Biografia
Dawn Robinson is a Studio Executive and Producer-Writer in Television and Theatrical Film, recognized for producing and writing music biopics, television specials, competitions and unscripted docuseries, most notably HBO's The Monster Ball for Lady Gaga, The CW's America's Next Top Model, A+E's Beyoncé and Guns N' Roses: The Story, Vh1's Behind the Music, E! Channel's Married To Rock series, as well as Universal Pictures' scripted theatrical release Gunners. As an EP, her achievements include several scripted series and projects developed and produced via ABC Disney, Netflix, Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. Well connected, Dawn forges the way with over 25 years of successful spark and hustle in advertising and entertainment, by delivering the goods early and under budget. She recently raised $55MM to build new studios sound stages and a new technology lab on the east coast.
Robinson segued to creating original scripted series, partnering with Executive Producers Tim Gibbons (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Real Husbands of Hollywood) and Kat Landsberg (Dollface, Kindred, Monsterland, Interrogation, Delilah, Jett, Looking, Scream, The Nanny) and packaged, produced, and wrote multiple scripted series in development including Blindfold and Out of The Blue (based on real-life memoirs she penned). In 2019, she partnered on a film fund incubator.
Her background in Corporate Governance roles supported her deal making activities, previously as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive roles in major corporations including IDT Telecommunication, Macy's, Etienne Aigner, BCBG and Calvin Klein, as well as being a talent agent alumnus of William Morris and Creative Artist agencies. Robinson started as an animator, editor and a Talent rep, developing music icons with clients that included Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Victoria and David Beckham, Kim Kardashian, Guns N Roses and Rob Zombie.
She holds an Advertising and Film Bachelors from the School of Visual Arts and an MBA from New York University, and has run workshops with students at these Alma maters, UCLA and CSUN. She is a strong champion of self-reliance opportunities and women's rights, frequently participating in mentorship programs and panels for arts and diversity organizations, especially those focused around advocating for equality, safety, unity and wellness. She organized the World Peace Caravan Concert initiative in Israel and Jordan (her grandmother was Ashkenazi), and served on the Board for non-profit organization Columcille, where she organized entertainment, spiritual mindfulness and wellness events, women's retreats, and workshops. She sits on the President's board of Women In Film & Television (WIFT-US) and is the President of sister organization NEPAWIFT. She is a member of the Television Academy, PGA, WGA, WIF and NYWIFT. Robinson is represented by the law firm Del Shaw, Moonves, Tanaka, Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang.
By: Anonymouse and SKA
