Julianna Piechoczek is a multi-award winning Director + Producer, BAFTA and SAG-AFTRA Member, Screenwriter, and Board member + Treasurer of the Alliance of Women Directors.

She is 1st Generation Polish-American, speaks fluent Polish, and basic Spanish, French and German. Beginning as an actress, she trained at Sanford Meisner's Playhouse West in Los Angeles and The Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Theatre in NY. She is a University of Florida alumna, and has a Bachelor's Degree in English and Anthropology.

She was shortlisted as an emerging director by the Commercial Directors Diversity Program’s 50/50 Honorable Mentorship Initiative.

Juli enjoys baking, long-winded stories at the dinner table, traveling, ski/snowboarding, and margaritas on [or off] the beach.

Shannon Thompson, Festival Director

"V&J Films delivers a truly unique and fun creative vision that sets them apart in the industry. Their exceptional filmmaking talent is evident in every frame, with superb quality that goes above and beyond in such a short timeframe. It has been a privilege to showcase their work, and we sincerely hope to see them back next year with more incredible projects!"

Andrew Piñon, Producer

"Very talented director, producer, and actress who has a heart of pure gold. She is an asset to any film. Very excited to see her tackle challenging films with her director/producer hat. She is going places fast! Amazing woman! "

Ryan Loftus, Filmmaker

"Extremely professional and well-organized. Julianna facilitated a great set and a good time on a tight budget and short time frame- couldn't ask for better!"