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Justin Simien

Director

Justin Simien

Directing
2014 — present · 2 films
Born
7 May 1983 · age 43
From
Houston, Texas, USA

Justin Simien (born May 7, 1983) is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. His first feature film, Dear White People, won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. It was later adapted into the Netflix series of the same name (2017–2021). Simien has also been named to Variety's 2013 "10 Directors to Watch" list.

Career Signature

How Justin Simien’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.