Rob Festinger studied filmmaking at New York University, and interned under Michael Deluca at New Line Cinema. While working as a reader at HBO Films, Rob discovered the short story "Killings" which he adapted with director Todd Field. The film was eventually re-titled "In The Bedroom" which earned several Academy Award nominations and won Best Screenplay from the National Board of Review. Rob has since been living and working as a writer in the USA and London.