The biography of Jason Orley: the Art of Modern Storytelling

By Joanna J. Peck

Jason Orley didn't come up through the usual routes, and he didn't try to fit into anyone else's mold. From the suburbs of Michigan to directing films that define a generation's voice, his work stands out because it never tries too hard - it just tells the truth. Jason Orley: The Art of Modern Storytelling takes a deep look at the writer-director who found a way to make awkwardness beautiful, heartbreak hilarious, and immaturity deeply human. This book follows his journey from early experiments with filmmaking in high school to writing Big Time Adolescence, a script that sat on the Black List before finally launching at Sundance in 2019. It breaks down how Orley carved out his style - one that doesn't rely on clich s but leans into discomfort, flawed characters, and the strange ways people figure themselves out. Through his work on I Want You Back and other projects, Orley has shown that modern storytelling doesn't need to scream to be heard. His humor is understated. His characters are complicated. And his stories stick because they're built on something real. For anyone curious about how fresh voices in film are redefining the way stories are told, this book offers a front-row seat into the mindset and method of a filmmaker who's quietly shaping the emotional core of a new generation of cinema.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F4XYJRT8
• ISBN13: 9798319498328
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"