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“Pure Corazón” Creator/Director Jeannette Godoy.

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Filmmaker Jeannette Godoy created and directed “Pure Corazón” a new web series for Bumble, the world’s coolest dating app. Pure Corazón follows 3 Latinx daters from different cultural backgrounds as they courageously navigate dating, life, and identity. Watch “Pure Corazón” now please!

Jeannette is a first generation, Mexican-American filmmaker and started her career as a choreographer where she worked in film, television and commercials. She is most widely known for having choreographed the celebrated music video, Baby Got Back. Her initial foray into directing earned her a trip to cannes for a commercial entitled, “A Boy & His Tire.” which received several prestigious nominations including the Young Director Award, as well as a spot in Shoot Magazine’s New Director Showcase. 

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 450 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 11 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 28 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Commercial Director Peri & Fylmer.

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Commercial Director Peri of Giant Films and I share a love of comedy and performance, and Peri’s devotion to concept and collaboration. Having developed his conceptual abilities over ten years as an advertising writer, Peri has an innate sense of what creatives need on a project.

We also discuss Fylmer.tv – his platform for connecting directors with brands. A great resource for freelance directors that like to work.

Check out his reel and be inspired! I love this spot of Peri’s.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 450 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 11 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour and 12 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Director Andrea Ball.

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Commercial Director Andrea Ball started in the business assisting Oscar® Award Winning producer Nicholas Chartier and renowned music video director Samuel Bayer, but she certainly has a style all her own and is a busy director of spots. We talk about self-motivation, treatments and more… Click here to check out her reel, and I’m in love with these spots:

https://vimeo.com/444572898
https://vimeo.com/315737864

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 450 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 12 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour and 12 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Director/DP Warren Purfoy

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Warren Purfoy is a LA based Director/Cinematographer, owner of Purfoy Lighting LLC and one of the nicest guy working today. He came up in the lighting department working his way to become a lighting gaffer. In fact, that is how I met Warren when he gaffed for a Scooter the Neutered Cat campaign. Now his directing is taking off.

His drive and relentlessness kept him wanting more as he then pursued becoming a cinematographer. Warren’s approach to capturing images and storytelling through the lens is is pure instinct. We talk about his journey to directing, his film “Texas 2 Step” he shot for Director Shannon Hamblin more. I know you’ll enjoy this!

Warren also makes a cameo in my newest course “Directing Cats: Case Study” gives you agency briefs and my winning treatments, plus all production notes. The 17 minute behind the scenes is chalk full of wisdom.

Flattered & humbled to be included in the Creative Conscious Movement series.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 450 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has one seat left for 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour and 8 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, Part Two.

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The conclusion to m insightful sit down with Shane Hurlbut, ASC, one of the top cinematographers out there. Shane and Lydia Hurlbut also have the Hurlbut Academy, with in-depth courses that teach all the tricks Shane has amassed over decades of filmmaking. I highly recommend you fill your brain with the Hurlbut offerings. Shane and Lydia’s mission is to elevate the craft of cinema for all filmmakers around the world.

We talk about his start, work ethic, music videos and features. Like two pals sitting around the campfire, we went on and on, so we split the chat, and this is Part One of a two-part interview. 

My newest course “Directing Cats: Case Study” gives you agency briefs and my winning treatments, plus all production notes. The 17 minute behind the scenes is chalk full of wisdom.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helps 400 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. 

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has two seats left for 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. 

My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode, Part 2, is 65 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut Part One.

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Shane Hurlbut, ASC, is one of the top cinematographers working in both commercials and high profile feature films. His IMBD reads like a best-of list. Shane and Lydia Hurlbut also have the Hurlbut Academy, with in-depth courses that teach all the tricks Shane has amassed over decades of filmmaking. I highly recommend you fill your brain with the Hurlbut offerings. Shane and Lydia’s mission is to elevate the craft of cinema for all filmmakers around the world.

We talk about his start, work ethic, music videos and features. Like two pals sitting around the campfire, we went on and on, so we split the chat, and this is Part One of a two-part interview. 

My newest course “Directing Cats: Case Study” gives you agency briefs and my winning treatments, plus all production notes. The 17 minute behind the scenes is chalk full of wisdom. $69 until Sept. 15th, 2020.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helps 400 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. 

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has one seat left for 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. 

My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode, Part 1, is 65 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

Comedian, Filmmaker, “Highway Man” Henry Phillips.

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Comedian, writer, singer, director Henry Phillips is now the “Highway Man” – starring in his own series. “Highway Man” is a send up of your favorite 80s shows, like “Highway To Heaven” except Highway Man has an inexplicable jet pack and no real skill. It’s hilarious and we chat about launching and shooting the show. Join Henry’s Patreon here. 

PSA against Covid19

Trust me, you’ll love each short episode.

I’ve put my first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

My newest course “Directing Cats: Case Study” gives you agency briefs and my winning treatments, plus all production notes. The 17 minute behind the scenes is chalk full of wisdom. $69 until Sept. 15th, 2020.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helps 400 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. 

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has one seat left for 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 85 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

Filmmaker Kelsey Brannan aka Premiere Gal.

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Premiere Gal Kelsey Brannon has taught me so many tips and tricks for editing in Adobe Premiere that I was all giddy to finally meet her via zoom. She’s a shooter, editor, producer and you should subscribe to her YouTube channel now.

Other unsolicited plugs: Actors, my friend Jen DiBella has a two hour class on how to manage your career as an actor in 2020. It’s $30 for now, so grab a seat.

Creative studio owners and prodco owners, RTP alumni Joel Pilger’s RevThink.com has a new Jumpstart program beginning October 1st. Learn to handle the business side, so you can focus on being creative. 

Directing Cats: A Case Study is my newest short course loaded with briefs, my treatments and a behind the scenes directing cats. I am not joking. Use code “dirtythirty” and save $30 off the course. 

Bootcamp has 4 seats left as of this post for Oct. 10, 2020 and Masterclass awaits you! Here’s my links.Commercial Directing Film SchoolCommercial Directing MasterclassCommercial Directing Bootcamp

Thanks,

Jordan

This runs an hour almost. 

Filmmaker Alex Ferrari.

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Filmmaker Alex Ferrari is an author, blogger, speaker, consultant, the host of the #1 filmmaking podcast on iTunes Indie Film Hustle Podcast, and an award-winning writer/director with 25 years of experience in the film industry. His films have screened in over 500 international film festivals. It’s a treat to have Alex on the show. Check out his podcast, work, book and take advantage of all he has to offer to help you with that indie you need to make.

Just six spots left for Commercial Directing Bootcamp on 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. We’ve got a space for 75 people but only taking 15 filmmakers to allow us all to socially stay distanced. You save $100 by taking Commercial Directing Masterclass first online.  And Masterclass still comes with the filmmaker consultation if you desire one. DM me for details.

This episode is 90 minutes of insights and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce.

Thank you,

Jordan

Designer, Educator & Founder of The Futur, Chris Do.

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Chris Do is an award-winning designer, director, CEO and Chief Strategist of Blind and the founder of The Futur. Each day, I look forward to Chris’ insightful Instagram posts and educational content from TheFutur’s YouTube channel for inspiration and best-practices for managing a creative career and as motivation to be doing my best work.  So, yes, it was a real treat to chat with Chris.

Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles and we’ve got 6 spots left. Masterclass is available online right now for you to level up. Then we’ll do a free consultation if you’d like. Everything is at Commercial Directing Film School. You can always DM me on the socials with questions.

Thanks,

Jordan

This is 1 hour and 19 minutes of insights. Be sure and write me at jordan@commercialdirectingfilmschool.com and ask about chats we’ve already aired. I’ll write back with links. 

VP & Creative Director Matt Sicko.

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VP & Creative Director Matt Sicko and I have shot many a campaign together, so I’m very happy to discuss making commercials and finally getting him on the podcast. As VP & Creative Director, Matt also fosters up and coming talent at LaneTerralever, in addition to crafting the funny his bad self. Check out this older Jeep spot we chat about, the first to star Bigfoot as a spokes Yeti. And of course, a Valley Toyota new classic, “Encased”. (Some of you will recognize the plexihut. Thanks Matt!)

Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles and we’ve got 6 spots left. Masterclass is available online right now for you to level up. Everything is at Commercial Directing Film School. You can always DM me on the socials with questions.

Thanks,

Jordan

This is 90 minutes of fun. Be sure and write me at jordan@commercialdirectingfilmschool.com and ask about chats we’ve already aired. I’ll write back with links. 

Cinematographer Stoeps Langensteiner.

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Cinematographer Stoeps Langensteiner and I social distanced back at the start of this quarantine and chatted about his fabled career. From his start in pornography to Cannes-winning commercials and more. Stoeps lensed many of my favs, like “Ear Tennis” and Jimmy Dean Sausage “Anthem” by RTP alumni The Perlorian Brothers. It’s a good interview.

Actor pals, check out my pal Jen DiBella’s new course on running your career. August 12th from noon to 2pm Pacific, only $30. DM her @jendibella on the ‘grams. We’ve worked together and I know she’s on top of her game.

Also shout out to Cedric Parker and his Abanoub Beard Butter. I love this stuff and I am handsome AF.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode runs about 1 hour and 25 min. Commercial Directing Film School has all my stuff. Let me know how I can help. Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 for only 15 filmmakers, so 7 seats left. Masterclass is every ready for ya.

Cinematographer David C. Weldon, Jr.

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Cinematographer David C. Weldon, Jr. recently lensed the latest campaign for the iconic British luxury brand Rolls Royce for their newest vehicle the “Black Badge.”  He’s shot music videos and commercials for directors Joseph Kahn and others for artists DJ Khalid, the Jonas Brothers, Post Malone, Travis Scott, Sza, Ciara, Imagine Dragons, Bebe Rehxa, Shaggy and Sting. 

Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles and we’ve got 6 spots left. Masterclass is available online right now for you to level up. Everything is at Commercial Directing Film School. You can always DM me on the socials with questions.

Thanks,

Jordan

This is 90 minutes of fun. Be sure and write me at jordan@commercialdirectingfilmschool.com and ask about chats we’ve already aired. I’ll write back with links. 

Director Kevin Berlandi.

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Director Kevin Berlandi successfully directs both commercials and episodic television. Here, we focus on the spot world and how he got into the business. Please check out Kevin’s work on his site and the two spots below. Of note, we’re also just now naming the episodes after our guests, because that what each show is all about. Enjoy my pal Kevin.

I speak to being “covid compliant” in the intro, as I’ve got two shoots safely under my belt now.

Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles and we’ve got 6 spots left. Masterclass is available online right now for you to level up. Everything is at Commercial Directing Film School. You can always DM me on the socials with questions.

Thanks,

Jordan

This is an hour of fun. 

Finding Your Voice With Producer, Podcaster, Actor, Voiceover Artist Valerie Smaldone.

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The multi-talented Valerie Smaldone has mastered the art and craft of Voiceover and is holding a special workshop you need to take, online August 1st and 2nd. Valerie is also a seasoned producer, interviewer and working actor in New York, and knows her stuff. So don’t miss out. She was kind enough to have me on her podcast, Bagels and Broadway, to talk about Oso Delicious Hot Sauce!

We chat about craft, adapting work to the pandemic, making the most of opportunities and creating one’s own content. You’ll love this chat.

Commercial Directing FIlm School has links to both Bootcamp and Masterclass. Note, Bootcamp is now only 15 filmmakers, so we can socially distance, even though it’s 10.10.2020 in LA. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This chat runs an hour and change. 

How Taylor Hughes Produced His Own Comedy Magic Special.

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Taylor Hughes is a fantastic professional magician, something I’ve dreamed about since my troubled youth. His new special, Chasing Wonder” is available now at ChasingWonder.tv as well as on Amazon Prime. We talked about how he produced it, why he filmed at my fav hipster club, Dynasty Typewriter, and how best to get this family-friendly funny show to the people. Check out the trailer and support this amazing friend. 

Taylor also hosts “About to Break” podcast and I recommend you start with this episode.

Commercial Directing Film School has links to all my film education stuff. Enjoy. Don’t forget the free 20 min filmmaker consultation with completion of Masterclass. As well as saving $100 off Bootcamp. Wow that’s value!

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode runs 1:15 min.  Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is still sold out as of July 2nd, 2020.

Director Em Weinstein Talks LGBTQ+ Filmmaking And Their New Short Film.

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Em Weinstein is a writer/director of new plays, films, musicals and interactive installations. They have a list of credits and awards a mile long. Their new short film, “In France, Michelle Is A Man’s Name” is a heartwarming story of a young trans man visiting his folks. I loved it. A great father-trans son story that made me tear up. Email Em for a secret link.

We chat about stories from LGBTQ+ filmmakers, how they are represented in media, how advertisers have started embraced the LBGTQ+ characters in commercials and more.

Happy Pride, especially to those just coming to terms with their true selves. We love you.

Commercial Directing Masterclass is 24/7 there for you and Commercial Directing Bootcamp is 10.10.20 and filling up fast. Come join us. 

Thanks, 

Jordan

This is an hour. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is sold out as of now. But we have the bears making more. 

ACD/Sr. Art Director Dan Councilor Shares The Joys of Making His Super Bowl Spot With LeBron James.

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I’ve been fortunate to shoot with Dan Councilor, Associate Creative Director at Leo Burnett, a few times now for Buick and it’s always a blast. Just as important, maybe more so, is the quality of the spots we make. Dan shares his journey to the Super Bowl LIV for Hummer’s EV with the king, LeBron James. Take a look:

Dan’s Super Bowl spot for the all-new Hummer EV w the GOAT.

We also chat about making ads just for fun, collaboration and how Dan hires Directors for his spots. Check out the work we chat about here.

Both my Commercial Directing Masterclass and Bootcamp are now at one easy-to-use link: Commercial Directing Film School. Bootcamp is 10.10.20 in LA. Join us if you can.

Thanks,

Jordan

This is an hour and 17 minutes. Enjoy! PS. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is SOLD OUT! But we’re making more.

Actor Andrew Bowen On Writing & Directing His Passion Projects.

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Andrew Bowen is an actor, writer, director & producer – currently starring in “All for Nikki” on Apple TV, iTunes and more. We chat about creating your own projects, family, and his passion project “The 716th” that lit up the Tribeca Film Festival.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has already helped over 400 filmmakers up their game. FIlmmakers completing the course save $100 off Commercial Directing Bootcamp. The next one is 10.10.2020 in LA. Limit 20.

#BlackLivesMatter is going to take a group effort to make lasting change.

The 716th – PRIME VIDEO TRAILER – 2020 from Andrew Bowen on Vimeo.

Thank you,

Jordan

This runs 90 minutes.