Justine Bateman, a multi-talented individual, was born in Rye, New York. She made her directorial feature film debut with the script of Violet, which premiered at the SXSW and Toronto Film Festival in 2021, and starred Olivia Munn, Luke Bracey, and Justin Theroux.
Her literary endeavors have also gained recognition, with her best-selling book "Fame" being published in 2018 by Akashic Books, and her second book "Face" being published in 2021, also by Akashic Books.
Bateman's extensive acting career includes notable roles in Family Ties, Satisfaction, Arrested Development, and many more. Her impressive accolades include a Golden Globe nomination and two Emmy nominations.
As an advocate for Net Neutrality, Bateman holds a degree in Computer Science and Digital Media Management from UCLA. Her producing credits include Easy to Assemble with Illeana Douglas and Jared Drake's Z.
Bateman's directorial film short debut, Five Minutes, premiered at the 2017 Toronto Film Festival and was chosen by seven more festivals, including the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival. It was one of the winners of the 2019 Amazon Prime Video Direct Festival Stars Program and was chosen by both Short of the Week and Vimeo's Staff Picks.
Her follow-up film short, PUSH, was a drama that showcased her storytelling abilities.
