I want to tell stories about Appalachian heritage, the West Virginia life, and the deep connection with nature formed through outdoor recreation.
Justin Harris is a photographer, content creator, and first time filmmaker living deep in the mountains of West Virginia. He is an avid whitewater kayaker and skier and began his career in action sports photography. His exploration into video came during his tenure as the Media Director of a small West Virginia ski resort. Over the last two years Justin has carved a niche in the Mid Atlantic whitewater scene through a river report video series documenting the elusive Class IV-V steep creeks of his home state. His first short film, The Red Creek Sessions, showcases a glimpse into one of the most dangerous and logistically challenging steep creeks in West Virginia, as well as highlighting the beauty and unique aspects of the Cheat River Watershed. He is currently in production on his second film about White Grass Ski Resort and the relationship between Nordic skiing and whitewater kayaking.
Semi Finalist
Freeland ~ A White Grass Story
Robinson Film Awards
Roma
2024
Winner Best Sound Design
Freeland ~ A White Grass Story
Frida Film Festival
Paris
2024
Winner Best Documentary Short
Freeland ~ A White Grass Story
Frida Film Festival
Paris
2024
Winner Best Documentary Short
Freeland ~ A White Grass Story
Crown Point International Film Festival
Chicago
2024
Winner Best Documentary Short
Freeland ~ A White Grass Story
South Film and Arts Academy Film Festival
Rancagua
2024
Exceptional Merit
The Red Creek Sessions
Nature Without Borders International Film Festival
Rehoboth Beach, DE
2024
Screening
The Red Creek Sessions
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Canaan Valley, WV
2023
Winner Best Documentary Short
The Red Creek Sessions
Mayavaram International Film Festival
Tamil Nadu
2023
Winner Best Director
The Red Creek Sessions
Bollywood International Film Festival
Mumbai
2023
Winner Best Nature/Environmental Feature Film
The Red Creek Sessions
Blueberry International Film Festival
Karaikal
2023
Winner Best Documentary Short
The Red Creek Sessions
Blueberry International Film Festival
Karaikal
2023
Winner Best of Fest
The Red Creek Sessions
New River Film Festival
Fayetteville, West Virginia
2023
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Snow Leopard International Film Festival
Madrid
2023
Winner Best Sports Film
The Red Creek Sessions
Your Way International Film Festival
Valletta
2023
Winner Best Documentary Short
The Red Creek Sessions
More Than Decent Film Festival
Newberry, South Carolina
2023
Winner Best Documentary Short Film
The Red Creek Sessions
South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Rancagua
2023
Winner Best Documentary Short Film
The Red Creek Sessions
Tamizhagam International Film Festival
Tamizhagam
2023
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Imaginarium Convention
Louisville, Kentucky
2023
Winner Best Documentary Short
The Red Creek Sessions
Swedish International Film Festival
Arvika
2023
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Top Shot International Film Festival
Warsaw
2023
Winner Viewer's Choice Award
The Red Creek Sessions
National Paddling Film Festival
Frankfort, Kentucky
2023
Winner Accomplished Film Award
The Red Creek Sessions
National Paddling Film Festival
Frankfort, Kentucky
2023
Finalist
The Red Creek Sessions
Iconic Images Film Festival
Vilnius
2023
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Orlando International Film Festival
Orlando, Florida
2023
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Festival Internacional de Cine del Cono Sur
Valparaíso
2023
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Pittsburgh Film Festival
Pittsburgh, PA
2023
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Bedford International Film Festival
Bedford, Virginia
2023
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Indigo Moon Film Festival
Fayetteville, NC
2023
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Chesapeake Film Festival
Easton, Maryland
2023
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Mountain Craft Film Festival
Fairmont, West Virginia
2023
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Maine Outdoor Film Festival
Portland, Maine
2023
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Eugene Environmental Film Festival
Eugene, Oregon
2023
Winner Best Kayaking Film
The Red Creek Sessions
Waterwalker Film Festival
Alberta
2023
Finalist
The Red Creek Sessions
Raw Science Film Festival
Los Angeles, California
2023
Finalist
Freeland ~ A White Grass Story
EcoVision Global Film Festival
Sydney
Honorable Mention
The Red Creek Sessions
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
Athens
Winner Best Debut Short Film
The Red Creek Sessions
Indo Singapore International Film Festival
Singapore
Official Selection
The Red Creek Sessions
Golden Short Film Festival
Abruzzo
Winner Best Documentary
The Red Creek Sessions
Crown Point International Film Festival
Chicago, Illinois
Semi Finalist
The Red Creek Sessions
Dumbo Film Festival
New York, New York
College
Elon University
Social Services
19972001
Birth Date
August 16, 1978
Birth City
Richmond, Va
Current City
Davis, WV
Hometown
Richmond
Height
5’11”
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
White
Eye Color
Blue
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Married To
Marcie Harris
Children
Quint and Marlow Harris. Baby boy due in December!
I want to tell stories about Appalachian heritage, the West Virginia life, and the deep connection with nature formed through outdoor recreation.
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