JULIAN ETIENNE

I co-lead the Climate Story Unit at Doc Society, where I support filmmakers & storytellers throughout their production and impact journeys. Since 2009, I have been involved in exhibition projects showcasing independent cinema across the United States, Mexico, and now Spain. From 2018 to 2020, I served as programmer and later programming co-director at Ambulante Documentary Film Festival, where I currently sit on its Advisory Board. In 2025, I co-founded Luz y Fuerza Iberoamericana, a micro-project supporting emerging documentarians across Iberoamérica. I am a member of DAE and the Spanish Association of Documentary Cinema (DOCMA), where I serve on its board and its film series' programming team.

Links to organizations and projects I am actively collaborating with:

I offer feedback pro bono to support emerging talent, including programmers, promoters, and filmmakers. To participate, please send me: - A link to your teaser, rough cut, or any written materials you’d like me to review. - A brief message about where you are in your practice or process and the type of feedback you’re seeking. You’re welcome to write to me in Spanish, English, French, or Portuguese. I can accommodate one project every other week. I prioritize individuals from institutionally disenfranchised communities, and those based in countries with low film production output. If you're interested, please book a session below. FOR INQUIRIES RELATED TO DOC SOCIETY, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [my first name]@docsociety.org.