Julian Etienne

Julian is a cultural organizer, film programmer, and producer dedicated to fostering diversity and independence in media. He co-leads the Climate Story Unit at Doc Society, where he supports filmmakers & storytellers throughout their production and impact journeys. Since 2009, he has been involved in exhibition projects showcasing independent cinema across the United States, Mexico, and now Spain. From 2018 to 2020, Julian served as programmer and later programming co-director at Ambulante Documentary Film Festival, where he currently sit on its Advisory Board. In 2025, he co-founded Luz y Fuerza Iberoamericana, a micro-project supporting emerging documentarians across the Iberian peninsula and Latin America. Julian is a member of DAE and the Spanish Association of Documentary Cinema (DOCMA), where he serves on its board and its film series’ programming group