Joss Robinson
Boston, MA
Advisor: Heather Cassano
Artist Bio
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Joss Robinson is a Senior at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media and Design with a concentration in Digital Film/Video Production. From a young age, Joss was rarely without a camera in hand, capturing everything from playful moments like doing flips in the yard or playing tag with his sister, to his travels around the world. This passion has evolved into a full-time commitment and an ever-evolving journey where he continues to work and contribute at the intersection of his creative interests. Through personal, academic, and professional projects, he has become highly skilled in several aspects of digital media. With experience in videography/video editing, photography, graphic design, and sound design, Joss ensures his combination of mediums overlap, bringing his work and visual storytelling to life.
Artist Statement
“Becoming” is a narrative short film that evolved out of my desire to explore the process of creative transformation. Drawing from my own journey – an early fascination with storytelling and the challenges of finding my identity as a filmmaker – this film became both a reflection and a creative experiment. The making of the film was a journey in and of itself, one that required me to look inward through the lens of my camera and face the many challenges I encountered in the pursuit of my craft. The film offers a unique blend of documentary elements, such as the use of personal archives, with narrative storytelling. This approach to filmmaking was unfamiliar to me; I embraced the discomfort of change, learned from setbacks, and found clarity in moments of confusion and creative block, something I faced extensively in my life. My aim for this film is to resonate with audiences on an intimate and nostalgic level, capturing the constant evolution of place, personality, and purpose that defines the human experience. “Becoming” is a reminder that we are all in the process of becoming something greater, through the fears, the struggles, and the endless potential for what comes next.
