Justin Bolois

Justin Bolois is a seasoned professional in the food and entertainment sectors, currently serving as Vice President of Programming & Development at First We Feast since April 2022, where responsibilities include overseeing the creative direction of the YouTube channel and launching successful series like Heat Eaters and Hot Ones: Versus. Prior experience includes roles at Complex Networks as Executive Creative Producer and Senior Creative Producer/Director, directing acclaimed web series such as The Burger Show and Food Grails, which received a James Beard nomination. Bolois also contributed as Features Editor for First We Feast's James Beard Award-winning site, managed content at Divide Nine Animation/Divide Nine Films, and worked as a freelance writer for various publications. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Science in English Literature, Justin began their career with internships at LA Times Magazine and Stones Throw Records.