Confessions of a Woman Born Into Hollywood: Julie Pacino about finding her own voice as a filmmaker

Filmmaker Julie Pacino discusses her directorial debut, I Live Here Now, a surreal psychological horror that digs into trauma, memory and identity as a woman confronts her shadow self to reclaim her body and power. In a candid interview she covers directing actors, artistic influences (Lynch, Kubrick), therapy and psychedelics, the crown as a symbol of sovereignty, growing up with Al Pacino, and balancing filmmaking with photography, music and activism. What starts as a conversation about filmmaking quickly turns into a spontaneous creative exchange, with Julie and Zoe jokingly making movie deals on the spot and dreaming up future collaborations throughout the episode. This conversation is filled with honesty, deep reflections on identity and creativity, insight into Hollywood culture, and lots of unexpected laughs along the way. 🎬 Julie Pacino’s directorial debut *I Live Here Now* premiered in 2025 and stars Lucy Fry, Madeline Brewer, Sheryl Lee, and Matt Rife.