"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught." (Baba Dioum, 1968.)
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Julia Mann chose a career as a certified public accountant, but when she read the novel AKA, by Tristan Jones, she instantly knew she wanted to share this story. With passionate perseverance, she shares this legendary tale in the hope that it inspires respect and care of the oceans. "If sharing this epic story inspires one person to become a greater steward of our oceans, then I will be delighted. The more, the better, of course." She lives in Southwest Florida, where she enjoys connecting with dolphins on the water and at the beach.
BEST IN FLORIDA NOMINEE
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Flagler Film Festival 2023
Flagler Beach, Florida
2023
WINNER HONORABLE MENTION
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Panama City Independent Film Festival 2022
Panama City, Florida
2022
OFFICIAL SELECTION
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Pharos Best Inspiration Film Festival 2022
Athens, Greece
2022
FLORIDA FILM GEM AWARD NOMINEE
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Treasure Coast International Film Festival 2021
Port St. Lucie, Florida
2021
TALENTED NEW DIRECTOR NOMINEE
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Southern States Indie FanFilmFest 2019
Biloxi, Mississippi
2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION
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Sands Film Festival 2020
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
2020
WINNER MOST ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTFUL SHORT
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Hollywood Florida Film Festival 2020
Hollywood, Florida
2020
WINNER BEST SHORT FILM
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Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes 2020
Cannes, French Riviera France
2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION
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FESTIVAL ANGAELICA 2020
Pasadena, California
2020
WINNER HONORABLE MENTION
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Sunshine City Film Festival 2019
St. Petersburg, Florida
2019
WINNER SHOWCASE 2019
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Big Apple Film Festival FLORIDA Filmmakers and Screenwriters Showcase 2019
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2019
OFFICIAL SELECTION
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Fort Myers Film Festival 2019
Fort Myers, Florida
2019
WINNER HONORABLE MENTION
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Myrtle Beach International Film Festival 2019
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2019
WINNER BEST ENVIRONMENTAL SHORT
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Jersey Shore Film Festival 2019
Asbury Park and Deal Park, New Jersey
2019
WINNER HONORABLE MENTION: FANTASY
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Florence Film Awards 2019
Florence, Italy
2019
WINNER BEST INSPIRATIONAL
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Austin Revolution Film Festival 2019
Austin, Texas
2019
OFFICIAL SELECTION
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Catalina Film Festival 2019
Catalina Island, California
2019
OFFICIAL SELECTION
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Palm Beach International Mini Movie and Film Festival 2019
West Palm Beach, Florida
2019
WINNER BEST SHORT MADE BY A WOMAN
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Glendale International Film Festival 2018
Glendale, California
2018
HONORABLE MENTION
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The Northern Virginia International Film & Music Festival (The NOVA Fest) 2021
Fairfax, Virginia
QUARTER-FINALIST
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Vancouver Independent Film Festival 2022
Vancouver, British Coloumbia
OFFICIAL SELECTION
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KIDS FIRST! Film Festival 2022
Honolulu, Hawaii
HONORABLE MENTION
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Awareness Film Festival 2022
Los Angeles, California
WINNER BEST FANTASY
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Southern Florida International Cinema Festival 2022
Boca Raton, Florida
WINNER BEST FANTASY
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West Florida International Film Festival 2022
Naples, Florida
Current City
Sanibel Island, Florida
Hometown
Evansville, Indiana
Gender
Female
"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught." (Baba Dioum, 1968.)
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