Today we’d like to introduce you to Robert Brown.
Robert, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I’ve always had a passion for films and storytelling. Growing up in New York, I had a vivid imagination that sometimes got me into trouble, so my mom started putting me into after-school programs that’s where I first discovered acting. When we moved to Jacksonville, Florida, she enrolled me in a tech school, which only fueled my curiosity further. Around that time, I got into skating and started filming music videos, skate videos, and comedy skits with friends a few of whom would later go on to become well-known artists.
Eventually, my friend Jon and I began filming at a local nightclub, and that’s where I picked up DJing. I fell in love with the energy — how sound could tell a story. While DJing, I reconnected with Jon Wilkes, the former drummer of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and we started doing Drummer vs DJ events that really took off. That period opened a lot of doors and ultimately led me to Los Angeles.
Once in LA, I continued DJing for a bit while taking small acting gigs and eventually found my way back into filmmaking during the COVID shutdown. A spontaneous trip with friends to the deserts of Arizona and the mountains of Utah to film a music video Kyle led me to meet Will Cook, who became a close collaborator. Around that same time, my mom became very sick, and after she passed, I turned to writing to cope with the loss. Out of that experience came The Tragedy of Senator Abe Froeman, which Will and I produced together it went on to win four awards, including me winning a best actors award, and it earned a nomination from LA Shorts.
From there, everything started to click. Our second short, Blood Money, continued the momentum, screening at major festivals and winning an award in Italy. Today, I’m focused on writing my first feature film and continuing to grow as both a filmmaker and storyteller, drawing from all the moments that brought me here.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. I think anyone chasing something creative goes through seasons of uncertainty, and I’ve had plenty of those. Moving to LA was exciting but also overwhelming — trying to find my footing in a new city while figuring out who I wanted to be creatively. There were stretches where the work slowed down, where I questioned if I was on the right path, but those moments ended up teaching me the most.
Losing my mom was one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through. She was my biggest supporter, and when she passed, I felt completely lost for a while. Writing became a form of therapy — it helped me process grief and turn pain into purpose. That experience changed not just my art, but my entire outlook on life and storytelling.
There were also the usual creative struggles — financing projects, dealing with rejection, trying to build a team that truly shares the same vision. But I learned that persistence, collaboration, and staying true to your voice matter more than anything. Every challenge pushed me to level up, both personally and professionally, and I wouldn’t trade those lessons for anything.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a filmmaker, actor, writer, and producer. My work lives at the intersection of emotion and atmosphere — I love creating grounded, character-driven stories that feel real but still carry a sense of cinematic style. I draw a lot of inspiration from my own experiences, especially themes of loss, reinvention, and identity.
I started out producing and writing music videos, which taught me how to blend rhythm and emotion visually. Over time, that evolved into narrative. My first major short, The Tragedy of Senator Abe Froeman, was a deeply personal project that I created co-wrote, produced, and starred in. The film really opened the door for me as both a performer and a filmmaker.
Each project was about pushing boundaries and refining my voice as an artist. What I’m most proud of is that everything I’ve built so far has come from collaboration and genuine passion, no big studio backing, just a small group of people who believe in the work. I think what sets me apart is that I approach storytelling from multiple worlds film, acting, and music. Whether it’s pacing a scene like a track or letting silence say more than dialogue, I’m always thinking about rhythm, emotion, and honesty.
Right now, I’m writing my first feature film. I’m excited to bring it to life with the same authenticity and intensity that’s shaped my journey so far.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
One of my favorite childhood memories was watching 2001: A Space Odyssey for the first time while I was working at Hollywood Video back in Florida. I must’ve watched it a dozen times not just for the story, but for the feeling it gave me. It opened my eyes to what film could really be not just entertainment, but an experience.
I used to ride my bike to work and play out various scenes in my head imagining characters, conflicts, and moments from movies I wanted to make one day. I didn’t realize it then, but that was my first real taste of directing visualizing scenes before they existed, feeling the rhythm of them in my mind.
Those memories still stick with me. They remind me of where all this started just a kid dreaming up worlds on his way to a video store, not knowing those daydreams would eventually become the foundation for my career in film.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert_lee_brown/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.lee.bush/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tTvh6BqVBo
- Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14911952/?ref_=fn_t_1
