{"product_id":"producing-projects-in-the-new-normal-with-oscar-nominated-producer-chris-moore-stage-32-ceo-richard-rb-botto","title":"Producing Projects in the New Normal with Oscar-Nominated Producer Chris Moore \u0026 Stage 32 CEO Richard \"RB\" Botto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003eThe world is changing quickly and the phrase “new normal” is being bandied about with abandon. Even though filming is limited (at best), development continues to move forward and that means producers are busier than ever. In the entertainment industry, scripts continue to be optioned, projects continue to get developed, talent continues to find representation, and production is slowly starting to resume in LA and more so all over the world. So what does producing look like in this \"new normal\"? It’s definitely time for a check-in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003eSo let's delve into the state of the industry today with Oscar-nominated producer Chris Moore and our fearless leader, and fellow producer, Richard \"RB\" Botto. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e has done and seen it all. During a career spanning over 30 years, Chris has produced films that have had\u003cstrong\u003e multiple Oscar nominations and wins such as \u003cem\u003eGood Will Hunting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManchester by the Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e to studio blockbusters like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmerican Pie \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Adjustment Bureau\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e to independent darlings such as \u003cem\u003eWaiting, \u003c\/em\u003eto creating and starring in the critically acclaimed industry television shows \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eProject Greenlight\u003c\/em\u003e alongside Matt Damon and Ben Affleck\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eChair\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. One of the secrets of Chris' longevity in the business is a full understanding \u003cem\u003eof \u003c\/em\u003ethe business. He's as plugged in as they come and he knows how to adjust quickly, swiftly, and successfully as the landscape changes - which seems to happen on a daily basis these days. Most importantly, Chris is known in the industry as a take-no-prisoners, no bullshit guy. He tells it like it is and pulls no punches, which, in this business, is welcome and refreshing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard “RB” Botto i\u003c\/strong\u003es a producer whose films have played at dozens of festivals including the Sundance award-winning feature, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnother Happy Day,\u003c\/em\u003e starring Ellen Barkin, Demi Moore and Kate Bosworth,\u003c\/strong\u003e written \u0026amp; directed by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEuphoria\u003c\/em\u003e creator Sam Levinson, \u003cem\u003eWhat Lies Ahead\u003c\/em\u003e, starring Rumer Willis \u0026amp; Emma Dumont\u003c\/strong\u003e, the documentary \u003cem\u003eCrutch\u003c\/em\u003e and the upcoming \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRain-Beau’s End starring Ed Asner and Sean Young\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. He is the Executive Producer on \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVagic\u003c\/em\u003e with Amy Baer at Gidden Media\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Clone’s an A-Hole\u003c\/em\u003e with National Lampoon\u003c\/strong\u003e. He is also in active production on 3 more projects in various mediums. RB is also the Founder and CEO of Stage 32 (stage32.com). Stage 32 is the world’s largest online platform connecting and educating film, TV \u0026amp; digital creatives and executives worldwide. Through Stage 32 he has helped incubate \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChick Fight\u003c\/em\u003e, starring Malin Akerman and Alec Baldwin\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by Yale Productions and Ramo Law, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e10-31\u003c\/em\u003e, produced by Eli Roth and Orion Pictures\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additionally, RB’s book \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrowdsourcing For Filmmakers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Indie Film and the Power of the Crowd\u003c\/em\u003e, was published by Focal Press\/Routledge under the American Film Market Presents banner and quickly became one of their best-selling titles. The paperback, kindle edition and audiobook have all hit #1 in 6 different film and business related categories on Amazon and Audible and the title has received over 100 5-star reviews across all platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eIn another FREE Stage 32 COVID-19 webinar, Chris and RB team up for an exclusive Q\u0026amp;A session where they’ll answer questions from the Stage 32 community about the state of the industry today and where they believe things are headed. Bring your questions about the craft and business. 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