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27-year-old director ] scouted the local high schools looking for two boys to play the roles of the killers in his movie '']''. Coccio decided on Calvin Robertson for the lead role in the film, and then convinced Calvin's parents to allow Calvin to star in the movie.<ref>{{cite web |title=25 NEW FACES OF INDIE FILM 2003 |url=https://www.filmmakermagazine.com/archives/issues/summer2003/features/25_faces6-10.html |work=Filmmaker Magazine |accessdate=June 20, 2019 |archive-date=June 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620211749/https://www.filmmakermagazine.com/archives/issues/summer2003/features/25_faces6-10.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Robertson received a Best Actor award, ''Zero Day'', Florida International Film Fest.<ref name="Robertson">{{cite web |title=cal Robertson Bio |url=http://calrobertson.com/about.html |website=calrobertson |publisher=Cal Robertson |accessdate=June 20, 2019 |archive-date=October 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022031754/http://calrobertson.com/about.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The New York Times Elvis Mitchell reviewed ''Zero Day'' and said, "Mr. Robertson has the willowy blond good looks of a Gap model, and a sullen presence to match."''<ref>{{cite news |last1=MITCHELL |first1=ELVIS |title=FILM REVIEW; Disaffected Teenagers And Looming Calamity |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/03/movies/film-review-disaffected-teenagers-and-looming-calamity.html |accessdate=June 20, 2019 |date=September 3, 2003 |archive-date=June 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620213128/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/03/movies/film-review-disaffected-teenagers-and-looming-calamity.html |url-status=live }}</ref>'' | ||
| After his experience as an actor, Robertson pursued opportunities in movies and television. After some minor success, Robertson settled on work behind the camera. Robertson is now an aspiring filmmaker. He has eight films listed on his web site.<ref name="Robertson"/> In 2013 one of his short films (''Dog Ghost'') was showcased at NewFilmmakers Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web |last1=SCRONCE |first1=CHRISTY |title=Filmmaker Spotlight: Interview with Director Cal Robertson of Dog Ghost |url=https://disarray.blog/2013/04/filmmaker-spotlight-interview-with-director-cal-robertson-of-dog-ghost.html |website=Disarray |publisher=Disarray |accessdate=June 20, 2019 |archive-date=June 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620213920/https://disarray.blog/2013/04/filmmaker-spotlight-interview-with-director-cal-robertson-of-dog-ghost.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2015 he assisted Eddie Mullins on the film ''Doomsdays''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mullins |first1=Eddie |title=40 Locations in 18 Shooting Days: Lessons Learned While Making Doomsdays |url=https://filmmakermagazine.com/94457-40-locations-in-18-shooting-days-lessons-learned-while-making-doomsdays/ |work=Filmmaker Magazine |accessdate=June 21, 2019 |archive-date=November 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120061952/https://filmmakermagazine.com/94457-40-locations-in-18-shooting-days-lessons-learned-while-making-doomsdays/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | After his experience as an actor, Robertson pursued opportunities in movies and television. After some minor success, Robertson settled on work behind the camera. Robertson is now an aspiring filmmaker. He has eight films listed on his web site.<ref name="Robertson"/> In 2013 one of his short films (''Dog Ghost'') was showcased at NewFilmmakers Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web |last1=SCRONCE |first1=CHRISTY |title=Filmmaker Spotlight: Interview with Director Cal Robertson of Dog Ghost |url=https://disarray.blog/2013/04/filmmaker-spotlight-interview-with-director-cal-robertson-of-dog-ghost.html |website=Disarray |publisher=Disarray |accessdate=June 20, 2019 |archive-date=June 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620213920/https://disarray.blog/2013/04/filmmaker-spotlight-interview-with-director-cal-robertson-of-dog-ghost.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2015 he assisted Eddie Mullins on the film ''Doomsdays''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mullins |first1=Eddie |title=40 Locations in 18 Shooting Days: Lessons Learned While Making Doomsdays |url=https://filmmakermagazine.com/94457-40-locations-in-18-shooting-days-lessons-learned-while-making-doomsdays/ |work=Filmmaker Magazine |accessdate=June 21, 2019 |archive-date=November 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120061952/https://filmmakermagazine.com/94457-40-locations-in-18-shooting-days-lessons-learned-while-making-doomsdays/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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American actor
| Cal Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Calvin Kenneth Robertson (1986-06-10) June 10, 1986 (age 38) Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Other names | Calvin Kenneth |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | Sarah Vanel (married 2012) |
| Website | calrobertson |
Calvin Kenneth Robertson (born June 10, 1986) is an American actor and cinematographer. His most notable performance was that of teenage murderer Cal Gabriel in Zero Day, a film based about two students who plan out a school shooting. ref>Roeder, Amy. Zero Score Archived February 5, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. New England Film.com. September 2002.</ref> Robertson was cast in the role of Gabriel when director Ben Coccio scouted for actors in Connecticut. Robertson and co-star Andre Keuck shared Best Actor honors at the 2003 Slamdunk Film Festival. Robertson also had many roles in television series including The Sopranos to White Collar.
Career
27-year-old director Ben Coccio scouted the local high schools looking for two boys to play the roles of the killers in his movie Zero Day. Coccio decided on Calvin Robertson for the lead role in the film, and then convinced Calvin's parents to allow Calvin to star in the movie. Robertson received a Best Actor award, Zero Day, Florida International Film Fest. The New York Times Elvis Mitchell reviewed Zero Day and said, "Mr. Robertson has the willowy blond good looks of a Gap model, and a sullen presence to match."
After his experience as an actor, Robertson pursued opportunities in movies and television. After some minor success, Robertson settled on work behind the camera. Robertson is now an aspiring filmmaker. He has eight films listed on his web site. In 2013 one of his short films (Dog Ghost) was showcased at NewFilmmakers Los Angeles. In 2015 he assisted Eddie Mullins on the film Doomsdays.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Zero Day | Calvin Gabriel | |
| 2004 | King of the Corner | Todd | |
| 2005 | Strangers with Candy | Les Tuckles | as Cal Robinson |
| 2006 | Love/Death/Cobain | Oli Knox | Short |
| The Isabel Fish | Sage | Short | |
| 2008 | The Loneliest Place | The Colleague | Short |
| 2009 | Cinderello | Suspect No. 1 | Short |
| 2010 | The Beginner | Carter | |
| 2010 | Otto and the Magical Vacuum Cleaner | Teacher | Short |
Television
| Year | TV Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Sopranos | Andrew | Episode: "All Happy Families" |
| 2004 | Rescue Me | Clerk | Episode: "Gay" |
| 2005 | Stella | Clerk | Episode: "Camping" |
| 2007 | Guiding Light | Ziggy | Episode #1.15100 |
| 2010 | White Collar | Justin Magary | Episode Copycat Caffrey |
Cinematographer and director
| Year | Cinematographer | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | New Neighbor | Cinematographer | Short, Comedy, Drama |
| 2011 | Little Brother | Director, Cinematographer, writer, producer | Short, Drama |
| 2011 | Green Arms | Cinematographer | Short, Drama, Mystery |
| 2007 | Anecdote | Cinematographer | Short, Drama, Mystery |
| 2012 | Two Types of Sexism | Cinematographer | Short, News |
| 2012 | Homecoming | Cinematographer | Short, Drama, History |
| 2012 | Dog Ghost | Director Writer | Short |
| 2013 | Doomsdays | Cinematographer | Drama |
| 2014 | Admit One | Cinematographer | Short, Comedy, Romance |
| 2014 | The Wild the Child and the Miracle | Director | Short, Drama |
| 2014 | Join Us | Director | Short, Drama |
| 2014 | Old Gold | Director, writer | Short |
| 2015 | Nana | Cinematographer | Short, Mystery |
| 2015 | Prism | Writer Director | Feature length |
| 2015 | Experiencer | Writer Director | Short |
| 2016 | White Magic | Cinematographer | Short, Drama |
References
- Mitchell, Wendy. Disturbing High School Drama "Zero Day" Finds a Home at Avatar. Indiewire.com. Archived April 17, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- "25 NEW FACES OF INDIE FILM 2003". Filmmaker Magazine. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- ^ "cal Robertson Bio". calrobertson. Cal Robertson. Archived from the original on October 22, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- MITCHELL, ELVIS (September 3, 2003). "FILM REVIEW; Disaffected Teenagers And Looming Calamity". Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- SCRONCE, CHRISTY. "Filmmaker Spotlight: Interview with Director Cal Robertson of Dog Ghost". Disarray. Disarray. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- Mullins, Eddie. "40 Locations in 18 Shooting Days: Lessons Learned While Making Doomsdays". Filmmaker Magazine. Archived from the original on November 20, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- "The Wild, the Child & the Miracle (2014)". IMDb. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- "Join Us (2014)". IMDb. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- "Prism (2015)". IMDb. Archived from the original on July 17, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2019.