Internationally acclaimed for live event and documentary specials, director, writer and producer Robert MacAskill is the recipient of several prestigious awards for outstanding television and film productions. In addition to projects for Canadian broadcasters such as CBC, CTV, Discovery, TSN and Rogers Sportsnet, Robert’s programs have also been broadcast on NBC, CBS, Chinese Central Television, Channel 4 and Sky Network in Europe.
Equestrian Director
STORY
INNOVATION
Olympic Games
Olympic Games
BOBSLEIGH_VANCOUVER 2010
RYAN LOCHTE_LONDON 2012
ALLYSON FELIX_LONDON 2012
Short Form
Short Form
LETS TALK LOVATO Feb 1 FINAL
Rodeo-2019 2
Muhammed Ali- Search for a Cure
The Royal 2018 Preview Video
Documentary
Documentary
Director Dramatizations
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Closing of Maple Leaf Gardens
Montreal Forum Closes
Proficient in live broadcast and live event production, Robert is also recognized for feature-length and short-form documentaries. Common to all, is his direction of cameras to capture emotion, drama, and intimate storytelling. From live action coverage to a poignant interview, the universal theme is our prevailing human journey.
Awards
“LIFE OF A LEGEND - Gordie Howe"
Canadian Screen Awards Nomination: Best Sports Feature
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“VANCOUVER 2010: OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES SPECIAL”
Gemini Award: Best Sports Program
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“FOREVER RIVALS”
Gemini Award: Best Sports Program, Documentary Sound
New York Festivals: Silver Medal
Home Video of the Year Award
"SEPTEMBER 1972"
Gemini Award Nomination: Best Sports Program
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“OPEN ICE”
Gemini Award Nomination: Best Sports Program
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“DASHAN’S ADVENTURES”
CCTV Gold Medal: Best Information Series
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“CANADA’S TEAM OF THE CENTURY”
Home Video of the Year Award
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“EYE ON THE DIAMOND”
Gemini Award Nomination: Best Sports Program
“MARIO LEMIEUX: THE MAGNIFICENT ONE”
Gemini Award Nomination: Best Documentary Editing
“ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE”
Gemini Award Nomination: Best Sports Program
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“TOKYO ’91:
Gemini Award Nomination: Best Sports Program
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“SPIRIT OF THE FOREST”
Silver Birch Award
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“1988 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES”
Gemini Award: Best Sports Program
Rogers Broadcasting Award
Don Hudson Memorial Award
RTA Award for Best Variety Program
RTA Award for Outstanding Creative Ability
Robert MacAskill
Screen Credits
EQUESTRIAN:
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ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW
LONGINES FEI WORLD CUP GRAND PRIX (Q)
PAN AM GAMES 2015 - HOST BROADCASTER
LAS VEGAS NATIONAL HORSE SHOW
LIVERPOOL INTL. HORSE SHOW
HICKSTEAD AL SHIRA’AA DERBY
THE ROYAL HORSE SHOW TORONTO
HORSE SPORT LIVE
WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES
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OLYMPICS:
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MISSION GOLD
LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES
RICK HANSEN: THE DIFFERENCE MAKERS
VANCOUVER 2010: OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES
OLYMPIC HOCKEY 2010: HOCKEY GOLD
THE OLYMPIANS
ATHENS OLYMPIC GAMES
OLYMPIC ASCENT
1988 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES
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SPECIALS & SERIES:
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BELL LET’S TALK
MUHAMMAD ALI: FIGHT FOR A CURE
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THE ROYAL WEDDING
SID THE KID V. ALEXANDER THE GREAT
THE FUTURE REVEALED
72 COMPLETE
ROLLING STONES: TORONTO ROCKS
THE FIFTH ESTATE
ARRIVAL OF POPE JOHN PAIL II
Contact via email or phone preferred
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NETWORK SPORT:
NHL REVEALED
THE NEXT LEVEL WITH PK SUBBAN
LIFE OF A LEGEND-JEAN BELIVEAU
CANADA’S TEAM OF THE CENTURY
HOCKEY; A PEOPLE’S HISTORY
OPEN ICE
SEPTEMBER 1972
FOREVER RIVALS
MARIO LEMIEUX: THE MAGNIFICENT ONE
SUMMIT ON ICE
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DAVE STIEB’S NO-HITTER
COMPLETE GAME: RICK LANGFORD
DOMINICAN BLUE JAYS
ISA SUPER WORLD SERIES
EYE ON THE DIAMOND
GREY CUP COUNTDOWN
WORLD INDOOR T & F CHMPS
MICHAEL SMITH:
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
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For Community
In non-profit sectors, Robert created a series for The Rick Hansen Foundation and CTV, featuring 25 outstanding Canadians and why they are regarded as Difference Makers in their communities. He also developed programming for the Bell Let’s Talk campaign.
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Robert also serves a director on the Board of Rebounders Canada, assisting adult survivors of childhood cancer and resides in Toronto with his wife Carol and two sons.
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