Julio Valenzuela is a Peruvian-American writer, director and producer. Co-founder of Raspadilla Films, a production company focused on diverse stories through narrative storytelling. He is best known for directing All Shadows (2020) and Bleeck (2024), independent films praised for their emotional depth and cultural nuance.

Born Julio Cesar Valenzuela Gonzaga, he spent his formative years in Queens, New York, after immigrating to the United States at the age of six. Immersed in the vibrant and cultural fabric of New York City, he developed a strong for music and the stories they tell. He pursued Music Composition at Temple University and Graduated at The City College of New York, where he become interested adding visual narratives to his music.

After becoming a father, Valenzuela deepened his commitment to storytelling, integrating his background in music with a growing passion for filmmaking. He later partnered with cinematographer and friend Adrián Treviño Durán to form Raspadilla Films.

Valenzuela's narrative themes draw from his upbringing and experiences from Peru and America.