Endorcements & Testimonials
“Bobby Mardis produced my Comedy Central pilot. He guarded the money like it was his own. Needless to say, we came in under budget”
Stan Foster – Writer / Director
“The Preachers Kid” “Woman Thou Art Loosed” “My Other Mother”
"Bobby Mardis is one of the most talented filmmakers I’ve ever worked with. He is experienced and talented in most every possible job on the film or television set, from development, pre-production, production and post-production, he’s done it all. He has saved my ass many times on several film projects. I can unequivocally recommend Bobby."
Larry Robinson – Producer / Avatar Entertainment
“Oz’,” “The L Word,” “Girlfriends,” “Fear of a Black Hat”
“Bobby Mardis is a tactician when it comes to producing, writing and directing. His dedication and focus get the job done.”
Willard E. Pugh – Actor / Producer
“Harpo from the Color Purple & Owner of WEP Productions”
"Air force One," "RoboCop 2," "Toy Soldiers" "Native Son"
"Air force One," "RoboCop 2," "Toy Soldiers" "Native Son"
“ "Thanks so much for being on this journey with me. We created a lot of classics together.”
Robert Townsend – Writer / Director
“Hollywood Shuffle,” "Eddie Murphy Raw," “Five Heartbeats” “Partners in Crime”
"Bobby Mardis is an inspiration for his vision and determination as a filmmaker. He never stops creating content on multiple platforms."
Reginald T. Dorsey - Actor, Producer, Director
“Kings of the Evening” “Return to Lonesome Dove” “South Central”
“ Bobby Mardis has been an incredibly insightful partner who has counseled for me for 20 plus years in entertainment. Most notable I was given an impossible task of completing a series of five films for AXE, which Bobby was the supervising producer and helped deliver them. Bobby’s expert advice and execution was invaluable.”
“The Axe Series"
“Bobby Mardis and his crew are ‘Top Notch Professionals’, who deliver a great product – EVERY TIME! It was a pleasure to work with Bobby Mardis for five consecutive years as he videotaped, produced and edited a multi-camera shoot for our City’s Annual Candy Cane Parade. The rebroadcast of the event always garnered uplifting and positive feedback from our citizens.”
Perry Brents – Director of Lynwood Parks and Recreation Department
Emmy Award winner for “Gangs: “Facts Every Parent Should Know”
“For a long time, I struggled with learning how to write a script. Then I bumped into Bobby at a film festival and for the past few years, I’ve worked with Bobby to improve my writing skills. Bobby knows his stuff and I would strongly suggest anyone who is getting stuck, or just having problems writing their story to get with him. Because of Bobby, structure now comes easy and I thoroughly understand the process of developing a script from concept to final draft and he’s also helped me to get a couple of them produced!”.
Dreka Shevron - Writer / Director
“Woman Scorned,” “Ready For Love,” “Reformed,” & Over a thousand Commercials.”
“As one of the producers of Hollywood shuffle I’ve known Bobby ever since he was a fledgling actor and experienced his transition into becoming a producer /Director. I got a chance to visit one of his sets where he was a director on an eleven-camera shoot on a show called the silence is broken. Bobbie can handle most areas of filmmaking and I fully endorse his skills.”
Carl Craig – Producer
“House Party 2,” “The Bobby Brown Story,” “Mo’ Money,” “Player’s Club,” “American Soul”
"Bobby is one of the most talented and dependable people I've worked with in 20+ years in entertainment. He is a solid producer, director, and editor. His creativity and agility has made him invaluable on multiple projects for me. Whether it's an independent film or network project Bob always delivers A+ work!."
Don Tuitt – Producer / Director
TV1’s “The Trumpet Awards, BET’s “Sunday Best,”” “Match ups,”& “Family Crews”
Willie E. Simmons, Jr. - Retired DGA Assistant Director
“Color Purple, Colors, Lethal Weapon, Scarface”
“I have worked with Bobby throughout the years as a Construction Coordinator and as a set designer for a film he wrote, acted-in and directed. Bobby is one of the most creative and honest filmmakers in the game. I can thoroughly attest to his skills, creativity, and altruistic nature. Bobby delivers!”
Caesar J. Bijou - Construction Coordinator & CA. General Contractor
“Snowfall,” “U.S. vs. Billy Holiday,” “Lincoln Height,” “Martin.”
“Phoenix Project (Rebuild Universal Studio Backlot)
“Phoenix Project (Rebuild Universal Studio Backlot)
“Bobby Mardis is the consummate creator. Very few writers, actors, directors and producers can achieve the quadruple threat. His independent and Hollywood work speaks volumes. Mardis is the renaissance of documentary filmmaking.”
Gerrard McClendon – Producer / Host / Reporter
Emmy Award winner for “The Challenge of Raising African American Boys.”
Richie Mac – Actor, Producer, Director
“Hollywood Shuffle’,” “Boondocks” “Charmed” “The Wayans Bros” “In the House”
“I have had the great opportunity to work with Bobby Mardis live on stage, in the recording studio, and in film. His involvement and depth in these mediums have made him a great filmmaker, both as an artist and a business man.”.
Del Atkins – Music composer, Band Conductor, Bass Player.
James Ingram (10 Years), Jessica Simpson, Rihanna, Gladys Knight, American Idol,
“As a composer, I can’t tell how unbelievably easy it was to work with filmmaker Bobby Mardis. His attention to detail, and clarity in terms of describing his vision while not getting in the way of your creativity is a rare gift in my business. He also makes sure you have everything you need to be successful on the work he has given you to accomplish. He’s very creative but even more so, has the technical knowledge on how to make an enjoyable film. It was my pleasure to work with him.”
Duane Benjamin - Composer - Orchestrator
Earth Wind & Fire, Mary J. Blige, Barry White, Temptations, Stanley Clark,
Jill Scott, Justin Timberlake, Co-Producer of K-Pop
Earth Wind & Fire, Mary J. Blige, Barry White, Temptations, Stanley Clark,
Jill Scott, Justin Timberlake, Co-Producer of K-Pop
“Bobby Mardis understands an artist needs because he is an artist himself. His entire approach to production is designed to make the artist stand out and present them at their best. He is awesome!"
Wil Wheaton Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist
Worked with David Foster, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson,
Ernest Dillihay – President /CEO - Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center C. Bernard Jackson Memorial Library,
Cultural Legacy Project - Executive Director, Former Performing Arts Director for the City of Los Angeles
“Bobby Mardis is an imaginative filmmaker who captures real stories with grit and passion”
Neema Barnette - Director / Writer
"Civil Brand," "Black Lightening," "the Good Cop," "Luke Cage," "Close to Danger," "Queen Sugar"
Director Bobby Mardis is not only pleasant to work with during prep, shoot and the wrap process, but he delivers the goods. Bobby is a true visionary and knows how to pull the best performances out of his actors. He is very cinematic in his directing approach and he’s excellent in creating the mood for productivity when going from the page to the screen. Bobby is a pro and a one-stop shop individual that I would not hesitate to recommend!
Mariam Jacobs, Production Office Manager
BET “Arabesque Film Series”, “Tuskegee Airmen,” “Thin Line between Love and Hate,” & “Ninja Turtles”
“For well over 35 years, as an entertainment industry singer and live-stage performer, I have been blessed to witness the BRILLIANCE of Bobby Mardis. Bobby’s expert and longitudinally-high standard in filmmaking, whether directing, cinematography, production, videography, editing, script-writing, etc., he can only be described as passionate and impeccable. What a daunting task it must be to embody such a multifaceted set of skills. Bobby’s exceptional personality, interpersonal skills, and contagious laughter are added bonuses!”
B. Jamison-Harrison - Vocalist
Nancy Wilson, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Barbara Streisand, Rod Stewart
Nancy Wilson, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Barbara Streisand, Rod Stewart
Bobby wrote and directed Showtime’s “Circle of Pain” with Roslind Cash, Anna M. Horsford, Todd Bridges, Glynn Turman and Reginald T. Dorsey.
Bobby directed Hardaway in a special PSA that influenced the general public.
He directed a live celebrity Look-a-like tour, which traveled California thrilling jammed packed audiences eager to get close to their favorite “ALMOST stars!”
Directed Patrick Gandy’s “The Silence is Broken” an 11 camera live shoot.
“Bobby Mardis is an artist of the highest caliber. When he accepts an assignment, you know that he is going to tap into his talent to raise the
project to a high level of excellence. I trust his instincts and professionalism.”
project to a high level of excellence. I trust his instincts and professionalism.”
Ted Lange - Actor, Director
“The Love Boat,” “That’s My Mama” “King of Queens,” Direct, “Moesha,” ”Dharma and Greg,”
“Bobby Mardis is an amazing Cinematographer. He’s one of the few Directors that gives new comers a chance. His style has been crafted and nurtured through his ability to capture and create reality, even if it’s not a true story! Bobby Mardis is my friend and has always believed in not only my stunt ability, but my acting ability! Thank you Bobby!” .
April Weeden Stunt Coordinator, Actress, Philanthropist
“Not Easily Broken” Stunt double Taraji P. Hanson, “Eraser” Stunt Double Vanessa Williams,
Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Fool for Love.”
Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Fool for Love.”
Charlie Jordan Brookins - Former SVP Original Programming, BET Networks
“The Game,” “Being Mary Jane,” “Gun Hill”
“Bobby Mardis is the ‘go to’ director, producer, partner, writer, and dreamer for any film and television project. I've worked under him as a composer for his projects at Showtime and he has been indispensable as a director on my film productions. He is creative and knowledgeable about all aspects of production and he is a necessary asset from idea to completion.”
G. Patrick Gandy - Founder / Executive Producer - The Silence Is Broken
Orchestrator, arranger and composer - Jennifer Holliday, Loretta Divine,
Patrice Rushen, Stevie Wonder, The Dream Girls, The Lion King - https://www.thesilenceisbroken.org
Orchestrator, arranger and composer - Jennifer Holliday, Loretta Divine,
Patrice Rushen, Stevie Wonder, The Dream Girls, The Lion King - https://www.thesilenceisbroken.org
"I've known Bobby for a great number of years now and can attest that he is a veteran filmmaker with
vast industry experience, who's vision is all about delivering quality content."
Angela Northington - Media Executive & Content Acquisitions Veteran
“I have been in the financing and Financial management side of corporate and entrepreneurial businesses for 30 years continuously having to align Private Investors and Bankers to financially back projects. I have worked with Bobby Mardis on numerous occasions and he has taken my tasks and made easily understandable and highly effect using visual promos and EPKs. He is a master at bringing your vision to life. Bobby is not only a visionary himself, but has the technical skills to write, direct and edit presentations that net results. I thoroughly endorse and without hesitation recommend Bobby Mardis for all your visual needs.”.
Gregory Rhea CEO of Chesed Financial Business Consultants and
President of Faith Union Corp
President of Faith Union Corp
Health Clubs, Night Clubs, Boxing Events, etc.
Bobby Mardis is my go-to guy whenever I need a moderator or speaker for a festival panel or workshop.. The breath & depth of his knowledge of all things filmmaking is incomparable. He can speak on the entire filmmaking process from A to Z, from writing and directing, to marketing and business plans. Bobby can talk about it all from a very high level.
Tanya Kersey, Director, (HBFF - Hollywood Black Film Festival)
DesignerCEO, Breakthrough Filmmaker Success Academy
"The Filmmaker Success Mentor"
"The Filmmaker Success Mentor"
Bobby Mardis is a golden talent, a brilliant singer & a spot-on director/producer. He flows & grows as an artist with silky smoothness, original style & wit. He's my brother from another mother like no other, a life-long friend & very funny too. His only limit is above the stars & beyond. Stay strong to get along is his moniker.
"Cooley High","The Jacksons: American Dream," "L.A. Heat," "Roots," "The Perfect Mate," "A House Divide."