Robin Bain
Born (1980-02-12) February 12, 1980
Northern Indiana, US
Alma materUniversity of Southern California[1]
Occupation(s)Actress, Writer, Director
Years active2001–present
WebsiteWriter/Director Robin Bain

Robin Bain (born February 12, 1980) is an American actress, writer and director.

Career

Early work

Robin Bain is a graduate of the University of Southern California and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater from the USC School of Dramatic Arts.[2][3] Bain appeared in Playboy in 2002[4] and was named as one of Playboy Magazine's Rising Stars in 2008.[5] Bain went on to perform as an actress on the NBC comedy series, The Real Wedding Crashers,[6] Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia[7] and alongside rockstar, Gene Simmons in a commercial promoting his television series, Gene Simmons Family Jewels.[8] Bain then made guest appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno[9] and Real Time with Bill Maher.[10]

Bain acted as a live-action character on Seth Green's Emmy Award-winning animated show Robot Chicken, which airs on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim.[11] She also voiced multiple characters for the 2009 Robot Chicken Christmas special.[12]

Writer and director

Director, Robin Bain behind the scenes on the set of "The Last Exorcist".

Robin Bain wrote, directed and produced the independent film, Girl Lost (film), which speaks on the harsh realities of sex trafficking in the United States. Girl Lost was released on Amazon Prime Video in May 2018.[13] Bain released a second Girl Lost film as a writer, director, producer and editor entitled Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story.[14][15] The film is part of Bain's continued effort to bring awareness to the pitfalls of the sex industry in Los Angeles.[16] Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story was released on Amazon Prime Video on December 1, 2020.[17][18] by Breaking Glass Pictures.[19]

Bain directed the feature film, The Last Exorcist starring Danny Trejo and Rachele Brooke Smith in 2020.[20][21] In 2023, Bain wrote, directed and produced the feature film Girls on Film. [22] Girls on Film was released by Breaking Glass Pictures and debuted as the number one New Release in the LGBT category on Amazon Prime Video.

Robin Bain is an advocate for female filmmakers[23] and is a member of the Alliance of Women Directors.[24] Bain is also an author for Ms. In The Biz, a website dedicated to female filmmakers. Bain often gears her writing toward controversial subjects regarding women in the film industry.[25][26]

Personal life

Bain is skilled with firearms.[27][28] Bain's father served as a physician in the United States Army.[29] She resides in Los Angeles, California.[30]

Filmography

Title Year Role Notes
The Larry Sanders Show 1997 Swimsuit Model TV series
Extra 1997 Swimsuit Model TV series
Glam 1997 Restaurant Patron
Frankenbabe 2001 Frankenbabe
Self Righteous Suicide 2002 Writer, director, Producer, Cinematographer
Paper Doll 2003 Natasha Actress, Writer, Director, Producer
Nominated - Best Actress, Best Director at the SMMASH Film Festival
Winner - Best Short at the SMMASH Film Festival
Monster House 2003 Actress Network TV Series, Discovery Channel, 1 episode, Las Vegas House
Wishful Thinking 2004 Writer, director, Producer, Cinematographer
The Real Wedding Crashers 2007 Robin Network TV Series, NBC
Mind of Mencia 2007 Sketch Comedy Player Network TV Series, Comedy Central
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2008 Sketch Comedy Player Network TV Series, NBC
Real Time with Bill Maher 2008 Sketch Comedy Player Network TV Series, NBC
Robot Chicken 2008–2009 Herself; additional voices Network TV Series, Adult Swim, 2 episodes
"President Evil", "Dear Consumer or Robot Chicken's Full-Assed Christmas Special"
Eat Cake 2010 Sheila Actress, Writer, Director, Producer
Nowhere to Run 2010 Claudia Actress, Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer
The Brides of Sodom 2010 Sandy Directed by cult, horror filmmaker, Creep Creepersin
Hollywood Sex Wars 2011 Julie Cantalopez Cameo Appearance
Geezers! 2012 Kari Actress
Pop Star 2013 Writer
The Cheater 2015 Candy Short Film
EuroClub 2016 Tiffany Actress
Girl Lost 2018 Kim Actress, Writer, Director, Producer
The Last Exorcist 2020 Writer, director; film starring Danny Trejo and Rachele Brooke Smith[31]
Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story[32] 2020 Writer, Director, Producer
Girls on Film[33] 2023 Writer, Director, Producer

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Work Result
2003SMMASH Film FestivalBest Short[34]Paper DollWon
2003Best Director - Robin BainPaper DollNominated
2003Best Actress - Robin BainPaper DollNominated
2003California Independent Film FestivalOfficial Selection[35]Paper DollNominated
201623rd Annual IFS Los Angeles Film FestivalBest Picture[36] NowherelandWon
2016Best Dramatic Feature FilmNowherelandWon
2016Audience Choice AwardNowherelandWon
2016Accolade Global Film CompetitionAward of Recognition, Dramatic Impact[37] NowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Women FilmmakersNowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Writing - Robin BainNowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Direction - Robin BainNowherelandWon
2016The IndieFEST Film AwardsAward of Recognition, Women Filmmakers[38] NowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Writing - Robin BainNowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Direction - Robin BainNowherelandWon
2017Los Angeles Film Review Independent Film AwardsSilver Award, Writer & Director - Robin Bain[39]NowherelandWon
2017Guerilla MovieMaking Awards (GMMA) FestivalBest Film, Director - Robin Bain[40]NowherelandWon
2019Brufifest Brujo's Film FestivalBest Director - Robin Bain[41]Girl LostWon

References

  1. ↑ "FILM COURAGE: Empowering Filmmakers and Creatives - USC graduate Robin Bain share about her latest..."
  2. ↑ Filmcourage (22 July 2015). "'Out of 188 Kickstarter Supporters I Knew Roughly 30' NOWHERELAND Filmmaker Robin Bain on Crowdfunding Over $34k in 2014 - Film Courage". Film Courage.
  3. ↑ girllostmovie.com - Robin Bain bio
  4. ↑ playboyplus.com Robin Bain
  5. ↑ thehollywoodgossip.com Playboy Magazine's Rising Stars
  6. ↑ Robin Bain - The Real Wedding Crashers. 17 May 2007 – via YouTube.
  7. ↑ Official Mind of Mencia blog comedycentral.com
  8. ↑ trending-spicy.blogspot.com
  9. ↑ flickr.com screen capture; Robin Bain & Jay Leno Robin Bain on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
  10. ↑ "Watch ""Real Time With Bill Maher" Episode #6.12 (season 6, episode 12) (2008)" movie on WatchAllYouCan.com full Movies online and TV series for free!".
  11. ↑ Variety.com Players
  12. ↑ "Robot Chicken - Season 4, episode 20: Dear Consumer - TV.com". TV.com. CBS Interactive.
  13. ↑ Hollywood Reporter Girl Lost writer and director Robin Bain
  14. ↑ Official Website
  15. ↑ raynbowaffair.com Did someone say Sex Worker? "Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story"
  16. ↑ reeltalker.com Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story Director, Robin Bain, Star, Brooke Haven & Lead Actors Discuss The Film, Sex Industry, Porn & Sex in America
  17. ↑ Interview with director Robin Bain for Instinct Magazine
  18. ↑ Amazon Prime Video page for Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story
  19. ↑ Breaking Glass Pictures Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story
  20. ↑ filmhthreat.com The Last Exorcist directed by Robin Bain
  21. ↑ moviesandmania.com
  22. ↑ Breaking Glass Pictures Girls on Film
  23. ↑ Interview with Robin Bain on Women's History Month for Breaking Glass Pictures
  24. ↑ Alliance of Women Directors Director Robin Bain
  25. ↑ Sleeping Your Way to the Top of the Hollywood Ladder article
  26. ↑ "Robin Bain, Author at Ms. In The Biz". Ms. In The Biz. 19 August 2016.
  27. ↑ "Featured Content on Myspace". Myspace. Archived from the original on 2009-09-11.
  28. ↑ ""Robin Bain" Video - Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi". OVGuide.
  29. ↑ Robin Bain. "Official Robin Bain, photos, images, bio, news: Support Our Troops this Holiday Season".
  30. ↑ Official Robin Bain's Details
  31. ↑ Tip-Top Productions, The Last Exorcist
  32. ↑ Official Girl Lost Website, Girl Lost, the sequel
  33. ↑ Prime Video, Girls on Film
  34. ↑ "Watch "Paper Doll" (2003) Free Online". OVGuide.
  35. ↑ iancampbelldp.com
  36. ↑ "Independent Filmmakers Showcase Award Winners (2016)".
  37. ↑ "Accolade Competition Award Winners (2016)".
  38. ↑ "The IndieFEST Film Awards Winners (2016)".
  39. ↑ "Los Angeles Film Review Independent Film Awards (2017)". 13 February 2017.
  40. ↑ "Guerilla MovieMaking Awards (GMMA) Festival (2017)".
  41. ↑ "Brufifest Brujo's Film Festival (2018)". Facebook.
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