Julia Reichert, a pioneering filmmaker and advocate, has made significant contributions to the US independent film movement. She has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has received numerous accolades for her work.
Reichert's film "Growing Up Female" was a groundbreaking feature documentary that explored the women's movement. It was recently added to the National Film Registry, a testament to its enduring impact.
Her subsequent films, including "Union Maids," "Seeing Red," and "The Last Truck," were also recognized with Academy Award nominations. Her film "A Lion in the House" premiered at Sundance, aired nationally on PBS, and won the Primetime Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmmaking.
Reichert has also ventured into interactive projects, co-creating the web-based site "Reinvention Stories" about the economic recovery of Dayton, Ohio. Her film "Sparkle" won the Audience Award for Best Short at Silverdocs 2012 and was broadcast nationally on PBS.
In addition to her filmmaking work, Reichert has been a driving force behind the social issue film distribution co-op, New Day Films, which she co-founded. She is also the author of the book "Doing It Yourself," a comprehensive guide to self-distribution in independent film.
Reichert's commitment to social justice and her dedication to her craft have earned her numerous honors, including the 2018 International Documentary Associations Career Achievement Award. She is a voting member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and a member of the advisory board of the Independent Feature Project.
Throughout her career, Reichert has been a trailblazer, using her platform to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and to shed light on important social issues. Her legacy continues to inspire and influence a new generation of filmmakers and social activists.
