We’re thrilled to welcome Julie Christeas, founder and CEO of Tandem, a company known for championing powerful, purpose-driven storytelling with a deep commitment to people, the planet, and authentic voices. Since launching Tandem in 2010, Julie has built an impressive slate of acclaimed, thought-provoking films including Black Bear starring Aubrey Plaza, The Surrogate, The Eyes of My Mother, and The Sleepwalker, which premiered at Sundance.
And she’s not slowing down.
In partnership with NBCUniversal and Peacock, Julie just executive produced a groundbreaking series that spotlights four next-gen creators through the NBCU Creator Accelerator Program a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to elevate emerging talent and teach them the ropes of network-level production.
Julie joins us today to talk not only about her incredible journey as an indie producer, but also to dive into pressing industry topics like sustainable filmmaking, navigating indie budgets in today’s climate, and how Tandem is discovering fresh voices in unexpected places.
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