Julian Krainin (born January 24, 1941) is an American film producer, director, cinematographer, and scriptwriter.

After graduating from Forest Hills High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College.

Inspired by Lawrence of Arabia, he dropped out of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons to pursue a career in film.

The next day it doubled and soon there were tens of thousands getting on planes, in cars, even coming from foreign countries to march,” recalled Krainin.

Earlier, he had produced a documentary about the quiz show scandal for PBS's American Experience series, basing the story on interviews with participants who had not been interviewed in 30 years.