The Internet can help your movie-making efforts immensely. Just ask Justin Simien (BFA/Film Production ’04), who has had plenty of experience using social media to his advantage.

Aside from being named one of the Ten Directors To Watch in 2013 by Variety, Simien has been busy building awareness for his film Dear White People.

We were lucky enough to sit down with Simien for a few minutes, and ask him how Social Media helped play a role in shaping his films.

Twitter and Dear White People

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