Chris Robinson On Becoming a Director - Interview

Chris robinson......good way to start a career, you've been blessed and, so use your gifts to tha absolute fullest.....i'm only 15, and i wanna become a professional actress. Even though i live in orlando florida, it's very hard to get involved with acting. I saw a clip from tha making of one of your movies you're currently working on.....please look me up.....bluehoney314@hotmail

I think you are great diector and looove your videos! you inspire me to pursue my dream of becoming a video director :) p.s excellent job on t.i's "what u know about that!!"

Wasup..i just finished watching atl and it was good. I see your from maryland well im from baltimore im trying to break into the movie scene.i'm a 16 year old black kid thats looking for a good break and i see that your looking for new faces.. I just want a chance so if u get a chance can you contact me at younggeneralaos@yahoo

Hey chris whats popin my nickname is pepper i'm an actress living in chi-town,but the world is home feel me,any way i red your opinion on how get in the biz.i just wanted to sy ery well said my brother.i have been on the grind for twenty year and have yet to get my oscar,i work full time at this e-mail me jozetterg@yahoo with movie offers.

Mr. Robison my name is cody wright, am a 22 year old black male from the state of texas. I had a chance to buy the movie a.t.l and i was impressed. Not only was i impressed with the film itself, but i also enjoyed the behind the scene speciial feature. As many behind the scene specials that i have seen i enjoyed yours the most. I have been trying to get in the right direction as to being an actor and i would really apreciate it if you could lead me in the right direction. My email adress is cj_wright16@yahoo

Thanks for the inspiration, advice and realness, looking forward to working and meeting you in the near future.keep up the good work. God bless danielletedder2002@yahoo

I was looking at t.i.'s new video this morning, and i saw your name and decided to imdb you. I just graduated from columbia college chicago with a ba in film & video, so to hear your words of wisdom and advice, was very inspirational. I've seen many of the music videos you've directed, and just by looking at your filmography, i saw you had directed many other videos that i really enjoy. I also remember going to the theater and seeing "atl" and being really impressed. You're an inspiration, and with me being an african-american female, i was able to walk away with something more today. Thanks for that. God bless

The atl is a great movie. We've got a few good short films of our own documenting civil rights struggles and set to gil scott-heron at: kingcast justiceforkids chris king's 1st amendment page. Peace.

I am a casting directo for an independent movie being shot in chicago hopefully the beginning of february. As we continue to round out the crew, we need a director. Can you please have chris robinson contact me at leticia.beverly@gmail

U dont no how much i admire u i want to follow in your foot steps and u have shown my the way in so many ways. I dream of a day that we will meet am colaberate together get a ya gurl.love. Peace. And chicken grease.~*brownie

Chris i am a young man that lives in harford county. I would like to meet with you and ask you some question about schools and maybe just sit n and watching you do a video. I have been going to harford community college part-time for 2 years. I looked into sheffield school. I really would like to talk with you when you are back home. My number is 410-688-8974.

Wuts up mr. Robinson my name is terry davis an im currently hoping to start a career in acting. Im frm winston salem nc, an i wuz wondering would i be able to have the chance to talk to u , for a part in sum movies your gonna direct, hopefully atl if theres gonna be a part 2. Thank you. My email is bigstackzz@yahoo

Whats good chris ive been on couple of your video shoots as an extra and i am interested in the work you do. Im 21 now and i just figured out what i would want to do with the rest of my life. I want to direct its seems hardwork but fun at the sametime. Ill probably see you again soon because my friend cousins owns a casting company i just want to pick your head a little.... Bapeking@tmail just young black brotha tryin to come up!!!!!!

What's up chris, first of all i love your'e work man, i really do. I'm 21 years old and hispanic male and i been attending metro state college of denver and after this spring semester it's going to be might second year. I want to break into the movie industry and hopefully become a director. I have took a couple of courses in the multimedia area and broadcast production. I would like know if i could be there at one of your'e video shoot when you do one. If that is possible, i think that it would be a great opprutiny for me and at the same time it will give some kind of feel for what it's like. Here's my number 303-258-6224. My email is djose@mscd.edu thank you

Chris what is going on? this is rachel grau giving you the true notes edgewood style santa cruz i am still hanging every summer

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Hi chris good job for your movie atl looking forward to seeing more of your movies.tell monica &chloe hello from her cousin cynt in alabama.

Thanx chris, your interview helped me a lot.

Mr. Robinson. I look up to you and the other greats of your industry. I myself am trying make my way into directing music videos. It has been a dream and passion of mine for the last ten years of my life and now i want to pursue it. Is there any advice you can give a young guy who wants to give up his stable life to put his every fiber into making this dream a reality.... G.robinson33@yahoo

Chris... I am such a fan of your video's. You, hype, and lil x are directors that i've watched make an impact in the game, and would love to put my stamp on it myself. I'm so into storytelling and r&b. I love it, and music video directing is something that i have a strong passion in doing. The economy is at a rapid decline that i fear that i will have to keep the job i have to make sure i am able to support myself. I'm so confused on how to start persuing my dream in this. If anyone that reads this is trying to build a dream, and would like to contact me just to converse about these things. Hit me up at qluv2000@aol. Chris, if you ever read this, please hit me up too. My question for you is... Is an education in filmmaking a imperetiive neccessity to become a music video director, or is it possible to learn as you go???

Hey mr. Robinson my name is amber and i am such a big fan of your work! i'm just in high school but i plan to go to college and when i finish be a big time video producer like you. I love this kind of work. I can be sitting in my room, listening to a song, close my eyes and vision the video how i would produce it. That's how i know this is my passion. Thanks for your words of encouragement.

Hi i just want to say your blessed and i love the work you do! i'm a new model and i'm just looking for guidance and support! i will love to be in any of your next videos you do i'm ready for anything that comes my way i just want o meet and work with professional directors and photogrpahers so when your shooting your next video i have a page its ./ladi_akai thanks so much and i look forward in hearing from you:) god bless!

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Chris, i dont know if you will ever read this, but i just wanted to say that you inspired me to persue a career in this business. Jay-z "anything" is my favorite video of all time, i appreciated every angle, every scene, its pure genius. I was 15 when i saw that video, i am now a 22 year old trying to finish my degree in communications so i can do what you do. I mean every word, your the truth chris. Hopefully youll be seeing my name in them credits in the near future lol...one

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Fucc u chris you fat pudgy bastard

Hi c.r. Longtime family friend, your cuzn pam my best friend from abingdon, remember the lacy's, well i'm regina..i rembr u when u was a lil kid, now ur all grown up and much congrads 2 u, stay blessed...r u still real layed bak? i would luv 2 come there do some work w/u. Chance? email me, at: godgivesmevisions@yahoo or call me, (518) 961-2374 here frm u soon

I love your videos...i am in school rite now a college...and i live in maryland..and i also want to be a director i guess another chris is on the way to stardum...but just call me nemeze

What's up chris robinson we met at the hip hop honors great talking was a pleasure. Thanks for the talk those little word was good for a extra push to keep doing the filmmaking. Just remember the name asher matthews cause i'm coming. Crowned eagle productions i'm going till i can't go anymore.

Chris, i want to do something about the injustice inthesouthern judicial system against young black men and with your directing techniques i think that if i told you my story of many wrongful incarcerations where i come from that you could make a great documentary about it.

Hi my name is shontell aka shell, and when i graduate from high school i want to be a director too. Id like to say that i really like your work and that i look up to peaple like you as a role model and inspiration. Just to let u know -shontell

Hi mr. Robinson. First of all i would like to start by applauding you for all of your accomplishments. I think it's great that you want to give young black talent a chance. My name is angelica i am 17 years old and i live in oklahoma city oklahoma. I have always had a great passion for acting. I am in drama club at my school(frederick a. Douglass high school). I am currently in my last year of highschool. It suddenly occured to me that i have no idea what i want to study when i go to college. People keep telling me to major in things that are practical jobs, but acting is in my heart, when i'm acting i get this feeling that i don't get from anything else i do, it just fits. I know you like giving youg black actress and actors a chance so i wanted to know if you have any advice that would help me pursue my dreams.

Oh my email address is cheerfdhs@hotmail

Whats up chris, just wanted to say thank you for showing and allowing many of us how to advace towards our dreams. .blackplanet/chinawhyte99/

Hey chris you do great work and i was wondering if you do guest appearances...it would be great if you could come to usc and speak...i can be reached at skwalker05@yahoo

Chris i wrote a book called pipeline exposing the darkness i also wrote a screenplay and it will blow you away. Im from baltimore to and now live in dallas for the last ten years.my story is what you are looking for. Go to .relpublishing or call me at 214-289-0218 i will send you my script mario will play me american gangster wish it could touch this film its a diamond in the rough the main thing its not typical and it is uplifting in a very intelligent way. Will blow you away call me and help me produce it ,jay jones

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Mr. Robinson, first of all i just want to say that im one of your biggest fans, and to just continue to show the world your vision, cause you do have a god given talent. Im 27 years old from norfolk, va., and im in a position where i dont have access to learn about video production. Either you have to go another state, which i cant afford, or its just hope to find someone on the same path as me and go from there. For all my life thats all i really wanted to do and to learn. When i hear music i have my own video playing in my head, even movies, and i would love to learn how to display my vision for others to see. If its possible, it would be an honor to learn from you. Im not asking you to pay me, nor am i expecting any handouts. All i want is the oppritunity to learn the art which i love. If theres any way that you can help me, it would truly be a blessing. If you do get this you can email me at d.mcclease@yahoo, if not may you continue to be blessed and successful.

Sup mr.robinson..im fascinated by your music videos and your unique style..im from south africa, cape town, 17 but living now in ireland. . . And very much entertaining in a unique way..specailly when im on that yay ;)! but check what im all about .bebo/djlee90 and drop me a e-mail at djlee90@hotmail.cheers.

Mr. Robinson i enjoyed reading your interview.i want to be a music video director like you but i dont know where to start.i was wondering if you could give me some pointers on how to accually make a video.i am 14 years and live in cleveland ohio.being so young i need to find a way to get the schooling to make videos so i can know what kind of college to go to.if you need any young upcoming directors to help you, email me.i can use the experience.monetprincesspooh@yahoo

Mr robinson im fascinated by your music video and your style video in roc boy and.........excuse me for my english because it is poor.im living to cameroon and i love the rap us.and my dream is to been a rappeur!!!!!!!!!tallac9@yahoo.fr

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C.r. Hi chris. My name is regina lacy, i am the sister of william d and sam ("tommy") lacy, remember us, the lacy's? i was pam's best friend in jr/hi school. I remember you lived in the brick house that was built from the ground up the house that sat way in the back off the road. Did u ever buy your mother that mansion. I bet u did. If u need some help, (clerical/cooking/house~whatever..)rsvp me (smile) your still not quite and mean r u? we'll see. Contact me: 518.428.2217/518.235.1286

Yo man escuse me i don t speak english. I speak frensh .j habit au senegal :african:j ai vue tes clips.tes images surtout de t.i what you know about that:mais ca ete super.puis j aimerai que tu vient en afrique au senegal parce que je voudrai faire many clip for me puis au senegal il ya des rappeur qui sont tres forts.que doits je faire..pdreediallo@yahoomy email.

After chris says choose your own path etc people leave comments expecting him to hook them up with a deal? do not to count on others (in or out of reach) for your own pending success. If you can work some connections by all means take what you can get but be yourself, prove your skills when its appropriate and good things will happen. Everyone has they're own dreams but the key is to be greatful for how far you have already come, take one step at a time and picture realistic goals.

Wassup, well for some reason, lately all i`ve been doing is watching atl lol. Actually i guess the reason is because it is just a real good movie. I always was fond of your work with music videos, and the fact that you impressed the world with film as well, gave me even more motivation. Im 18 and about to be a freshman at my community college in long beach, ca. I was having a hard time deciding what i should take up, and now i feel like i should just go for it, taking a film production class that is. Around here, i`m known for my music, as well as writing, and having some very interesting imaginations. I just love being behind the scenes on things, cause i guess i love to have things come out the exact way i pictured it. Anyways, it would be an honor to meet you one day and for you to give me a few pointers. If you ever see this, you can email me at sddyx8@tmail. Xsdx

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Impressive..i realy like what you said..my dream is to become a video director one day..and have made couple of video's with my friends and all..never been to school for video or anythign like that..but i love it to the fullest..i got some work that i have done on youtube..search ( kevinplick ) i started off with a mini digital camera for my first video then latly bought a hd jvc camera..i would realy appreciate if u gave me some tips on how to get better in the game...( kevinplick@hotmail ) god blesss!!