Julia Jaki is a German-born freelance producer and director based in Cape Town, South Africa. After graduating with an MA in political and Middle Eastern sciences she has worked as an editor at production houses in Hamburg and Munich. In 2012 she relocated to Cape Town and produces TV-reports and documentaries for broadcasters such as Deutsche Welle (DW.com), ZDF or N24 amongst others. She has a special interest in environmental and social issues. DORPIE is her first independent feature documentary.