'' Dear White People '' won Simien the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and the " Audience Award " at the 2014 San Francisco International Film Festival . Simien has also been named to '' Variety '' 's 2013 " 10 Directors to Watch " list
2014 Sundance Film Festival
2014 Sundance Film Festival
Justin Simien