Jason Blanchard (BanjoCrashland)

“Jason Blanchard teaching is bar-none. Over 10 years ago and I still hold a lot of his words and impact to this day. He’s kind, funny and has tons of wit. This made class so much fun! One thing I’ll never forget was one his quotes, that I use frequently; “99 no’s will get you your 100th YES”. ”

“Jason taught some of my film production undergrad classes. His lectures were electrifying and inspired for a young hungry mind. I'd love to work with him if our paths should cross again down the road.”

“Jason is an instrumental part of the Cybersecurity community! He is creative and selfless in what he does, by investing in others and by giving back his time for the greater good of an emerging community. Jason is funny, assertive, and intentional in the impacts he makes not only for his employers and conferences as a solid marketer but for an amazing community advocate of information security professionals. I am glad to know Jason. ”

“Jason is a talented communicator and creator of content that is engaging and relevant to whatever topic he is passionate about. He is a joy to work with, creating fun and relaxed environments to brainstorm and share ideas. He welcomes creativity and encourages individuality within the team to bring about the best possible results. He loves helping people get unstuck and seeing them improve in their fields and branching out in new ones. ”

“Jason is in an elite class of marketers and is truly an asset to SANS. Jason steps in to help, is a team player and has a great personality. Jason juggles multiple projects at once, has high attention to detail and is an incredible resource. Jason is creative, motivating and shares his vast knowledge as he is a true leader with an always willing to help positive attitude. ”

“As I started to think of a good recommendation for Jason Blanchard, I realized this wasn't going to be easy. Not because he's bad at what he does, in fact, quite the opposite! There aren't enough words in the english dictionary to describe how amazing Jason truly is at his work. Socially, he's someone, anyone would want to be around. His hard work goes above and beyond expectations, and being able to have him as my teacher in college was one of the best experiences I had in school. Any task you hand Jason, he'll not only finish it on time, but better then someone who's been doing the same job many more years then he. I strongly recommend Jason for his determination, great personality, and strong intellect.”

“Jason, worked here at DC for a short period of time, but the impression he left will be everlasting. Within a week of beginning, Jason had already revolutionized the position making the shoes difficult to fill after he left. Jason is intelligent, forward thinking and a go getter. He will give anyone he comes into contact with 110% always. If you have the opportunity to hire him or even just to work with him..do so. Chances are you and your business will be better for it.”

“Jason provided one of the best experiences I have ever seen when it comes to temporary employment. He brought a sense of professionalism and organization that was unequaled. He has high level organizational skills and excellent interpersonal communication. He works well with large teams and can immediately make himself a valuable and respected member. I can't recommend him enough. A true pleasure to have on any team.”

“Jason is a very unique and amazing individual who is not only a great teacher but also just an amazing person all the way around. He works hard to get things done and if he wants to achieve a goal he will go right for it and will never give up. I have honestly never met someone so motivated and he always inspires me.”

“Jason Blanchard sees the passion with in all. The first time I went in for a meeting with Jason just to explain a few ideas I had for future screenplays and tv pilots, With in minutes of me explaining my thoughts, he had amazing commentary back, many companies to possibly contact or market towards, and a progress check on how I could achieve this goal. He is always approachable, and will give you a honest answer to anything you need.”

“Jason S. Blanchard was an early inspiration for me as a mentor in the film and television industry. I looked up to him for his incredible ability to motivate his students and his peers. Jason has unquestionable ethics and humor, which is a difficult combo to master for most, as well as a unique style in his work that stands out among a crowd. Without a doubt, J.S.Blanchard is a leader by example and a great individual to work with.”

“Jason is an extremely creative, highly motivated and extraordinarily ambitious individual. His dedication to all aspects of his life, whether it be his family or career, is truly remarkable. Jason is a terrific instructor and is always available to his students, friends and others. He is by far the hardest working, most determined individual I have met and always looking to lend a helping hand. Great guy. Hire him.”

“Jason is one of the most altruistic, resourceful, resilient, and kind people I know. He is a natural leader who has mastered the art of getting things done. His lectures in class motivated me to get out there in the "film world", and just do it. Since then I have been able to produce and direct numerous films, music videos, a tv pilot, and a commercial. Jason is the epitome of a class act. He is a person of integrity, that is generous to a fault, and I can attest to the fact that his generosity comes from the heart. As far as his resourcefulness, if you need it done, then Jason is definitely the one to talk to.”

“There are three things certain in life death, taxes, and Jason S. Blanchard gets rave reviews from students. The feedback from students going into his class that just have had conversations with him and the ones that have been through his class and or been in the industry since, always say the loved his class on producing in film and can't wait to learn from him. They grow up fast in his class and learn valuable lessons. As a businessman, Jason has created a comic book store named "A Comic Shop" that has renewed my love for comics. The layout of his store, the customer service and the events they hold are second to none! When I browse other shops I am disinterested in their business because his model is so customer friendly. Talk to him for five minutes and he will recommend a story you will love. Hiring Jason Blanchard will be the best thing you can do for your organization.”

“Jason was my Film Producing Professor @ Fullsail University, he is a great motivator and mentor! His insight and knowledge have helped me in my career to this day even after graduation!! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM FOR ANY POSITION!!!”

“Jason is an outstanding instructor - He knows better than anybody how to motivate students to pursue their dreams in the entertainment industry. Every single one of his lectures is full of extremely informative, real world examples that will enlighten and motivate every student. He is energetic, engaging and inspiring. There is a reason why students that have already graduated come back to participate in his lectures for the second time!”

“Jason is a producer with a unique approach that gets results. He is always a person to seek advice for on working on a project or just simple advice with your career. If I ever had a project to work on with a budget, he would be at the top of my list to hire as a producer.”

“Jason was one of the most influential teachers of my Full Sail education. At least once a week I'll be on set when something he said or showed me, comes to mind and I'll say to myself, "Yup, Jason was right about that." I learned a lot from him, and am lucky to have had him as an influence. Words that come to mind when describing Jason are: clever, articulate, tenacious, proven, and witty.”

“I had Jason as a teacher at Full Sail University, and his energetic, enthusiastic approach to instruction was always extremely informative and, most importantly, entertaining. He's an extremely dedicated person who has a great personality, and he knows his stuff. He would always go the extra mile to ensure you understood the subject matter, and I learned a lot from Jason. He's the best teacher I had at Full Sail, and I have nothing but good to say about him.”

“Jason Blanchard has the kind of drive and charisma it takes to be great at what he does in both producing and teaching. He is both practical and intelligent and one of the few teachers I've had that actually cares about nurturing talent and encouraging others to accomplish great things. He's the kind of guy that will go out of his way to get anything done for you. If he doesn't know how to do something or how to fulfill a request he will find out if it kills him. That kind of dedication to excellence is admirable and increasingly difficult to find these days.”

“Jason is one of those rare people that can truly motivate and inspire large groups. As a lab instructor, Jason uses his energy to captivate his audience. If you ever have the chance to hear Jason speak, be prepared for his invigorating jaunts across the room coupled with his wisdom for producing media across many different platforms.”

“Jason is a teacher unlike any other. I think many students would agree that he is the best thing that happened to Full Sail. He was more than just a teacher though, he was also a mentor and friend. He would love meeting with students after class for anything from class material to answering questions about working in the industry after graduation. Thanks Jason!”

“As a student, I found Jason to be very knowledgeable in his field, always approachable, and more than happy to give advice and answer questions. Jason is a great resource for aspiring filmmakers. He is one of the few instructors from college that I still have contact with. He is a great teacher, and an all around great guy. I also have the opportunity to work on a few films with Jason. He is very organized and passionate about his work. I would jump at the chance to work with him in the future.”

“Jason Blanchard was hands down the best instructor I had at Full Sail University. He engages his class like no other teacher, the hilarity of the stories he tells able to make an entire classroom laugh to tears, and his advice ingraining itself in your head and popping up unbidden to guide you long after you take his classes. He is dedicated to keeping in contact with students as they find their way through the entertainment industry and is always available to ask for help or for a referral to someone who can. I would highly recommend him for any project, knowing that he works himself to the bone on anything he puts his mind to.”

“Jason S. Blanchard's approach to teaching is exhilarating to witness. In a film school where the producer isn't the student body's ideal career path he inspires, educates and makes us realize the importance of the role and having the mentality of one. It's not only the amount of experience he has to teach producing but it is his execution on the subject matter. The entertainment business is hard to break into. Blanchard reminds his students that it's extremely difficult but instead of presenting that fact to his students as a reason to get discouraged, he presents it as a challenge. A challenge to rise up to. A challenge that can be conquered once the students discipline themselves because in an industry where you are destined to get 99 no's he reminds us that there will be a yes to strive for. By harmonizing inspiration with education and the cold hard truth about the industry students leave his class knowing full well what they are up against but not with the naiveness of a film school graduate but with the confidence and understanding of a professional.”

“Jason has the passion to follow his own personal goals while also motivating past and present students with each of their individual goals. He has a vast knowledge of the film business and the experience to back him up. I would highly recommend Jason for employment. He is a hardworker bursting with creative ideas and the self-drive that someone is expected to have if they want to make it in the film industry.”

“Jason has a keen gift for leaving an impression with anyone that crosses his path. His honesty enables him to fine tune information that is both relevant and crucial in the teaching environment. He also has great intuition when it comes to individuals who need additional information or attention in order to grasp a well-rounded understanding of the current study.”

“Jason Blanchard is an exceptional instructor who has made the effort to assist any student, not only when they are in his class, but also once they are faced with the challenges of building a career for themselves. He has created networking opportunities and encourages his students to connect with one another through social media and in person. He is a fantastic public speaker and possesses the ability to engage every one of his students with his dynamic lectures while still maintaining a realistic approach to the entertainment industry. He is extremely business savvy and always willing to share his knowledge and experiences. I feel very lucky to have had Jason as an instructor during my time in film school.”