Imani Robinson
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Maryland Institute College of Art
01.2025 - Current
- Created a screenwriting curriculum and taught both undergraduate and graduate students.
- Coached students to adopt a producer’s mindset, integrating pre-production planning, budgeting, and post-production considerations into their scriptwriting.
- Guide students in the development of their screenwriting skills and creative vision for film and television.
- Provide expert instruction, feedback, and mentorship to students.
- Aid in story structure, character development, and dialogue.
- Lead industry-standard pitch workshops.
CEO
Faith & Purpose Productions
08.2021 - 2025
- Maximized time management with effective prioritization of tasks based on urgency level or importance.
- Developed Theatre & Film Programs & Curriculums for NYC DOE schools throughout the boroughs.
- Managed company's bookkeeping.
- Contributed to cost savings by negotiating vendor contracts and managing expenses within budget constraints.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during organizational changes by providing guidance on new policies and supporting affected team members.
Producer
Faith & Purpose Productions
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Showrunner, in charge of all script development and edits.
- Developed and executed production schedules to ensure timely project delivery.
- Managed the budget for the pilot episode of 3 Blind Mice.
- Hired and managed the production crew and crew members to build a highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
- Managed all departments to ensure the project was moving on schedule.
- Collaborated with creative teams to align vision and objectives for projects.
- In charge of casting, pre-production, and post-production.
- Attended film festivals and screenings related to the company's film projects, and conducted PR.
- Achieved higher audience engagement with innovative multimedia storytelling techniques.
- Developed innovative marketing strategies to promote production, generating buzz, and driving ticket sales.
- Organized screenings at venues and universities to share the pilot with communities and moviegoers.
Screenwriter
The Off School Grounds Coalition, Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted writers' meetings for the miniseries.
- Managed tight deadlines while delivering high-quality work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
- Storyboarded screenplays and scripts based on production ideas.
- Developed compelling scripts that align with the organization's mission and audience engagement strategies.
- Generated innovative story ideas by exploring diverse genres, themes, and narrative structures.
- Developed a strong understanding of screenplay formatting and industry standards, resulting in polished scripts that met or exceeded expectations.
Executive Producer's Assistant
HBO
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed the showrunner's calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Assisted in script development, providing feedback to enhance storytelling and character arcs.
- Collaborated with the script coordinator in proofreading and editing scripts in advance of publications.
- Coordinated a four-week internship program for ten interns from start to finish. In charge of outreach to local organizations to drive applications. Organized and screened candidates. Communicated with departments across production regarding their participation in the program. Coordinated talk-backs with department heads and vendors. Managed interns' daily schedule and served as a resource to ensure their success. Gathered feedback from interns and department heads after the internship. Checked in periodically with interns after the program's end on their progress in the industry.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for the executive team and senior management group.
- Answered a high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
Education
Professional Program in Screenwriting - Screenwriting
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA06-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
California Institute of The Arts
Valencia, CA05.2015
Skills
- Script development
- Creative production
- Team collaboration
- Strong organizational skills
- Curriculum creation and Development
- Innovative teaching
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Maryland Institute College of Art
01.2025 - Current
CEO
Faith & Purpose Productions
08.2021 - 2025
Screenwriter
The Off School Grounds Coalition, Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2021
Producer
Faith & Purpose Productions
01.2020 - 05.2023
Executive Producer's Assistant
HBO
02.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
California Institute of The Arts
Professional Program in Screenwriting - Screenwriting
UCLA