Growing up in small-town Texas, Jason Felts dreamed of working in Hollywood. He made his way to California, started his own production company at 23, was named to Variety’s “Top 10 to Watch” list, and reluctantly dressed the part as he rose quickly to build and lead a multi-million dollar entertainment company for Virgin, one of the world's most respected brands―so why did he walk away at such a young age?
Jason recounts how he diligently pursued opportunities in the entertainment industry, quickly working his way up from small-time, thankless jobs serving the most powerful, to becoming a key industry player himself, making news-worthy things happen behind the scenes that no one ever knew―until now.
“Felts captivates, detailing a (not always first class) journey filled with aspiration, struggle, self-awareness and super success. A masterclass in perseverance and authenticity in an industry that often lacks both. A must-read for anyone looking to blaze their own trail and keep it real.”
—Lance Bass, singer of *NSYNC
"I've always believed in the power of storytelling, with honesty and authenticity. Hollywood Virgin, along with its unique soundtrack, provides an inspiring and uplifting experience. I can't wait for y’all to meet the Jason I know and love.”
—Jessica Simpson, Singer, Fashion Designer
“An executive’s well-written account of his journey through filmland, of which I had a small window into; never losing sight of the wonder and optimism that makes moviemaking exciting.”
—Oliver Stone, director, screenwriter, producer, and author
“Hollywood Virgin is a masterclass in resilience, offering an unfiltered look at an industry that many aspire to. A must-read Hollywood love hate letter for anyone desiring a little peek behind the curtain.”
—Christopher Gialanella, Publisher LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE
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Join him as he spills never-told-before tea, sharing how he lost his Hollywood "virginity" by:
Being tapped as the youngest CEO (only after Branson himself) to ever run a Virgin company
Coming out of the that closet to take action publicly as an advocate and leader in the aftermath of the Pulse Orlando nightclub shooting
Creating and producing the first show that put a Kardashian on TV
Turning access into authentic relationships and creative partnerships with names like Halle Berry, Courteney Cox, John Chu, Jessica & Ashlee Simpson, Will Smith, Oliver Stone, will.i.am and more
The origin story behind founding and running an award winning Virgin branded company―and having Sir Richard Branson as a mentor
+ many surprising, real-life, stranger than fiction stories and revelations inside the book
THE SOUNDTRACK
My entire life has been shaped by music. When I was little, the sounds of classic rock and Motown hits filled every room of our house. Road-trips with my family included not just the radio but the entire evolution of music technology from 8-tracks to cassette tapes, compact discs, and MP3. Despite where the music was coming from, it would always include quizzing by my dad—Quick...name this artist! After school, I was glued to MTV, and in high school I went through the requisite era of loving pop songs and most singles on Casey Kasem's Top 40. Every significant moment in my life is marked by a particular song or band I was into or heard at that time. Eventually, I ended up developing my own tastes and favorite genres, which are wide-ranging. There isn't much music I don't like.
So it's no wonder I ended up working for one of the most iconic music brands in the world and then running music festivals. But more on that later. For now, all you need to know is that at the end of each chapter is a musical cue to a song that correlates with that precise time in my life. I listened to these exact songs, in this order, as I wrote the book. From start to finish, they are a musical accompaniment to this book, and my entire life. With any luck you will know exactly who each song is dedicated to from my story. I hope you'll use them to enhance your reading experience and take a journey with me that I never in a million years imagined I'd go on. I'm so grateful for every minute and wouldn't change a thing.
