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== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Joshua Bryan Hasty was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blem |first=Tiffany |date=2019-11-02 |title=In-Depth Interview with Josh Hasty, Director of New Halloween Film ‘Candy Corn’ |url=https://pophorror.com/in-depth-interview-with-josh-hasty-director-of-new-halloween-film-candy-corn/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=PopHorror |language=en-US}}</ref> He grew up aspiring to have a career in entertainment and media<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-16 |title=Josh Hasty [Interview] |url=https://trainwreckdsociety.com/2020/10/16/josh-hasty-interview/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=TRAINWRECK'D SOCIETY |language=en}}</ref> but never attended any formal schooling or education.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sutton |first=Zach |date=2021-06-28 |title=How Josh Hasty has Carved His Corner in the Horror Genre |url=https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2021/06/how-josh-hasty-has-carved-his-corner-in-the-horror-genre/?srsltid=AfmBOorViaWKGYBWlp-8j2eQVXz8Nc9TqK2a6D_QiR3QrHxD219_X50L |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Lensrentals Blog}}</ref>
Joshua Bryan Hasty was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blem |first=Tiffany |date=2019-11-02 |title=In-Depth Interview with Josh Hasty, Director of New Halloween Film ‘Candy Corn’ |url=https://pophorror.com/in-depth-interview-with-josh-hasty-director-of-new-halloween-film-candy-corn/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=PopHorror |language=en-US}}</ref> He grew up aspiring to have a career in entertainment and media<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-16 |title=Josh Hasty [Interview] |url=https://trainwreckdsociety.com/2020/10/16/josh-hasty-interview/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=TRAINWRECK'D SOCIETY |language=en}}</ref> but never attended school or formal education.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sutton |first=Zach |date=2021-06-28 |title=How Josh Hasty has Carved His Corner in the Horror Genre |url=https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2021/06/how-josh-hasty-has-carved-his-corner-in-the-horror-genre/?srsltid=AfmBOorViaWKGYBWlp-8j2eQVXz8Nc9TqK2a6D_QiR3QrHxD219_X50L |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Lensrentals Blog}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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In 2013, Hasty started a freelance career in video production. He worked with tech startups, real estate firms, and public speakers, using the moniker Relavox.<ref name=":2" /> His understanding of business and marketing, combined with his skill for storytelling using video, quickly made him a well-known and sought-after content creator in the industries he worked.<ref>{{Cite web |title=5 cinematic real estate branding videos that will blow you away {{!}} Curaytor |url=https://www.curaytor.com/blog/5-cinematic-real-estate-branding-videos-that-will-blow-you-away?ref=videoform.com |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=www.curaytor.com |language=en}}</ref>
In 2013, Hasty started a freelance career in video production. He worked with tech startups, real estate firms, and public speakers, using the moniker Relavox.<ref name=":2" /> His understanding of business and marketing, combined with his skill for storytelling using video, quickly made him a well-known and sought-after content creator in the industries he worked.<ref>{{Cite web |title=5 cinematic real estate branding videos that will blow you away {{!}} Curaytor |url=https://www.curaytor.com/blog/5-cinematic-real-estate-branding-videos-that-will-blow-you-away?ref=videoform.com |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=www.curaytor.com |language=en}}</ref>


=== '''2015 - 2019 - Early career and worldwide recognition''' ===
In 2015, [[Rob Zombie]] hired Hasty to co-produce, direct, shoot, and edit a feature-length documentary about the making of Zombie’s film, [[31 (film)|31]]. The documentary, In Hell Everybody Loves Popcorn, was released globally, with [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]] distributing digitally and alongside the film’s Blu-ray. An exclusive 4+ hour version of the documentary was released on iTunes. A condensed version of the documentary was released theatrically by [[Fathom Events]].

Hasty's documentary was widely praised for offering fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes view of Zombie's filmmaking process, showcasing the highs and lows of creating a genre-defining horror film. The documentary, described as a "no-holds-barred" exploration, was considered one of the standout features of the Blu-ray release.

In a review by ''[[Forbes]]'', Hasty was credited with capturing the "unfiltered chaos" of the film's set, which ''Forbes'' noted was essential to the documentary's impact. The review emphasized Hasty's ability to craft a compelling narrative about the making of ''31'', giving viewers a rare glimpse into independent filmmaking's intense and often unpredictable nature.

In 2016, [[Blabbermouth.net|Blabbermouth]] released a trailer for virtuoso guitarist [[John 5 (guitarist)|John 5]]’s upcoming album and tour, directed by Josh Hasty. Following this, Hasty announced that he was on tour with John 5, directing a feature length documentary about the guitarist. Hasty posted an image of him filming with John 5 and [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] backstage at the [[Whisky a Go Go|Whisky-A-Go-Go]] on his social media pages. John 5 joined [[Mötley Crüe]] and the documentary was never released.

Later that year, Hasty began production on his next feature film passion project, [[Candy Corn (film)|Candy Corn]]. Hasty wrote, directed, produced, and co-composed the independent feature film. Despite having a budget of less than $300,000, the film garnered significant attention and became a global success. The film’s cast included iconic actors [[Tony Todd]] ([[Candyman (film series)|Candyman]], [[The X-Files|X-Files]], [[Final Destination]]), [[P. J. Soles|P.J. Soles]] ([[Halloween (1978 film)|John Carpenter's Halloween]], [[Carrie (1976 film)|Carrie]]), and [[Courtney Gains]] ([[Children of the Corn (1984 film)|Children of the Corn]]). The star power created notable industry buzz, with ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' releasing the film's first look.<ref>{{Cite web |title=First look at 'Candyman' star Tony Todd in thriller 'Candy Corn' |url=https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/25/tony-todd-candy-corn-pj-soles/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref> The film screened out of completion to a sold-out crowd at the HorrorHound film festival in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Local Filmmaker Josh Hasty's "Candy Corn" Special Screening At HorrorHound |url=https://webn.iheart.com/content/2019-03-07-local-filmmaker-josh-hastys-candy-corn-special-screening-at-horrorhound/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=WEBN |language=en}}</ref> [[Epic Pictures Group|Epic Pictures]] acquired Candy Corn for worldwide distribution. The film was released in the U.S. by Dread and internationally by [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]].

Hasty did a press tour leading up to the films release, including podcast interviews and magazine features in industry trades such as HorrorHound and [[Fangoria]].

P.J. Soles stated that she came out of retirement to be in Candy Corn after a phone call with Hasty. She later posted on her personal social media accounts that working with Hasty reminded her of working with the legendary John Carpenter, stating the two were "cut from the same cloth."

Candy Corn became one of the top streaming horror films on platforms such as Amazon and iTunes during the fall season of its release. The film was featured as DirecTV's Halloween season movie and later acquired by Showtime for exclusive streaming through Hulu.

Hasty retained the films merchandise rights and signed licensing agreements with merchandise companies, Trick-or-Treat Studios, Fright-Rags, and Broke Horror Fan. These deals resulted in a line of toys, costumes, props, clothing, and collectibles, marking Hasty's entry into the global merchandising market.

Hasty co-composed the film's score, which was pressed on vinyl at [[Abbey Road Studios]].

In his book tilted Slow Moving Monster, Hasty shares his personal account of the process making the film, which was shot in multiple states weeks at a time over the course of three years. The book includes behind the scenes photos from set.

Candy Corn received mixed reviews, with most of the negative reviews noting its obvious low budget and positive reviews calling it a Halloween classic.<ref>{{Citation |last=Hasty |first=Josh |title=Candy Corn |date=2019-09-13 |type=Horror, Thriller |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6264182/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |others=Courtney Gains, Pancho Moler, P. J. Soles |publisher=Local Boogeyman Productions, Relavox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://letterboxd.com/film/candy-corn/ |title=Candy Corn (2019) |language=en |access-date=2024-12-08 |via=letterboxd.com}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

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Josh Hasty

Joshua Bryan Hasty is an American entrepreneur, filmmaker, co-founder, and CEO of Relavox.[1] Hasty began his career in the horror entertainment industry, creating immersive seasonal attractions,[2] collaborating with Rob Zombie,[3] and writing and directing the cult-favorite film[4] Candy Corn. Hasty has brokered intellectual property licensing deals tied to his film projects, producing lines of toys, costumes, action figures, and collectible media.[5][6][7]

Josh Hasty is a published thought leader in media and entertainment for his commentary on leadership, business, finance, technology, and industry trends.[8][9][10] He advocates for mental health in the media and entertainment industries[11] and hosted weekly meditation sessions with the David Lynch Foundation for creatives worldwide from 2020-2024.[12][13]

Early life

Joshua Bryan Hasty was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.[14] He grew up aspiring to have a career in entertainment and media[15] but never attended school or formal education.[16]

Career

2012 - 2014 - Freelance and Passion Projects

Hasty’s career began in the independent horror film and entertainment industries. In 2012, he opened Scaredown, a seasonal Halloween event in Waynesville, Ohio, combining haunted attractions with live performances.[2][17]

During this time, Hasty began making independent films. Without funding or resources, Hasty would handle most aspects of production, including making wardrobes and props, set design, operating the camera, music, and editing.[18] These projects included A Mannequin in Static,[19] Judith: The Night She Stayed Home,[20] and Honeyspider.[21] Despite being no-budget passion projects, Hasty's early films received attention from the horror industry trades and media.[19][20][21][22] Judith: The Night She Stayed Home is a tribute to John Carpenter’s Halloween and was shot at The Myers House North Carolina, a life-size replica of Michael Myers’ house in John Carpenter’s classic film. Honeyspider was released by Brain Damage Films on DVD and streaming[21]and won the award for Best Horror Film at Mad Monster Party.[23]

In 2013, Hasty started a freelance career in video production. He worked with tech startups, real estate firms, and public speakers, using the moniker Relavox.[1] His understanding of business and marketing, combined with his skill for storytelling using video, quickly made him a well-known and sought-after content creator in the industries he worked.[24]

2015 - 2019 - Early career and worldwide recognition

In 2015, Rob Zombie hired Hasty to co-produce, direct, shoot, and edit a feature-length documentary about the making of Zombie’s film, 31. The documentary, In Hell Everybody Loves Popcorn, was released globally, with Lionsgate distributing digitally and alongside the film’s Blu-ray. An exclusive 4+ hour version of the documentary was released on iTunes. A condensed version of the documentary was released theatrically by Fathom Events.

Hasty's documentary was widely praised for offering fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes view of Zombie's filmmaking process, showcasing the highs and lows of creating a genre-defining horror film. The documentary, described as a "no-holds-barred" exploration, was considered one of the standout features of the Blu-ray release.

In a review by Forbes, Hasty was credited with capturing the "unfiltered chaos" of the film's set, which Forbes noted was essential to the documentary's impact. The review emphasized Hasty's ability to craft a compelling narrative about the making of 31, giving viewers a rare glimpse into independent filmmaking's intense and often unpredictable nature.

In 2016, Blabbermouth released a trailer for virtuoso guitarist John 5’s upcoming album and tour, directed by Josh Hasty. Following this, Hasty announced that he was on tour with John 5, directing a feature length documentary about the guitarist. Hasty posted an image of him filming with John 5 and Slash backstage at the Whisky-A-Go-Go on his social media pages. John 5 joined Mötley Crüe and the documentary was never released.

Later that year, Hasty began production on his next feature film passion project, Candy Corn. Hasty wrote, directed, produced, and co-composed the independent feature film. Despite having a budget of less than $300,000, the film garnered significant attention and became a global success. The film’s cast included iconic actors Tony Todd (Candyman, X-Files, Final Destination), P.J. Soles (John Carpenter's Halloween, Carrie), and Courtney Gains (Children of the Corn). The star power created notable industry buzz, with Entertainment Weekly releasing the film's first look.[25] The film screened out of completion to a sold-out crowd at the HorrorHound film festival in 2019.[26] Epic Pictures acquired Candy Corn for worldwide distribution. The film was released in the U.S. by Dread and internationally by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Hasty did a press tour leading up to the films release, including podcast interviews and magazine features in industry trades such as HorrorHound and Fangoria.

P.J. Soles stated that she came out of retirement to be in Candy Corn after a phone call with Hasty. She later posted on her personal social media accounts that working with Hasty reminded her of working with the legendary John Carpenter, stating the two were "cut from the same cloth."

Candy Corn became one of the top streaming horror films on platforms such as Amazon and iTunes during the fall season of its release. The film was featured as DirecTV's Halloween season movie and later acquired by Showtime for exclusive streaming through Hulu.

Hasty retained the films merchandise rights and signed licensing agreements with merchandise companies, Trick-or-Treat Studios, Fright-Rags, and Broke Horror Fan. These deals resulted in a line of toys, costumes, props, clothing, and collectibles, marking Hasty's entry into the global merchandising market.

Hasty co-composed the film's score, which was pressed on vinyl at Abbey Road Studios.

In his book tilted Slow Moving Monster, Hasty shares his personal account of the process making the film, which was shot in multiple states weeks at a time over the course of three years. The book includes behind the scenes photos from set.

Candy Corn received mixed reviews, with most of the negative reviews noting its obvious low budget and positive reviews calling it a Halloween classic.[27][28]

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  3. ^ Thompson, Luke Y. "Blu-ray Review: Rob Zombie's '31' Only Has Two Extras, But They're Worth Your Money". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  4. ^ Quintana, Dolores (2023-10-06). "13 Of Our Favorite Horror Movies Set On Halloween". www.fangoria.com. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  5. ^ "Candy Corn". Trick Or Treat Studios. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
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  7. ^ "Candy Corn". Trick Or Treat Studios. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  8. ^ "Size isn't everything; why small towns can offer big returns". shots. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  9. ^ Case, Tony (2023-01-27). "Hard times for Hollywood mean sobering reality for talent". WorkLife. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  10. ^ Morley, Jed (2023-01-27). "Success Secrets: Business Owners Share What it Takes to Succeed". Medium. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  11. ^ "It's This Little Sidekick That Goes In and Clears the Clutter From My Brain". TM Blog. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  12. ^ "Meditate". Josh Hasty. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  13. ^ "Meditating with David Lynch, Candycorn, and Envy (feat. Josh Hasty) - Secret Art Project". iHeart. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  14. ^ Blem, Tiffany (2019-11-02). "In-Depth Interview with Josh Hasty, Director of New Halloween Film 'Candy Corn'". PopHorror. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  15. ^ "Josh Hasty [Interview]". TRAINWRECK'D SOCIETY. 2020-10-16. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  16. ^ Sutton, Zach (2021-06-28). "How Josh Hasty has Carved His Corner in the Horror Genre". Lensrentals Blog. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  17. ^ "Scaredown: "100% pure, straight out of hell, wish you were never born, evil!"". WVXU. 2013-09-12. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  18. ^ Woods, Vicki (2019-03-25). "Exclusive "Candy Corn" Interview". Morbidly Beautiful. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  19. ^ a b Barton, Steve (2009-12-01). "Mannequin in Static, A (2009)". Dread Central. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  20. ^ a b Barton, Steve (2009-11-16). "The Night SHE Stayed Home: Judith: A Halloween Tribute Film". Dread Central. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  21. ^ a b c Sorel, Lynn (2015-08-12). "'Honeyspider' Coming to DVD October 6". Horror News Network. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  22. ^ Theetge, Terrence (2015-10-26). "Honeyspider movie preview". WKRC. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  23. ^ Artz, Matt (2015-03-31). "'Honeyspider' Wins Best Horror Film At Mad Monster Party". Halloween Daily News. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  24. ^ "5 cinematic real estate branding videos that will blow you away | Curaytor". www.curaytor.com. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  25. ^ "First look at 'Candyman' star Tony Todd in thriller 'Candy Corn'". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  26. ^ "Local Filmmaker Josh Hasty's "Candy Corn" Special Screening At HorrorHound". WEBN. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  27. ^ Hasty, Josh (2019-09-13), Candy Corn (Horror, Thriller), Courtney Gains, Pancho Moler, P. J. Soles, Local Boogeyman Productions, Relavox, retrieved 2024-12-08
  28. ^ Candy Corn (2019). Retrieved 2024-12-08 – via letterboxd.com.
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