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Unique & Devin Robinson on 'Decisions II': Authentic Storytelling in Baltimore
Season 8 ยท Episode 135

Unique & Devin Robinson on 'Decisions II': Authentic Storytelling in Baltimore

The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter ยท Rob Lee

August 14, 202352m 29s

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Show Notes

Meet Devin & Unique Robinson. Unique is a poet, performer, and professor who directed the film Decisions II (Check out Unique's first interview). While Devin is a film star, producer, and writer who also starred in and wrote Decisions II.

This episode takes a deep look at:

  • How Unique and Devin made a remarkable transition from poetry and music backgrounds to the world of filmmaking, unraveling their artistic journey and the motivations behind it.
  • Behind the Scenes of "Decisions II": Get an exclusive peek into the making of the film "Decisions II," as Rob Lee delves into the casting process, location shooting in Baltimore, and the intriguing highlights that made the production stand out.
  • The significance of portraying Baltimore's essence authentically on the silver screen, as Unique and Devin stress the role of local artists in telling genuine Baltimore stories with unparalleled depth and perspective.
  • Independent Filmmaking Essentials: Learn from the experts themselves about the crucial elements that contribute to successful independent filmmaking, with a spotlight on the importance of securing quality actors and investing in well-crafted scripts for the best outcomes.
  • The Impact of Art in Filmmaking: Uncover the profound impact of art, personal experiences, and local storytelling in the filmmaking process, as Rob Lee engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Unique and Devin about the power of narratives and creative expression.


Looking for some quality Baltimore filmmaking? Look no further! I had the pleasure of speaking with Unique Robinson and Devin Robinson about their film Decisions II. Get ready for an authentic and captivating story that will keep you hooked till the end!


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The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore).ย 


Host
: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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Topics

Authentic storytellingBaltimore filmmaking"Decisions II" Unique RobinsonDevin Robinsoncreative backgroundslocal talentgenuine representationfuture of filmmaking