Chris J. Russo

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Podcast Producer and Editor and Host @ Paceline Pictures, Inc.
United States
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Santa Monica, California, United States, United States
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About Chris J. Russo

Chris J. Russo is an award-winning producer, director, writer and post supervisor of features, TV, and digital content. Chris brings an invaluable end-to-end understanding of creating and delivering high-quality content as both a filmmaker and entertainment industry professional. Her films have screened at the Sundance Film Festival and aired on Showtime, PBS, IFC, and Netflix. Her critically acclaimed award-winning documentary, "Lady Buds" was released theatrically in 2021, is rated 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and is currently airing on STARZ AppleTV+ and Amazon.

Chris J. Russo's Current Company Details
Paceline Pictures, Inc.

Paceline Pictures, Inc.

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Podcast Producer and Editor and Host
United States
Chris J. Russo Work Experience Details
  • Paceline Pictures, Inc.
    Podcast Producer And Editor And Host
    Paceline Pictures, Inc.
    United States
  • California State University, Long Beach
    Adjunct Professor
    California State University, Long Beach Aug 2024 - Present
    Professor in the Cinematic Arts Department. Classes include:• Editing I Lab - Introduction to Adobe Premiere • On-Set Safety & Best Practices
  • Kin Community
    Head Of Post Production
    Kin Community Sep 2022 - Present
    Responsible for all aspects of post production for numerous lifestyle, culinary and talk shows. Oversees budgets, schedules, deliverables, archiving and staying on the pulse of technology and trends. As a Post Producer, works with EPs to creatively help shape the story and increase production value on a budget, and works with legal to ensure all guidelines are followed. Hires and manages a staff of freelance editors, assistant editors and post vendors to ensure the delivery of high-quality digital content for partners that have included Fox, Teton Ridge, FilmRise, TVOne and Philo.
  • Paceline Pictures, Inc.
    Director / Producer
    Paceline Pictures, Inc. May 2016 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca
    Manages client relationships and creative staff in the creation of branded content, documentary projects and post production services for short and long-form productions. From ideation to field producing to post production and delivery, I oversee all aspects of managing small, boutique agency focused on telling female-driven stories that empower and inspire. Our branded clients include Pfizer, LEVEL, Garden Society, Wildflower, California Growers Association, the Emerald Exchange and the feature documentary "Lady Buds." We have also provided Post Production Supervisor services on 15+ feature films and TV shows.
  • Showtime
    Co-Executive Producer - "Beyond The Aggressives" Documentary Feature Film
    Showtime May 2023 - Nov 2023
    California, United States
    Oversaw post production and finishing the film to create deliverables for a theatrical release and for broadcast on Showtime.
  • Triage Entertainment
    Story Producer - "My Road To Wow: Women Of Wrestling" Series
    Triage Entertainment Jul 2022 - Sep 2022
  • Starz
    Director / Producer - "Lady Buds" Documentary Feature Film
    Starz Feb 2017 - Mar 2022
    California, United States
    Handled all aspects of filmmaking from development to production to post to distribution.** Winner 2022 Best of the Fest - San Luis Obispo Film Festival Audience Award** Winner 2021 Mill Valley Film Festival Mind The Gap Audience Award** Winner 2021 Bronze CLIO for Direction Craft Film/Video - Lady Buds Trailer** Nomination 2021 Women Film Critics Circle Best Documentary Film** Runner Up 2021 Outfest Audience Award Best Documentary*World Premiere 2021 HOT DOCS *US Premiere 2021 Mill Valley Film FestivalCAA Sales / Gravitas Ventures Distribution / Journeyman Pictures"Lady Buds" is the story of six courageous women who come out of the shadows of the cannabis underground and risk their livelihoods to forge a path to legalization.
  • Freelance
    Post Production Supervisor
    Freelance Jul 2011 - Dec 2020
    Los Angeles
    Orchestrate all elements of post-production pipeline for studio and independent feature films and series. Design and implement dailies workflow, create and maintain post budgets, timelines and delivery schedule. Manage editors, VFX artists, music and sound team. Negotiate bids and handle relationships with talent, post facilities and vendors. Research stock footage as needed, supervise ADR sessions and coordinate DI sessions and sound mixes. Facilitate communication every step of the way, resolve technical issues and deliver timely finish of masters and deliverables.Beyond The Aggressives (2023) Feature - ShowtimeLady Buds (2021) Feature - Starz/Gravitas VenturesDummy (2020) TV Series - Quibi/wiipThe Gateway (2020) Feature - Metalwork PicturesLast Moment of Clarity (2018) Feature - Metalwork PicturesGingerbread (2018) Short What They Had (2018) Feature - Unified PicturesGhostmates (2016) Feature - Google/Defy MediaDr. Del (2015) TV Pilot - DoubleExposureCooties (2015) Feature - SpectreVision/UniversalWhite Bird in a Blizzard (2014) Feature - Anonymous ContentInner Fear (2015) Feature - Newspaper RockMax Rose (2014) Feature - Lightstream Pictures/MosaicThe Pyramid (2013) Feature - Twentieth Century FoxBeyond Paradise (2013) Feature - Newroz FilmsTen Cent Pistol (2013) Feature - Route 17Love or Whatever (2012) Feature - KGB FilmsManiac (2012) Feature - Le Petite ReineAutumn Blood (2011) Feature - Arc EntertainmentJewtopia (2011) Feature - Cinedigm
  • Ecodeo
    Producer
    Ecodeo Jul 2016 - Mar 2017
    Los Angeles
  • Arri
    Technical Sales Manager, Western Region
    Arri May 2014 - Apr 2016
    Burbank, Ca
    Responsible for sales of ARRI camera products, lenses and pro camera accessories in the Western Region of North America, including Canada and Mexico. Provides technical support on ARRI products, supervises a team of Technical Sales Representatives, and evaluated the market for ARRI camera equipment in North America.
  • Invision Communications
    Field Producer
    Invision Communications Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
    Field Produced a series of 50+ interviews in 5 cities in 9 days for for a major biotech company.
  • Thepostlab.Com
    Founder
    Thepostlab.Com Jun 2012 - Jan 2014
    Los Angeles, Ca
    Oversee the development, creation and organization of all content for the first post production website made by and for independent filmmakers.
  • Amci
    Video Producer
    Amci Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    Produce all video content for Nissan 360, a 30-day event attended by international journalists that promoted Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun Automotive brands. Managed production and post-production of 50+ interview clips, sizzle reels, bumpers, and worked with agency to create content for triple-display presentations and wall monitors.
  • Big Frame
    Director / Producer
    Big Frame Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
    Los Angeles, Ca
    Directed 5 music videos for the web series, "Writing Room," that paired Hollywood music producers with up and coming YouTube performers to create original songs.
  • Kodak
    Senior Account Manager - Feature Films
    Kodak 2009 - 2011
    Handled all sales within the independent feature film community in Los Angeles and all motion picture origination across 10 Western Region states. Negotiated motion picture film pricing, consulted with filmmakers and cinematographers on technical and creative look of project, managed sales of Kodak film stock to all productions within territory. Cultivated, nurtured and maintained relationships with both established and up and coming cinematographers, producers, directors and studio executives. Investigated quality control issues in the field and interface with manufacturing, camera rental houses, laboratories and post-production facilities as necessary. Managed sponsorships with targeted film festivals and key independent film organizations. Actively built knowledge base on emerging digital and hybrid film technologies to stay on the pulse of entertainment trends. Programed and moderated technology panels at film festivals and special events as part of marketing and outreach within independent film community.
  • Kodak
    Account Manager - Television
    Kodak 2000 - 2009
    Worked closely with studio executives, producers, directors and cinematographers on a daily basis to market Kodak Motion Picture Film Products. Maintained relationships, negotiated studio contracts with HBO, ABC Studios, NBC/Universal, Showtime, CBS Television and Hallmark Hall of Fame and managed film sales to hundreds of television productions. Consulted with Emmy-award winning cinematographers, producers and directors during pre-production to establish a desired look for their production while staying within certain budgets. Increased sales in the TV market through conversions of productions from either digital origination or competitor's product. Produced a Kodak Technical Demo that compared 3-perf cinematography to 2-perf cinematography. During 10-year tenure as a Television Account Manager, managed over $100M in Kodak Product Sales to Studios (averaging $10-18M annually) and oversaw hundreds of network and cable productions. Maintained impressive forecasting accuracy of film sales in the TV market from peak years of motion picture film capture through the steady decline of recent years of traditional film usage during the digital transition.
  • Kodak
    Art Director, Dynamic Imaging
    Kodak Feb 1996 - Dec 1999
    Designed depth, motion-based and 3D lenticular movie posters, trading cards, and collectibles for clients such as Warner Brothers, Universal, Disney, NFL, and the rock band, KISS. Coordinated film and video capture, edited motion sequences, and digitally prepared all image elements. Robust knowledge of what was, at the time, cutting edge digital imaging applications, software, and technologies to produce really cool photographic branded entertainment.

Chris J. Russo Skills

Film Post Production Film Production Video Production Video Documentaries Emerging Technologies Feature Films Short Films Television Hd Video Entertainment Camera Music Videos Photography Web Video Independent Film Cinematography Broadcast Screenwriting Producing Creative Direction Digital Video Editing Image Manipulation Production Managment Mac Digital Photography Sound Pre Production Comedy Storytelling Video Post Production

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chris J. Russo

What company does Chris J. Russo work for?

Chris J. Russo works for Paceline Pictures, Inc.

What is Chris J. Russo's role at the current company?

Chris J. Russo's current role is Podcast Producer and Editor and Host.

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Chris J. Russo's email address is cjrussobiz@me.com

What schools did Chris J. Russo attend?

Chris J. Russo attended University At Buffalo, Suny Brockport.

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Chris J. Russo has skills like Film, Post Production, Film Production, Video Production, Video, Documentaries, Emerging Technologies, Feature Films, Short Films, Television, Hd Video, Entertainment.

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