Biography

Justin Harding

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As a multi-award-winning Film Director, Screenwriter, and Showrunner, Justin Harding has an impressive portfolio of work that spans across various genres. However, it is his passion for creating unique monsters that has garnered his horror films multiple awards in film festivals worldwide. Justin takes on a multitude of roles in his film projects, serving as a writer, director, editor, and, on occasion, visual effects.

Justin is a co-founder of Bokeh Studios, an independent production studio dedicated to crafting unforgettable narratives in the realms of film, television, and branded entertainment.
- IMDb mini biography by: Bokeh Collective

He was the second unit director for Eli Roth's Thanksgiving and Corin Hardy's Whistle.
He won a "best short film" award three years in a row at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.
He avoids CGI, opting for in-camera and Practical effects whenever possible.
Has expressed interest in directing a Nightmare on Elm Street film and considers Freddy Krueger one of the most inventive monsters in cinema.
He has collaborated with Director Eli Roth in a variety of projects in both television and film.

Being a horror filmmaker is about finding new ways to build suspense and tension that keeps the genre fresh and pushes it forward in a fun way
Directing 'Carved' was like leading a summer camp with a tornado on the horizon.
Practical effects are my bread and butter. There's a certain magic in seeing a creature or effect come to life in front of the camera, with limited digital enhancements.
Working with practical effects isn't just about nostalgia for me, it's about craftsmanship. There's something incredibly satisfying about building a monster from the ground up and seeing it come to life on screen.
I am quite drawn to dark and disturbing stories like The Shining, Hereditary, or even Requiem for a Dream, but there's another side of me that's passionate about blending horror with comedy, like Evil Dead 2, Tremors or Gremlins. There's a sweet spot where fear and laughter coexist, and that's where I love to experiment when I'm taking a departure from unadulterated dread.

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