Mario Bobino

Background

About Mario Bobino

BIO Mario Bobino, Debonair Productions Mario Bobino established Debonair Productions in 1988. With over 36 years in the Independent Film business, Bobino has produced and directed several films, including “City Life” 1989, “Characters” 1992, “Consequences” 1995, “Faith Fancher Story” “Cahoots” 2001, the independent hit “TownBiz” 2012, “Female Law Firm” 2013, ”Oakland’s Squad” 2015, and the Marshawn Lynch Story” 2015 Award winning Film "My Culture" 2019 "Zo The Real Coach Carter" to be released summer 2021. Bobino has also produced many TV programs, and currently has a show with NFL’s Oakland Raiders and the California Berkeley football team. Bobino knows how to produce guerrilla films. Born and raised in Oakland California, Bobino attended Saint Elizabeth Elementary, McChesney Junior High, Oakland High, Merritt College, and Sacramento State University, earning a Degree in Media Productions. Bobino has also interned at KTVU Ch 2 for two years in 1987 and 1988. Bobino knows how to use his personal and professional resources, which have allowed him to complete his projects. Bobino has also been featured on BET, KTVU CH2, KRON CH4, ABC CH 7, KPIX CH5, the Oakland Tribune, SF Examiner, Bay Guardian, Eastbay Express, and SF Weekly. Bobino was a student athlete while in school, and won several awards. His most precious award, was being elected team captain on Oakland High’s 10-0 Season, and being ranked #1 at the end of the 1980 season. Bobino went all league at Oakland High and Merritt Jr College. The most important thing about Bobino is he has worked professionally with the youths in Oakland for the past 21 years as a Youth Correctional Officer. Bobino retired in 2015 from his Correctional Officer job. Filmmaking is now his life. In 2033 I accepted a position with the Contra Costa School District as a MultiMedia Instructor.