Julie Hickson

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Julie Hickson
OccupationFilm producer, screenwriter
Years active1982–2001

Julie Hickson is an American film producer and screenwriter. She helped write a 43-page story treatment for Tim Burton's 1989 film Batman in 1986. [1] Prior to this, she produced Burton's 1983 television special Hansel and Gretel (also wrote) and his 1984 short film Frankenweenie . [2]

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Her other works include directing a short film entitled Fishing with George (1994), starring Eliza Dushku, and co-writing the films Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996) and Snow White: The Fairest of Them All (2001). [3]

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  2. "Tim Burton ready to unleash 'Frankenweenie'". 9news.com. October 1, 2012. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  3. "Julie Hickson - Filmography - Movies & TV - NYTimes.com". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.