NEW YORK, NY - 6/22/2010
2010 TELLY AWARD

The Winners of the 31st Annual Telly Awards have been announced and award winning director / producer Bobby B. Grubic (aka Bobby G) won as Director / Producer / Video Editor for a low budget Music Video titled "Pomiri se s tim" performed by Croatian rock band VOBLER. This brings the grand total number of Telly Awards, thus far, to 14 for Bobby G. With nearly 11,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, this year’s Telly Awards was one of the most successful and competitive in the long history of the Telly Awards.
See the award winning music video at this link. For day to day updates follow Bobby G on Twitter.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Los Angeles, CA - 5/10/2010
Short Film - "The Knife"

Award winning director / producer Bobby B. Grubic (aka Bobby G) started working on his first short film - working title "The Knife". He will be director - producer on the sociological drama, written by Michael Dorazio. The Knife will go into production this June and is expected to be completed at the end of summer 2010. Stay tuned for more info.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Los Angeles, CA - 4/1/2010
Vobler Music Video

The first single and music video of Croatian rock band VOBLER, titled "Pomiri se s tim", directed and produced by Bobby B. Grubic. Was released today @ the video link party hosted @ Default Club, Sisak, Croatia and Azzurra Building in Los Angeles.

"The whole video was shot in 12 hours and it was my test for Canon 5D. I have to say I was and still am very impressed with Canon 5D Mark II and I will likely use it in my future projects" said BobbyG. "All footage was shot at 1080p30. We used the following lenses: ef 16-35 f2.8 L USM mkII , ef 50mm macro f2.5 i ef 70-200 f2.8 L USM. My first AD and DP was Marin Vidovic ... great photographer. Editing and all of the post (color correcting, lights and birds) were done in SONY VEGAS PRO 9. The project was edited and mastered in HDV 720p25 format. The main reason for that was, as this was low budget / no budget production and put together on the fly while I was traveling to Europe, I did not have all of the equipment I wanted / needed for this project, so most of the shots were still shoots. I moved / animated my camera and scenes in post. Also, editing the project in lower resolution than originally shot, gave me the ability to re-frame the scenes and make the whole thing more visually pleasing." See this music video at this link. For day to day updates follow Bobby G on Twitter.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Sisak, Croatia - 2/16/2010
Speaking Engagement @ Rotary Club Croatia

Bobby G was guest speaker at "Rotary Club Sisak - District 1910" in Sisak, Croatia speaking about Convergence of the Media and Marketing. Bobby G’s speech centered on the influence of various medium, techniques and creative processes combined into one cohesive marketing vehicle. For day to day updates follow Bobby G on Twitter.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Sisak, Croatia - 2/14/2010
DSLR CANON 5D Test - Music Video

While on a business trip to Europe, award winning director / producer Bobby B. Grubic (aka Bobby G), directed a music video for the new and upcoming Croatian Rock Band - Vobler. "This project was really fun" said BobbyG. All of the locations were around a small Croatian town - Sisak. The whole video was shot in 12 hours and it was my test for Canon 5D. BobbyG also added "I have to say I was and still am very impressed with Canon 5D Mark II and I will likely use it in my future projects". This is the first single and music video of Croatian rock band VOBLER, titled "Pomiri se s tim"

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Los Angeles, CA - 1/15/2010
TV commercials and Direct Response TV ads | Portfolio UPDATE

The Bobby G Productions (BGP) website was updated with the latest work by award winning director / producer Bobby B. Grubic (aka Bobby G). The "portfolio" section of TV commercials and Direct Response TV ads (DRTV) produced for AIG direct and 21st Century Insurance in the 2009 can all be viewed at this link. For day to day updates follow Bobby G on Twitter.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Los Angeles, CA - 10/27/2009
Three DRTV Productions with three different production companies

Award winning director / producer Bobby B. Grubic (aka Bobby G) finished working on 3 new Direct Response TV ads (DRTV); "Head to Head" by MRM Worldwide Agency, "Pop-ups" by TPG Direct Agency and "Call, Cut and Save" by Branded Cultures Agency for 21st Century Insurance. Bobby Grubic was the Executive Producer on all 3 DRTV projects where he was collaborating with 3 different agencies and 4 different visual design / effects production houses; Charlex, Suggs Media, Shooters Post & Transfer and Union Editorial/Resolution. All 3 DRTV ads are being broadcast nationally in the USA starting on October 2nd, 2009, so watch for new 21st Century Insurance DRTVs on TV screens near you or view them here!

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Los Angeles, CA - 6/15/2009
Portfolio UPDATE

The Bobby G Productions (BGP) website was updated with the latest work by award winning director / producer Bobby B. Grubic (aka Bobby G). The "portfolio" section of the BGP website in the area of "film/video" was updated with several TV commercials and Direct Response TV ads (DRTV) produced for AIG direct and 21st Century Insurance in the first two quarters of 2009. Also, several new photos were added in the "on the set" area. For day to day updates follow Bobby G on Twitter.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Los Angeles, CA - 6/07/2009
Sport Celebrity Video

Award winning director / producer Bobby Bosko Grubic (aka Bobby G) created an engaging and dynamic video clip for Lakers #18 - Sasha Vujacic attending the Dodgers versus the Philadelphia Phillies baseball game with Sasha throwing the honorary first pitch.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Hollywood, CA - 5/05/2009
DRTV Production with yU+Co

Award winning director / producer Bobby B. Grubic (aka Bobby G) finished working on a new Direct Response TV ad (DRTV) "Big Savings" for 21st Century Insurance. Bobby Grubic was the Executive Producer on this DRTV project. Bobby G was collaborating with Producer Bernie Wasson, MRM Worldwide Agency Team and Hollywood's visual design / effects production house yU+Co. This DRTV ad is being broadcast nationally in the USA, so watch for "Big Savings" on TV screens near you or view it in Bobby's portfolio!

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Phoenix, AZ - 3/30/2009
RDF's 10 Anniversary Corporate Video

In celebration of 10 years of community development work across the USA, Raza Development Fund (RDF) wanted to produce a 10th anniversary corporate video that would encompass the past, present and future of RDF's success story and focus on their mission to increase opportunities for Latino communities. RDF partnered with award winning director / producer Bobby B. Grubic (aka Bobby G) to help RDF craft a engaging story telling video. Watch RDF's video >

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Los Angeles, CA - 1/26/2009
Music Production at Village Recorder Studio A

Award winning director / producer Bobby B. Grubic (aka Bobby G) wrapped a phenomenal music production at the historic Village Recorder - Studio A in Los Angeles for 21st Century Insurance TV campaign "Talking Policies" teaming up with MRM Worldwide/Princeton Team, Producer Bernie Wasson, and PrimalScream Music's Executive Music Producer Lucinda Williams.

The track was produced to remake "Alright Now" with a new flair that sounds as high-end and catchy as the original, but with its own unique approach.

PrimalScream Music orchestrated a rare jam session that brings together the talents of Lucinda Williams' band Buick 6, alt/indie sensation Minibar, and blues/rock icon Michael Des Barres. The recording is part of a new TV campaign for 21st Century Insurance via MRM Worldwide/Princeton, airing now.

Bobby Grubic is the Executive Producer on this TV campaign for 21st Century Auto Insurance Company, which consists of 17 TV ads.

"making of" video >

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Los Angeles, CA - 11/21/2008
On the Set

Award winning director / producer Bobby B. Grubic (aka Bobby G) wrapped a 4-day shoot at historic Sunset-Gower Studios in Los Angeles for 21st Century Insurance, a division of the American International Group, Inc. Bobby G is the Executive Producer on this project, which consists of 12 TV ads for 21st Century auto insurance company.

The Director on this project is Simon Cole, who has been nominated twice for the highly prestigious DGAs for "Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials" and the Director of Photography is Bill Pope, known for his excellent work on "The Matrix" and "Spider-Man". The Production company on this project is HSI – Los Angeles, and the creative agency is MRM Gillespie. The first set of the TV ads is scheduled for national airing on January 5th, 2009.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

New York, NY - 6/1/2008
The 2008 Communicator Awards

The 14th Annual Communicator Awards judges awarded the AGL – Energy House, flash consumer educational microsite, with the Gold Communicator Award - Award of Interactive Excellence. Bobby B. Grubic (Bobby G) received the credit / award as Creative Director and Producer on this project.

With over 9,000 entries from across the US and around the world, the Communicator Award is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring the creative excellence for communications professionals. Please visit www.communicatorawards.com to view the full winners list. The Communicator Awards are judged and overseen by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA), a 200+ member organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.

Link:
http://www.communicatorawards.com/

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

PARK CITY, UT - 5/13/2008
Speaking Engagement at Park City

Bobby G was guest speaker at "The Sky Lodge" in Park City, Utah speaking to the top tier multi-national and international developers who are in the process of finalizing plans to build "The Center at Park City." The Center's focus is on exploring Arts and Humanities through emersion events in the TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design, http://www.ted.org/) tradition. The event was hosted by Teri Orr, a member of TED and the Executive Director of the Park City Foundation. Bobby G’s speech centered on the influence of various medium, techniques and creative processes combined into one cohesive artistically pleasing audio video art piece.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

LOS ANGELES, CA - 5/11/2008
Bobby G at Pangea Day

Bobby B. Grubic (Bobby G) was a red carpet guest at the first Pangea Day Event. This multi national / multi continental film event was organized with the purpose of bringing the world together through the film and multi media arts. This live world event was broadcast simultaneously from numerous cities and in 7 languages through internet, television and mobile phones.

Bobby G leant his support to promoting this artistic concept at the biggest stage at the Sony Culver City / Los Angeles studio, where "The Wizard of Oz" had been filmed many years ago. Also lending their support were honored guest Queen Noora from Jordan and stars including Meg Ryan, Goldie Hawn and Cameron Diaz, who spoke in support of the cause, while Christiane Amanpour interviewed supporting guests from London.

This global unifying event for peace in the world was highlighted by Bob Geldof (the founder of Eurythmics) and others performing "American Prayer", a song Geldof wrote with Bono (U2). The event finale was a dramatic simultaneous drumbeat extravaganza performed simultaneously from various points around the world.

PANGEA DAY WEBSITE:
http://www.pangeaday.org/

YOU TUBE SITE:
http://www.youtube.com/user/pangeaday

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Indianapolis, IN - 5/2/2008
The 2008 Horizon Interactive Awards

The Horizon Interactive Awards, a leading international interactive media awards competition, announced the 2008 award winners to highlight this year’s "best of the best" in interactive media production. Bobby B. Grubic (Bobby G) was recognized as creative director / producer with a SILVER award for the "AGL Energy House" in the Consumer Information Category.

The seventh annual, international competition saw just over 1000 entries from 20 countries around the world and nearly all 50 of the United States. An international panel of judges, consisting of industry professionals with diverse backgrounds, as well as an end user panel, evaluated 18 different categories ranging from online advertising to video games.

Horizon Interactive Awards Link:
http://www.horizoninteractiveawards.com/

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

Las Vegas, NV - 4/14/2008
SONY Media Software and NABSHOW 2008

While at the NAB Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Bobby G was welcomed at both Sony presentation booths, where he was given an overview of the latest developments in Sony digital technology for movies and television. He also met with Toshitaka Ikum, the inventor and chief engineer of the world renowned first SONY HD professional digital camera used for feature films - F23, and was given an overview and test run of Ikum-san's new professional SONY HD F35 digital camera.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

LOS ANGELES, CA - 3/15/2008
Sony Media Software Features Bobby G

Sony Media Software showcased Bobby Bosko Grubic (Bobby G) in the print and digital edition of their monthly newsletter and their web publications, presenting Bobby and his director/producer work. Also, as a part of their presentation at NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) conference in Las Vegas, Sony highlighted Bobby G as one of the professionals in the world of digital production, who is successfully using their media software (SONY VEGAS) and hardware tools with award winning results.

SONY Showcase link:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/showcase/CaseStudy.asp?ID=107&keycode=3510

SONY Newsletter link:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/news/newsletter.asp?eid=245

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

LOS ANGELES, CA - 3/13/2008
2008 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) - AWARD

The Web Marketing Association awarded the AGL – Energy House flash educational web site as the Best Microsite in the Energy Industry in the 2008 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC). Bobby G received the credit / award from the Web Marketing Association as Creative Director and Producer. The Web Marketing Association's expert judges selected the project based on seven criteria: Creativity, innovation, design, copywriting, use of medium, memorability, and impact. The site was compared with all of the sites within the industry and medium. The AGL Energy House was selected as the "Best of Industry." This project was presented for the first time at the International Marketing Conference "FESTO 2006" in Croatia, where Bobby G was key note speaker on the topic of "Convergence of Media and Marketing".

IAC Link:
http://www.webaward.org/iac/winner.asp?eid=6059

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

LOS ANGELES, CA - 1/23/2008
Executive Producer for AIG Direct

Bobby Grubic (aka Bobby G) signed up in Los Angeles with the American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a world leading Financial Insurance and Asset Management Corporation, which operates in more than 130 countries. Bobby will be Executive Producer for all of the broadcasting commercials for the English and Spanish speaking market for North American territories. His creative and production skills will be utilized for the automotive insurance group, AIG Direct (the company operates under the umbrella of AIG Insurance).

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

LOS ANGELES, CA - 10/20/2007
On the set of new Indiana Jones

Bobby (Bosko) Grubic was Production Assistant on the set of the new INDIANA JONES / The Kindom of The Crystal Skull movie directed by Steven Spielberg. Bobby was a member of "Unit 2", which was shooting special effects and stunt scenes at Universal Studio in Los Angeles.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

LOS ANGELES, CA - 7/1/2007
2007 TELLY AWARD

Bobby G won a 2007 Telly Award as Video Editor for a Corporate/Documentary piece, "Making of AGL Commercials – The Jumper". This brings his Telly Award total thus far to the lucky number 13.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

ATLANTA, GA - 6/23/2007
Two Emmys in Two Years

Bobby Grubic, aka Bobby G, received his third Emmy Award, which is given by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). He received his third Emmy from the NATAS Southeast Chapter at a televised ceremony in Atlanta.

Just like last year, Bobby G was awarded the Emmy in the category of Best Commercial and this latest award he earned as a Creative Director for the commercial titled, “The Steak – Cook It Right”. The commercial was produced for Atlanta Gas Light, one of the biggest distributors of natural gas on the East Coast.

The award ceremony was held on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the Grand Hyatt – Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia with live television coverage. The guest hosts were Judge Alex and Monica Kaufman. Bobby was not only an Emmy Award recipient this year, but he was also a co-host and award presenter in several categories, including Best Music Performance.

The congenial duo, Bobby G and Rissi Palmer (upcoming Country Music star) entertained the audience for half an hour while Miss Georgia 2007 and her runner up assisted in handing out the awards as the recipients were called onto the stage.

Bobby was awarded with his first Emmy back in 1999 as Director / Producer of a TV commercial, which he wrote and produced as a student of Mass Communication in Nashville. In 2006 he received another Emmy as a Creative Director / Producer for yet another successful TV commercial production that won several major industry awards.

Also, he is the winner of 13 Telly Awards, which are awarded for film and TV production, six eminent awards for web interactive productions; four web awards and two Internet advertising awards, which are given by the Web Marketing Association. This successful versatile artist is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, American Society of Media Photography, and American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.