Bob Degus is a renowned film industry professional with a multifaceted career spanning multiple roles, including director, writer, and producer.
As an active voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Degus has served as an Oscar Gold Mentor, guiding the next generation of filmmakers and sharing his expertise to shape the future of the industry.
In addition, he is an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and a member of Lincoln Center Theater's Director's Lab, demonstrating his commitment to advancing his craft and staying connected with the artistic community.
Degus' educational background includes a graduation from the CTI Intensive on Commercial Theatre producing, providing him with a solid foundation in the business side of the industry.
One of his most notable productions is the Academy Award-nominated film Pleasantville, which he co-produced with Steven Soderberg and Jon Kilik. Degus' extensive experience in production executive roles has seen him oversee a wide range of films, including Austin Powers, Friday, Set It Off, and over twenty-five other titles, with a total production value exceeding a quarter-billion dollars.
In recent years, Degus has directed and produced the feature film No Place Like Home, also known as Awaken, starring Gabrielle Anwar, Henry Ian Cusick, and Dave Baez, and is currently preparing to direct his new film, based on an original screenplay he wrote.
Early in his career, Degus held the position of Head of Production at Chanticleer Films, where he was responsible for producing, post-producing, and overseeing the creation of over forty 35mm shorts, many of which received Academy Award nominations. He personally produced two Academy Award-nominated short films, one of which starred Brad Pitt, and his films have been showcased at numerous international film festivals, including Sundance, Toronto, Boston, and Austin.
