Justin Simien is an American filmmaker, actor, and author, recognized for his work on the film and television series *Dear White People*. His first feature film, *Dear White People*, premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, where it earned him the U.S.
Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent. The film was later adapted into a Netflix series of the same name, which Simien wrote and directed, running from 2017 to 2021.