Julio Palacio is an award-winning director renowned for his ability to evoke deep emotions through compelling storytelling. Proud of his Colombian roots, he infuses every project with vibrant energy and cultural diversity. His most recent short documentary “Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World” was recently acquired by Netflix for distribution on December 11, and shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards in the Documentary Short Film category. The film also earned Best Documentary Short at the Tribeca Film Festival, and other honors at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival, Slamdance, Cleveland, Cordillera, Pittsburg, and Atlanta Film Festival; as well as nominations for the Critics Documentary Choice Awards, and Cinema Eye Honors.

His diverse portfolio includes directing impactful films for leading global brands like Google, 3M, Daimler Mercedes, MasterCard, and more. Some of Julio’s works, spanning both fiction, commercial, and documentary, have premiered at some of the biggest festivals in the world, further cementing his reputation as a versatile filmmaker.

A true advocate of indie cinema with a commercial sensibility, Julio excels in crafting narratives that engage audiences while maintaining artistic integrity. His background in documentaries enables him to navigate projects swiftly without compromising on cinematic quality or storytelling depth. Julio is dedicated to creating films that combine the raw authenticity of indie cinema with the broad appeal of commercial structures, making him a sought-after collaborator in both independent and mainstream filmmaking.