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 twenty years’ experience as a top Special Effects Makeup Designer, Art Director, and Production Designer, working on big-budget American productions alongside such recognised 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 and producing 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.
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 amongst the festival route.
Known for injecting his enthusiasm into each and every project, Justin’s visual work has been recognised internationally, having been brought on to Co-Produce the science fiction TV show HUNTERS with Gale Ann Hurd, legendary Producer of ALIENS,
THE TERMINATOR, THE ABYSS, and THE WALKING DEAD for the SyFy network and NBC.
Kung Fury 2
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Creature Effects Designer & Supervisor
Blood Vessel
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by Wicked of Oz
Writer Director Producer Lifeboat survivors board a German boat that's crawling with vampires during World War II.
Scare Campaign
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Production Designer, Prosthetics Supervisor A group of people run a TV show where they set up locations to scare people. Things go horribly wrong when the producer wants them to get darker as they set up an asylum to spook the new target: a creepy guy who used to work there.
Hunters
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Co-Producer - Prosthetics Supervisor - Second Unit Director The disappearance of a decorated FBI agent's wife leads him to a secret government unit assembled to hunt a group of ruthless terrorists--shadowy figures that may or may not be from this world.
The Babadook
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Prosthetics Supervisor A single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home.
Crawlspace
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by Wicked of Oz
Writer Director Producer A special forces unit sent, to infiltrate Pine Gap Australia's top secret underground military compound, come under attack from unknown forces.
100 Bloody Acres
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Special Effects Makeup Supervisor Reg and Lindsay run an organic fertiliser business. They need a fresh supply of their "secret ingredient" to process through the meat grinder.
Red Hill
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Special Effects Makeup Supervisor A young police officer must survive his first day's duty in a small country town.
The Loved Ones
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Special Effects Makeup Supervisor When Brent turns down his classmate Lola's invitation to the prom, she concocts a wildly violent plan for revenge.
Storm Warning
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Art Director, Special Makeup Effects Supervisor A yuppie couple lost in a thick, brush-filled marsh seek refuge at an isolated farmhouse only to discover they've jumped out of the frying pan into the fire.
The Bank Job
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Art Director Martine offers Terry a lead on a foolproof bank hit on London's Baker Street. She targets a roomful of safe deposit boxes worth millions in cash and jewelry along with a treasure trove of dirty secrets.