B:EHIND THE CAMERA
"Creativity Takes Courage"
-Henri Matisse
ROBIN WILLIAMS
Founder + Filmmaker, 2:49 Films
Awards &
Nominations
Robin is a writer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur from the Bronx, NY who has a background in digital media, and content creation. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of D.C. and an M.P.S in Sports Management from Georgetown University. In her previous career, she was an assistant women's basketball coach and assistant athletic director at her alma mater, The University of D.C.
As a filmmaker, Robin’s ultimate goal is to produce thoughtfully created content to make a lasting impact on social change. Her very first film "Garden of Eden," which she wrote and co-directed, was selected into the Creative Minds Short Film Corner Program at Cannes Film Festival in 2017.
Currently, Robin is Managing Editor for the online publication SOULE, and also facilitates therapeutic writing and mindfulness workshops that teach participants how to use writing to unpack limiting beliefs, process emotional stressors, and practice active mindfulness.
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Creative Minds Short Film Corner Program - Cannes Film Festival 2017
Negritude Exhibition at ArtsEast, NY 2018
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Creative Minds Short Film Corner Program Intern - 2018
Press
"Hello Brooklyn #10 -Imani Dennison and Robin Williams"
Cannes 2017 Creative Minds Group Short Film Corner Recipients