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Hi, I’m Justin Ward, a passionate filmmaker and storyteller based in Los Angeles. I’ve written, directed and produced a variety of projects: feature films, animated films, documentary film series, social media , branded , travel content, and TV series. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring unique stories to life .
With years of experience in both the creative and business sides of content creation, I strive to deliver high-quality work on tight budgets and schedules. Mentoring emerging filmmakers and working with diverse teams is something I truly value in my career.
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Work Experience
Director / Editor / Trailer Producer at The Grass Is Always Greener Productions (Amazon Prime Video)
January 1, 2022 - June 23, 2024Developed original musical comedy from script to screen alongside writers. Led all creative and production departments. Directed on-site. Directed and managed post: editing, color, sound, and platform delivery. Collaborated with producers, investors, cast, crew, and distributor.
Director / Writer / Trailer Editor at Apple TV
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Wrote, pitched, and directed a family fantasy feature. Directed principal photography on a tight budget and schedule. Oversaw post-production and created the official trailer.
Writer / Director / Producer at Peacock
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019Wrote screenplay and directed feature film. Secured financing and managed creative and physical production. Led all aspects of post and international rebranding strategy.
Writer / Director / Producer at Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Wrote and directed feature based on a true story. Oversaw post pipeline and coordinated global marketing rollout.
Co-Producer / Co-Director / Editor at CBS Studios
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Directed live performances and artist interviews. Edited opening segment and artist profiles for pilot presentation.
Creator / Executive Producer / Director / Cameraman & Editor of the Teaser at National Geographic
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Created, sold, and Executive Produced series with National Geographic. Directed all on-site production and outlined all episodes. Managed budgeting, hiring, and full post-production.
Creator / Director / Producer / Videographer / Editor at Travel Channel
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Developed and directed ten episodes for network series. Oversaw scouting, scheduling, and location management. Shot camera and edited series. Led post-production through network delivery.
Editor, Live Broadcast at SPEED TV, TNT – NASCAR
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014Edited live broadcasts for NASCAR events.
Producer / Director at ESPN / CBS Sports / NBC Sports
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2012Produced and directed over 300 hours of sports docu-series globally.
Executive Producer at FOX – Supergirl Pro Surf
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019Produced branded documentary series.
Producer / Director / Editor at Herbalife Nutrition
January 1, 2016 - June 23, 2025Produced, directed, and edited branded and internal content.
Creative Director / Producer at Lexus (via Maritz Agency)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021Directed creative projects including Monogram Series and launches.
Editor, National Commercial at NFL x Lady Gaga – Super Bowl LI
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Edited national commercial.
Producer / Editor at Disney / ABC / FOX / Warner Bros.
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Produced EPKs, promos, BTS content and edited material.
Producer / Writer / Lead Editor at Warner Bros. Marketing
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Produced, wrote, and led editing for trailers.
Director / Editor / Trailer Producer at The Grass Is Always Greener Productions
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024Developed the original musical comedy "Paradise: A Town of Sinners & Saints" from script to screen alongside writers. Led all creative and production departments and directed on-site. Managed post-production including editing, color, sound, and platform delivery. Collaborated with producers, investors, cast, crew, and distributor.
Director / Writer / Trailer Editor at Apple TV
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Wrote, pitched, and directed a family fantasy feature film titled "The Furry Fortune." Directed principal photography on a tight budget and schedule, oversaw post-production, and created the official trailer.
Writer / Director / Producer at Peacock
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Wrote screenplay and directed the feature film "Relish." Secured financing and managed creative and physical production. Led all aspects of post-production and international rebranding strategy.
Writer / Director / Producer at Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Wrote and directed the feature film "The Meanest Man in Texas" based on a true story. Oversaw the post-production pipeline and coordinated the global marketing rollout.
Co-Producer / Co-Director / Editor at CBS Studios
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Directed live performances and artist interviews for the TV pilot "Real Music Live." Edited opening segments and artist profiles for pilot presentation.
Creator / Executive Producer / Director / Cameraman & Editor of the Teaser at National Geographic
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Created, sold and executive produced the 10-part documentary series "Rock Stars." Directed all on-site production and outlined all episodes. Managed budgeting, hiring, and full post-production.
Creator / Director / Producer / Videographer / Editor at Travel Channel
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Developed and directed ten episodes of the network series "Undiscovered Hawaii." Oversaw scouting, scheduling, and location management. Shot camera footage and edited the series. Led post-production through network delivery.
Editor, Live Broadcast at SPEED TV, TNT – NASCAR
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014Edited live broadcasts for NASCAR events.
Producer / Director at ESPN / CBS Sports / NBC Sports
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2012Produced and directed over 300 hours of sports documentary series from around the world.
Executive Producer at FOX
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Executive produced branded documentary series "Supergirl Pro Surf."
Producer / Director / Editor at Herbalife Nutrition
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025Produced, directed, and edited branded and internal content.
Creative Director / Producer at Lexus (via Maritz Agency)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021Creative director and producer for Monogram Series and product launches.
Editor at NFL x Lady Gaga – Super Bowl LI
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Edited national commercial.
Producer / Editor at Disney / ABC / FOX / Warner Bros.
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016Produced and edited EPKs, promos, and behind-the-scenes content.
Producer / Writer / Lead Editor at Warner Bros. Marketing
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016Produced, wrote, and lead edited trailers.
Executive Producer / Director / Editor at FOX
December 31, 2012 - July 26, 2025Partnered with FOX and Nissan to develop and deliver branded sports documentaries. Led story development, field production, editing, and delivery. Mentored Chapman University interns.
Director / Producer / Editor at The UFC
December 31, 2012 - July 26, 2025Directed and produced three UFC television series including UFC Countdown, UFC All Access, and Inside the UFC. Managed series development, on-camera host, athlete direction, crew management in the US and internationally. Led showrunning, writing, directing of weekly magazine series.
Director / Producer / Editor at CBS Sports / NBC Sports / ESPN / ESPN2 / FOX / FSN / Eurosport
December 31, 2011 - July 26, 2025Directed and produced over 300 hours of sports documentary television. Created one of ESPN’s first sports docu-series with follow-cam innovations for various action sports. Oversaw five edit bays, traveled managing global crews, created graphics, outlined storylines, worked with on-camera talent, and managed all post-production and delivery across multiple continents.
Executive Producer / Director / Editor at FOX
December 31, 2012 - July 26, 2025Partnered with FOX and Nissan to develop and deliver branded sports documentary specials 'Supergirl Pro Surf'. Led story development, field production, editing, and delivery. Mentored Chapman University interns.
Director / Producer / Editor at The UFC
December 31, 2012 - July 26, 2025Directed and produced three UFC television series including UFC Countdown, UFC All Access, and Inside the UFC. Developed series concepts, directed on-camera hosts and athletes, managed crews nationally and internationally. Led showrunning and writing for weekly magazine series.
Director / Producer / Editor at CBS Sports / NBC Sports / ESPN / ESPN2 / FOX / FSN / Eurosport
December 31, 2011 - July 26, 2025Directed and produced over 300 hours of sports documentary television. Created ESPN’s first sports docu-series with follow-cam innovations across several sports including skateboarding and snowboarding. Managed five edit bays, global crews, graphics, storylines, on-camera talent, post-production and delivery. Worked across the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Executive Producer / Director / Editor at FOX
December 31, 2012 - July 26, 2025Partnered with FOX and Nissan to develop and deliver branded sports documentaries "Supergirl Pro Surf." Led story development, field production, editing, and delivery. Mentored Chapman University interns.
Director / Producer / Editor at The UFC
December 31, 2012 - July 26, 2025Directed and produced three UFC television series (UFC Countdown, UFC All Access, Inside the UFC). Developed series, directed on-camera hosts and athletes, managed crews domestically and internationally, and served as showrunner and lead writer on weekly magazine series.
Director / Producer / Editor at CBS Sports / NBC Sports / ESPN / ESPN2 / FOX / FSN / Eurosport
December 31, 2011 - July 26, 2025Directed and produced over 300 hours of sports documentary television across multiple networks. Created one of ESPN’s first sports docu-series utilizing follow-cam innovations. Oversaw 5 edit bays, managed global crews, created graphics, outlined storylines, worked with on-camera talent and supervised all post-production and delivery. Ran productions across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004B.A. at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997B.A. at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996B.A. at University of California, Santa Barbara
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Education, Professional Services
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