Julie Ramona Tjalas,
Based in Tempe, Arizona, USA
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Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Julie Ramona Tjalas is a dedicated self-starter, nominated Outstanding Graduating Student for the film school at Arizona State University. In her time at ASU, she directed 7 short films and a 7 episode web series (which she also produced) based on the video game franchise, Fallout.
Her other work in media production includes editing, motion graphics, and videography work for the State of Arizona Supreme Court, Savant Systems Inc., The Colin Higgins Foundation, and the ASU Theatre Shakespeare Club. Currently, Julie is working as the Video Production Specialist for Central Arizona College and has been since August of 2021.
Julie Tjalas is also a big advocate for diverse representation in film and a huge advocate for the LGBTQ community. She is the former president of ASU's TransFam, a social and support club for transgender students at ASU. Much of her work has to do with the empowerment of women and giving a voice to those left out of the celluloid conversation.