THE SCENT OF RAIN & LIGHTNING, Director Blake Robbins

Entertainment & Filmmaker Interviews

We talk with award-winning writer, director and actor Blake Robbins about his latest film,THE SCENT OF RAIN AND LIGHTING. This is Mr.Robbins second film.His first being the critically acclamed, THE SUBLIME AND BEAUTIFUL (2014) which was chosen as one of 10 narrative features to world premiere in competition at the 20th annual Slamdance Film Festival, it went on to play 13 festivals picking up 8 Grand Jury prizes, as well as being awarded the Leonardo Da Vincini Golden Horse Award for Best Actor at the Milan International Film Festival. THE SCENT OF RAIN AND LIGHTNING PREMIERES AT THE ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL, MARCH 25TH As an actor, Blake began his career in NYC, and has performed in over 50 theatrical productions including Broadway and off-Broadway. He's best known to television audiences for his performances as Dave Brass on the critically acclaimed HBO series OZ, as Tom Halpert (Jim's older brother) on the hit NBC comedy THE OFFICE, as Mitch Glender on FX's SONS OF ANARCHY, and as Dennis Evans on the TNT series LEGENDS, as well as another 30 plus television guest appearances. He recently played the role of Tim Winter in Taylor Sheridan's WIND RIVER opposite Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen.