Justin has been at the forefront of the Australian horror and science fiction film industry for many years as the founder and owner of special effects company Wicked of Oz Studios. Justin has over fifteen years' experience as a top Special Effects Makeup Designer, Art Director, and Production Designer, working on big-budget American productions alongside such recognized directors as George Lucas (Star Wars) and on productions such as Charlotte's Web and The Bank Job. In 2012, Justin focused his unique creativity and know-how into directing his first feature film, Crawlspace. In addition to the usual jobs of Production Design and Makeup Effects Design, Justin wrote, directed, and produced Crawlspace, surrounding himself with an incredible team of artisans and professionals he had met over the years, creating a strong network of mentors and collaborators all eager to be swept up in his enthusiasm. Known for injecting his enthusiasm into each and every project, Justin's visual work has been recognized internationally, having been brought on to co-produce science fiction TV show Hunters with Gale Ann Hurd, legendary Producer of Aliens, The Terminator, The Abyss, and The Walking Dead. In 2019 Justin again returned to the Director's chair igniting the same passion and experience of world-class artisans to make his 2nd feature film, a supernatural vampire movie set in World War 2, Blood Vessel, which has gone on to win awards at multiple festivals and continues to gain a cult status among the festival route.