Justin Oakey
Directing
Justin Oakey is a bilingual (English-French) writer/director from Newfoundland, where he lives with his wife, children, and animals. He lives a traditional lifestyle full of hunting, fishing, raising, and storytelling. Following his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Studies from Ryerson University, his award-winning films introduced a romantic, atmospheric vision of his home in rural Newfoundland to screens around the world. His claustrophobic micro-budget Riverhead (2016) and tense neo-noir thriller A Fire In The Cold Season (2019) found acclaim at film festivals and nominations at the Canadian Screen Awards. He currently has three features in development.
Also an accomplished editor of film and television, Justin has worked on a number of highly anticipated titles – most recently fantasy drama The King Tide (starring Clayne Crawford and Frances Fisher – TIFF ‘23) and crime thriller Blood For Dust (starring Scoot McNairy and Kit Harington – Tribeca ‘23).
Known for
Dolly
March 6, 2026
The King Tide
April 26, 2024
Blood for Dust
April 19, 2024
The Outer Threat
July 24, 2026
Incredible Violence
May 18, 2018
A Small Fortune
September 16, 2021
Riverhead
September 16, 2016
A Fire in the Cold Season
September 13, 2019
Diverted
March 8, 2009
Flankers
October 14, 2014
Hangashore
September 12, 2025
Oliver
September 15, 2025
Behind the camera20
- 2026Purgatory Editor
- 2026The Outer Threat Editor
- 2026Dolly Editor
- 2025Oliver Editor
- 2025Hangashore Producer, Director, Writer, Editor
- 2024Pearls Editor
- 2024The King Tide Editor
- 2024Blood for Dust Editor, Executive Producer
- 2021Proximity Graphic Designer
- 2021A Small Fortune Editor