Robbin Shahani eared a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance and a Master of Fine Arts degree in film studies at the University of Utah. After completing his education Shahani began his career directing and producing television commercials for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Adoption Exchange, the State of Utah, and Fisher Price. He later moved to Los Angeles to work as a director of television documentaries. His films can be seen on Discovery Channel, PAX and GSN.
Robbin Shahani has received grants from the Salt Lake City and Utah Arts Council and the Kodak Filmmakers Grant and has won the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences national editing competition as well as awards from film festivals across the country.
Before moving into film and television, Robbin enjoyed a career as a ballet dancer with national companies such as Boston Ballet and Ballet West. He is currently the executive director of the California Dance Academy.
From the guide to the Robbin Shahani independent film collection, circa 2000-2004, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)
