LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kindred House Media is proud to announce the World Premiere of Life Listens to Julia, the compelling second episode of the Life Listens docuseries, screening online at the prestigious 16th Annual Catalina Film Festival from Saturday, September 25 through Sunday, September 26th, 2026. View the Official Trailer
Directed by filmmaker G. K. Hunter (PBS’s Sakura & Pearls: Healing from WWII) and produced by Lena Antoci (Life Listens Docuseries), this short documentary tells the poignant true story of Southern California Native, Julia Paulus. After facing devastating adversity early in life following the loss of her mother, she finds herself responsible for her grieving, alcoholic father. But amidst her childhood turmoil, Julia found her sole sanctuary at Catalina Island Camps where she attended throughout her teens. The film follows her journey into adulthood as she returns to the island as a camp counselor, ultimately partnering with mentor Lena Antoci who helps her to reframe her struggles and manifest her dreams.
“Walking alongside Julia’s journey, I witnessed the incredible strength that can emerge when someone refuses to let their past determine their future,” said Lena Antoci, producer and mentor to Julia Paulus. “As Julia’s mentor, I thought I was there to guide her, but she taught me just as much about courage, perseverance, and hope. Watching her make her dreams come true was a reminder that no challenge is more powerful than the belief that a better future is possible.”
Building on the foundation of Episode 1 of Life Listens docuseries, Episode 2: Life Listens to Julia continues the docuseries’ mission to illuminate stories of resilience, deep human connection, and personal transformation.
“This film gave me the opportunity to share what an incredible impact just one person can make on your life, even through the darkest of times,” shared Julia Paulus.
The World Premiere will take place during the Catalina Film Festival beginning on September 26, 2026 and can be screened on demand until midnight on Sunday September 25th, 2026. Life Listens to Julia will be available for streaming on eoFlix by clicking here. You can use your browser or preferred device including: Android, iOS, Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.
About Kindred House Media
Kindred House Media is a leading independent media and production company dedicated to creating impactful content that inspires dialogue and social change. Led by director G. K. Hunter, Kindred House Media creates documentaries, educational media, YouTube series, SEO website content, and SEO press releases to broadcast important messages globally.
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