Julianna Brannum is a renowned documentary filmmaker with a strong presence in Oklahoma. Her impressive body of work includes producing the Independent Lens documentary, Conscience Point, which premiered nationally on PBS and at Doc NYC in 2019. Additionally, she served as Series Producer on the 2018 Emmy-nominated PBS series, Native America, showcasing her expertise in documentary filmmaking.
In 2017, Brannum produced the thought-provoking documentary, Through the Repellent Fence, which gained recognition by screening at MoMA and SxSW. Furthermore, she directed and produced the public television documentary, LaDonna Harris: Indian 101, earning her prestigious fellowships from the Sundance Institute/Ford Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation/Tribeca Film Institute.
Her extensive experience in documentary filmmaking also includes co-producing the feature documentary, Wounded Knee, for the PBS series We Shall Remain on American Experience, which premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Brannum made her directorial debut with The Creek Runs Red, which aired on Independent Lens in 2007.
Throughout her career, Brannum has produced programs for various networks, including PBS Food, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, HGTV, and Bravo. Her remarkable achievements in the documentary filmmaking industry have been recognized with numerous awards and fellowships.
Julianna Brannum's educational background includes a degree from The University of Oklahoma, where she received the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award for the College of Arts and Sciences. Furthermore, she is a proud citizen of the Quahada band of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma.
