Cal Robertson

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Cal Robertson
Born
Calvin Kenneth Robertson

(1986-06-10) June 10, 1986 (age 39)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Other namesCalvin Kenneth
Occupations
Years active2003–present
SpouseSarah Vanel (married 2012)
Website calrobertson.com

Calvin Kenneth Robertson (born June 10, 1986) is an American actor and cinematographer who is best known for portraying Cal Gabriel in Zero Day , a film based about two students who plan out a school shooting. [1]

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Robertson was cast in the role of Gabriel when director Ben Coccio scouted for actors in Connecticut. [2] Robertson and co-star Andre Keuck shared Best Actor honors at the 2003 Slamdunk Film Festival. Robertson also has had many roles in television series including The Sopranos and White Collar and directing multiple short films.

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. [3] Robertson received a Best Actor award, Zero Day, Florida International Film Fest. [4] 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." [5]

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. [4] In 2013, one of his short films (Dog Ghost) was showcased at NewFilmmakers Los Angeles. [6] In 2015, he assisted Eddie Mullins on the film Doomsdays. [7]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
2003 Zero Day Calvin Gabriel
2004 King of the Corner Todd
2005 Strangers with Candy Les Tucklesas Cal Robinson
2006Love/Death/CobainOli KnoxShort
The Isabel FishSageShort
2008The Loneliest PlaceThe ColleagueShort
2009CinderelloSuspect No. 1Short
2010The BeginnerCarter
2010Otto and the Magical Vacuum CleanerTeacherShort

Television

YearTV SeriesRoleNotes
2004 The Sopranos AndrewEpisode: "All Happy Families"
2004 Rescue Me ClerkEpisode: "Gay"
2005 Stella ClerkEpisode: "Camping"
2007 Guiding Light ZiggyEpisode #1.15100
2010 White Collar Justin MagaryEpisode Copycat Caffrey

Cinematographer and director

YearCinematographerRoleNotes
2011New NeighborCinematographerShort, Comedy, Drama
2011Little BrotherDirector, Cinematographer, writer, producerShort, Drama
2011Green ArmsCinematographerShort, Drama, Mystery
2007AnecdoteCinematographerShort, Drama, Mystery
2012Two Types of SexismCinematographerShort, News
2012HomecomingCinematographerShort, Drama, History
2012Dog GhostDirector WriterShort
2013DoomsdaysCinematographerDrama
2014Admit OneCinematographerShort, Comedy, Romance
2014The Wild the Child and the Miracle [8] DirectorShort, Drama
2014Join Us [9] DirectorShort, Drama
2014Old GoldDirector, writerShort
2015NanaCinematographerShort, Mystery
2015Prism [10] Writer DirectorFeature length
2015ExperiencerWriter DirectorShort
2016White MagicCinematographerShort, Drama

References

  1. ↑ "New England Film". Archived from the original on February 5, 2010. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
  2. ↑ Mitchell, Wendy. Disturbing High School Drama "Zero Day" Finds a Home at Avatar. Indiewire.com. Archived April 17, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ "25 NEW FACES OF INDIE FILM 2003". Filmmaker Magazine. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  4. 1 2 "cal Robertson Bio". calrobertson. Cal Robertson. Archived from the original on October 22, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  5. ↑ MITCHELL, ELVIS (September 3, 2003). "FILM REVIEW; Disaffected Teenagers And Looming Calamity". Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  6. ↑ SCRONCE, CHRISTY. "Filmmaker Spotlight: Interview with Director Cal Robertson of Dog Ghost". Disarray. Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "The Wild, the Child & the Miracle (2014)". IMDb. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Join Us (2014)". IMDb. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Prism (2015)". IMDb. Archived from the original on July 17, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
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