The viral social media VFX star has already won over Hollywood fans like Oscar-winner Matthew Cherry, Disney executive chairman Bob Iger, and James Gunn with his self-made special effects videos.
Continue reading to know more about him!
Julian Bass’ Viral TikTok Video Earned Him Representation From ICM Partners
Bass found global recognition after his TikTok video, set to Harry Styles’ impossibly catchy “Watermelon Sugar” went viral in July 2020. In the video, he transformed from a Jedi armed with a light saber to Ben 10 to Spider-man, bearing an uncanny resemblance to Miles Morales, from the animated Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse.
@thejulianbass Who’s your favorite hero?? #yougotit #edit #vfx #starwars #ben10 #spiderman #fyp #foryoupage
The short TikTok video served as an incredible showcase of Bass’ deft and seamless VFX skills as well as his sense of humour and acting chops. The video amassed over 10 million views in a day and even caught the attention of Disney executive chairman Bob Iger and other high-profile celebrities such as Matthew Cherry, James Gunn, Josh Gad, Peter Ramsey, Tara Strong, and Zach Braff.
Soon after his TikTok video went viral, ICM Partners signed Bass for representation in a competitive situation.
Julian Bass Left His Job at GCPSTV
Though Bass found social media fame in 2020, he has been making videos since 2011. He first started with Lego stop-motion and later moved on to video and VFX when he was in high school in suburban Atlanta.
Some of Bass’ early videos won awards at local film festivals. One of his videos titled “Take It” won a national PTA Reflections award.
During his junior year at GSU, he also worked as a motion designer and editor at GCPSTV. But he left the job as his small TikTok videos paid him more than the station did.
Julian Bass’ New Show “Behind The Screens”
Julian Bass’ new series called “Behind The Screens” started airing across Meta’s family of apps – Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – on December 21.
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— Julian Bass (@thejulianbass) December 22, 2021
With the support of industry professionals, the twenty-year-old VFX artist breaks down visual effects and production secrets across four prominent film genres on the show.
Behind The Screens is part of an Instagram project that is funding productions from renowned TikTok stars. The show is directed by Sean Saley and produced by Brat TV.
FAQs
Has Julian Bass Taken Film or Editing Classes?
No, Bass learned VFX and filmmaking on his own for the most part, with a lot of trial and error and learning from experience. In an interview with Time, the self-made VFX artist said:
“I learned VFX and filmmaking on my own for the most part. [There was] a lot of trial and error and learning from experience! I haven’t ever taken a film class or anything like that.”
When did Julian Bass Started Editing Videos?
Bass has been making and editing videos since he was 11 years old. He first started with Lego stop-motion, and then to video and VFX.
Where does Julian Bass See himself in the Next Five Years?
Bass has always been a part of the film industry. So, in the next five years, he plans to write and direct a movie or TV show.
Where is Julian Bass From?
The 21-year-old VFX artist is from Atlanta, Georgia. His father is a lecturer and also teaches online courses. His parents were always there for him to support him in everything he did.
He has shared a photo of his mother on Instagram to wish her a “Happy Mother’s Day.”
When is Julian Bass’ Birthday?
Bass celebrates his birthday on May 15; he was born in the year 2000. His astrological sign is Taurus.
