Justin Kelly
Directing

Justin Kelly

Born 1980-05-01 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Justin Kelly is an American film writer and director, best known for his feature films JT Leroy, Welcome The Stranger, I Am Michael and King Cobra. Prior to developing his own films, he spent years working under producers, directors, and editors, directed short films and music videos, and worked as a narrative feature film editor and screenwriter.

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Known for

I Am Michael★ 5.5Viewing moment
I Am Michael
2015
King Cobra★ 5.9Viewing moment
King Cobra
2016
J.T. LeRoy★ 5.4Viewing moment
J.T. LeRoy
2019
Welcome the Stranger★ 5.1Viewing moment
Welcome the Stranger
2018
Pretty Thing★ 5.5Viewing moment
Pretty Thing
2025
The Wait★ 4.7Viewing moment
The Wait
2014
Maggots and Men★ 2Viewing moment
Maggots and Men
2009
Young LustViewing moment
Young Lust
2022
Weetzie BatViewing moment
Weetzie Bat
2023
The SederViewing moment
The Seder
2012
Cryptic★ 6Viewing moment
Cryptic
2009

Frequent collaborators

Jordan Yale LevineJordan Yale LevineAlicia SilverstoneAlicia SilverstoneJames FrancoJames FrancoRosemary HowardRosemary HowardJoshua Raymond LeeJoshua Raymond LeeAnya Taylor-JoyAnya Taylor-JoyJena MaloneJena MaloneEmma RobertsEmma Roberts