Julian Farino's life journey began in London, where he was born and raised. His academic pursuits led him to Cambridge University, where he furthered his education. Farino's early career in the film industry was marked by his work in documentary filmmaking at Granada Television in England.
One of his notable documentaries was "One of the Girls," which explored the lives of drag queens in Manchester. He also directed "The Gift," a film based on the famous Chethams College of Music. "They Call Us Nutters" was another notable documentary, which provided a unique glimpse into the lives of psychopaths in a maximum security hospital.
In 2000, Farino directed "7 Up 2000," a documentary that followed the lives of 7-year-olds from across Britain. This project would continue in 2007 with "14 Up." Since 1997, Farino has been involved in film drama productions in the UK. One of his notable works was an adaptation of Charles Dickens' "Our Mutual Friend," which won four BAFTAs, including Best Drama.
Farino has also worked on several romantic comedies, including "Bob and Rose," which won Best Series at The British Comedy Awards, and "Flesh and Blood," starring Christopher Eccleston, which won the Prix Europa for Best Film. His feature film work includes "The Last Yellow" for BBC Films, starring Samantha Morton, and "Byron," starring Jonny Lee Miller and Vanessa Redgrave.
In addition to his work in the UK, Farino has also directed episodes for American television shows, including "Sex and the City" for HBO and "Entourage." He has also worked on the HBO series "Rome." Farino is married to the actress Branka Katic and they have two sons, Louis and Joe.
