Hi Mom!
A writer/director in LA via Chicago, Justin writes and directs stylized, elevated dramas and comedies full of heart, genre-bending moments, and unexpected left turns, all with sharp and funny social commentary. His short films have screened all over the country at festivals such as the American Black Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival, Los Angeles International Short Film Festival, and more. Justin's latest short, The Hype, recently won Best Episodic at the HollyShorts Comedy Film Festival and Best Director at the Hollywood International Diversity Film Festival. His short prior to that, Two Hands Are Better Than One, was acquired by AspireTV in 2024 and was also selected to screen at CAA’s Rising Black Filmmakers event. From there, Justin was invited to shadow on Hulu’s Deli Boys. Most recently, Justin directed 10 episodes of Dropout TV's latest unscripted comedy multi-cam series Parlor Room. Currently, Justin is working toward directing his first episodic and his first feature.
In the branded content and commercial space, Justin brings with him a unique blend of storytelling prowess, a desire for collaboration, and strong creative direction to any project in which he’s involved. His portfolio spans brands such as McDonald’s, Jeep, Ebony, Walmart, and Nintendo and includes pioneering work for PETA, transformative campaigns for Pearl Milling Company (formerly known as Aunt Jemima), a mental health-focused digital series in partnership with the NBA, and Super Bowl in the social media space for Starbucks.
On set, Justin is a collaborative director who wants to empower his team to be experts in their own lanes. He will also fight for well-budgeted craft service table. Just saying.