Gillian Robespierre
| Gillian Robespierre | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Robespierre in 2014 | |
| Born |
June 29, 1978 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Nationality | United States |
| Education | School of Visual Arts (BA) |
| Occupation | Filmmaker, writer, director, producer, actress |
| Known for | Obvious Child |
Gillian Robespierre (June 29, 1978)[1] is an American director and writer, known for writing and directing the 2014 film Obvious Child.
Early life
Robespierre was born in Brooklyn and raised in New York City. In 2005 she graduated from the School of Visual Arts, where she majored in Film and Video.[2][3]
Career
Robespierre began her career working as a production assistant on big budget features like American Gangster.[4] She also worked for the Directors Guild of America until 2014.[2]
In 2009 Robespierre co-wrote (with Anna Bean and Karen Maine) and directed the short film Obvious Child, about a young woman who is impregnated after a one-night stand and decides to have an abortion. Robespierre approached Jenny Slate to star in the lead role after seeing her perform at a comedy club.[5]
Robespierre later expanded the short into her 2014 feature film debut Obvious Child with Slate once again playing the lead role. The film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival where it was acquired by A24 Films.
In early 2015 Robespierre announced she was developing a comedy pilot for FX with Elisabeth Holm, who co-wrote Obvious Child, starring Jenny Slate and Ari Graynor.[6]
Robespierre debuted her most recent film, Landline, at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017, and a theatrical release on July 21, 2017. The film stars Jenny Slate, Abby Quinn, Edie Falco, John Turturro and Jay Duplass.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Landline | Writer, Director | |
| 2014 | Obvious Child | Writer, Director, Producer | |
| 2009 | Obvious Child | Writer, Director, Producer | (Short) |
References
- ↑ "Gillian M Robespierre". FamilySearch.
- 1 2 "Meet the 2014 Sundance Filmmakers #38: Gillian Robespierre Delivers Raw Honesty and Humor in 'Obvious Child'". IndieWire. January 16, 2014.
- ↑ Grimaldi, James (Fall 2014). "What's in Store". Visual Arts Journal. p. 13
- ↑ ARELLANO, JENNIFER. "INSIDE DIRECTOR GILLIAN ROBESPIERRE'S ANTI-ESTABLISHMENT WARDROBE". Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ↑ Johnson, Kjerstin. "New short film is cute, quirky, and candid. And it's about abortion.". Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ↑ Stanhope, Kate. "It's Official: Jenny Slate to Star in FX Comedy Pilot From 'Obvious Child' Team". Retrieved 27 April 2015.