Haroula Rose


Haroula Rose is a Greek-American filmmaker, musician and performer. She is best known for her directorial debut Once Upon A River, an adaptation of the best-selling novel by Bonnie Jo Campbell. She is also known for her albums, EPs, singles and remixes.

Early life

Rose was born in Chicago to Greek immigrant parents. She holds a BA and MA degrees from the University of Chicago, and attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts for her MFA. After college she was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to Madrid, where she was an educator and began working on her own writing and films. Upon returning she met Ryan Coogler on her first day of classes, and was an associate producer on Coogler’s first film, Fruitvale Station.

Career

Rose's debut feature film, Once Upon a River, premiered at the Bentonville Film Festival, presented at many film festivals across the world and won the Efebo d'Oro. Her pilot, Lost & Found, premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. It also won the Audience Award at the Bentonville Film Festival. Her second feature film, All [Happy Families (2024 film)|All Happy Families], stars Josh Radnor and Rob Huebel, and premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival on October 12, 2023.

Personal life

Haroula has been married to singer-songwriter and composer Oliver Hill since 2023.

Discography