Robin Bain

Robin Bain
Bain in 2008
Born (1980-02-12) February 12, 1980
Northern Indiana, US
Alma mater University of Southern California[1]
Occupation Actress, Writer, Director
Years active 2001–present
Website robinbain.com

Robin Bain (born February 12, 1980) is an American actress, writer and director.

Career

Early work

Robin Bain earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater from the University of Southern California[2] and subsequently went on to perform as an actress on the NBC comedy series, The Real Wedding Crashers,[3] Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia[4] and alongside rockstar, Gene Simmons in a commercial promoting his television series, Gene Simmons Family Jewels.[5] Bain then made guest appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno[6] and Real Time with Bill Maher.[7]

Bain acted as a live action character on Seth Green's Emmy Award-winning animated show Robot Chicken, which airs on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim.[8] She also voiced multiple characters for the 2009 Robot Chicken Christmas special.[9]

Robin Bain worked behind the scenes learning the ropes as a unit production manager in commercial and music video production and went on to write and direct her own work.[2] Working as a director, Bain has been at the helm of several music videos, most notably videos featuring In This Moment singer, Maria Brink[10] and country music band, The Clark Family Experience.[11]

Bain's 2003 short film, Paper Doll was screened on the independent film festival circuit, and earned Bain nominations for Best Actress, Best Director and a win for Best Short at the SMMASH Film Festival.[12]

Writer and director

Behind the scenes on the set of the film, Nowhereland, featuring writer and director, Robin Bain.

Robin Bain wrote, directed and produced the independent film, Nowhereland aka Girl Lost, which speaks on the harsh realities of sex trafficking in the United States. Girl Lost was released on Amazon Prime Video in May 2018 by Cinema Epoch.[13]

Bain wrote, is producing and is appearing in a lead role in the film Without You I'm Nothing, alongside actor Dolph Lundgren.[14]

Robin Bain is an author for Ms. In The Biz, a website dedicated to female filmmakers. Bain often gears her writing toward controversial subjects regarding women in the film industry.[15]

Personal life

Bain is skilled with firearms[16] and is considered a markswoman.[17] Bain's father served as a physician in the United States Army.[18] She resides in Los Angeles, California.[19]

Filmography

Title Year Role Notes
The Larry Sanders Show 1997 Swimsuit Model TV Series
Extra 1997 Swimsuit Model TV Series
Glam 1997 Restaurant Patron
Frankenbabe 2001 Frankenbabe
Self Righteous Suicide 2002 Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer
Paper Doll 2003 Natasha Actress, Writer, Director, Producer
Nominated - Best Actress, Best Director at the SMMASH Film Festival
Winner - Best Short at the SMMASH Film Festival
Monster House 2003 Actress TV Series, 1 episode, Las Vegas House
Wishful Thinking 2004 Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer
The Real Wedding Crashers 2007 Robin TV Series
Mind of Mencia 2007 Sketch Comedy Player TV Series
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2008 Sketch Comedy Player TV Series
Real Time with Bill Maher 2008 Sketch Comedy Player TV Series
Robot Chicken 2008–2009 Herself; additional voices TV Series, 2 episodes
"President Evil", "Dear Consumer"
Eat Cake 2010 Sheila Actress, Writer, Director, Producer
Nowhere to Run 2010 Claudia Actress, Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer
The Brides of Sodom 2010 Sandy Directed by cult, horror filmmaker, Creep Creepersin
Hollywood Sex Wars 2011 Julie Cantalopez Cameo Appearance
Geezers! 2012 Kari Actress
Pop Star 2013 Writer
The Cheater 2015 Candy Short Film
EuroClub 2016 Tiffany Actress
Nowhereland aka Girl Lost 2018 Actress, Writer, Director, Producer
The Last Exorcist 2018 Writer, Director
Without You I'm Nothing in development Writer, Director
You Broke The Rules in development Writer
The Kung Pao Kitty Project in development Writer

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Work Result
2003SMMASH Film FestivalBest Short[20]Paper DollWon
2003Best Director - Robin BainPaper DollNominated
2003Best Actress - Robin BainPaper DollNominated
2003California Independent Film FestivalOfficial Selection[21]Paper DollNominated
201623rd Annual IFS Los Angeles Film FestivalBest Picture[22] NowherelandWon
2016Best Dramatic Feature FilmNowherelandWon
2016Audience Choice AwardNowherelandWon
2016Accolade Global Film CompetitionAward of Recognition, Dramatic Impact[23] NowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Women FilmmakersNowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Writing - Robin BainNowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Direction - Robin BainNowherelandWon
2016The Indie Fest Film AwardsAward of Recognition, Women Filmmakers[24] NowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Writing - Robin BainNowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Direction - Robin BainNowherelandWon

References

  1. ↑ "FILM COURAGE: Empowering Filmmakers and Creatives - USC graduate Robin Bain share about her latest..."
  2. 1 2 Filmcourage (22 July 2015). "'Out of 188 Kickstarter Supporters I Knew Roughly 30' NOWHERELAND Filmmaker Robin Bain on Crowdfunding Over $34k in 2014 - Film Courage". Film Courage.
  3. ↑ Robin Bain - The Real Wedding Crashers. 17 May 2007 – via YouTube.
  4. ↑ Official Mind of Mencia blog comedycentral.com
  5. ↑ trending-spicy.blogspot.com
  6. ↑ flickr.com screen capture; Robin Bain & Jay Leno Robin Bain on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
  7. ↑ "Watch ""Real Time With Bill Maher" Episode #6.12 (Season 6, Episode 12) (2008)" movie on WatchAllYouCan.com full Movies online and TV series for free!".
  8. ↑ Variety.com Players
  9. ↑ "Robot Chicken - Season 4, Episode 20: Dear Consumer - TV.com". TV.com. CBS Interactive.
  10. ↑ "Robin Bain: Director - Music Video Clips Video by Robin Bain on Myspace". Myspace.
  11. ↑ Clark Family Experience; music video director, Robin Bain
  12. ↑ Smmash Film Festival Site Archived 2004-05-07 at the Wayback Machine.
  13. ↑ Amazon page for Girl Lost
  14. ↑ movieline.com Lundgren on Expendables 2 and upcoming projects.
  15. ↑ "Robin Bain, Author at Ms. In The Biz". Ms. In The Biz.
  16. ↑ "Featured Content on Myspace". Myspace. Archived from the original on 2009-09-11.
  17. ↑ ""Robin Bain" Video - Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi". OVGuide.
  18. ↑ Robin Bain. "Official Robin Bain, photos, images, bio, news: Support Our Troops this Holiday Season".
  19. ↑ Official Robin Bain's Details
  20. ↑ "Watch "Paper Doll" (2003) Free Online". OVGuide.
  21. ↑ iancampbelldp.com
  22. ↑ "Independent Filmmakers Showcase Award Winners (2016)".
  23. ↑ "Accolade Competition Award Winners (2016)".
  24. ↑ "The Indie Fest Film Awards Winners (2016)".
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