Justin Kuritzkes

Justin Kuritzkes (also credited as Джастін Куріцкес) is an American writer born on May 5, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his work as a screenwriter, with a growing profile in contemporary film and pop culture.

Kuritzkes drew major international attention for writing the screenplays for director Luca Guadagnino, including Challengers (2024) and Queer (2024). His writing has been associated with Guadagnino’s bold, character-driven storytelling, helping position him as a notable voice behind some of the decade’s most discussed releases.

Beyond film, Kuritzkes has also been covered in the media for his online presence. He is linked to YouTube-era viral culture, particularly for the widely shared 2011 video “Potion Seller,” which continues to circulate as an internet favorite.

His credits also include an uncredited voice role as James in Materialists, reflecting a career that spans both writing and occasional on-screen (or off-screen) performance work.