Julian Curi is an artist with a passion for telling stories. He has had education in both Directing and Fine Art, but he has never limited himself to just one medium. He has dedicated his life and work to bringing stories to life through various forms of expression, including art, animation, and filmmaking. Julian’s work is marked by a fervent dedication to detail, craftsmanship, and imagination.
“I chose to never make up my mind between directing and fine art. I’ve dedicated my life and work to telling stories, and helping others tell theirs with a fervid dedication to detail, craftsmanship, and imagination,” says Julian
Growing up as a second-generation Cuban American, Julian had a strong sense of resourcefulness. He was always seeking out new worlds and stories beyond his suburban Northern Virginia setting, and he would create them himself using toys, tape, homemade costumes, and cardboard. Julian has always had a drive to both entertain and inspire those around him.
While Julian Curi is best known for his work in paper puppetry and animation, his professional life has been far from one-dimensional. He has pursued a diverse array of interests and skills, never replacing one love for another. He has sold caricature portraits as a boy, pursued an acting career in film and television, painted holy images for churches, filmed, directed, and edited films, and now brings paper to life on camera.
Through all of his adventures, Julian’s only constant has been his curiosity and his passion for exploring new forms of expression. He has always sought to master new skill sets, find new ways of telling stories, and entertain and inspire others. His work in film allows him to bring all of his many loves together, from drawing and painting to puppetry and animation. In everything he does, Julian strives to craft personal stories that are both honest and imaginative.