I'm an accomplished screenwriter with a diverse portfolio of films, series, books, and instructional materials. I have extensive experience in development, production, and story analysis within the film industry, and I'm recognized for award-winning scripts, high-profile collaborations, and leadership roles in production companies. My credits include Love in Verona (feature spec script shot in Italy, currently being shopped to distributors), Storefront (released as Get Married or Die, 2018), Dam 999 (released by Warner Bros., 2011; shortlisted for the 2012 Best Picture Academy Award), and Camel Wars (a $40M feature with John McTiernan initially attached as director). I also wrote Whoppee (first season of a 12-episode Indian animated series, 2019) and Broken (produced, finalist in the 2014 PGA Make Your Mark competition).

Rob Tobin

I'm an accomplished screenwriter with a diverse portfolio of films, series, books, and instructional materials. I have extensive experience in development, production, and story analysis within the film industry, and I'm recognized for award-winning scripts, high-profile collaborations, and leadership roles in production companies. My credits include Love in Verona (feature spec script shot in Italy, currently being shopped to distributors), Storefront (released as Get Married or Die, 2018), Dam 999 (released by Warner Bros., 2011; shortlisted for the 2012 Best Picture Academy Award), and Camel Wars (a $40M feature with John McTiernan initially attached as director). I also wrote Whoppee (first season of a 12-episode Indian animated series, 2019) and Broken (produced, finalist in the 2014 PGA Make Your Mark competition).

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I’m an accomplished screenwriter with a diverse portfolio of films, series, books, and instructional materials. I have extensive experience in development, production, and story analysis within the film industry, and I’m recognized for award-winning scripts, high-profile collaborations, and leadership roles in production companies.

My credits include Love in Verona (feature spec script shot in Italy, currently being shopped to distributors), Storefront (released as Get Married or Die, 2018), Dam 999 (released by Warner Bros., 2011; shortlisted for the 2012 Best Picture Academy Award), and Camel Wars (a $40M feature with John McTiernan initially attached as director). I also wrote Whoppee (first season of a 12-episode Indian animated series, 2019) and Broken (produced, finalist in the 2014 PGA Make Your Mark competition).

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Writer/Co-Producer at Sun Blizzard Productions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Wrote and co-producing feature scripts “Chasing Spielberg,” “Love on the Adriatic,” “Face Time” and “The Woman on the Bench.”
Writer at Self / Storefront project
January 1, 2018 - Present
Feature spec script “Storefront” produced as “Get Married or Die” in 2018.
Writer at Various
January 1, 2016 - Present
Wrote two book adaptations.
Writer at PGA Make Your Mark / Broken project
December 31, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Wrote “Broken,” produced, finalist in the 2014 PGA Make Your Mark film competition.
Screenwriter at Whoppee
December 31, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Wrote first season (12 episodes) for Indian animated series (2019).
Producer at Broken
December 31, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Produced; finalist in the 2014 PGA Make Your Mark competition.
Screenwriter at Untitled Chinese Feature
January 1, 2017 - Present
Wrote script for $30M English-language project.
Screenwriter at Dam 999
January 1, 2011 - Present
Dam 999, released by Warner Brothers (2011); shortlisted for 2012 Best Picture Academy Award.
Screenwriter at Whoppee
December 31, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Wrote the first season (12 episodes) for an Indian animated series (2019).
Screenwriter at Love in Verona
January 1, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Feature spec script shot in Italy; currently being shopped to distributors
Producer at Storefront
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Feature produced as Get Married or Die (2018)
Screenwriter at Untitled Chinese Feature
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Wrote script for $30M English-language project
Screenwriter at Whoppee
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Wrote first season (12 episodes) for Indian animated series

Education

M.A. in Professional Writing at USC, Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
B.A. in Creative Writing at UVic, Victoria, Canada
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
M.A. in Professional Writing at USC, Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
B.A. in Creative Writing at UVic, Victoria, Canada
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
M.A. in Professional Writing at USC, Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
A. in Creative Writing at UVic, Victoria, Canada
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
M.A. in Professional Writing at University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
B.A. in Creative Writing at University of Victoria (UVic), Victoria, Canada
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
M.A. in Professional Writing at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
B.A. in Creative Writing at University of Victoria
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
M.A. in Professional Writing at USC, Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
B.A. in Creative Writing at UVic, Victoria, Canada
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
M.A. in Professional Writing at USC, Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
B.A. in Creative Writing at UVic, Victoria, Canada
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
M.A. in Professional Writing at USC, Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
B.A. in Creative Writing at UVic, Victoria, Canada
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
M.A. in Professional Writing at USC, Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
B.A. in Creative Writing at UVic, Victoria, Canada
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
M.A. in Professional Writing at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
B.A. in Creative Writing at University of Victoria
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
M.A. in Professional Writing at University of Southern California (USC)
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
B.A. in Creative Writing at University of Victoria (UVic)
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026

Qualifications

The Formula (Writers Digest Books)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
How to Write High Structure, High Concept Movies (Xlibris Press)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
God Wars: Living With Angels (Echelon Press, 2011)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Jo-Bri and the Two Worlds (Book Baby, 2012)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Action on Film Festival Winner (2011)
January 1, 2011 - October 8, 2025
Action on Film Festival Winner (2012)
January 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025
Action on Film Festival Winner (2013)
January 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Action on Film Festival Winner (2014)
January 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Action on Film Festival Winner (2015)
January 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Best Screenplay, Telluride Indiefest (2004)
January 1, 2004 - October 8, 2025
WildSound screenwriting competition winner (2012)
January 1, 2012 - October 8, 2025
Director’s Choice Award, Austin Revolution Film Festival (2017)
January 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Best American Screenplay Writer, Travancore International Film Awards
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Best LGBTQ Screenplay, Travancore International Film Awards
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Best American Screenplay Writer, Travancore International Film Awards
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Best LGBTQ Screenplay, Travancore International Film Awards
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Hollywood Chills: Panel with a Purpose 5
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Director’s Choice Award, Austin Revolution Film Festival
January 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Action on Film Festival (2011–2015)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Best Screenplay, Telluride Indiefest
January 1, 2004 - October 9, 2025
Winner, Best International Indie Feature Script, New Horizonns of Cinema, 2025
October 9, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Winner, Best International Indie Feature Script, Special Event, Toronto, 2025
October 9, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Winner, Best International Indie Feature Script, 8 & Halfilm Awards in Venice, 2025
October 9, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Winner, Natural Born Artist, Special Event in Manhattan, NYC
October 9, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Worldwide Selection, Paris International Press Awards, 2025
October 9, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Selection, Venice Catalogue of the Best of Independent Cinema From Around the World, 2025
October 9, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Selection, Official Toronto Guide for Indie Aret, 2025
October 9, 2025 - October 9, 2025
The Formula (Writers Digest Books)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
How to Write High Structure, High Concept Movies (XLibris Press)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
God Wars: Living With Angels (Echelon Press, 2011)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Jo-Bri and the Two Worlds (Book Baby, 2012)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Winner, Best American Screenplay Writer, Travancore International Film Awards
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Winner, Best LGBTQ Screenplay, Travancore International Film Awards
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Hollywood Chills: Panel with a Purpose 5
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Director’s Choice Award, Austin Revolution Film Festival (2017)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Action on Film Festival (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
WildSound screenwriting competition (2012)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Best Screenplay, Telluride Indiefest (2004)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
The Formula
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
How to Write High Structure, High Concept Movies
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
God Wars: Living With Angels
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Best American Screenplay Writer
January 1, 2025 - November 21, 2025
Best LGBTQ Screenplay
January 1, 2025 - November 21, 2025
Hollywood Chills: Panel with a Purpose
January 1, 2015 - November 21, 2025
Director’s Choice Award, Austin Revolution Film Festival
January 1, 2017 - November 21, 2025
Action on Film Festival Award
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Action on Film Festival Award
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Action on Film Festival Award
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Action on Film Festival Award
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Action on Film Festival Award
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
WildSound screenwriting competition
January 1, 2012 - November 21, 2025
Telluride Indiefest Best Screenplay
January 1, 2004 - November 21, 2025
Artist Emerged International: Make Them Cry Contest
January 1, 2019 - November 21, 2025
Redwood Shorts and Scripts
January 1, 2021 - November 21, 2025
Beyond Earth Film Festival
January 1, 2021 - November 21, 2025
Travancore International Film Awards - Best American Screenplay Writer
January 1, 2025 - November 21, 2025
Travancore International Film Awards - Best LGBTQ Screenplay
January 1, 2025 - November 21, 2025
Best American Screenplay Writer
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
Best LGBTQ Screenplay
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
Hollywood Chills: Panel with a Purpose 5
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
Director’s Choice Award, Austin Revolution Film Festival
January 1, 2017 - December 21, 2025
Winner, Action on Film Festival
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Winner, Telluride Indiefest Best Screenplay
January 1, 2004 - December 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Software & Internet