Julisa Marcel
Writer & Director
Julisa Marcel is a Virgin Islands born & raised, Toronto-based writer-director with a background in independent film production. She holds an MFA in Creative writing from Queens University of Charlotte, and is an alum of several film training programs, including the OYA Emerging Filmmakers Program and Hollywood Entertainment’s inaugural Women in Entertainment Mentorship. She is passionate about telling the nuanced, character-driven stories about Black girls and women she needed to see growing up.
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May 21, 2026
From Caribbean Roots to Toronto Screens | Feat. Julisa Marcel
In this episode of Noir in Media, Natalie is joined by Julisa Marcel, who shares her journey from a pre-med student in the US Virgin Islands to a successful writer and director in Toronto. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, the pursuit of passion over family expectations, and the power of resilience in building a creative career. Follow Julisa Marcel: IMDB Instagram Substack TikTok
Guest: Julisa Marcel