Justin Sterner

With over 15 years of professional experience in film, television, and nearly 30 stage productions to his credit, Justin Sterner remains a dynamic force in both screen and live performance. A multi-award-winning director and producer, Justin leverages his industry insight to mentor and elevate emerging talent, guiding countless actors toward successful careers with top-tier agents and managers.

His students have gone on to earn leading roles across major platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, NBC, CBS, and national commercial campaigns. Known for his visionary approach and passion for nurturing new voices, Justin is deeply committed to shaping the next generation of performers.

Throughout his career, he has shared the screen with acclaimed actors such as Christopher Lloyd (The Mandalorian, Back to the Future), Corbin Bleu (High School Musical), Amanda Leighton (This Is Us, Pretty Little Liars), and Leigh-Allyn Baker (Good Luck Charlie, Will & Grace), among others.

Justin’s most recent project, “The Forge”—a Sony Affirm Films feature—concluded its theatrical release with an impressive $40.3 million box office performance, underscoring his continued impact in the industry.


Most importantly, Justin is a Husband, Father & Christian.

Creative Mentorship 

I am not your average Acting Coach who critiques a scene or monologue once a week. I am a devoted mentor & collaborator and will celebrate every win and work through the challenges of being an artist in an industry that constantly evolves.

My Process

Through the years I have worked with almost every temperament. From students with social anxiety to people who thrive in a packed room. No two students are the same, this encourages me to adapt with every student, curating our sessions around their unique learning style.

I am an Identity based teacher and my goal is to help my students embrace self-awareness and transparency in life and work.

What you get when you train with me:

  • Taping services (virtual.) When you are one of my weekly students you have exclusive access to me during your scheduled session, this time is yours, so if you need to veer off of our curriculum and use the time to tape an audition or review material and get my advice, I encourage that.

  • Weekly scene study. I have accrued an archive of reputable screenplays and unique scripts that I use to help you understand your character type and get consistent scene work, in the interim

  • We will discuss Audition technique and tips for working with family and self taping at home, including a review of your current self-tape set up and how you can improve the quality of your tapes allowing you visibility

  • Tools on script analysis and scene study.

  • A complete audit & review of all online profiles and casting sites such as ActorsAccess, Casting Network, Backstage, IMDB, Social media and others.