James F. Robinson is a renowned filmmaker based in Los Angeles, with a notable career spanning multiple decades. His debut feature film, "Still Breathing" (1997),garnered widespread critical acclaim, earning the coveted Best Actor award at the Seattle International Film Festival for its lead actor, Brendan Fraser. The film received a theatrical release in the United States and internationally, distributed by prominent studios such as October Films, Paramount, Disney, and others.
Robinson's documentary feature, "Tinsel, The Lost Film About Hollywood", is set to premiere at film festivals in early 2020. His extensive filmography has been showcased at numerous prestigious international film festivals, including SXSW, Montreal, Chicago, Seattle, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Pusan, Fantasporto, and many others.
His films have also been broadcast on prominent television networks, such as HBO, Showtime, IFP, The Sundance Channel, and others. Robinson's entrepreneurial spirit led him to found CinemaElectric in 1999, where he served as CEO and Chief Creative Officer. The company pioneered a new form of mobile phone programming, dubbed "Pocket Cinema", which was distributed in over 50 countries.
Robinson's early work includes a range of projects, including dramatic television films, documentaries, music videos, corporate films, and commercials. His early endeavors have been featured on prominent networks, including PBS, The Disney Channel, The Discovery Network, and various European networks.
