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Robert Townsend’s filmmaking secrets light up Columbia

Robert Townsend didn’t just talk about making movies—he turned Columbia’s theater into a crash course on what it really takes to survive and thrive in film. Packed with students and local filmmakers, his masterclass was all about grit, storytelling, and pushing past fear. Townsend acted out scenes, shared stories from his own journey (including freezing as an extra on “Mahogany”), and reminded everyone that it’s not about where you start or how much money you have—it’s about putting in the work and refusing to let rejection win. What’s your biggest creative hurdle right now? #Entertainment #Movies #ColumbiaCollege