Julien Huger is an American film and television director who has worked on a variety of projects including feature films, music videos, commercials, and television series. He is most famous for his work on the Emmy-nominated series Transparent and the critically acclaimed feature film Mollys Game.
Huger was born in Los Angeles in 1975. He grew up in the San Fernando Valley, where he developed an early interest in filmmaking. He began making short films as a teenager and went on to attend the University of Southern California, where he studied film and television production. After graduating, Huger moved to New York City to pursue a career in directing.
In 2003, Huger made his feature film debut with the romantic drama, The New Year. The film was well received by critics, and it won several awards at film festivals around the world. From there, Huger moved on to direct a variety of television projects, including the crime drama series Breakout Kings and the Emmy-nominated series Transparent.
Throughout his career, Huger has also directed several music videos for artists such as Mary J. Blige, Common, and Jay-Z. In 2017, Huger directed his most notable feature film to date, Mollys Game. The film was based on the memoir of the same name by Molly Bloom and starred Jessica Chastain as the lead. The film was well received by critics and earned Chastain an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
In addition to his film and television work, Huger has also been involved in various charitable projects. He is a board member of the non-profit organization REACH LA, which provides mentorship programs to underprivileged youth. He is also an active supporter of the organization, Heal the Bay, which is dedicated to protecting Southern California’s coastal water.
Julien Huger has established himself as one of the most accomplished filmmakers of his generation. His thoughtful and innovative approach to filmmaking has earned him numerous awards and recognition from his peers. He continues to be an inspiration to aspiring filmmakers everywhere.
