I'm a mission-driven independent filmmaker and video producer with 10+ years experience, and have had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients, including renowned brands and independent artists.
From corporate videos to documentaries, I have successfully captured the essence of diverse subjects and translated them into visually captivating narratives. By combining my technical expertise with my passion for storytelling, I am able to create videos that not only look visually stunning but also leave a lasting impact on viewers. I am excited about the possibility of working for you!
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Justin M. Thomas began his professional film career in 2007 as the Associate Producer of People's Television documentary short "The Grey Movie”, which was sponsored by the Cinereach Foundation.
Beginning in 2011, Justin attended graduate school at the School of Visual Arts for Social Documentary filmmaking. It was during this tenure that he directed, filmed, and produced his first feature film called "Truth Through A Lens", which won the Best Documentary Feature Award at the 2014 Workers Unite Festival, and was an Official Selection at the 2015 Socially Relevant Film Festival in New York City.
Beginning with his graduation from SVA in 2013, Justin became a freelance videographer and produced video content for Arvato Systems North America, Firelight Media, USA Today Sports, and And Now Media. He has also directed, produced and edited several music videos for independent artists.
In October 2019, Justin’s documentary short "Sophia Dawson: PURPOSE" became an Official Selection at the first annual Shortie Film Festival in Brooklyn, NY. The film also went on to win Honorable Mention (Documentary Short) at the Workers Unite Film Festival in November of 2020.
In September of 2020, Justin founded and launched the Black Independent Filmmaker App, the first mobile venture to provide a virtual platform to connect filmmakers of color in the independent film community.
In 2021, Justin began a full time position working for John Jay College (CUNY) as a Video Producer in their Marketing & Communications department.
In 2022, Justin became a producer on the feature film drama "I Want To Live On Mars", directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Mariya Somova. The film was completed in 2023 and has since been officially selected to screen at film festivals across the U.S.
Justin is currently developing his first two narrative screenplays - one feature and one short - and is in the process of securing investments to begin production.
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