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Little Hands of Stone Founders Matt McCain & Michael Boychuk Are Crafting Memorable Ad Campaigns.

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Matt McCain and Michael Boychuk founded their Little Hands of Stone ad agency in 2019 after both having extensive careers working at other agencies and companies like Amazon. Matt and Michael worked together at the legendary Wong Doody in LA in the late 90s/early 2000s. The LHoS founders discuss their fun projects, unique creative process, and illustious careers in advertising.  I espscialy enjoyed hearing how they craft memorable campaigns through hands-on production and collaboration.

Check out there work here.

Here’s the Lbb Director’s Playbook article sharing my pitch secrets. 

My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Limit 12 Filmmakers. Producer’s Bootcamp is April 28th, 2024 use code DIRECTING100 for a $100 off!

HENDRIE

I produced this documentary. Please watch, it’s called “Hendrie”. Thanks!

4+ NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES

I’ve uploaded more raw behind-the-scenes, with dailies, agency interaction, directing top talent and collaborating with my crew, all at  Commercial Directing Masterclass. And you’ll wanna check out the new courses, like Behind The Beard and Winning Director Treatments.

Thanks to our editor Jake Brady We could not do the show without him and love this guy behind words. Need your pod spruced up? Check out his Podcast Wax.

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Use the link plus code JB20 when you try MAGIC MIND – chug it daily after your coffee. If you follow me on Instagram you know my geniune endorsment of this mighty mind power juice.

EVENTS

Our 3rd annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree is Thursday, September 26th – Sunday, September 29th, 2024. I always use the word “transformational” in describing the past two years – because our tribe of like-minded filmmakers express that the retreat truly changed their lives. Both professionally and personally. Reserve your spot before the end of the year to take advantage of that last minute 2023 write-off. Limit 20 Filmmakers.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Peacock. Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 1 hour 17 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

What Does Cinematographer Dustin Pearlman Like To Shoot Most?

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Cinematographer Dustin Pearlman stops by the podcast for a great chat. We met at the DGA trying to dispel myths to help up and coming directors, and we ended up chums. Dustin has shot for brands, agencies, promos, narrative and docs. I try to nail him down to what he likes best… Stay tuned. Check out his work by clicking his name and watch this montage:

Thanks to our editor Jake Brady We could not do the show without him and love this guy behind words. Need your pod spruced up? Check out his Podcast Wax.

My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Limit 12 Filmmakers. Producer’s Bootcamp is April 28th, 2024 use code DIRECTING100 for a $100 off!

HENDRIE
I produced this documentary. Please watch, it’s called “Hendrie”. Thanks!

4+ NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES
I’ve uploaded more raw behind-the-scenes, with dailies, agency interaction, directing top talent and collaborating with my crew, all at  Commercial Directing Masterclass. And you’ll wanna check out the new courses, like Behind The Beard and Winning Director Treatments.

FLOW
Use the link plus code JB20 when you try MAGIC MIND – chug it daily after your coffee. If you follow me on Instagram you know my geniune endorsment of this mighty mind power juice.

EVENTS
Our 3rd annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree is Thursday, September 26th – Sunday, September 29th, 2024. I always use the word “transformational” in describing the past two years – because our tribe of like-minded filmmakers express that the retreat truly changed their lives. Both professionally and personally. Reserve your spot before the end of the year to take advantage of that last minute 2023 write-off. Limit 20 Filmmakers.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Peacock. Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 1 hour 45 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Nourish Your Creativity With Spirituality, Wellness And A Touch of Reiki with Lydia Hurlbut.

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Holistic Business Coach and Reiki Master Lydia Hurlbut, co-founder of the Filmmakers Academy along with famed Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, joins me in a wide-ranging discussion about spirituality, wellness practices and nurturing creativity. Lydia is a Reiki practitioner in addition to her role at FA, and shares insights from her own journey with mindfulness, energy work and more. She also demonstrated some Reiki techniques on me, live during our pod chat. Book a call with Lydia at Decisions By Design.

We get a lil’ woo woo, diving into Lydia’s history with intuitive abilities and spiritual beliefs. She discusses the distinctions between mentoring, coaching and therapy. Filmmakers get practical wellness tips, from breathing exercises to the Insight Timer meditation app. I agree and emphasize the importance of self-care for one’s mental health and creative process. Thanks Lydia!

All the magical items Lydia brought to the pod dojo.

Thanks to our editor Jake Brady We could not do the show without him and love this guy behind words. Need your pod spruced up? Check out his Podcast Wax.

4+ NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES

I’ve uploaded more raw behind-the-scenes, with dailies, agency interaction, directing top talent and collaborating with my crew, all at  Commercial Directing Masterclass. 

FLOW STATE

All of January 2024, try Magic Mind for FREE with this link and code JB20 when you subscribe for three months. MAGIC MIND and gobble it up daily after your coffee. If you follow me on Instagram you’ve seen my geniune endorsment of this mighty mind power juice.

EVENTS

Our 3rd annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree is Thursday, September 26th – Sunday, September 29th, 2024. I always use the word “transformational” in describing the past two years – because our tribe of like-minded filmmakers express that the retreat truly changed their lives. Both professionally and personally. Reserve your spot before the end of the year to take advantage of that last minute 2023 write-off. Limit 20 Filmmakers.

My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, January 20th, 2024 is SOLD OUT.  DM if you’re interested. Next Bootcamp is April 27th, 2024. Limit 12 Filmmakers.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the YouTube, Tubi and more. Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 90 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Deconstructing Work With Visionary Commercial Director Tom Kuntz, Part Two.

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Commercial Director Tom Kuntz shares more insights into his process. We discuss his philosophy around collaboration over the years, from thinking input wasn’t needed early on to now embracing other creative minds. The importance of respecting all involved in the process is emphasized. Valuable perspective is offered for any filmmaker on realizing their vision. This is the exciting conclusion to our interview. A treat to have him on the show.  Check out Tom’s work here and well as on his site here. Check out the Bacardi spot we discuss.

Thanks to our editor Jake Brady We could not do the show without him and love this guy behind words. Need your pod spruced up? Check out his Podcast Wax.

4+ NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES
I’ve uploaded more raw behind-the-scenes, with dailies, agency interaction, directing top talent and collaborating with my crew, all at  Commercial Directing Masterclass. 

FLOW STATE
All of January 2024, try Magic Mind for FREE with this link and code JB20 when you subscribe for three months. MAGIC MIND and gobble it up daily after your coffee. If you follow me on Instagram you’ve seen my geniune endorsment of this mighty mind power juice.

EVENTS
Our 3rd annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree is Thursday, September 26th – Sunday, September 29th, 2024. I always use the word “transformational” in describing the past two years – because our tribe of like-minded filmmakers express that the retreat truly changed their lives. Both professionally and personally. Reserve your spot before the end of the year to take advantage of that last minute 2023 write-off. Limit 20 Filmmakers.

My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, January 20th, 2024 is SOLD OUT.  DM if you’re interested. Next Bootcamp is April 27th, 2024. Limit 12 Filmmakers.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the YouTube, Tubi and more. Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 30 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Just Me Rambling About Being Grateful For My Family and What I Get To Do For A Living.

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Just me rambling for 10 minutes about how lucky I am to make commercials for a living, and more importantly, that my family is safe and healthy. That is never taken for granted. That I get to work with my sons, my friends and often their kids is a such a treat.

Enjoy your time with loved ones.

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Click MAGIC MIND and use this nifty discount code JB20 and gobble it up daily with your coffee. If you follow me on Instagram you’ve seen my geniune endorsment of this mighty mind power juice.

EVENTS
My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Sign up soon or miss out. Limit 12 filmmakers. one last seat left.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the YouTube, Tubi and more. Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 11 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

On Set Electrician Jeanne Mailloux Talks “Birdman”, Buddhism and Mental Health.

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Jeanne Mailloux works on commercial sets as a union Electrician. (And spells out to me the difference between the Grips and Electricains.) She shares fascinating insights about her start in filmmaking meeting Nick Cage, working on “Birdman” and being a female Electrician in that male-dominated department. We delve into reflections on human suffering, ego, humility, and how Buddhism has shaped Jeanne’s understanding of life and art. Her passion for mental health advocacy is clear. 

I never know where these conversations will go, but sure apprecate Jeanne’s openess and sharing her journey. Check out her substack here. 

FLOW STATE
Click MAGIC MIND and use this nifty discount code JB20 and gobble it up daily with your coffee. If you follow me on Instagram you’ve seen my geniune endorsment of this mighty mind power juice.

EVENTS
My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Sign up soon or miss out. Limit 12 filmmakers.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the YouTube, Tubi and more. Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 90 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Filmmaker Nur Niaz Talks Directing Commercials & His Popular YouTube Cannel From Kazakhstan.

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Director Nur Niaz is a talented filmmaker creating cozy and fun films for Samsung, Toyota, BMW, Coca-Cola, Red Bull and many more. I met Nur via another filmmaker’s instagram post of Nur’s work an d loved it. He’s living in his home country of Kazakhstan, yes it’s a real place, so we zoomed and you’ll love this chat. Equally as impressive as Nur’s work is his generous spirit in giving back, so in frequent in young filmmakers. Nur’s youtube channel is full of tips and tricks on how to make it as a filmmaker.

Also check out Nur’s treatments and templates you can use for your pesky Director’s Treatments. It’s a great resource. 

Check out all the Nur’s stellar, starting with this Samsung spot.

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Click my name for your MAGIC MIND discount code: JORDANB – so gobble it up. If you follow me on Instagram you’ve liekly seen my unpaid endorsment of this mind power juice.

EVENTS
My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Sign up soon or miss out.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the YouTube, Tubi and more. Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it.

Thanks,

Jordan 

Area Of Expertise Founder Jim DiPiazza Curates Your Creative Dream Team.

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My guest is Jim DiPiazza, Founder & CEO of Area of Expertise, a full-service marketing collective. We built and maintain an invite-only roster of highly experienced talent – who have helped create some of the most famous and impactful brands in the world.

As for Jim – he’s been around the country at agencies both small and big agencies during his 29 year career. He’s worked on luxury brands, irreverent youth brands and almost everything in between.  He helped pitch and win Xbox, Uber, Kia, VW and numerous others. He created the Bacardi & Cola campaign, launched the Beetle on the Super Bowl, rebranded a nutrition company and led the effort behind getting the Verizon Guy to switch to Sprint.

His last 9 years as an ECD he remade the creative departments at Swirl, Campbell-Ewald/LA and multicultural agency Walton-Isaacson. He also helped build the teams that worked on the Sprint and VW business, both at Deutsch.

Jim let me pick from his archives and I have a sweet spot for his Bacardi and Cola spots from back in the day. Enjoy:

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LIMITED TIME ONLY! Summer Office Hours, a chance for one-on-one consultations to whip your career, spec, rough cut or mojo into high gear. Book now while spots are available.

My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Sign up soon or miss out.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the YouTube and has 72,000 views its forst week! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 85 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Undnyable Partner/Exec Creative Director Steve Williams Hacks Bland Advertising.

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Steve Williams, Undnyable Partner/Exec Creative Director, joins me in an informative and entertaining chat about making commercials soup to nuts. (We’ve shot six fun spots for Kaiser Permanente, but we’ve never been on set together due to that pesky pandemic.) We discuss running the agency from concepting and strategy to shooting the spots. We cover the importance of being nimble with the ability to scale, and how to stay in one’s lane. Great talk!

Steve is I’m an experienced and highly-awarded creative leader who believes that simple, disruptive ideas can drive brands and influence culture, no matter the medium or audience. I balance a strong point of view with a love of collaboration.

Check out the work Steve and his Undnyable Partner Justin Hooper do here. And this well-targeted ad for CMO’s:

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LIMITED TIME ONLY! Summer Office Hours, a chance for one-on-one consultations to whip your career, spec, rough cut or mojo into high gear. Book now while spots are available.

SPEC SPOTS LIVE WORKSHOP. August 16th at 4pm live on zoom. Limit 15 filmmakers. I’ll cover everything you want to know about making a fake commercial for your reel that doesn’t look fake. Q&A following. Enrolling in course comes with free consultation to use before you shoot or during your edit. 

My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Sign up soon or miss out.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the YouTube and has 72,000 views its forst week! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 60 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Storymachine Founder/Chief Creative Officer Rob Bagot Streamlines Strategy, Ideation, Production and Post.

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Rob Bagot has work for some of the world’s greatest advertising agencies and many influential brands, as Chief Creative Director, Group Creative Director, even Global Chief CD. He’s collected over 750 national, international and regional awards. At his very heart, Rob is a commercial storyteller, now as CCO of Storymachine Films, he leads a “full-stack” creative agency that writes, directs and delivers award-winning commercial content.

We chat about how we met (he gave my a big Kia job early on), that new AI thing and a brief history of advertising. A great talk, thank you Rob!! Sign up for Rob’s newsletter Nextness here.

EVENTSSecond Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshau Tree is sold out.

July 19th, 2023 I’ll be at University Film & Video Association’s conference giving a talk called “Help the Next Gen Filmmakers Direct Commercials.” It’s at Georgia Southern University, stop by if you’re in Savanah. 

LIMITED TIME ONLY! Summer Office Hours, a chance for one-on-one consultations to whip your career, spec, rough cut or mojo into high gear. Book now while spots are available.

My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Sign up soon or miss out.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 54 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

International Comedy Director Craig Melville Escapes Dead Island 2.

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My friend and filmmaker Craig Melville has travelled the world directing comedy ads, television and films. He’s profilic – over 120 episodes of broadcast television and more than 200 commercials for clients such as Pepsi, Disney, Expedia, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, Target, McDonald’s and Honda. Craig has won at Cannes, Grand Prix at Spikes Asia, Grand Prix at Mumbrella BeFest, Australian Film Institute Awards, and multiple Australian Directors Guild Awards – with work regularly showcased on AdAge, Shots, Campaign Brief and LBB.

Check out snippets for “Dead Island 2” which we chat about:

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YIKES!! ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!! So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 54 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Todd Wiseman Jr. On Hayden5’s Innovative Production Approach to Making Super Cool Videos.

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Hayden5 was dreamt up on the fifth floor of NYU’s Hayden Hall in 2005. As film school freshman, Milos Silber and Todd Wiseman Jr, became collaborators, conquering the challenges of scrappy, New York City production. Today, Hayden5 is a powerful in video production, offering soup to nuts services. Todd explains the company’s unique approach that allowed them to scale big time, and still offer consistent quality filmmaking. Peep the showreel:

From Video Drop Kits to standardized production guidelines for global crews to their Cloud Cuts, Todd has been a jagguernaut in the space. Here’s a nice 2022 article on them in Fast Company you’ll appreciate, “most innovative video company.”

YIKES!! ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT!! So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 54 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc. 

Sound Editor Cory Choy’s Directs His Feature Film “Esme, My Love.”

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Here’s what Film Threat says of my guest filmmaker Cory Choy‘s new film “Esme, My Love”: “Choy morphs his film from slice-of-life relationship drama to jarring thriller with skill, contrasting peace with severity with ease. Paired with a compatible score, this is a solid feat in filmmaking.” And here’s a nice piece about the June 2, 2023 release in MovieMaker. 

A founding member of Silver Sound, Emmy Award-winning Cory has constantly searching for and thinking about new and better ways to record, edit, create, and mix sound.

Watch the trailer for his film “Esme, My Love”.

His narrative podcast “Aisha” is in Competition at Tribeca Audio Storytelling, so catch Cory on the panel discussion June 13th, 2023

EVENTS & COURSES

So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 63 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc. 

Creative Director Jaime Cabrera Asks What’s The Big Idea?

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Jaime Cabrera is an award-winning Creative Director at Innocean. He’s got a wondeful book I devoured called “What’s The Big Idea? An Idispensable Guide To Becoming A Kick-Ass Creative Director.” Somehow Jaime finds time between steady gigs to host the popular podcast “Confessions of a Creatvie Director” – everywhere you pod.

Check out Jaime’s site by clicking his name and dive in! As a Commercial Director, I love the insights Jaime offers, it’s like having the answers to the quiz.

EVENTS & COURSES

So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 90 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc. 

Pesky Spec Spot Q&A With Myself and SpecBank’s Dan Sorgen.

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Filmmakers that have taken any of my courses, either online or attended our senssational Commercial Directing Bootcamp or Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree, are welcome to a free zoom Q&A about those spec spots. Dan Sorgen, Copywriter/CD, will join me. Many filmmakers have used his SpecBank.com to find scripts written by agency creatives to shoot. Imperative if you’re not a great copywriter. And why should you be?

Here’s a spec I made with an agency.

EVENTS & COURSES

Friday, February 10th, 2023 at 4pm Pacific. Zoom Q&A Spec Spots. Free with any course. DM for link if you need it.

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 22nd, 2023 in Los Angeles is likely SOLD OUT by the time you’re reading this. DM or try to sign up.

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 8 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc. 

Lesbian & Queer Women Films Have A New Home At DIVAboxoffice.tv. Thanks To Producer/Director Christin Baker.

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Producer/Director/Writer Christin Baker had directed five feature films and co-launched seminal lesbian steamer Tello Films before becoming CEO of DIVAboxoffice.tv, a new streaming platform serving up premium lesbian and queer women’s content. Given her experience making movies and distributing them, Divaboxoffice.tv is sure to be a hit with it’s LGBTQ+ women’s audience. Christin and I chat about her journey. Here’s a nice article about the launhc and please check out the programming and please share with friends.

Enjoy the trailer to “Merry & Gay”, directed and co-written by Christin Baker, then watch here. Warning: killer pop soundtrack.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 22nd, 2023 in Los Angeles is SOLD OUT. Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to get the chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 52 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Commercial Director John Grammatico Stresses Story.

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Filmmaker John Grammatico returns to the podcast to talk spots, treatments, agency briefs and story. John has directed over 300 films for brands like M&Ms, Visa, Burger King and Ford. He’s worked with numerous celebs and athletes including Chris Elliot, Anna Faris, NFL Hall-of-Famer Calvin Johnson and Duchess Meghan Markle (Behind-The-Scenes). Check out his production company, Little Saint Media for all his great work.

Some agencies John has directed for are BBDO, Saatchi, DDB, Leo Burnett, McCann, Doner, Grabarz & Partners, John St. and Buzzman. John also currently serves as a mentor for the AICP BIPOC Mentoring Program, helping to usher in a next generation of diverse directors.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 22nd, 2023 in Los Angeles is SOLD OUT. Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Top 5 Filmmaker Tips To Directing Commercials Successfully.

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Top 5 Tips to help you succeed on your commercial shoots and with your career in the long run. Some are adages you;ve heard from me before but are worth repeating, and others are fresh for our times. DM me with your tips and post them in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free. Oh shout out to my son Ben Brady for the headshot and Jake Brady for editing as usual.

Here’s one of my new Waterpik spots that’s running a lot.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we’ll help one another. I’ll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it’s free.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 17 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

My Fav Scripty Denise Eldridge Explains What A Script Supervisor Really Does.

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Script Supervisor Denise Eldridge has worked by my side, literally, for  decade now and I’ve come to rely on her good taste and keen eyes. Oh, adn her stopwatch keeps me honest. That photos is Denise glued to the monitor and taking copious notes on set. Enjoy this chat with my dear friend.

FREE AMA Monday, Novemeber 7th at 6pm West Coast. You do need to sign up but it’s 100% free. If you are already enrolled in any of my online courses, then you’re already enrolled in the Voodoo Lounge. 

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we’ll help one another. I’ll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it’s free.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 85 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

How To Direct Comedy Commercials With Director JJ Adler.

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Commercial director JJ Adler, of Ruckus Films, is an award winning director and writer who helped create comedy spots for all kinds of companies including GEICO, P&G, SC Johnson, Virgin Mobile, Nestle, Coke, Verizon, McDonalds, Pepperidge Farms, etc., and with The Martin Agency, McCann, R/GA, Mother, Droga5, Ogilvy & Mather, Grey, DDB, VMLY&R, PKT, JWT, BBDO, and many more. She talks comedy, running her own shoppe, being a female filmmaker in a still male dominated field and the secret to good spots. Check out my favorite – her Gain-iac commercial with Craig Robinson and her classic “Motaur” spot.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we’ll help one another. I’ll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it’s free.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 85 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.