Anna Robins
Filmmaker/Writer/Composer
Anna Robins grew up moving around the American midwest, but now calls the Black Hills region of South Dakota home. She has had a passion for movies, music, and storytelling from a young age. The range of her artistic work has included three documentaries, two short films, four albums, an EP, an award-winning band, and a children’s language web-series. Two of her films received multiple awards/festival features, and she is the recipient of two grants from the South Dakota Arts Council. In between projects she runs a small studio with her spouse and is a community arts advocate and coordinator.
Recommended Resources
For Writers:
www.masterclass.com/classes/aaron-sorkin-teaches-screenwriting
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
www.londonwriterssalon.com
www.StudioBinder.com
For Filmmakers:
www.StudioBinder.com
www.filmdaily.tv
Sundance Collab’s Film Producing: Core Elements Course taught by Summer Shelton
Your local arts council/organizations.
For Composers/Songwriters:
www.soundsonline.com/composercloud
www.masterclass.com/classes/hans-zimmer-teaches-film-scoring
www.jamestristanredding.com/songaweekorg
My Work
Area 13 (Short) - 2nd Draft
Creator: Anna Robins
The ragtag staff of an underfunded government UFO lab faces shutdown unless they can deliver proof of an alien object that appears in the sky.
fly - a short drama
Creator: Anna Robins
A young woman captures a fly in a jar, but is it the insert or herself that's trapped?This is a no-dialogue short based around one character. This is my first draft and I would appreciate any feedback you have - especially considering this is the first time I've used sound effect and tone cues in my script. Thanks!#Depression #MentalHealth
fly - a short drama (2nd draft)
Creator: Anna Robins
A young woman captures a fly in a jar, but is it the insect or herself that's trapped?6 pages. This is a no-dialogue short based around one character. My last draft received some very helpful critiques and I would appreciate any feedback you have to continue making improvements! I do intend to shoot this short myself.#Depression #MentalHealth
Happy Place (Working Title) - First Draft
Creator: Anna Robins
A young woman attempts to change her life for the better, using her "happy place" to reckon with dark emotions.This short drama is a narrative about mental health and depression. This is the first draft and I appreciate any constructive feedback you can offer. Thank you!
In His Name (Working Title) - Act 1
Creator: Anna Robins
In an effort to save the Catholic church, it is decided that a group of young nuns will conceive the next generation of devout children, causing one dutiful sister to question everything.This is just Act 1 of the story and is only the first draft. I have an outline for the whole script. The tone I'm going for is Indie/Comedy. Open to ideas and feedback. Thank you!
Nanna & Nia Excerpt (A Dialogue Exercise)
Creator: Anna Robins
For a Masterclass I'm taking we were asked to write a scene with two characters to practice writing dialogue. I chose to do a scene for a film idea I have. I haven't written anything else for the film. I would love feedback on my dialogue!More about the film idea: When a recent college graduate (Nia) can't find work in her field, her windowed grandmother suggests hitting the road full-time... together. #vanlife! I want to play with the idea that traveling and adventuring is a growing trend for young adults AND single older women, but for different reasons. I'm thinking in the vein of an indie-comedy.About the scene in the script: The family is gathered together for a 4th of July reunion and Nia is facing a storm of questions from relatives about her future. She finds a quiet spot to think about her direction.
Reese Construction Co
Creator: Anna Robins
A middle aged man returns to his hometown looking for a job after spending most of his adult life disconnected from his family.
Santa's List - Act 1
Creator: Anna Robins
While trying to find the perfect Christmas story for the local paper, a high school intern gets roped into fulfilling what appears to be Santa's own wish list.This is Act 1 of a Christmas family feature. Would love some feedback, thanks!
Slice of Life - Short Drama
Creator: Anna Robins
When a journalist and the devil meet in a cafe, who's interviewing who?This is my second revision of this script. Adapted for screen from a play my partner wrote. Trying to keep in under 15 minutes. Any feedback is appreciated! Thanks!
The Library Code (short) - draft 4
Creator: Anna Robins
A man's afternoon routine is disrupted by a carefully placed note in a library book.This short was inspired by a Writer's Cafe prompt! It's meant to be a film without dialogue. I submitted an earlier draft and got some great feedback from this site, so I would appreciate any any additional comments you have on the final version. Thank you!
The Library Code (Working Title) - Short
Creator: Anna Robins
A man's afternoon routine is disrupted by a carefully placed note in a library book.This short was inspired by a Writer's Cafe prompt! It's meant to be a film without dialogue. I would appreciate any feedback you have. Thank you!
The Sweet Girl Support Group - Pilot Part 1 (1st draft)
Creator: Anna Robins
Logline: Unable to shake their sweet-nature, three women want to change their ways when a not-so-sweet force enters their lives. This is the first draft of part one for this web series pilot. 16 pages. Has some language. #comedy #ensemblecast
Together Again
Creator: Anna Robins
It's the weekend of her brother's wedding and she hasn't seen her family in two years! She's ready to celebrate, but not everyone is happy to see her.