Julien Roussel
Director + Producer

I’m a Director, Producer, and Host focused on telling meaningful stories — across branded campaigns, narrative content, and podcasts. I also bring years of experience as a Senior Editor, shaping structure and pacing to make every moment count. Whether the work is scripted or unscripted, personal or commercial, I care about making it honest, meaningful, and impactful.

What they say.

  • Black and white photo of a man wearing a fedora hat, sitting on a couch, holding a guitar. There is a TV on the wall behind him and some plants nearby. The image features the Apple Music and Sonos logos, with text announcing the arrival of Apple Music on Sonos

    I found I could always count on Julien to bring in a fresh perspective and a creative approach. The “Apple Music + Sonos” project had some huge directing challenges for me, and Julien became the producer I'd rely on for both his artistry and consistency.

    Clay Westervelt
    Director, Apple Music+Sonos

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  • Promotional poster for 'Escape the Night' on YouTube Originals, featuring a brightly lit carnival ride with a group of diverse people with surprised and scared expressions, and Joey Graceffa in the center holding a ticket.

    Julien is not only an editor with great craft and skill, he is a tremendous storyteller. His attention to detail and the nuances of performance truly stand out. He is able to craft set-ups and pay-offs with incredible skill. A true pleasure to work side-by-side with.

    Adam Lawson
    Showrunner, Escape the Night

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  • The image promotes the TLC show 'OutDaughtered'. OutDaughtered is an American reality series on TLC starring Adam and Danielle Busby, parents of the only American all-girl quintuplets on record.

    I have been working with Julien for years as he brings ingenuity and creativity to every project. Our collaboration led me to secure a deal with TLC for “Outdaughtered." Julien is a pleasure to work with. He has a fantastic work ethic.

    Brad Bogart
    Executive Producer, Outdaughtered

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Selected Works

A curated collection of projects directed, produced, and/or edited by Julien Roussel — including scripted and unscripted narrative work, branded content, promotional campaigns, digital series, and podcasts.

Monster Jam

Live events, branded content, podcast, and character-driven storytelling for Monster Jam and its partners.

Narrative Film & Television

Scripted drama, comedy, and genre-based storytelling — from award-winning shorts to episodic pilots.

Promotional & Branded Content

High-impact commercial and branded work for national campaigns, platforms, and product launches.

Youtube TV

Escape the Night is a YouTube Originals series where modern influencers are thrown into an immersive, deadly period drama — solving twisted puzzles and confronting supernatural threats to survive. Created and hosted by Joey Graceffa, and written and directed by Adam Lawson, the series blends reality, horror, and fantasy into a high-stakes social experiment.

The series garnered over 9 million views on its first episode and more than 1 billion social media impressions. It was also honored with the Best Editing award at the 2019 Streamy Awards.

Episodes Edited:
Season 1: E02, E05, E08
Season 2: E03, E09
Season 3: E04, E09
Season 4: E03, E07