A young bird in paradise becomes displaced from his family and friends when a Murder of alien crows set their eyes on Earth. Will he choose fight or flight as chaos tears around him in this 9min papercraft stop-motion?
A 15min music documentary.
'Luminous' a psychedelic behind the scenes trip with one of Australia's longest lasting and most celebrated electronic acts. From Fremantle to Newcastle, Sydney to Melbourne, finishing with an epic set at Splendour In The Grass.
Featuring:
Nicholas Littlemore
Peter Mayes
Sam Littlemore
Kira Divine (Vocals)
Tim Commandeur (Drums)
Directed by: Robert Crispe
Produced by: Alan Parks
Shot, Edit & Color by: Robert Crispe
Sound Mix by: Adib Parker
Music Film, 32min.
While feeling not dissimilar to an old-style music show format “We Don’t Dream Anymore” is a stylised showcase of established unearthed artists performing live directly after a once in a century flood event in Townsville, Australia 2019.
Kim Hunter | Borderland State | TheOutdoorz | Cheekbone | Woodes | Motions | Dan Baker
Director: Robert Crispe
Producer: Anna Wright-Hands
Cinematographer 1: Benjamin Van Houts
Cinematographer 2: Kaine Constantine
Camera Assistant: Justin Reid
Sound Engineer: Sam Wright
Lighting Design: Nicole Cross
Costume Design: Sophie Hughes
Additional Costume: Nelita Watson
Makeup Artist: Tierney Ann
Makeup Assistant: Sevi Kantros
Hair: Erin Baldwin
On Set Photographer: Elijah Clarke
Behind The Scenes: Kodie Redfern, Mathew Currie, Jamie Torpelund
Brumbies is a multi-disciplinary work exploring notions of legacy, nature, urban environments, emotion and conflict. Robert Crispe (videographer and director), Michael Smith and Jack Ziesing (choreographers and performers) have together crafted cinematic responses to questions of identity, place and purpose within the world. Brumbies is an ongoing project that seeks to involve additional artists, makers and creatives over time.
Short Film Series - Coming Soon
Exhibition - Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts. 20 March - 26 April 2020.
Chelseann’s hidden autism spectrum disorder has crafted unique life experiences through her passion for sport and disability awareness. Instead of celebrating what she’s done in life, she celebrates what she can do, setting goals for what she wants to achieve.
Available on ABC iView
*Honourable Mention FICTS (Federation Internationale Cinema Television Sportifs) 2021
Director: Robert Crispe
Supervising Producer: Jenni Wilks
Executive Producer: Louise Hudgson (Screenworks)
Executive Producer: Ken Crouch (Screenworks)
Executive Producer: Tarnya Sim
Production Assistant: Courtney Osborne
Music: Luke Middleton
Directed by Robert Crispe.
A slice in the life of Craig Crichton, a resident of Yunbenun (Magnetic Island), and traditional owner Brian Johnson, who takes us on a kayak around the bay introducing us to the unique allure of the island.
This short documentary was supported by Screen Queensland’s 2020 initiative, Authentic, which was delivered by Australia’s premier regional screen industry organisation, Screenworks, in partnership with the ABC. The initiative was an opportunity specifically for filmmakers in Far North Queensland and extending to North Queensland, to tell the story of a local personality.
*Official Selection - UnderStory Film Festival 2021
CREW
Director/DOP/Producer/Editor: Robert Crispe
Indigenous Consultant: Dwayne Wyles
Camera/Photographer: Isaac Newman
Boom: Josh Storey
Composer: Adib Parker
SCREENWORKS
Ken Crouch (Chief Executive Officer)
Louise Hodgson (Projects Officer)
SCREEN QUEENSLAND
Jo Dillon (Chief Creative Officer)
Rosie Billard (Screen Culture & Community Director)
Agnus Cameron (Legal Manager)
ABC
Bronwyn Purvis (Executive Producer)
Isaac Egan (Executive Producer)
Dwayne Wyles (Supervising Producer)
Dance Short Film, 1min.
Inspired by the creative intimacy of the Dancenorth studio, ‘Touch’ showcases the Dancenorth Company dancers in their most intimate space, warming up for the day.
Music by: Borderland State
An illustrated paper craft stop-motion music video. Over 3,500 frames captured in camera with Dragonframe , illuminated with a projection using Photoshop, Screen Capture Syphon and Madmapper.
Director, Editor, Illustrator, Animator: Robert Crispe
*Official Selection New York Independent Film Festival 2016
*Winners Selection Animation Day in Cannes 2016
*Official Selection Indie Hype 2016
*Official Selection Clipped Music Video Festival2016
*Official Selection Supertoon International Animation Festival 2016
*Digital Graffiti 2016
THE CREATORS PROJECT
PROMONEWS
WORD IS CHEAP
Concept, Design: Robert Crispe
Animation and Direction: Robert Crispe
Music Video.
Single Artwork.
Concept, Design: Robert Crispe
Photographer: Elijah Clarke
Directed, Filmed & Edited by: Robert Crispe
A group of friends in a fresh band who are gearing up to play their first live performance.
Episode 01 in the series Townsville Practice. This short doco series explores creativity and dedication in regional North Queensland, Australia.
*RUNNER UP - AMIN Love Live Music 60sec Film Competition 2017
Director, DOP, Producer & Editor : Robert Crispe
Dance Short Film, 4min.
Creative Direction in collaboration with Robert Crispe, Kyle Page & Chris Dyke.
Choreographed in collaboration with Chris Dyke & Kyle Page.
*Highly Commended. Focus On Ability Short Film Festival 2019.
Music Video.
Sexually charged gothic R&B artist narrates broken love in this kill or be killed habitual video set inside a neon jungle bedroom
Director/Producer - Robert Crispe
1st AD - Justin Reid
Cinematography - Chun Wong
Editor: Robert Crispe
Set Photographer/BTS - Elijah Clarke
Hair - Erin Baldwin
Wardrobe - Sophie Hughes & Erin Glew
Makeup/SFS - Tierney Ann
Snake Handler - Joe Mackereth
Bird Handler - Stephanie Moody & Jen Atherton
Location - Vicki Seehusen & Ray Summers
Each documentary looks at the development of a short contemporary dance routine choreographed by the dancers themselves - The Creators of Tomorrow.
This short documentary series explores creativity and dedication in regional North Queensland, Australia.
Commercial Content, Brand Campaign.
Campaign Photographer
Agency: DDB Sydney
McDonald’s launches all-day clothing range as part of their Olympic sponsorship activation. All proceeds go to the McDonald House Charities.
Content Director | Editor
Agency: DDB Sydney
Sydney Opera House 2016 Summer Campaign.
Content Director, Editor: Robert Crispe
Agency: DDB Sydney
CANNES LIONS 2016:
Gold Lion - Mobile: Technology, activation by locations
Silver Lion - Mobile: Social, Content for User Engagement
Silver Lion - Mobile: Social, Co-creation & User Generated Content
Silver Lion - Mobile: Social, Targeted Communications
Silver Lion - Direct: Digital & Social Response / Real Time Activity
Bronze Lion - Direct: Digital & Social Use of Social Platforms
Bronze Lion - Promo & Act: Digital & Social response / Real Time Activity
Bronze Lion - Media: Digital & Social Use of Mobile
