Robert is a renowned and celebrated filmmaker in Australia, with a remarkable career spanning three decades. His impressive filmography boasts a wide range of critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies. Notably, he directed the box office hit Paper Planes, which starred Sam Worthington, and the critically acclaimed Balibo, featuring Oscar Isaac and Anthony Lapaglia. Additionally, he worked on the compendium feature film The Turning, which boasted an all-star cast including Cate Blanchett and Rose Byrne.
Recently, Robert wrote and directed The Dry, a film adaptation of Jane Harper's best-selling novel, starring Eric Bana. His work in television is equally impressive, with credits including the International Emmy-nominated series The Slap and Barracuda for NBC Universal. He also directed the recent series Deep State for Fox Network Group, starring the talented Mark Strong.
As a producer and executive producer, Robert's credits are equally impressive. His notable productions include The Boys, Romulus My Father, The Warriors, Gallipoli, and Chasing Asylum.