Movies by Justine Bateman
The TV Set
As a writer named Mike struggles to shepherd his semi-autobiographical sitcom into development, his vision is slowly eroded by a domineering network executive named Lenny who favors trashy reality programming. The irony, of course, is that every crass suggestion Lenny makes improves the show's response from test audiences and brings the show a step closer to getting on the air.
Right to Kill?
Based on true story of teens Richard and Deborah Jahnke charged in Wyoming for the killing of their abusive father.
Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike
In 2007, the Writers Guild of America, the Screenwriters Union, hit an impasse in their contract negotiations with the Studios. At the center of the dispute was jurisdiction over the internet. Unable to make progress, the WGA called a strike which brought Hollywood to a halt for 100 days.
A, My Name Is Alex
Alex agrees to help his friend Greg - but when he arrives late, Alex turns him down because his schedule has been thrown off, and Greg races to complete his task all alone. When Greg dies in an accident caused by his haste, Alex is plagued by guilt and grief, and talks through his childhood and outlook on life with a therapist.
Harlequin: Another Woman
After Lisa Temple is brutally attacked and suffers from amnesia, it seems her bitter character has changed for the better, which causes her estranged husband Paul to have second thoughts about leaving her. As she rebuilds her life, Lisa and Paul fall in love again. However; there is danger lurking and one last angry memory waiting to surface. Will their love survive?
Hybrid
After an accident causes him to lose his sight, Aaron Scates finds himself in a fight for survival. He must learn to embrace his inner animal or become another failed experiment.
A Bucket of Blood
Walter Paisley, a busboy at a cappuccino bar called the Jabberjaw, is praised as a genius after he kills his landlady's cat and covers it in plaster. Pressured to produce more work, he goes after bigger subjects.
How to Apply for a Sexual Position
Reverse Cowgirl. Rusty Trombone. The Wheelbarrow. Go inside the government office responsible for creating sexual positions as one woman pitches the position she hopes will take the world by storm.
Family Ties Vacation
In this two-hour TV movie episode of Family Ties, the Keaton family goes on vacation to London, England and becomes entangled in an espionage plot.
Fake Famous
Explores the meaning of fame and influence in the digital age through an innovative social experiment. Following three Los Angeles-based people with relatively small followings, the film explores the attempts made to turn them into famous influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to “engage” with their social media accounts.
PUSH
A restless, bored, and pregnant woman gives a defiant 12-year old boy a ride home and pushes him over an emotional line he did not know he was crossing that day.
Terror in the Night
A fugitive killer posing as a policeman arrests two campers in the Arizona mountains.
Say You’ll Be Mine
Ben has a long-time obsession with his best friend's fiancée. While attracted to the new woman in his life, he invariably compares her to his ideal woman, and struggles with what his relationships should be like.