Julius Pryor IV is a filmmaker, producer, and creative strategist. A graduate of Morehouse College and NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Julius has spent the last decade developing original work across both the narrative and branded space.

His credits include two feature films that world premiered at Sundance: How to Tell You’re a Douchebag (dir. Tahir Jetter) and Cronies (dir. Michael Larnell), executive produced by Spike Lee. He recently produced The Vacation, winner of the 2023 Sundance Short Film Special Jury Award, which is currently being developed into a feature. He also produced Feathers, written and directed by A.V. Rockwell, funded by Tribeca’s "Through Her Lens" program and world premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Always with a focus on elevating underrepresented voices and bold creative perspectives.

Most recently, Julius has partnered with acclaimed writer-director Bryan Hill (Blade, Titans, Killmonger) on a slate of genre-driven feature films, including the upcoming occult thriller Archangel.

Together, they are also launching a new creative platform and production banner to house their shared vision for boundary-pushing, artist-first storytelling: Kevlar Creative.

At the core of Julius’s approach is the belief that the best art comes from trust, alignment, and shared vision. He brings a spirit of precision, adaptability, and focused collaboration to every project—whether producing, directing, or writing.