Chris Julian | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Chris Julian Irwin |
Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | November 12, 1957
Origin | Westfield, New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | Film 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 active | 1979 – present |
Labels | Imagine 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 |
Chris Julian Irwin (born November 12, 1957), known professionally as Chris Julian, is an American film and music producer.
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]
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]
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]
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]
Date | Artist | Album/Single | Award (Gold/Platinum Record) |
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1989 | De La Soul | 3 ft. High and Rising | Gold |
1989 | De La Soul | Me, Myself & I | Gold |
1990 | Deee-Lite | Groove is in the Heart | Gold |
1990 | Deee-Lite | World Clique | Gold |
1990 | 3rd Bass | The Cactus Album | Gold |
1990 | Partners in Kryme | Turtle Power | Gold |
1990 | Biz Markie | The Biz Never Sleeps | Gold |
1990 | Biz Markie | Just a Friend | Gold |
1990 | Biz Markie | Just a Friend | Platinum |
1991 | De La Soul | De La Soul is Dead | Gold |
1991 | 3rd Bass | Pop Goes the Weasel | Gold |
1991 | 3rd Bass | Derelicts of Dialect | Gold |
1991 | P.M. Dawn | Set Adrift on Memory Bliss | Gold |
1991 | P.M. Dawn | Of the Heart, Of the Soul & Of the Cross | Gold |
1991 | Naughty by Nature | Naughty by Nature (Album) | Gold |
1991 | Naughty by Nature | Naughty by Nature (Greatest Hits) | Gold |
1991 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Gold |
1991 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Platinum |
1992 | Black Sheep | A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing | Gold |
1992 | A Tribe Called Quest | The Low End Theory | Gold |
1992 | Naughty by Nature | Naughty by Nature (Album) | Platinum |
1992 | Naughty by Nature | Naughty by Nature (Greatest Hits) | Platinum |
1993 | P.M. Dawn | The Bliss Album | Gold |
1996 | A Tribe Called Quest | People's Instinctive Travels, Parts of Rhythm | Gold |
1999 | Gang Starr | Full Clip | Gold |
2000 | De La Soul | 3 ft. High and Rising | Platinum |
2009 | Digable Planets | Reachin' (Album) | Gold |
2009 | Digable Planets | Reachin' (Single) | Gold |
Date | Title | Venue | Award Category/Type | Win/Nomination/Official Selection |
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2001 | Judy's Time | American Cinema Editors | Eddie | Nomination |
2001 | Judy's Time | Heartland Film Festival | Jimmy Stewart Crystal Heart Memorial Award | Win |
2002 | Judy's Time | International Documentary Association | IDA Award for Best Documentary | Win |
2005 | Faith Of My Fathers | Emmy Award | Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie | Nomination |
2005 | Faith Of My Fathers | American Society of Cinematographers | Cinematography - Movie of Week/Mini-Series/Pilot | Nomination |
2005 | Ellie Parker | Sundance Film Festival | Grand Jury Prize | Nomination |
2005 | Faith Of My Fathers | Emmy Award | Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie | Nomination |
2005 | Faith Of My Fathers | Emmy Award | Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie | Nomination |
2005 | Faith Of My Fathers | Emmy Award | Camera Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Movie | Nomination |
2005 | Ellie Parker | Seattle International Film Festival | Audience Award Best Narrative Feature | Win |
2005 | Ellie Parker | Seattle International Film Festival | New American Cinema Special Jury Prize | Win |
2006 | Flight 93 | Emmy Award | Single-Camera Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Movie | Nomination |
2006 | Flight 93 | Emmy Award | Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie | Nomination |
2006 | Flight 93 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nomination |
2006 | Flight 93 | Emmy Award | Writing for a Mini-series, Movie, or Dramatic Special | Nomination |
2006 | Flight 93 | Emmy Award | Sound Mixing for a Mini-series or a Movie | Nomination |
2006 | Flight 93 | Emmy Award | Directing for Mini-series, Movie, or Dramatic Special | Nomination |
2006 | Flight 93 | Cinema Audio Society | Sound Mixing for TV Movies and Mini-Series | Win |
2006 | Sasquatch Dumpling | Slamdance Film Festival | Audience Award Best Narrative Feature | Win |
2006 | Flight 93 | Emmy Award: Chris Julian | Sound Editing for a Mini-series, Movie, or Special | Win |
2007 | Flight 93 | Directors Guild of America | USA DGA Award | Nomination |
2007 | Flight 93 | PGA Golden Laurel Award | Television Producer of Year Award in Longform | Nomination |
2007 | Flight 93 | Writers Guild of America | WGA Award (TV) | Win |
2007 | Humble Pie | Bend Film Festival | Best Screenplay Jury Prize | Win |
2007 | Humble Pie | Bend Film Festival | Best Of Show Award | Win |
2007 | Humble Pie | Bend Film Festival | Best Actor Jury Prize | Win |
2008 | Donut Shop Hero | Show Off Your Shorts | Best Short Comedy | Nomination |
2008 | Donut Shop Hero | Tiburon International Film Festival | Best Feature: Best Comedy Golden Reel Award | Win |
2008 | Donut Shop Hero | The Indie Fest | Award Of Merit | Win |
2008 | Donut Shop Hero | Tiburon International Film Festival | Best Feature: Best Film Golden Reel Award | Win |
2009 | Bitch Slap | Toronto International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2009 | Outrage | Best Unsung International Film Festival | Action Films From All Over The World | Official Selection |
2009 | Hard Breakers | Maverick Movie Awards | Best Actress | Nomination |
2009 | Hard Breakers | Maverick Movie Awards | Best Sound Design/Editing | Nomination |
2009 | Donut Shop Hero | Las Vegas International Film Festival | Silver Ace Award | Win |
2009 | Melancholy Baby | Accolade Competition | Official Selection | Win |
2009 | Melancholy Baby | USA Film Festival/Shorts | Film & Video Competition | Win |
2009 | Outrage | Action on Film International Film Festival | Best Science Fiction Film | Win |
2010 | Outrage | Amelia Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | This Is Nowhere | South By Southwest Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Bitch Slap | Cannes International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Bitch Slap | Cucaloris Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Bitch Slap | Stockholm International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Bitch Slap | Oslo International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Bitch Slap | Helsinki International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Bitch Slap | Torino Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Bitch Slap | Athens International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Bitch Slap | Dallas International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Bitch Slap | Estepona Horror Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Bitch Slap | Fangoria Trinity of Terrors | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Coyote County Loser | Big Bear International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Coyote County Loser | Fallbrook Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Coyote County Loser | 540 Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2010 | Coyote County Loser | Breckenridge Festival of Film | Best Comedy | Win |
2011 | Out of Nowhere | South by Southwest Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Out of Nowhere | Indianapolis International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Out of Nowhere | Los Angeles International Short Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Out of Nowhere | Abu Dhabi International Short Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Out of Nowhere | Cinequest International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Out of Nowhere | New York Rooftop Film Series | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Out of Nowhere | Seattle International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Paper In My Pockets 24/7 | Burbank International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Patient Zero | Los Angeles Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Patient Zero | Festival de Cannes Short Film Corner | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Reality Clock | USC First Frame Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Away From The Ranch | Long Island International Film Expo & Ivy Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Patient Zero | Newport Beach International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Away From The Ranch | Newport Beach International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | Out of Nowhere | St. Louis International Film Festival | n/a | Official Selection |
2011 | From The Midst of Pain | Wales International Film Festival | Best U.S. Documentary | Win |
2011 | Reality Clock | Los Angeles 3D Movie Festival | Award for Outstanding Student Achievement | Win |
2011 | Reality Clock | Alfred P. Sloan Foundation | Sloan Science & Film Award | Win |
2011 | From The Midst of Pain | Mojave Film Festival | Best Documentary | Win |
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