Justinian Calugarescu
- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Moldovan-British film director, writer, and creative professional based in England. He is best known for directing and writing the 2024 film The Jackal.
Driven by a fascination with character, tension, and moral ambiguity, Justinian Calugarescu approaches filmmaking as both a narrative craft and a personal exploration. He brings over a decade of experience in commercial advertising and branded content. He has directed and produced commercials across a range of industries, developing a strong understanding of visual storytelling, audience psychology, and production efficiency. This background in advertising continues to inform his filmmaking, combining cinematic ambition with a sharp, results-driven creative approach.
In addition to his work as a director and screenwriter, Justinian is the founder of NOTJUST PRODUCTION, a London-based production company offering comprehensive media services across film, animation, photography and branded content.
Based in England, Justinian Calugarescu continues to develop new film projects while expanding his creative scope.
Driven by a fascination with character, tension, and moral ambiguity, Justinian Calugarescu approaches filmmaking as both a narrative craft and a personal exploration. He brings over a decade of experience in commercial advertising and branded content. He has directed and produced commercials across a range of industries, developing a strong understanding of visual storytelling, audience psychology, and production efficiency. This background in advertising continues to inform his filmmaking, combining cinematic ambition with a sharp, results-driven creative approach.
In addition to his work as a director and screenwriter, Justinian is the founder of NOTJUST PRODUCTION, a London-based production company offering comprehensive media services across film, animation, photography and branded content.
Based in England, Justinian Calugarescu continues to develop new film projects while expanding his creative scope.
