Tranfaglia

Julia Tranfaglia is a Los Angeles-based director and producer. She has led multi-unit productions, created multi-million-dollar brand content, and produced in a variety of mediums. With her varied experience spanning directing, producing, writing, editing, budgeting, lighting, camera, and various other aspects of filmmaking, Julia has an eye for story and knows how to build it. She takes pride in delivering on budget and on time, doing the most with whatever resources given. Julia has directed award-winning short films and commercial work seen by of people at major events. She has worked with SFX artists, stunt people, historical experts, animators, children, and animals. She is soundstage safety certified through Emerson College, where she graduated magna cum laude in film production, as well as Consent-Forward Artist Certified by Intimacy Directors & Coordinators, a SAG-accredited program. Currently, she independently directs for Hayden5, Thought Industries, and many other commercial and film clients. She also stage manages for brands like Fashion Tech Forum and Crocs. Most recently, she edited for artists like Kamasi Washington and companies like Nickelodeon. Julia is a “local hire” for Los Angeles and Boston, where she is originally from, and occasionally New York if schedule permits. She previously worked as the Head of Production at Multihouse, a hybrid marketing and entertainment firm that works with a variety of world-renowned brands, studios, and networks. While there, she led their creative productions through the entire development to distribution process and fostered new client relations. She also pioneered many of their social impact efforts, including the ENGAGE program, which earned her a congressional award from Congressman Adam B. Schiff and a certificate of appreciation from the City of Los Angeles for her work aiding the unhoused during the COVID-19 pandemic. She continues to give back to her community by helping underprivileged youth as a member of the Assistance League of Los Angeles. Julia’s focus is on creating ethical and safe productions, exploring new mediums, and uplifting authentic voices to tell stories that resonate with an ever-changing audience. Julia is motivated by her passion to make a difference, believing that filmmaking as a means of storytelling has the power to encourage empathy and create change. She is committed to producing works that have a positive social impact or educational component.