Justine Bateman

Justine Bateman's multifaceted career spans acting, filmmaking, and writing. Her acting repertoire boasts roles in popular television shows such as "Family Ties," "Desperate Housewives," and "Californication," along with films like "Satisfaction" and "The TV Set." Her directorial prowess was unveiled with her feature film "Violet," which premiered at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival. Another contribution to the film world was her short film "Five Minutes," which graced the screens of the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. Bateman's commendable work was recognized with a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress for the series "Out of Order," and she received nominations for both the Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for "Family Ties."

An accomplished author, Bateman penned "Fame: The Hijacking of Reality" in 2018 and "Face: One Square Foot of Skin" in 2021. Not confining herself to just acting and directing, she has been a fixture on U.S. television, appearing on Fox News and Today. Her activism extends to advocating for net neutrality, for which she testified at a U.S. Senate hearing. She has also publicly defended her decision to age naturally, asserting that her face represents her identity. Her interest in technology led her to earn a degree in computer science and digital media management from UCLA in 2016. Bateman has been a vocal critic of the use of AI for human characters in productions, proposing a label to designate that AI was not used for the actors.

Beyond her on-screen presence, Bateman has held a variety of roles in the film industry. She serves as the festival director of the CREDO23 Film Festival and founded CREDO23, an initiative that certifies films and series as free of generative AI use. Her concerns about AI's impact on the acting profession have been evident. Bateman also served on the Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors from 2008-2009. Outside the film industry, Bateman is a licensed single-engine pilot and a certified scuba diver, reflecting her diverse interests and skills.