Justin Simien | |
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 Simien speaking at the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | May 7, 1983 |
| Alma mater | Chapman University |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, author |
| Spouse | Rick Proctor (m. 2022) |
| Awards | U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent |
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.[1] 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.[2]
- ^ "2014 Sundance Film Festival Announces Feature Film Awards". sundance.org. January 26, 2014. Archived from the original on January 29, 2014. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
- ^ "10 Directors to Watch: Justin Simien Puts 'White People' in Perspective". Variety. December 17, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2014.