Justin Ervin

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Justin Ervin

Justin is an award-winning writer, director, and cinematographer of both scripted and non-scripted work. His work has appeared on notable platforms, including Netflix, PBS, HBO, and Hulu, most recently serving as cinematographer on the 2022 Netflix original documentary “Is That Black Enough for You?!?” as well as the 2022 narrative feature film “Rittenhouse Square.” His cinematography has been nominated multiple times for the Webby Award, which he recently won. As a cinematographer, Justin continues to operate at the vanguard, creating at the intersection of documentary and narrative cinematography aesthetics. As a photographer, his work has graced the cover of “Harper’s Bazaar” with spreads in “Harper’s Bazaar,” “Elle” magazine, and others. Justin earned his MFA in social documentary filmmaking from SVA in NYC and has completed master courses at the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers. As a writer and director, he has won multiple awards including Best Documentary at Garden State Film Festival and The Audience Award at New Filmmakers LA. Justin is currently expanding his work as a director into television and feature films.