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Jun Falkenstein is an award-winning, experienced animation Showrunner, Director, Writer, and Story Artist.
Her career has been extremely varied and extensive, encompassing theatrical, series and internet media. Studios
she has worked in both development and production include the Walt Disney Studios, Warner Brothers,
Universal Pictures, Sony, Mattel, Skydance, Dreamworks, as well as many others.
After graduating from USC's prestigious school of Cinema and Television, Jun started directing on a TV special at
Hanna-Barbera at the age of 24, and at 27 was one of the youngest solo female directors to helm a theatrical release
(The Tigger Movie). Currently, she is the Supervising Director / Executive Producer / Showrunner of the award-winning
Apple TV+ series 'Stillwater.'
Jun is also an accomplished musician and award-winning machinima filmmaker. She is the co-founder of a
music-based international non-profit organization 'Bread Over Bombs', which helps support food banks all
over the world.
Her career has been extremely varied and extensive, encompassing theatrical, series and internet media. Studios
she has worked in both development and production include the Walt Disney Studios, Warner Brothers,
Universal Pictures, Sony, Mattel, Skydance, Dreamworks, as well as many others.
After graduating from USC's prestigious school of Cinema and Television, Jun started directing on a TV special at
Hanna-Barbera at the age of 24, and at 27 was one of the youngest solo female directors to helm a theatrical release
(The Tigger Movie). Currently, she is the Supervising Director / Executive Producer / Showrunner of the award-winning
Apple TV+ series 'Stillwater.'
Jun is also an accomplished musician and award-winning machinima filmmaker. She is the co-founder of a
music-based international non-profit organization 'Bread Over Bombs', which helps support food banks all
over the world.
Julie Kane-Ritsch:
jkr@gotham-group.com
(424) 288-5413
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS:
2022
2021
2020
2010
2008
2007
2001
2000
1999
2021
2020
2010
2008
2007
2001
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1999
Emmy Award Winner, outstanding directing for a preschool animated program (Stillwater)
Annie Award Nominee, outstanding preschool animated program (Stillwater)
Emmy Award Nominee, outstanding directing for a preschool animated program (Stillwater)
Emmy Award Nominee, outstanding preschool animated program (Stillwater)
Annie Award Nominee, outstanding preschool animated program (Stillwater)
Peabody Award Winner, children's & youth (Stillwater)
48 Hour Film Fest Winner, machinima category (The Lake)
Blizzcon Movie Contest Grand Prize Winner (Snacky's Journal Ep 4)
Blizzcon Movie Contest Grand Prize Winner (Snacky's Journal Ep 3)
Movieguide Award Winner (The Tigger Movie)
Annie Award Nominee, outstanding achievement in directing (The Tigger Movie)
Annie Award Nominee, outstanding achievement in an animated home video production (Mickey's
Once Upon A Christmas)
Emmy Award Nominee, outstanding children's program (A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving)
Annie Award Nominee, outstanding preschool animated program (Stillwater)
Emmy Award Nominee, outstanding directing for a preschool animated program (Stillwater)
Emmy Award Nominee, outstanding preschool animated program (Stillwater)
Annie Award Nominee, outstanding preschool animated program (Stillwater)
Peabody Award Winner, children's & youth (Stillwater)
48 Hour Film Fest Winner, machinima category (The Lake)
Blizzcon Movie Contest Grand Prize Winner (Snacky's Journal Ep 4)
Blizzcon Movie Contest Grand Prize Winner (Snacky's Journal Ep 3)
Movieguide Award Winner (The Tigger Movie)
Annie Award Nominee, outstanding achievement in directing (The Tigger Movie)
Annie Award Nominee, outstanding achievement in an animated home video production (Mickey's
Once Upon A Christmas)
Emmy Award Nominee, outstanding children's program (A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving)