JUSTIN HARDING
Justin’s directing career began with multiple award-winning short films that received widespread acclaim and recognition at prestigious film festivals including TIFF, SXSW, Fantasia, and Fantastic Fest. He seamlessly transitioned into episodic television under Eli Roth’s producing banner, directing multiple episodes of The Haunted Museum and Urban Legend for HBO Max.
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His latest feature film, Carved, a Hulu original starring Payton Elizabeth Lee, Chris Elliott, and DJ Qualls, premiered as a #1 hit and is now streaming on Disney+ in 105 countries.
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Beyond his own projects, Justin has served as a second-unit director on other high-profile films, including Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving and Corin Hardy’s Whistle (2025). Known for his "optically-accurate" pre-visualization process and dedication to practical effects, Justin has established himself as a sought-after voice in the genre space, crafting unforgettable cinematic experiences that remain deeply rooted in emotional storytelling.
Original horror-comedy commissioned by HULU/DISNEY to write and direct. The Hulu Original premiered at #1
CARVED
THANKSGIVING
Second Unit Director
on Eli Roth's hit slasher, produced by SPYGLASS and SONY STUDIOS.
URBAN LEGEND
Helped develop the series before serving as Writer/Director on multiple episodes, now streaming on Max.
THE HAUNTED MUSEUM
Directed and wrote multiple episodes, each a standalone horror film inspired by a real haunted artifact, now streaming on Max.
MAKING MONSTERS
Wrote and directed the award-winning indie horror film, which was acquired by Amazon Prime and Tubi.
MANAGER
ELISSA FRIEDMAN
ZERO GRAVITY MANAGEMENT