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Robert Rollins
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Indie filmmaker | Director of DREAM COUNTRY and THE FRIENDSHIP.
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Robert Rollins @robertrollins.bsky.social · Nov 30
Explore my latest director's reel showcases my versatility in crafting compelling stories across multiple genres, from adventure and science fiction to horror, drama, fantasy, comedy, animation, puppetry, and documentary.

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ROBERT ROLLINS DIRECTORS REEL
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Just try to keep up with me.

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December 8, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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I directed this proof-of-concept teaser trailer for LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD, a movie I was fundraising for. The team behind this project includes Phil Martin (shooting and editing), talents Brant Daugherty, Roween Trevisan, and Danyelle Bossardet, and VFX by Michael Werckle.

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LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD | TEASER TRAILER 2025
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December 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Winter Wonderland

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December 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to film at this location, beautifully dressed by art director Tom Zamora, for the teaser trailer of my project, LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD.

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December 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Rockreation's lead climber and route setter, Jack, crushes the 2025 USA Climbing Regionals.

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December 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Directing.

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December 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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I'm proudly holding the hero prop from THE MAGIC HOURGLASS, a stunning piece of art crafted from hand-blown glass by the talented art director Tom Zamora.

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November 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Ho Ho Hot! | Handmade Watercolor Card | 2022

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November 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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I really put Mom and Dad's Volkswagen Bus through the wringer over the years, especially when I used it as a production van. I packed it to the ceiling with gear and props for THE MAGIC HOURGLASS.

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November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Sunset alpenglow, moonrise and Silver Strand Falls | Yosemite National Park

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November 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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A fall leaf photography study using backlight.

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November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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A fall leaf photography study using backlight.

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November 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Talented cinematographer Phil Martin and I reviewing a dolly shot for my LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD teaser trailer.

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November 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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A fun recording session for the Arn and Ed animatics for LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD in Jezza's studio! Left to right: composer Jezza Borum, Hallmark star Brant Daugherty, producer Chris Dominguez, singer-actor Brad Schecter, and your's truely.

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November 24, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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The decision to send Arn and Ed back to 12th century Sherwood Forest to meet Robin Hood (David Coe) in THE MAGIC HOURGLASS was a deliberate nod to the iconic film THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938), directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Errol Flynn.

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November 23, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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Alex Weber was the perfect casting as Arn Fredrickson in THE MAGIC HOURGLASS. He nailed the charming, uptight character, and his chemistry with Ben Faigus's goofy Ed Brooks was undeniable.
November 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Ben Faigus brought Ed Brooks to life in THE MAGIC HOURGLASS, and I couldn't have asked for more. Despite Ed being a bit of a lovable goofball, Ben's intelligence and talent shone through, elevating the character with warmth and humor.
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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In my adventure film, THE MAGIC HOURGLASS, weary and unintentional time travelers Arn and Ed are brought to the woodsman camp by Robin Hood and Little John, who mistakenly peg them as spies for the Sheriff of Nottingham.

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November 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Of the films I've directed, THE FRIENDSHIP and THE MAGIC HOURGLASS seem to be the ones that resonate most with audiences. Lately, I've been asked if I've considered remaking THE MAGIC HOURGLASS as a feature film.
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Enjoy a smoked martini courtesy of the Film History Network.

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November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Cameron and I explore Red Rocks as storm clouds loom, and the sound of thunder rumbling in the distance, adding an edge to the adventure.

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November 18, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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In my time-traveling adventure film, THE MAGIC HOURGLASS, I work through the scene where Arn (Alex Weber) is thrown back through to 12th century Sherwood Forest.

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November 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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In my time-traveling adventure film, THE MAGIC HOURGLASS, Scotty Deckert takes on the role of the Sheriff of Nottingham, riding his Murphy into the heart of the woodsman camp.

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November 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Wandering through the Trona Pinnacles feels like stumbling into surreal dreamscape, the twisted rock formations rising like ancient sentinels from the Mojave Desert floor.

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November 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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The valley glows with prescribed burns, warm light dancing through trees and rippling across the Merced River. Sentinel Rock stands guard as the Milky Way twinkles above.

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November 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM