Robin Russin is a distinguished professor of screenwriting and playwriting within the University of California, Riverside's Department of Theatre, Film & Digital Production, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the MFA in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts program. Throughout his illustrious career, he has been involved in various creative endeavors, including writing, producing, and directing films, television shows, and theatrical productions. Notably, his work on the box office hit "On Deadly Ground," as well as his contributions to the popular TV series "America's Most Wanted" and "Vital Signs" on ABC, where he served as Senior Producer, have garnered significant recognition.
As a prolific author, Robin has co-written several books, including the widely acclaimed "Screenplay: Writing the Picture," now in its second edition, and "Naked Playwriting." His written works have been featured in numerous publications, such as "Script Magazine," "Verdad Magazine," "Connotation Press," "Harvard Magazine," "The Los Angeles Times," "The American Oxonian," "Shofar," and others.
Robin's academic credentials are equally impressive, with a Rhodes Scholarship and degrees from prestigious institutions like Harvard, Oxford, Rhode Island School of Design, and UCLA. His play, "The Face in the Reeds," premiered in an extended run at the Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica, California, where he also leads a workshop for emerging and established local playwrights. The play received a series of readings in New York City, further solidifying its reputation.
Additionally, Robin's original one-hour pilot script about King David, "Beloved," was sold to ABC TV and adapted into the series "Of Kings and Prophets." Most recently, he directed the independent feature film, "When I Sing."
