Justin Ricafort

Born in Montebello, CA

Pronouns he/him/his

Lives / works / plays in Los Angeles, CA

Currently open for work.

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Justin Ricafort is a writer, filmmaker, designer, and community organizer based in Glendale, California. His work predominantly explores American assimilation narratives.

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He has a BA Film/Media Production and a minor in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, San Diego. Former non-profit, Asian American film festival nomad. Film writer, director, and producer of several films including ETA (2020) and Self-Tape (2021). He has also co-produced Sinigang (2021) and Puberty for Humans (2025).

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Gaming Editor and contributing writer to From the Intercom.

Contributing writer to Asian-American Documentary Network (A-Doc)

Former Co-curator and Stage Manager at Tuesday Night Project

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2020 Armed With a Camera Fellow. Writer, director, producer of ETA (2020).

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Lead Designer on the 2020 IndieCade Finalist The Everyone Shares One Butt Game.

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Former streamer on Twitch (@sleepyjuppy).

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Former grassroots organizer with Los Angeles Tenants Union and Liyab Collective.

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Proud Filipino American. And Capricorn.

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Right now he is trying to:

• kintsugi a broken clock

• eat at Bistro Na

• organize an indie rock show

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Good luck Justin Ricafort.