DIRECTORS

Justin is the founder of Synthetic Pictures, an internationally recognized production company specializing in television commercial and branded content production. Some of Synthetic's clients include Wal-Mart, DreamWorks, Reebok, Shell, MasterCard, Southwest Airlines, and The American Red Cross.

Justin also directs commercials for select clients including BMW, Hewlett-Packard, LiveSTRONG, Dell, Vegas Tourism, and The National Domestic Violence Hotline. Justin's experience as an Executive Producer provided a strong foundation for his transition into directing, which has resulted in multiple creative awards and the praise of industry trade magazines around the country.

Justin studied film at NYU and worked in New York City until 1999. His experience in NYC included work with prominent companies like Miramax, GenArt, and Giaronomo Productions. In 1999 he returned to Austin, his hometown, accepting a position at Xopix Productions, where he soon became Executive Producer of the commercial division. He went on to launch Synthetic in 2003 at the age of 25 with $500 of personal seed money. Synthetic has since grown into a multi-million dollar company, with offices in Los Angeles, Austin, and New York City.

Justin's accolades include Addys, Tellys, Auroras, The Mobius, and The Creative Summit awards, including several Best in Show recognitions. He is a multi-year finalist for the Austin Under 40 Awards, honoring professional excellence and commitment to community service in his hometown of Austin, Texas. He is also a member of the 2011 class of the EO/MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program, an executive educational program designed to identify and bring together the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

Justin is involved in a number of entertainment projects including several feature films and television shows, which are in various stages of production, post-production, and development.