Juliet Romeo | Filmmaker
Unstoppable at Slamdance

Juliet Romeo is an award-winning writer, director, and patient advocate whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, disability inclusion, and healthcare equity. Raised in Brooklyn and rooted in her Trinidadian heritage, Juliet has lived with sickle cell disease her entire life, transforming her personal experiences into powerful narratives that educate, inspire, and drive change. As the founder of the Unstoppable program at the Academy-qualifying Slamdance Film Festival, Juliet has helped create one of the most accessible and inclusive initiatives in the film industry, empowering disabled filmmakers from around the world. Her films include the PBS-aired documentaries J.U.L.E.S and Art of a Warrior, as well as Uncomplicated, which was featured on Delta Airlines Inflight Entertainment. She is currently developing the documentary Blood Bias, which examines the intersection of healthcare disparities, systemic bias, and sickle cell disease. Beyond filmmaking, Juliet serves as Chairperson of the Advisory Board for Advancing Sickle Cell Advocacy Project Inc., where she works to advance education, advocacy, and policy initiatives that improve outcomes for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease. A frequent speaker for organizations including Google, Disability Belongs, and healthcare advocacy groups, Juliet is passionate about using the power of authentic patient stories to influence policy, improve healthcare experiences, and build stronger partnerships between patients, providers, researchers, and industry leaders. Through her work in film, advocacy, and public engagement, Juliet continues to champion a future where lived experience is recognized as expertise and where every voice has the power to create meaningful change.