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Julia and Ruth creatively bonded a few years ago over a desire to challenge the status-quo and over a passion to question limitations.
With entrepreneurial instincts, storytelling prowess and a mutual love for cutting-edge ideas and unique narratives, they decided to embark on an adventure.
Untamed Stories exists to push boundaries, provide hope, insight and illuminate life’s most fascinating and important elements through storytelling on screen.
Julia Berg
Founder - Development Producer
Julia started her career working at New York's Likely Story working for producer Anthony Bregman with talent such as Charlie Kaufman and Nicole Holofcener.
She has worked in development for producer James Wilson on projects for filmmakers Jonathan Glazer and Lynne Ramsay and for Maven Pictures (Executive Producers of 'American Honey'), collaborating with partners such as the BFI, Film4, the BBC and Screen Australia.
Julia is a part time Development Producer / Head of Development for Bruce Goodison and Kate Cook´s Indefinite Films with a slate of new and established talent. Julia is a voting member of the British Independent Film Awards and Women in Film and TV.
Ruth Spencer
Founder - Development Producer
Ruth is based in Hasting, UK. She has a keen eye for culture, trends and spotting distinct ideas.
She worked in London for 12 years in the digital media and talent management spaces.
With 4 years spent as the Head of Development / Lead Interview Producer at a podcast and online media company with millions of followers, Ruth developed and produced hundreds of hours of content amassing millions of views.
Securing many high-profile names as guests/contributors, from leading filmmakers including Brett Morgen (‘Jane’, ‘Cobain’), Greg Nicotero (‘The Walking Dead’) through to Christiane Amanpour.
She is always looking out for the next incredible story to tell through trailblazing content.
Ruth is currently developing her own original documentary, a TV series and podcast.
Adventures In Development…..
A Child's Book of True Crime - by Chloe Hooper
Book to be adapted into a feature film by Emily Ballou with development support from Screen Australia.
The Loyal - original idea by Narda Shanley
TV series, writers Stuart Page ('Total Control') and Narda Shanley in development with Stan and Film Victoria.
Life Goals - original idea by Ruth Spencer
In development with screenwriter Joey Akubeze attached.