Spade Robinson is a filmmaker, educator, and curator with a passion for cinematic storytelling that challenges, enlightens, and inspires. She began curating films and documentary works-in-progress during her time at Sundance Institute, where she worked with the Feature Film Program, Documentary Film Program, and Sundance Film Festival, collaborating with hundreds of filmmakers to shape compelling narratives.
As a former programmer for the Los Angeles Film Festival, she curated an entire section of the festival, championing diverse voices and innovative storytelling. She currently serves as the Feature Film Lab Director for the Athena Screenwriting Lab and sits on the selection committees for the prestigious Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship, the FOX Writers Intensive, the Sundance Documentary Fund, and the Chicken & Egg Film Fund.
Spade is also an award-winning filmmaker and a dedicated film educator, teaching at the University of Arkansas and Belmont University. She serves on the board of the Rogers Short Film Festival and is the founder of the Atlanta Film Project, a story consulting firm that has collaborated with organizations such as Sundance Institute, Film Independent, HBO, and Disney to support emerging storytellers.
Connect with Spade:
➡️ Instagram: @spadeinkmedia
➡️ TikTok: @atlantafilmproject
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook - https://www.amazon.com/Script-Scratch-Step-Step-Developing/dp/B0DLNQ198Q/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_pb_opt?ie=UTF8
About The Lot1 Podcast ✨
The Lot1 Podcast is designed for anyone who is interested in or working in filmmaking. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned veteran, we hope you gain the knowledge you need to improve your craft, achieve your filmmaking goals, or simply get an understanding and appreciation for the roles and duties of your peers and colleagues.
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Hosted by
Deji Bankole (@deji_bankole)
Christopher Henley (@henley_son)
Produced by
Mina Vazirian
Edited by
Christopher Henley