Directors

Justin Simms

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Justin Simms is an award-winning writer, director and co-founder of Newfound Films, in St. John’s, Newfoundland. His short films have garnered acclaim and prizes at film festivals throughout Canada and the rest of the world. Punch-Up at a Wedding won awards for best screenplay, best director and best Atlantic Short at the 2006 Atlantic Film Festival. Down to the Dirt marks Justin’s debut as a feature film director. In 2007 he was named Emerging Artist of the Year by the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council.

Features & TV Movies:
VR indicates Direct-to-Video Release

The Audience (2001, short)
Ashore (2002, short)
Face Machine (2006, short)
Punch-Up at a Wedding (2006, short)
Heartless Disappearance Into Labrador Seas (2008, short)
Down to the Dirt (2008)

Hold Fast (2012)

Credits as a Screenwriter:
The Audience (2001, short)
Ashore (2002, short)
Face Machine (2006, short)
Down to the Dirt (2008)