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Jason Orley is an American writer-director originally from Michigan. He grew up in Michigan with two older brothers and attended Lahser High School in the Detroit area, where he was exposed to film and TV production early on through a high school program and was accepted into NYU’s summer high school film program. During or after college, he interned for Nancy Meyers, including on It’s Complicated (2009) and later appeared as an actor in The Intern (2015). Orley’s debut feature film was Big Time Adolescence (2019), which he both wrote and directed. The screenplay for Big Time Adolescence had been one of his earliest, and it was written while he was in his early twenties; it appeared on the 2014 Black List. The film made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019 and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize in Drama. His second feature as director is I Want You Back (2022), a romantic comedy starring Charlie Day and Jenny Slate. In addition to feature films, Orley has done TV work as a writer (for example, Graves on Epix) and developed pilots for various networks and streaming platforms. Known for writing from personal experience, Orley has said that Big Time Adolescence was inspired by aspects of his childhood—growing up with older brothers, having mentors or role models who were not conventional, and exploring friendship and identity in adolescence. His style tends to favour authenticity, allowing characters to breathe rather than strictly controlling every detail, and staying grounded in emotional truth, even in comedic scenarios.
Jason Orley
Director
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"Blitzkrieg Bop: The Ramones Story" is an exhilarating and raw exploration of the Ramones' rise to legendary status, driven by their unwavering passion for music and their unapologetic punk ethos. The film delves into the unique personalities of the band members, portraying them not just as musicians but as a band of misfit brothers who found salvation in the power of their music. Through a mix of electrifying concert performances and intimate behind-the-scenes moments, the film captures the essence of the punk rock scene of the 1970s, showcasing the Ramones as the catalysts of a musical revolution that challenged the status quo. The screenplay will dive into the personal struggles and triumphs of Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Tommy, humanizing these iconic figures while highlighting the sacrifices and relentless determination that drove them to create some of the most influential punk anthems of all time.
