Today, we’d like to introduce you to Ali Robins.
Hi Ali, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My story starts way back when I was just a little thing. Acting in local, indie short films and taking trips back in forth from CA to check out the Kids Choice Awards at the time.
I knew from a young child that entertaining & performing was something that I always wanted to do. I went to college for a year when I realized that school, in the traditional sense, wasn’t gonna work for me.
After taking an elective in Film Photography, I went out and bought a $200 Vivitar Film Camera, and that’s when I fell in love with photography. I transitioned into Digital shortly after and took my work to the street. Doing photography for Seniors in high school, family portraits, and even one small wedding. I enjoyed it for a short time until the film bug hit more years later.
From 2009 to 2015, I wrote/produced/directed a handful of short films. Directed a few local music videos and shot a docuseries. I upped the ante with every new project I was a part of. My biggest budgeted shot film in 2014 is currently in the works of being written into a feature film so I’m excited about that.
There was a short film I created that was shot in Rhode Island with some local New England actors. In March 2024, I discovered that one of the actors in the film went on to become a big-time actor playing Brayden Weston in the Starz show “POWER BOOK 2: GHOST. It was a highlight moment for me as a creator
Realizing that I hit a wall living in New England and wanting to escape the winters, Florida was the first and only place that came to mind. It was one of the biggest and best decisions I could have made for myself. I have been connected and in the circles of very influential and creative people.
The things that I only dreamed about accomplishing in New England feel so much more achievable in Florida. I’m so happy that I took a chance, a risk, and decided to move and take my content creation to the next level.
Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I don’t think that in an effort to achieve greatness, anything is smooth or easy. I’m actually nervous when things come too easily for me. I’m always thinking, in the back of my mind, “When is it going to fall apart?” One of the hardest struggles was deciding to leave a state that I’d been in since 2009 to move to Florida, where I knew absolutely no one and had no real connections.
Another struggle was trying to reassure my friends in CT that I knew what I was doing and that my very “unconventional” life choices would all work out. It was a huge struggle because I was basically making things up as I went along in hopes that it would all work out.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am a Content Creator, Podcaster, and Indie Filmmaker.
What I’m known for:
1) My very opinionated, nonpolitically correct take on Films & Modern Day Issues on Youtube.
2) The crazy film-style adventures that I document for Instagram & TikTok.
3) My amazing food and drink content that can be viewed on Instagram.
4) Being a photographer for NYFW and 2 Tattoo Conventions in 2023.
I believe my self-taught filmmaking background sets me apart from so many people because a lot of people spend thousands of dollars to learn an art skill from someone else’s experience & points of view. I learned through YouTube, reading books, and pure trial and error which there were a lot of for barely any money (outside of the cost of the books).
I’m most proud of the fact that I always found a way to do anything that I ever wanted to do artistically. I never let anyone’s opinions and judgments dictate my next artistic move.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
Going to the Kids Choice Award Show in CA in the 90s and seeing the young actors at the time have fun but know how to be professional when it was time for them to get interviewed.
Contact Info:
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mylifewithali
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestorytellerali
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mylifewithali
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TheAliRobinsShow
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=wGn3gBJnByA4BT2aIzl2wQ
- Other: https://linktr.ee/alirobinsblog
