Justin Mabardi is a DGA Multi-Cam Director and Creative Executive working at the intersection of live television, live events, and brand spectacle. He develops formats, runs creative on series and franchises, and directs the moments that anchor them — across networks and continents.
As a Multi-Cam Director, he's currently directing DWTS: The Next Pro. Other directing credits include the Valorant Finals Ceremony with Zedd, Rezz, Grabbitz, and PVRIS; Clash of the Cover Bands; four years of the World MMA Awards; and the Red Bull Flugtag and Soapbox Race series. Segment direction credits include Dancing With The Stars, The Titan Games, and World of Dance via the NBC Alternative Directors Program.
As Creative Executive, his current work spans American Idol and Dancing With The Stars. Past credits include The Masked Singer, Alter Ego, World's Got Talent in China — winner of the Asian Academy Creative Award for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment — The Four, the Bring the Funny finale, and multiple seasons of America's Got Talent as Supervising Producer. Live spectacles include the Royal Atlantis Grand Opening in Dubai and Expo 2020's Infinite Nights concert series.