Justin Simien is the writer and director of the critically acclaimed feature Dear White People", which won the Special Jury Award for "Breakthrough Talent" at Sundance 2014. Simien was also featured in "Variety" magazine as one of "10 Directors to Watch." In addition to producing and directing online companion pieces for Participant Media's The Help", Best Exotic Marigold Hotel", and Middle of Nowhere" campaigns, he has also written, produced, and directed for Take Part TV, Participant Media's funded YouTube channel.