Julie Kim
Writer | DP
Julie Kim is a Korean-Canadian Director and DP based in Vancouver, BC, with nearly 30 years in the Canadian film industry. She began her career in the Camera Department, Forging progress as one of the few women and POC in a traditionally male-dominated field. Today, Julie leads large-scale commercial campaigns and award-winning documentaries, known for her thoughtful, fun, and innovative approach to Directing. Recently, she directed a multimillion-dollar campaign—the brand's largest to date and the agency’s most ambitious production. Her ability to manage multiunit shoots with both creativity and precision has earned her widespread respect in the industry.
Another career highlight is her documentary ‘In Love with a Problem’, which addresses plastic pollution and is currently broadcast by CBC and Telus. The film has won Best Documentary and Best Direction at festivals including the Leos and the BC Environmental Film Festival, and screened in NYC at the New York Wild Film Festival alongside Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning films. With a diverse portfolio spanning major brands like Netflix, Nickelodeon, Subaru, and Scotiabank, Julie has directed high-profile campaigns, including the Stranger Things Experience and Monster High promos.
Her work is driven by a commitment to amplify unseen viewpoints and broaden understanding particularly through a woman’s gaze, both in front of and behind the lens Julie lives by the Confucian saying "Choose a job you enjoy doing, and you'll never have to work a day in your life," bringing genuine joy to every project she takes on. Julie is excited to align with Talent Managers, Director’s Reps, Executive Producers, and Producers who also love what they do, and share her love for filmmaking, creativity, and innovation.
