Robert Vince
| Robert Vince | |
|---|---|
| Born | place of birth unknown, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Director, producer, writer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2000-present |
Robert Vince is a Canadian director, producer, writer and screenwriter. He has been involved in movie production since the late 1980s and has been directing movies since 2000. Vince specializes in directing movies that feature animals playing sports, such as MVP: Most Valuable Primate, the Air Buddies series,[1] and Chestnut: Hero of Central Park. He's also William Vince's brother.
Career
Vince is CEO of Key Pix Productions and best known as the filmmaker behind family film franchises "Air Bud" and "Air Buddies". While some directors shy away from making films with kids and animals, Vince has made it his chosen career. His directing credits include all of the "Air Buddies" franchise films, Santa Pups, Santa Paws, Chestnut, Spymate, MVP: Most Valuable Primate, Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch, MVP: Most Vertical Primate and MXP: Most Xtreme Primate. Before Vince launched his directing career, he ran Keystone Entertainment, where he produced, co-wrote and directed more than 33 films, primarily in partnership with Disney, Miramax and Warner Bros. Vince has two sons and splits his time between his two main offices in Malibu and Vancouver.[2]
Personal life
Vince is the brother of William Vince, who was also a producer. Robert graduated Class of 1985 from Mount Allison University.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MVP: Most Valuable Primate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2001 | MVP: Most Vertical Primate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2003 | MXP: Most Xtreme Primate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2004 | Chestnut: Hero of Central Park | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2006 | Spymate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air Buddies | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2008 | Snow Buddies | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2009 | Space Buddies | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Santa Buddies | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2010 | The Search for Santa Paws | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2011 | Spooky Buddies | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2012 | Treasure Buddies | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | Super Buddies | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2015 | Russell Madness | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2016 | Monkey Up[3] | Yes | No | Yes |
| 2016 | Pup Star | Yes | No | Yes |
References
- ↑ Willis, John (2000-04-01). Screen World 1999. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 206–. ISBN 9781557834119. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ↑ "Corporate Bio". Retrieved 8 March 2012.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4820278/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm