Scott Robbe has over 25 years of experience producing and directing television and film. He has served as a producer, line producer, and director on both scripted and unscripted shows. Some of his past credits include being the senior producer on Vanilla Ice Goes Amish for HGTV, the senior producer on Hardcore Hobbies for National Geographic Channel, and the line producer for Red White & Grill on Food Network and Cooking Channel. Robbe has also worked as a producer and director for networks like Comedy Central, Lifetime Television, MTV, VH1, and Martha Stewart Omnimedia. He has experience securing funding, hiring staff and crews, managing budgets and schedules, and overseeing all aspects of production and
Experienced TV and Film Producer with 25+ Years in the Industry
1. Scott Robbe – p.g.a.
(m) 646.634.9996
ScottRobbe@gmail.com
PRODUCER DIRECTOR & WRITER FOR TELEVISION & FILM
HIGHLIGHTS
SENIOR PRODUCER LINE PRODUCER – VANILLA ICE GOES AMISH
• Series for HGTV DIY Channel
• Ex Rapper lives and works with the Amish and learns life & building lessons
• Arranged for shoot, hired crew, logistics and budget in Ohio
• Secured $187,000 in incentives & $50,000 in trade outs
SENIOR PRODUCER - HARDCORE HOBBIES
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL
• Production of “pilot” for series exploring compulsions of obsessive collectors
• Arranged for talent – collectors, therapists & special guests
• Supervised production of pilot and co-directed segments
• Supervised production of pilot including edit, graphics & music
LINE PRODUCER – RED WHITE & GRILL FOOD NETWORK & COOKING CHANNEL
• Managed budget and scheduling, hired and supervised crew
• Arranged for production of project in Austin, Texas and Lockhart, Texas
• Point person with the Food Network, Cooking Channel and corporate sponsor
• Talent liaison
• Supervised the editing and all aspects of post production
PRODUCER – COMMERCIALS & MUSIC VIDEOS SPOT FILMWORKS
• Produced regional commercials and music videos as freelance producer
CO SUPERVISING PRODUCER – QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY
• Launched lifestyle make-better show for Bravo Television
• Casting of “Fab Five” and hiring supervision of department heads and 60
person staff. Managed budget and scheduling.
PRODUCER DIRECTOR – PIRATE TALES TBS
• Produced the dramatic sequences of this television mini-series about pirate
captains
• Filmed aboard “tall ships” at sea and directed chase boat battle sequences
• Arranged for filming in the rain forest and fortress located near San Juan P.R.
• Hired staff and crew and supervised production shot in the US and Puerto Rico
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION – COMEDY CENTRAL
• Supervised productions on the East and West coast as well as directing
promotional “spots” and PSA’s for the network.
• Line Producer on the “hit” OUT THERE comedy special
LINE PRODUCER – LIFETIME TELEVISION STUDIOS
• Responsible for budgeting, logistics and scheduling of original daytime
programming.
• Servicing the needs of executive producers and producers of four broadcast
programs being produced at the same time.
• Studio renovations supervisor and liaison with physical plant managers
2. LINE PRODUCER - VIACOM MTV & VH1
• Logistics, budgeting and scheduling for televised concerts and specials
• Location negotiation and scouting for productions nation wide
LINE PRODUCER - MARTHA STEWART OMNIVISION
• Production supervision, oversight of budget, schedule and logistics including
holiday special featuring Tony Bennett & Cyndi Lauper
PRODUCER DIRECTOR WRITER – Produce, direct, write, edit and manage
television commercials and corporate video messaging for ESPN, Nissen, Toyota, GE,
Avaya, American Express, AT&T & Lucent Technologies. Select music beds, archival
footage, hire crew and book equipment. Responsible for production including directing,
writing, client relations, creative concepts, post production, scheduling, budget and
logistics.
OTHER SKILLS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - FILM WISCONSIN, INC.
• Developed ongoing relationships with studios, investors, and state legislature to
create tax-incentives for production in Wisconsin. Wrote legislation that was put
into place in WI
• Provided expert guidance to maximize tax incentives and find budget savings of
$5.7 million of production for Michael Mann’s PUBLIC ENEMIES
• Brought nine feature films and twenty eight television productions to film in
Wisconsin.
EDUCATION AFFILIATIONS OTHER SKILLS
• BS – Education Theater – University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI
• PADI Scuba Diver – Youth Counselor, GLASS House - Adjunct film instructor at
Marquette University & The New School
• Have interviewed major celebrities and CEO’s for documentary and corporate
projects
• Experience with Final Cut Pro X, Avid and Arri Alexa equipment
Skills include securing funding, hiring staff and crew, writing scripts and treatments,
managing budgets and scheduling. Responsible for contracting with vendors and
negotiating rates & services. Have secured major corporate sponsorship and trade out
agreements. Experience includes acquiring financial incentives for filming in various
states. Have built out post-production facilities and supervised editors and CGI artists.
Past work includes both scripted and unscripted "reality" series. See imdb.com for a list
of film and television credits. Over 25 years of producing and directing theater,
television and film as well as staging major political events and concert productions in
both indoor and outdoor venues, many with television broadcast components.
Capabilities include overseas productions in Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.
Software proficiency includes Movie Magic, AICP, Point Zero, Excel and all MS Office
programs
Member – Producers Guild of America
Productions awarded Emmy, Ace, Mercury & Telly
3. SCOTT ROBBE
ScottRobbe@gmail.com (m) 646.634.9996
Professional References
1. Michael Ognibene – Chief of Staff – Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives
917.442.0424 – mognibene@dycd.nyc.gov
2. Matt Hobin – Co Executive Producer – Reality Television
401.359.0108 – 401.359.0108 – Hobin1237@gmail.com
3. Laverne Berry – Producer Entertainment Attorney
917.882.4595 - LBerry@berryentertainmentlaw.com
4. Michael Flexner – Director of Production – VH1
917.837.7544 - Michael.Flexner@vh1.com