Robert J. D’Ottavi is an Australian writer, producer and filmmaker living and working in Naarm/Melbourne.
Currently a regular writer for The Age, before that, Robert produced content for brands such as Squarespace, Snapchat, Adelaide Film Festival, Malthouse Theatre and Audible.
Written Work
That’s New York To Me - Medium
My generation has to stop doing catch-ups for ‘closure’ | The Age - Opinion
Relationships are hard, one-night stands can be perfect | The Age - Opinion
The first time I spent Christmas alone, I discovered something I’d never expected | The Age - Opinion
What I learned after being shamed for wearing booty shorts to a one-year-old’s birthday | The Age - Opinion Piece
I don’t care if you think wrestling is fake. The WWE’s storytelling is insane | The Age - Opinion
Dear fellow 20-somethings, you do not look cool vaping, you look like a tool | The Age - Opinion
Aussie movies used to be fun. A teen hit proves we still have it in us | The Age - Opinion
I’m a collector of petty grievances. Now I’m giving them away | The Age - Opinion
How much is a cup of coffee worth? | Frankie Magazine #117 | In Print
I used to think the north v south rivalry was silly. But I reckon there’s a winner | The Age - Opinion
Have you ever been shushed? It’s humiliating and now I know why | The Age - Opinion
Video Work
First Love is the Revolution - Wit Incorporated -Trailer | Director, DP, Editor
First Love is the Revolution - Wit Incorporated -Trailer | Director, Writer, DP, Editor
Echo - Malthouse Theatre - Teaser | Editor, Colourist
Multiple Bad Things - Malthouse Theatre -Teaser | DP, Editor
Spiritus - Short Film | Director, Producer, Writer, DP
The Traveler - Short Film | Director, Producer, Writer, DP
Last Words - Short Film | DP, Producer
Multiple Bad Things - Malthouse Theatre - Marketing | DP, Editor
Multiple Bad Things - Malthouse Theatre - Marketing 'Favourite Line' | DP, Editor
Snap Retreat - Snapchat - Internal Video | DP
Wholesome Punks - Music Video | Director, Producer, Editor, DP
Porcupine Sunset - Music Video | Director, Editor, DP
About
I am one of the creative forces behind the viral Twitter page Le Cinéphiles, boasting over 79,000 followers.
My YouTube channel, where I worked with brands such as Dollar Shave Club, Audible, Mubi, Squarespace and NordVPN, currently boasts over 80,000 subscribers.
Additionally, as a writer and director, my work has appeared in The Age, Frankie Magazine, FilmInk and Buzzfeed.
In 2022, I completed the Advanced Diploma in Professional Screenwriting at RMIT, securing an internship with Haven’t You Done Well Productions and the Aunty Donna team.
Where I am now