Born and raised in Los Angeles , Roth began his tertiary education at the University of California , Berkeley studying philosophy and creative writing before earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinema at the University of Southern California in 1972 . He continued his education at the University of California , Los Angeles enrolling in the Master of Fine Arts program and received his graduate degree in motion picture production in 1975 . 1 The following year , he wrote , produced and directed his first film , '' Independence Day '' . His 1984 film '' Heartbreakers '' was entered into the 35th Berlin International Film Festival . 2 In 1988 , Roth wrote and directed the television film '' Dead Solid Perfect ''
35th Berlin International Film Festival
35th Berlin International Film Festival
Bobby Roth