Award-Winning Director, Production Designer & Visual Effects Specialist

Blockbuster Movies. TV Series. Major Brand Commercials.

With two Oscars and five Emmy Awards in his pocket, Robert’s proven vision and artistic capacity to create captivating, imaginative worlds uniquely positions him to embrace and rise to the unique challenges each project requires. He became the first production designer to win back-to-back Oscars for his work on James Cameron’s Avatar and Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland, two of the top ten highest-grossing films in history. His directorial debut for Maleficent set the global box office record for highest-grossing, first-time director in film history. And he’s not stopping there, with many new projects currently underway.

IN THE NEWS

Robert accepting his Honorary Member Award at the
Visual Effects Society Honors Celebration 2024.

“Growing up as the son of a low budget filmmaker I always knew I wanted to be a film director. That dream was realized in a big way when I had the opportunity to direct the Disney film, ‘Maleficent’.”

— Robert Stromberg, Director

Creative Visionary

“It was very clear to me that he was born to be a director, and he really wanted to be a director. Angelina’s an experienced actress, Robert is going to be a great director, and if he can provide the distinct visual style he brought to ‘Avatar,’ ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘Oz The Great and Powerful,’ I think it’s a good marriage.”

— Joe Roth, 'Maleficent' Producer

Two Academy Awards.
Five Primetime Emmy Awards.

And then some.

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Blockbuster Movies & Television Series

Robert’s movie directorial debut was *Maleficent* in 2014, the highest-grossing film for a first-time director. He also won numerous awards including two Oscars for his visual effects and artwork in Alice in Wonderland (2010), *Avatar* (2009), and many more creative big hits.

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Major Brand Commercials

Robert’s most recent commercial work was directing PEPSICO’s “Melt for You” holiday commercial that first aired on November 24, 2022, during the Macy’s day parade and also the creation of Abbvie’s “Rinvoq” and Disney’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” commercials.

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On stage, winning our Oscar award!

Robert’s First Oscar Award Experience

2010 Oscar Winner - Best Achievement in Art Direction for Avatar (2009)

“What a thrill it was to win my first Academy Award® for Production Design – along with Rick Carter – and then meeting Tom Hanks and Sigourney Weaver on stage when I least expected it. I didn’t even have an acceptance speech prepared, I was so shocked and incredibly grateful to be recognized for my work on AVATAR. After the award presentation I was taken backstage through the awards process – with Tom by my side – walking me through interviews, photos, and hanging in the green room with other celebrities.

It was a thrill of a lifetime!”