Bobby Roth

Birth Name:

Robert Jay Roth

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Director, Writer, Producer

His film "Heartbreakers" was shown at the 1985 Berlin International Film Festival
Was nominated for a Gold Hugo Award for Best Feature for "Independence Day" in 1976
Won the President Award for Best American Indie for "Manhood" at the Ft․ Lauderdale International Film Festival in 2003
Graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Cinema in 1972 and a Master's in Motion Picture Production in 1975
Studied Philosophy and Creative Writing at the University of California, Berkeley before deciding to enter the motion picture industry
Quote: "(On his favorite part of filmmaking): "I love watching the impact of music on your images, but the most fun is always being surprised․ When something is 'right' but you don't know how you got there; that's the magic that keeps bringing us back․""
Best known as a director of films and TV series, including "Prison Break," "Heartbreakers," and "The Elizabeth Smart Story․"
Was a founding member of both the Independent Feature Project and the DGA's Independent Feature Committee

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