ABOUT
Justin is an award-winning Writer, Director and Cinematographer of both scripted and non-scripted work. His work has appeared on notable platforms including Netflix, PBS, HBO and Hulu, most recently serving as Cinematographer on the EMMY-nominated, Netflix Original Documentary IS THAT BLACK ENOUGH FOR YOU?!? which was also nominated for two NAACP Image Awards in 2023. He was the DP for “761st: THE ORIGINAL BLACK PANTHERS” EP’d by and starring Morgan Freeman for History Channel. As well as on the forthcoming narrative feature film RITTENHOUSE SQUARE to be released in late 2023. His cinematography contributed to the 2022 Webby Award-winning video on behalf of San Francisco Opera.
Justin is often invited to speak on various platforms such as the Art Center of Pasadena, Fairleigh Dickenson University, School of Visual Arts and DOC NYC Film Festival. As a Cinematographer, Justin continues to operate at the vanguard, creating at the intersection of documentary and narrative cinematography aesthetics. As a Writer and Director, he has won multiple awards including Best Documentary at Garden State Film Festival and The Audience Award at New Filmmakers LA and screened 2 years consecutive at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. Justin is currently expanding his work as a director into television and feature films. As a Photographer, his work has graced the cover of Harper’s Bazaar with spreads in Harper’s Bazaar, Elle magazine and others. Justin earned his MFA in social documentary filmmaking from SVA in NYC and has completed master courses at the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers.