Congratulations to Tobe Roberts, Senior Associate Manager at Atchity Productions on being featured in this insightful interview following his Best Visual Effects Award win at the LAAIMPA. In this conversation, Tobe shares his creative journey, his passion for emerging technologies, and how AI is opening exciting new possibilities for filmmakers and storytellers.
Watch the interview and hear Tobe’s insights on creativity, visual effects, and the future of AI-powered storytelling.
Tobe A. Roberts IV obtained his Master of Fine Arts degree at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts (TSOA) Graduate Film Program. Tobe entered Graduate School as one of the top six applicants to spearhead the first TV & Film Producers Training Program of the University. He gained experience in publicity at Paramount Pictures East Coast Publicity, became the East Coast Editor for an online film E-Zine, and eventually became co-producer of a New York-based video production company specializing in Indigenous programming.
Tobe was an adjunct Professor in the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ sharing his knowledge with aspiring filmmakers. He has worked with an NYC/CA-based VFX company in several positions on commercial and film projects. He currently serves as an Art Curator and Consultant in NYC.
At Atchity Productions, we’re proud to champion creators who embrace both innovation and great storytelling. Tobe’s work demonstrates how technology can enhance imagination while keeping the human element at the center of the creative process.
As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, conversations like these help illuminate the future of filmmaking—and the opportunities available to visionary storytellers willing to explore new frontiers.
