The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)
recently celebrated the career achievements of FAMU alumnus and
producer/director
Rob Hardy during its Sixth Annual SYNERGY event in Atlanta on
Thursday, July 20. A signature program of the organization, AAFCA SYNERGY
provides an opportunity for creative professionals in Atlanta and the Southeast
to connect and collaborate with their peers.
Hardy joined an outstanding group of Atlanta-based
entrepreneurs and creatives who have been acknowledged by the organization.
Previous AAFCA SYNERGY Award recipients include FAMU alumni Tirrell Whittley
and Nick Nelson, principals of the media marketing company, Liquid Soul.
Hardy is responsible for a successful pipeline of films
(created alongside one-time producing partner
Will Packer) that include
“Trois,” “The Gospel,” “Think Like A Man” and “Think Like A Man Too.” For
“Trois” and “The Gospel,” he pulled extra duty as director. In television, he has
amassed an impressive resume, directing episodes of such popular TV shows as
“Power,” “Blindspot,” “Criminal Minds,” “The Flash” and “Vampire Diaries,”
among others. Recently, BET picked up the second season of “The Quad,” starring
FAMU alumna
Anika Noni Rose as the president of an historically black college, which Hardy
co-created and serves as an executive producer.
“Rob Hardy was an early proponent of creating films and
other creative content in the Southeast and is a living testament to the
immense opportunities that are possible for a growing number of producers,
directors and content creators based in the Southeast,” said AAFCA president
and co-founder Gil Robertson. “Atlanta’s position as a player in film and TV
production is now undeniable, and SYNERGY is honored to celebrate game-changers
like Rob Hardy with a platform that encourages, inspires and connects others
who are following that lead and further strengthen the region’s prime
position.”
Hardy earned a mechanical engineering degree from FAMU.
