21 - From Assistant to VP Development with Michael Ritter (Moonfall, Those About to Die)

Michael Ritter is a film producer and executive named on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Hollywood & Entertainment. He was pivotal in closing over $280 million in financing for films such as Lionsgate’s “Moonfall” and TV shows such as Peacock’s upcoming historical epic “Those About to Die.” We dive into the entire process of getting on Forbes 30 Under 30 - - - alongside names like Jenna Ortega and Noah Schnapp - from nomination to final round questions, how to overcome rejection, and the one key factor to truly measure success. BREAKDOWN: 2:51 - Making Forbes 30 Under 30, from surprise nomination to final round questions 9:36 - Rejection from job, Moonfall, Midway 10:31 - Forbes Under 30 Summit 2023 15:06 - Receiving the Under 30 news + reactions from others 20:26 - Tips for aspiring Listers 22:59 - Founding Kairon Studios 27:14 - Appealing USC rejection + being a spring admit 31:37 - Producing first feature, “Samir” (2019) through USC & Warner Bros. 39:23 - First jobs - burnout, bartending, assistant to TV director, freelancing in production & photography 47:01 - From producing first feature to working the front desk at Equinox 49:21 - Working as an assistant to producer Harald Kloser and meeting JP Pettinato on Midway (2019) to Lionsgate with JP Pettinato 58:16 - Associate producer on Moonfall (2022) & covid shutdown in 2020 1:06:09 - Advice for overcoming low moments 1:16:36 - TIME CAPSULE CONNECT WITH MICHAEL Instagram: @mkritter / @29goingonbreakdown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ritter-filmmaker IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5778236/ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: All Platforms: @NoSetPathShow www.NoSetPathShow.com