Chris Julian (producer)

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Chris Julian with Emmy Award
Background information
Birth nameChris Julian Irwin
Born (1957-11-12) November 12, 1957 (age 63)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Origin Westfield, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresFilm sound, film editing, R&B, funk, soul, rock & roll, swing, jazz, hip hop, and others
Occupation(s)Foley artist, foley mixer, sound supervisor and editor, picture editor, musician, conductor, producer, screenwriter, songwriter, arranger, composer
Instruments Voice, trombone, timpani, guitar, bass, strings, horns, keyboards, electronic
Years active1979 – present
LabelsImagine Post, Calliope, BANG
Associated acts David Bowie, Chaka Khan, De La Soul, Deee-Lite, Don Was, Queen Latifah, Jimmy Webb, Art Garfunkel, Afrika Bambaataa, Vanessa Williams, David Crosby
Website chrisjulian.com

Chris Julian Irwin (born November 12, 1957), known professionally as Chris Julian, is an American film and music producer.

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Musical career

Julian is classically trained in voice, trombone and timpani. As a contemporary engineer, session player, producer and arranger he plays guitar, bass, strings, horns, and keyboards, and arranges, records, and programs samples and drum loops. He has produced songs for artists ranging from Stetsasonic to Jimmy Webb. Julian toured as a lead singer for six years around the United States with his rock band. [1]

Calliope Productions

In 1984, Julian, with partners Fortunato Procopio [2] and Joe Teig, founded Calliope Productions, a New York City based recording studio and production company. The studio became the center for the East Coast hip hop movement known as the "Native Tongues." Julian collaborated with hip hop artists such as De La Soul, Biz Markie, Naughty by Nature, Deee-lite, Tribe Called Quest, 3rd Bass, and P.M. Dawn, "forging a new African American roots awareness, and a progressive, brainy, 'hippy' sensibility within the hip hop community." As producer, composer, engineer, writer, and instrumentalist, Julian's work spanned several genres as he collaborated with celebrities Don Was, Manny Marroquin, Jimmy Webb, Art Garfunkel, Chaka Khan, David Bowie, Isaac Hayes, Vanessa Williams, and David Crosby. Calliope closed its doors in 1994. [1] [3]

BANG Music

Julian was the co-owner and co-founder of BANG Music, a youth oriented commercial music production company. At BANG, Julian and his colleagues wrote and produced commercials for Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Mercedes Benz, Anheuser-Busch, Ford, Burger King, The American Cancer Society, Procter & Gamble, Sony, and other national sponsors. [1]


Awards

Julian won an Emmy "For Outstanding Sound Editing For A Mini-Series, Movie, or Special" in 2006 for his work on the A&E TV film, Flight 93. [4]


Music industry

DateArtistAlbum/SingleAward (Gold/Platinum Record)
1989De La Soul3 ft. High and RisingGold
1989De La SoulMe, Myself & IGold
1990Deee-LiteGroove is in the HeartGold
1990Deee-LiteWorld CliqueGold
19903rd BassThe Cactus AlbumGold
1990Partners in KrymeTurtle PowerGold
1990Biz MarkieThe Biz Never SleepsGold
1990Biz MarkieJust a FriendGold
1990Biz MarkieJust a FriendPlatinum
1991De La SoulDe La Soul is DeadGold
19913rd BassPop Goes the WeaselGold
19913rd BassDerelicts of DialectGold
1991P.M. DawnSet Adrift on Memory BlissGold
1991P.M. DawnOf the Heart, Of the Soul & Of the CrossGold
1991Naughty by NatureNaughty by Nature (Album)Gold
1991Naughty by NatureNaughty by Nature (Greatest Hits)Gold
1991Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesGold
1991Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesPlatinum
1992Black SheepA Wolf in Sheep's ClothingGold
1992A Tribe Called QuestThe Low End TheoryGold
1992Naughty by NatureNaughty by Nature (Album)Platinum
1992Naughty by NatureNaughty by Nature (Greatest Hits)Platinum
1993P.M. DawnThe Bliss AlbumGold
1996A Tribe Called QuestPeople's Instinctive Travels, Parts of RhythmGold
1999Gang StarrFull ClipGold
2000De La Soul3 ft. High and RisingPlatinum
2009Digable PlanetsReachin' (Album)Gold
2009Digable PlanetsReachin' (Single)Gold

Film industry

DateTitleVenueAward Category/TypeWin/Nomination/Official Selection
2001Judy's TimeAmerican Cinema EditorsEddieNomination
2001Judy's TimeHeartland Film FestivalJimmy Stewart Crystal Heart Memorial AwardWin
2002Judy's TimeInternational Documentary AssociationIDA Award for Best DocumentaryWin
2005Faith Of My FathersEmmy AwardArt Direction for a Miniseries or MovieNomination
2005Faith Of My FathersAmerican Society of CinematographersCinematography - Movie of Week/Mini-Series/PilotNomination
2005Ellie ParkerSundance Film FestivalGrand Jury PrizeNomination
2005Faith Of My FathersEmmy AwardCinematography for a Miniseries or MovieNomination
2005Faith Of My FathersEmmy AwardCamera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or MovieNomination
2005Faith Of My FathersEmmy AwardCamera Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or MovieNomination
2005Ellie ParkerSeattle International Film FestivalAudience Award Best Narrative FeatureWin
2005Ellie ParkerSeattle International Film FestivalNew American Cinema Special Jury PrizeWin
2006Flight 93Emmy AwardSingle-Camera Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or MovieNomination
2006Flight 93Emmy AwardSingle-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or MovieNomination
2006Flight 93Emmy AwardOutstanding Made for Television MovieNomination
2006Flight 93Emmy AwardWriting for a Mini-series, Movie, or Dramatic SpecialNomination
2006Flight 93Emmy AwardSound Mixing for a Mini-series or a MovieNomination
2006Flight 93Emmy AwardDirecting for Mini-series, Movie, or Dramatic SpecialNomination
2006Flight 93Cinema Audio SocietySound Mixing for TV Movies and Mini-SeriesWin
2006Sasquatch DumplingSlamdance Film FestivalAudience Award Best Narrative FeatureWin
2006Flight 93Emmy Award: Chris JulianSound Editing for a Mini-series, Movie, or SpecialWin
2007Flight 93Directors Guild of AmericaUSA DGA AwardNomination
2007Flight 93PGA Golden Laurel AwardTelevision Producer of Year Award in LongformNomination
2007Flight 93Writers Guild of AmericaWGA Award (TV)Win
2007Humble PieBend Film FestivalBest Screenplay Jury PrizeWin
2007Humble PieBend Film FestivalBest Of Show AwardWin
2007Humble PieBend Film FestivalBest Actor Jury PrizeWin
2008Donut Shop HeroShow Off Your ShortsBest Short ComedyNomination
2008Donut Shop HeroTiburon International Film FestivalBest Feature: Best Comedy Golden Reel AwardWin
2008Donut Shop HeroThe Indie FestAward Of MeritWin
2008Donut Shop HeroTiburon International Film FestivalBest Feature: Best Film Golden Reel AwardWin
2009Bitch SlapToronto International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2009OutrageBest Unsung International Film FestivalAction Films From All Over The WorldOfficial Selection
2009Hard BreakersMaverick Movie AwardsBest ActressNomination
2009Hard BreakersMaverick Movie AwardsBest Sound Design/EditingNomination
2009Donut Shop HeroLas Vegas International Film FestivalSilver Ace AwardWin
2009Melancholy BabyAccolade CompetitionOfficial SelectionWin
2009Melancholy BabyUSA Film Festival/ShortsFilm & Video CompetitionWin
2009OutrageAction on Film International Film FestivalBest Science Fiction FilmWin
2010OutrageAmelia Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010This Is NowhereSouth By Southwest Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Bitch SlapCannes International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Bitch SlapCucaloris Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Bitch SlapStockholm International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Bitch SlapOslo International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Bitch SlapHelsinki International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Bitch SlapTorino Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Bitch SlapAthens International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Bitch SlapDallas International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Bitch SlapEstepona Horror Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Bitch SlapFangoria Trinity of Terrorsn/aOfficial Selection
2010Coyote County LoserBig Bear International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Coyote County LoserFallbrook Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Coyote County Loser540 Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2010Coyote County LoserBreckenridge Festival of FilmBest ComedyWin
2011Out of NowhereSouth by Southwest Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2011Out of NowhereIndianapolis International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2011Out of NowhereLos Angeles International Short Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2011Out of NowhereAbu Dhabi International Short Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2011Out of NowhereCinequest International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2011Out of NowhereNew York Rooftop Film Seriesn/aOfficial Selection
2011Out of NowhereSeattle International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2011Paper In My Pockets 24/7 Burbank International Film Festival n/aOfficial Selection
2011Patient ZeroLos Angeles Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2011Patient ZeroFestival de Cannes Short Film Cornern/aOfficial Selection
2011Reality ClockUSC First Frame Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2011Away From The RanchLong Island International Film Expo & Ivy Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2011Patient ZeroNewport Beach International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2011Away From The RanchNewport Beach International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2011Out of NowhereSt. Louis International Film Festivaln/aOfficial Selection
2011From The Midst of PainWales International Film FestivalBest U.S. DocumentaryWin
2011Reality ClockLos Angeles 3D Movie FestivalAward for Outstanding Student AchievementWin
2011Reality ClockAlfred P. Sloan FoundationSloan Science & Film AwardWin
2011From The Midst of PainMojave Film FestivalBest DocumentaryWin

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