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Robbin Shahani independent film collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0811

Scope and Contents

The Robbin Shahani independent film collection (circa 2000-2004) consists of narrative and experimental shorts by University of Utah graduate Robbin Shahani. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).

Dates

  • circa 2000-2004

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.

Biographical Note

Robbin Shahani eared a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance and a Master of Fine Arts degree in film studies at the University of Utah. After completing his education Shahani began his career directing and producing television commercials for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Adoption Exchange, the State of Utah, and Fisher Price. He later moved to Los Angeles to work as a director of television documentaries. His films can be seen on Discovery Channel, PAX and GSN.

Robbin Shahani has received grants from the Salt Lake City and Utah Arts Council and the Kodak Filmmakers Grant and has won the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences national editing competition as well as awards from film festivals across the country.

Before moving into film and television, Robbin enjoyed a career as a ballet dancer with national companies such as Boston Ballet and Ballet West. He is currently the executive director of the California Dance Academy.

Extent

1 DVD

Abstract

The Robbin Shahani independent film collection (circa 2000-2004) consists of narrative and experimental shorts by University of Utah graduate Robbin Shahani. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).

Processing Information

Processed by Jimi Jones in 2004.
Title
Guide to the Robbin Shahani independent film collection circa 2000-2004
Author
Finding aid prepared by Jimi Jones.
Date
© 2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
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