Rob Tobin

All that matters are excellence and kindness

Personal Details

Name: Rob Tobin

Last visit: Aug 3, 2009

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Interests

The beach, travelling, my dogs, swimming, reading, finding new and unique coffee shops.

Books

I have two books of my own, both on screenwriting, both available on Amazon.com among other places. My favorite author in terms of writing skill is Hemingway, my favorite author in terms of content is Richard Bach -- also love Steinbeck, Pearl Buck, Homer (not Simpson!).

Movies

"Casablanca" (of course), "Good Will Hunting," "As Good as it Gets," "Steel Magnolias" (Nope, not gay not that there's anything wrong with that, thank God for Seinfeld), "Postcards from the Edge," "Terminator 2," "Rocky," "Million Dollar Baby," "Second Wind," "Rowdy Man," "Princess Bride."

Television

All time: "MASH," "All in the Family," "Cheers," "The Cosby Show" (first one with the Huxtables), "Family Ties" "Friends"

About Me

I'm a Canadian screenwriter, living and writing full-time in Los Angeles for the last 19 years, my latest script is in development with an a-list director and a $40 million budget, I'm married, two sons, two dogs and too tired (lol). Love life, love writing even more! Used to ski, tore my knee up when I caught an edge, don't know if I'll ever ski again but still love the memories of it.

Goal

Make a positive difference and win a Best Screenplay Oscar.

Professional Experience

Screenwriter
Freelance
January 1989 - Present

Write on assignment, write spec screenplays, coach and consult, teach, two published books on screenwriting

Groups

Filmmaking Group

Open Assignments and Job Board

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Comments 1-4 of 4

Terence

Feb 15, 2008 6:24 PM

Hey Scripts,
I'm Canadian too... I also debated about whether to use my name.
No worries.

Terence.

Michele Wallerstein

Nov 1, 2007 10:57 AM

I tend to agree with Lew Warden. Since I am a screenplay and novel consultant, and a former agent, I can't imagine how I can be of any assistance to you. Also, why don't you use your name? I don't mean this as harsh as it sounds. Hope you are able to help some of the writers at Storylink.

Annette Colbert-Beavers

Nov 1, 2007 6:34 AM

You seem to be very grounded, as you balance a personal and very competitive professional life, too.. I hope you can stay in contact and see what develops as you have arrived, too!

Lew Warden

Oct 31, 2007 2:44 PM

I received this via an e-mail from Storylink. Interesting, but what can I do for you? Sounds like you have it made.