Justin is a filmmaker, director of photography, and colorist. He has been a partner and COO at Mtn Craft for six years. Justin was the first WVFF “Impact Award” winner in 2016, has won numerous ADDY and TELLY awards for his commercial work across West Virginia, and was the director of photography for a Royal Television Society Award and Student Academy Award winning foreign language short film, “Border Patrol,” in 2014. His work has been seen at festivals in dozens of countries across the globe.
Education & Certifications
BS in Communications, West Virginia State University
MA in Filmmaking, Leeds Beckett University
Certification: Apple Final Cut Pro X Editor, Level II
Certification: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot
Certification: Light Iron Outpost DIT Systems Operator
Certification: Aperture Lighting Systems
Accomplishments
WVFF Impact Filmmaker of the Year (2016)
West Virginia FILMmakers Festival Editor (2013-2015)
AAF-WV Board Member (2019)
Favorite Films
Eraserhead, Akira, Enter the Void, I Heart Huckabees, Interstellar, Koyanasquatsi, Beetlejuice
Hobbies
Cryptocurrencies, Disc golf, Whisky, Electronic music, Hiking