Jason Manella

Want to know one of the scariest, craziest things I've ever done?

Hey - I'm Jason, and I'm an Actor, Filmmaker and Screenwriter.

I could tell you all about who I am, where I'm from, and what degrees I have, but I think it's way more fun to jump right into the meat an potatoes - don't you think?

So back in 2017, I was scrolling on Facebook and this screenwriting competition called Jameson First Shot popped up. I'd never heard of it before, but if you won, you'd get Dominic West to star in your film. So I thought "that's wicked cool, I'll submit my script.

Long story very, very short, I won, and had to fly out to L.A with absolutely NO MONEY to make my short film "A Funny Thing Happened to Kelly and Ted." Which, yes, Stars Dominic West and can be found and watched on Youtube. I even got a small cameo v.o role in my own film!

Now I'm sure you're asking yourself "what was so crazy and scary about all that - that just sounds awesome!!!"

Well it was, but It was also crazy and scary for me because I come from a small town of 100 people, I was so overwhelmed by the experience, that I've found it almost impossible to do anything since because I'm scared of trying to live up to that expectation again. I curled back up in my small town mindset, and worked as a Office P.A and Film Accountant for three years.

To me, it's crazy and fascinating how our minds work. How we can have huge success and push forward, or relapse back to a previous version of ourselves to "keep us safe"

Since the pandemic, I've gotten the chance to do a lot of inner reflection and self-development. I've been growing and changing in ways I could never have predicted.

Now, I want to connect with other filmmakers to talk about all of this stuff. To talk about the Journey. That's why I've started "The Road to Hollywood Podcast" - to give other creatives a place to share their experiences so far, and talk about how to break through to new levels of success.

If you're interested in being a heat on the Podcast (or just connecting with me in general) please smash that little + button and let's make some great stuff together!

As always, Break Legs and Steal Hearts;
Jason