Justin Hawkins was born in Minneapolis, MN. Upon graduating from the University of Minnesota, Hawkins produced two independent features, "Prick" and "Once Upon A Time In The Midwest". Film Threat called "Prick", which Hawkins also wrote and directed, "a solid indie drama, with comedic levity." "Once Upon a Time In The Midwest", co-written by Hawkins, was hailed by The Examiner as "reminiscent of the filmmaking styles of Quentin Tarantino, Guy Ritchie, and even a touch of David Lynch." After moving to LA Hawkins co-produced "Watch This," an award-winning drama starring Harrison Page ("Lionheart") and Donzaleigh Abernathy ("The Walking Dead"); co-produced action/adventure "Fallen Cards", featuring Chris Mulkey ("Captain Phillips"), Brandon Molale ("Gangster Squad"), and Eddie Steeples ("My Name Is Earl"); wrote and co-produced the supernatural thriller "Ouija House", starring Mischa Barton ("The Sixth Sense"), Tara Reid ("American Pie") and Dee Wallace ("E.T. The Extra Terrestrial"); wrote and produced supernatural thriller, "Dolls", which also stars Dee Wallace, along with Tom Downey ("Kidnap") and Elise Muller ("Baghead"). Some of his next projects include - "Haunting in Gettysburg", for director/producer Mark L. Lester ("Commando", "Stephen King's Firestarter"), and "Shank", an action thriller to be directed by Sheldon Lettich ("Rambo III", "Double Impact").