Relentless #50 - Jason Carman, Founder & CEO of Story
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Sep 26, 2025 
Join Jason Carman, founder and CEO of Story Company and filmmaker behind the short film Planet, as he dives into his journey of creating optimistic sci-fi narratives. He shares insights on collaborating with legendary directors and the challenges of production timelines. Discover how he navigated health issues on set and nearly went broke before landing key contracts. Jason's vision of blending storytelling with science inspires an exciting trilogy plan, while his lessons on building an art company highlight the importance of quality collaborators.
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Stories Shape The Future
- Jason Carman wants to craft positive, large cultural stories that reignite theater attendance and civic shared experiences.
- He sees story as a tool to remake the future people emotionally buy into.
Childhood Dream Becomes Premiere Night
- Jason had wanted to make a short film since childhood and finally premiered Planet after intense, sleepless editing.
- He celebrated a sold-out 900-person premiere at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts where they shot the last scene.
Engineering Meets Biology And Emotion
- Planet merges grand engineering ambition with biology and romance to explore building futures for beauty and utility.
- Jason ties the film's protagonist to the combined ethos he learned from founders, engineers, and scientists.