Hey there, I’m Julia.

I live in Los Angeles, and as my Instagram bio aptly describes I “make things and do stuff.” I was born and raised in Tucson, AZ, and graduated with a BFA in Film & Television Production from The University of Arizona in 2013. I also received an MA in Cinema & Media Studies from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, and a Graduate Certificate in Entertainment Business from the Marshall School of Business in 2017. I’m interested in the intersections of film and television, pop culture, the internet, and activism – and I enjoy creating content for the web and beyond.

Along with my passion for media and pop culture, I’m also a long time vegetarian turned vegan, a proud feminist, and a woman who enjoys learning and critically engaging with art, politics, and pretty much everything else. I welcome compassionate radical ideas and reject ignorance and intolerance. I also like to have fun, because what’s the point of life if we’re not enjoying it at least some of the time?

You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @jvvblog. Please send professional inquiries and feedback to catchallblog@gmail.com, or by filling out a contact form.

If you’re new to Catch-all, you can start by checking out some of these posts:

– On Nostalgia & the Home in Fuller House

– Freedom & Indulgence on the Las Vegas Strip

– The Decay of Cinema or a New Cine-love?

– Exploring Twin Peaks

– The Politics of Waiting: Those Who Wait & Those Who Don’t

– A Letter to Los Angeles

– Revisiting My Undergraduate Thesis Film

– 50 Facts: Get to Know Me Better

– A Day at Joshua Tree National Park

– Crowdfunding Tips for Filmmakers

– Who Says It Has to Be Modest? A Feminist Perspective on the Bikini by Lacey Bonham

– Boyhood: In Defense of My Dissenting Opinion

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mscharlies says
- June 13, 2014
Thanks for following WordBowlbyMsCharlieS.com (hope to see a word from you!) and thank you for introducing me to your thoughtful writing. I look forward to following your success as you embark on a film & television career!

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- Julia Van Valkenburg says
  - June 13, 2014
  Thank you so much! I love the concept of your blog & also look forward to reading more! I’ll definitely send it a word soon.
  
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thatssojacob says
- January 28, 2015
Hello Julia! I’ve decided to read and follow 15 interesting and new blogs a day every day for the first month of 2015, and yours is today’s #6! Feel free to come visit me when you can at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com, and follow if you like what you read. Happy new year and happy blogging!

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- Julia Van Valkenburg says
  - January 28, 2015
  Hi Jacob. Thanks for following! I checked out your blog and am looking forward to reading more. Best wishes and a happy new year to you too!
  
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mikeyb @ screenkicker says
- November 22, 2015
Hi Julia, I have to say your name is the coolest I’ve ever seen. Will you marry me so I can take the Van Valkenburgh 😋

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- Julia Van Valkenburg says
  - November 22, 2015
  Thanks! I’m pretty fond of my last name too. 🙂
  
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A.H. says
- April 10, 2018
Just discovered your blog and am looking forward to reading more!

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