On this episode of Visual Intonation, we sit down with Jamaican-American filmmaker Justice Silvera, a director whose eye is as grounded in real life as it is pulled toward the surreal. Raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Justice has forged a voice that is uniquely his own, shaped by experience, heritage, and a gift for weaving dreamlike tension into everyday moments. 

Justice’s work has lit up screens in videos for artists like Polo G, Mustard, and 808 Mafia. But behind the lens is a man who once chased touchdowns before chasing frames, a storyteller who traded cleats for cameras and found power in narrative motion. He grew up the son of filmmaker Cess Silvera, absorbing cinema not just as art but as language. 

We talk about the rhythm of his visuals, the quiet pulse that gives his scenes their weight, and the influence of growing up in South Florida. He opens up about collaboration, especially with Miami cinematographer Sam Brave, whose eye helps bring their shared visions into sharp, emotional focus. 

If you love film that feels like a dream but hits like real life, if you're curious how place, heritage, and hustle come together to shape an artist's voice, then this conversation is for you. Justice Silvera brings intention to every frame, and this episode brings you into the mind behind the lens. 

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