Bob has produced, directed and edited hundreds of commercials, music videos, and corporate/industrial/training programs… not to mention a dozen or so feature films.
On Takedown Bob debuted as a feature film Writer/Director, following quickly as producer and editor on Learning Curve (theatrical release as Detention). Prior to that he produced Positive I.D. (Universal/MCA).
Bob has developed the skills and ability to see a production from almost any crew position and that unique perspective has served him well in the Independent Film world as a Producer, Writer or Editor on Garrison, Fall Down Dead, Hallows End, Winning Colors (Miramax), American Nightmare, Living and Dying, Night Vision, Interface and in other editorial and production positions on Ninth Life, Alan and Naomi, Family Shield True Stories, Flesh and Bone and JFK (Warner Brothers) … just of few of the thirty-six feature films he has contributed to.
Bob has had films in all of the major festivals (South by Southwest, New Directors New Films M.O.M.A., Sundance, AFI, Worldfest, Berlin, Munich, etc.) participated in numerous panel discussions, hosted seminars, and workshops, and was selected to participate in the prestigious Sundance Institute Producer’s Project.
In those rare times between feature film assignments he occasionally serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, teaching film production.
Although never at a loss for work, Bob was becoming “…tired of doing work that wasn’t mine.” The screenplay for The Last Turn was the result…
“I have always been fascinated with the con… it’s likeness to close up magic… whatever you care to call it… I think some people do it just to see if they can get away with it” Bob said at a recent panel… “I wanted to see if I could get that across… that idea of balancing real life and the con just long enough to make the big score… then losing sight of real life in the process…”
The film marks Bob’s return to the tight, tense narrative style he perfected earlier in his career.
The Last Turn, shot on film, was made on a “craft service” budget but with Bob’s ability to stretch a dollar coming into play, it certainly rivals any feature film for technical quality.
But that’s never enough. By calling in old friends, Bob was able to attract a great cast (SAG) and crew, all there based on a tight script and a chance to work with Bob.
When the shooting wrapped, everyone realized that they had made something remarkable.
“I never expected the response… It’s really humbling to have so many people understand and share a vision… I hope The Last Turn does them all justice…”
Bob continues to live and work in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
hey, bob...long time no see.... ah, yes. i'm like a shark that will die if it stops swimming....must have at least a handful of projects going on at once....
