Hypernovas Productions

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About me

Jules Dameron is a deaf queer film & theatre director, working with both deaf and hearing actors. She graduated from Gallaudet University with a B.A. in TV/Cinema and then obtained an MFA in Film Production/Directing at the University of Southern California, one of the prestigious film schools in the world. Jules is known for her accomplished works in the film industry. Her filmmaking techniques came from her previous film works such as the music videos Walk the Moon’s Different Colors for AT&T, Sean Forbes’ Let’s Mambo (featuring Marlee Matlin), Lazy Song (Miles Barbee) Rolling in the Deep (Amber Zion), Hero (Sean Berdy), and even Somebody I Used to Know (Azora Telford). She’s directed series such as Reverse Polarity (on DPAN.TV) and Don’t Shoot the Messenger (YouTube) as well as the television series, Møkkakaffe (NRK) which has aired in Norway nationwide. In addition, Jules has won Best Director in Mockfest for Crazy Town, starring Sean Young (Blade Runner).

Jules has not only worked in the film industry but also has made the crossover to the theatre industry as well. Jules has directed Jordan Harrison’s Maple & Vine in New York Deaf Theatre, Acted as Lady & Lord Capulet and assisted directed for Ophelia’s Jump’s Romeo & Juliet, and also acted in prominent roles in Deaf Broadway’s virtual plays such as Brad Majors in Rocky Horror Picture Show and Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables. On top of that, Jules has directed a virtual ASL version of Phantom of the Opera for Deaf Antlers, a Canadian-based theatre company. Jules also is looking forward to working with Deaf Austin Theatre, and is slated to direct Moises Kaufman’s The Laramie Project in 2022.

Jules is a current co-owner of Hypernovas Productions alongside her talented best friend, Joshua Castille. She also is part of the non-profit organization, Warehouse TV, based in Burbank, California. Jules welcomes any pronouns you wish to call her, she / him / they!


Theatre professional:
Jules is an award-winning film director who's directed a TV series, "Møkkakaffe" in Norway, as well as creating numerous ASL music videos such as "Different Colors," "Rolling in the Deep," "Lazy Song," "Somebody I Used to Know.” She’s directed short films and web series such as Crazy Town, Don’t Shoot the Messenger, and Reverse Polarity. Jules has worked with many well-known talents such as Marlee Matlin, Sean Young, Sean Berdy and many more. Jules has also delved into theatre direction with New York Deaf Theatre’s Maple & Vine (Written by Jordan Harrison). On top of directing, she’s giving herself a taste of acting by playing the role of Capulet in Ophelia’s Jump’s Romeo & Juliet and the role of Defloria in Middle 8 at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood. Also having graduated from Gallaudet University with a BA in Television/Cinema, Jules trained at the University of Southern California with an MFA degree in Film Production. Jules continues to direct, act and write without a break.
Additional skills:
Acting
Industry awards:
Best Director in Mock-Fest for "Crazy Town"
Best Art Direction for "Glee!" - Deaffest
Best TV Series for "Møkkakaffe" at Deaf Rochester Film Festival

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Secondary Job Title	Writer
Job Titles	Writer, Director, Producer, Translator
Years in industry	6+ years
Work Permits	USA