
Hollywood Virgin
Breaking Into and Out of Show Business
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André Santana
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Jason Felts
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Growing up in small-town Texas, Jason Felts dreamed of being in Hollywood. He made his way to California, started his own production company at twenty-three, was named to Variety's "Top 10 to Watch" list, rubbed elbows with famous faces daily, and 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 incredible things happen behind the scenes that no one ever knew—until now. Join him as he spills never-told-before tea, sharing how he lost his Hollywood virginity.
Hollywood Virgin is Jason's journey of discovering what happens when you achieve more than you imagined and find that the excess isn't enough. This raw and real insider look provides a peek behind the scenes of an industry very few really know. Jason elegantly removes the concealer off the powerful, fake, and dishonest power players at the same time he equally shines light on the authentic, selfless, or lesser known stories in Hollywood. For all those working hard towards fulfilling their dreams, learn and be inspired from his anything-but-straightforward career.
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- Samantha Waialae
- 03-06-25
Completely inspiring!!!
Just, wow!! Hollywood Virgin is a story of humble incites of one’s journey chasing his dream. To have his integrity in tact after 20 years in the business sheds light on the versatility of humans within Hollywood. I would highly recommend this read for any aspiring entrepreneur or to anyone who feels like their dream is too far out of reach.
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- David S Keenan
- 03-15-25
Riveting story with great narration
Very interesting story of the highs and lows of the author’s Hollywood journey. The audio version was probably the best narration I’ve heard in an audio book.
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