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Filmmaker Chris Robinson began his career in Baltimore at a local television station in the promo department. He discovered Spike Lee's independent film"Shes Gotta Have It"and was inspired to pursue the craft. Always enamored with album cover art; Peter Gabriels "Sledgehammer" and Michael Jacksons "Thriller" were key visuals that drew him into the world of music videos. Robinson launched ROBOT FILM COMPANY in the year 2000.Robinson made his directorial feature film debut with Warner Bros ATL. The coming-of-age comedy drama starring Clifford "TI" Harris, Evan Ross and Lauren London was derived from an original story by Antwone Fisher.Robinson created a visual style that has garnered multiple awards including the 2007 MTV AWARD/BEST DIRECTION for Erykah Badus "HONEY". Robinson was also nominated for a Grammy award for the iconic music video ONE MIC featuring NAS. Frequent artistic collaborators include Jay Z, Lady Gaga, Yasin Bey, Drake, Alicia Keys, Pharrell, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Rihanna, Lenny Kravitz, Snoop Dogg, ASAP Rocky, Diddy, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Outkast and many more.
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Kevin Harts scripted comedy "Real Husbands of Hollywood" was Chris Robinsons first foray into directing a 30 minute comedy for television. The show went for 5 seasons and garnered a true cult following.
Chris directed BETs highest rated program in network history "The New Edition Story" which received a NAACP Image Award. The project also launched the career of Stranger Things actor Caleb McLaughlin. Robinson directed Barack Obamas White House concert "Love & Happiness" followed by the Amazon Prime pilot "The Climb", and became co-executive producer of the Fox/Lee Daniels one hour drama "STAR".
In 2018 Robinson directed the Netflix coming of age film "Beats" starring Anthony Anderson, Uzo Aduba and newcomer Khalil Everage. The film examines mental health and the affects of trauma experienced by a musical prodigy living on the Southside of Chicago. Imagine Entertainment and Hulu tapped Robinson to co-produce and direct the pilot episode of Wu Tang: An American Saga. The show has been picked up for a second season.
Lebron James SpringHill Entertainment and Universal Pictures has partnered with Chris Robinson to produce/direct the coming of age story of Lebron James high school years called "Shooting Stars".
Robinsons Robot Film Company is currently developing several projects including a scripted series that examines the unscrupulous world of music video in the late 90's and early 2000's.
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ANGELA DAVIS
LENA WAITHE
DIDDY
JESSIE COLLINS
YVONNE ORJI
DEON CRAIG
MILES FELDSOTT
SHAUN KING
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EVAN ROSS
DIANE MARTEL
ROY CHOI
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