Justin Edgar

A master of the contemporary British cinema, Justin Edgar was born in Handsworth, Birmingham, England in 1971 and began his active directorial career in the late 1990s. Known for his work primarily in the drama and comedy genres, Edgar has received acclaim for films such as "We Are the Freaks", "Special People", and "The Marker", the last of which won the Best Feature award at the Crystal Palace International Film Festival. Edgar's authorial style is characterized by an unflinching portrayal of societal issues, infused with a unique blend of humor and pathos.

Justin Edgar, a man in love with the art of cinema, has an uncanny ability to weave stories that resonate with the lived realities of the British working class, capturing their joys, sorrows, and everything in between.