Justin, a truly exceptional and talented wordsmith, has undoubtedly left a lasting and profound impact on the vast and intricate landscape of cinematic storytelling, his innovative and imaginative creative endeavors yielding a diverse and impressive array of remarkable and unforgettable projects in collaboration with the visionary and innovative filmmaker Charlie McDowell, whose own unique and captivating artistic vision has undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping the course of their joint creative endeavors.
Justin's academic odyssey in the realm of cinematic arts began with the successful culmination of a film-related degree program at the esteemed University of Central Florida, thereby providing a solid foundation for his future pursuits and endeavors in the film industry.
After completing his initial academic pursuits, he made the conscious decision to seek further educational enrichment by enrolling in the prestigious American Film Institute, a renowned institution that has produced numerous accomplished professionals in the film industry.
Justin's professional partnership with Charlie McDowell began shortly after they both completed their academic pursuits, thereby initiating a prolific collaborative endeavor that would ultimately culminate in the creation of their inaugural feature film production, the widely acclaimed "The One I Love", boasting a talented cast featuring Mark Duplass and Elisabeth Moss in starring roles.
Justin's cinematic masterpiece premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, drawing substantial attention and eventually securing distribution deals, a resounding validation of its artistic and commercial potential.
In acknowledgment of his remarkable literary talents, Justin received a nomination for the esteemed Independent Spirit Award in the category of Best First Screenplay, a prestigious recognition of his outstanding creative achievement.
Noted creative collaborators embarked upon the endeavour of crafting their second feature-length cinematic endeavour, aptly christened "The Discovery", which ultimately reached its completion in the month of April during the year 2016. This much-anticipated film boasted an impressive ensemble cast, comprising of prominent actors of repute, including the talented Jason Segel, the accomplished Rooney Mara, the gifted Jesse Plemons, the radiant Riley Keough, and the venerable Robert Redford, a true legend of the silver screen.
Justin's remarkable creative endeavors in 2020 saw him join forces with Charlie McDowell, Jason Segel, and Andrew Kevin Walker to conceive and craft the narrative for a feature film titled "Windfall".
