Producer Rob Blackie, right, on the set of the Republic of Doyle with stunt co-ordinator James Binkley, left, and executive producer John Vatcher, centre. (Photo as submitted to the Gander Beacon)

Dal alumnus and Newfoundland native Rob Blackie (BComm’99, LLB’99) has made a name for himself as producer of the CBC’s Republic of Doyle. Here, Blackie tells the Gander Beacon about his transition from business and law student to film producer, his favourite projects and his hometown connection on the set of Doyle.