Justin Simien
Keynote Speaker: Writer, Director, Actor & Producer; Best Known for Directing the Award-Winning Film "Dear White People"
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Justin Simien Biography
Justin Simien is the creator, writer, director and producer of the critically acclaimed feature, Dear White People, which debuted at Sundance where it won the Breakthrough Talent Award, then was nominated for Independent Spirit and Gotham awards. Justin subsequently adapted the feature into a critically acclaimed series for Netflix which is now entering its fourth season. Both the film and series tackle issues of racial tensions, identity, gender, sexuality and class in the modern era. Justin leaned heavily on his own experiences attending Chapman University to help shape his story.
He is the writer, director and producer of the feature film, Bad Hair, starring Elle Lorraine, Vanessa Williams, Jay Pharoah, Lena Waithe, Blair Underwood, Laverne Cox and James Van Der Beek. Paralleling the rise of New Jack Swing in 1989, Bad Hair is a psychological thriller that follows an ambitious young woman who gets a weave in order to survive the image obsessed world of music television.
Justin also hosts the popular podcast Don't @ Me where he interviews his peers across the entertainment industry from Barry Jenkins to Ava Duvernay. He also co-wrote the original songs in Bad Hair and authored a companion book to Dear White People. In June of 2020, he was featured as one of The Hollywood Reporter’s 50 Most Powerful LGBTQ Players in Hollywood.
Justin is committed to producing film, television, digital content and print media that is inclusive, daring, subversive and truthful, and supporting others who do the same.
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Justin Simien is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Acting, Writing, Social Activism, College and Commencement.
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Justin Simien is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity, Black Heritage and Television & Film. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Justin Simien generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Spike Lee, Ava DuVernay and Forest Whitaker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Justin Simien for an upcoming event.
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Justin Simien Inks Deal To Develop Original TV Series At Lionsgate ...
Justin Simien has inked a deal with the Lionsgate Television Group to develop original series.
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'Dear White People's Justin Simien To Direct Movie About Sylvia ...
'Dear White People' Creator Justin Simien directing biopic about Mother of Hip- Hop Sylvia Robinson behind such rap hits "Rapper's Delight" and "The Message"
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A Look Inside The World of 'Dear White People's' Justin Simien ...
Watch as 'Dear White People' creator Justin Simien shows what it's like to launch a second season of the Netflix series.
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Justin Simien: 'Dear White People' Director Tackling Musical for ...
Justin Simien will write and helm the untitled project about race and culture for King's new venture, Macro.
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Justin Simien of 'Dear White People' On Depression, Self-Discipline ...
Justin Simien and the cast of “Dear White People”. Daniel Bergeron. Earlier this week, “Dear White People” filmmaker Justin Simien sat down with Igor Hiller for ...
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