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On this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, a celebrity interview and filmmaker interview explore Hollywood filmmaking, film, television, and the entertainment industry as writer and director Jason Headley shares his journey working in film and major studio productions.

Jason discusses premiering his award-winning film A Bad Idea Gone Wrong at SXSW, offering insight into independent filmmaking and film festival strategy, while also breaking down his experience co-writing Pixar’s Onward, starring Tom Holland and Chris Pratt—highlighting the creative process behind Hollywood animation and studio filmmaking.

The conversation dives into his approach to storytelling, screenwriting, and directing, as well as the challenges of releasing a film during the pandemic and adapting within the evolving film industry and entertainment landscape. Jason also shares insight into collaborating on large-scale projects and what continues to inspire his work in filmmaking and creative development.

This episode provides an engaging look at perseverance, creativity, and the realities of building a career in Hollywood film and television, making it essential listening for aspiring filmmakers, writers, and creatives.

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You can check out his film A Bad Idea Gone Wrong here on Amazon Prime . His book F*ck That: An Honest Meditation is also available here on Amazon while Pixar’s Onward can be streamed on Disney+. You can check out my review of A Bad Idea Gone Wrong and interview here. 

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