On The Emergent Lens, host Tim Russ sits down with writer-producer James Moore to trace a journey that began with a cooler full of bottled water and led to producing a Stephen King adaptation.
Moore’s first Hollywood job was as a PA on Upbeat, sprinting across set to hand Russ a cold bottle of water the moment he called “cut.” That single opportunity turned into the foundation of a career built on discipline, persistence, and craft.
Years later, Moore would co-produce In The Death Room, a short film adapted from Stephen King’s Dollar Baby program. The story, about a reporter searching for his missing sister, became a dark, and moody period piece set in the 1970s. Moore credits the project as a turning point, teaching him the realities of producing: managing crew, solving problems fast, and navigating countless moving parts. A successful crowdfunding campaign and award wins followed.
At the core of Moore’s philosophy is writing discipline. His mantra? “Ass plus chair equals script.” He rises early, writes daily, and treats storytelling not just as art, but as business. Taking notes, revising drafts, and setting ego aside are all part of the process. For Moore, feedback is collaborative momentum.
The conversation also reveals a lighter side: Moore’s legendary love of pancakes, born from a difficult recovery period, which became both a personal symbol of joy and an unexpected industry icebreaker.
For James Moore, success is measured in waking up each day and doing the work he loves.
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