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Happy Accidents and Hard Cuts: Inside Commercial Editor Gary Knight’s Edit Suite.

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Gary Knight is a legendary commercial editor and partner at Cut+Run whose work spans iconic spots for brands like Adidas, American Express, and Chase. In this episode, Gary traces his journey from rubber-numbering film cans as a teenage runner in Soho to becoming a sought-after storyteller in the edit bay. We dig into the craft […]

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Our Editor’s Picks: Jake Brady’s Top 10 Filmmaker Conversations.

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Happy birthday to Jake Brady, our show’s editor. I asked him to choose his Top 10 recent episodes and here it is, in no particular order: director Courtney Marsh, director Quinn Katherman, editor Chris Salters (Part 2), Chris Salters (Part 1), writer/director/producer Michael Patrick Jann, dynamic directing duo Morgan & Nick, director Elana Barkowski, director JJ Adler, actor and

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Unpacking A Gray Wolf and Brown Bear Friendship: Inside Filmmaker Josh Baker’s Wolf Bear Agency.

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Filmmaker Josh Baker’s journey from a staff filmmaker to the founder of The Wolf Bear Agency is nothing short of inspiring. We first crossed paths at my Commercial Directing Bootcamp, where his passion for storytelling and his unique ability to wear multiple hats in production stood out. Over the years, Josh has honed his craft,

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Music for the Heart of the Story: Randy Shattuck of Supernatural Sounds.

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Composer, filmmaker, and Supernatural Sounds founder Randy Shattuck joins us to talk about crafting “music for the heart of the story” and why he wants access as early as the script stage. We dive into “temp love”—that dangerous attachment to placeholder tracks that directors can never quite shake—and how it can sabotage your final score if you’re not

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Creativity and Career Growth with Director Courtney Marsh.

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Oscar-nominated filmmaker Courtney Marsh shares her inspiring journey behind the camera directing acclaimed commercials and short films. Courtney emphasized the importance of building strong industry relationships and trusting the creative process, even when faced with constraints like iPhone filmmaking. Her insights into personal branding and the evolving landscape of filmmaking offer valuable lessons for both

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The Joys Being An In-House Filmmaker with Chris Francis.

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Chris Francis’s journey in filmmaking and advertising is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. From his early days as a spelling bee champion and skateboarding videographer to becoming a church storyteller and a key creative force at Raindrop Agency, Chris has continuously evolved by embracing diverse experiences. His work reflects a unique

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Exploring Art and AI in Modern Media with Adam Witten.

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Filmmaker Adam Witten, a seasoned expert in the filmmaking industry and partner in Smokin’ Oakham, chats with me about the transformative impact of AI on creative processes. Adam shares his journey and experiences, highlighting how AI tools are reshaping podcast editing and visual storytelling. We delve into the balance between human creativity and technological innovation,

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Scotty Bergstein Shares The Value of Embracing Change and Letting Go of Ego in Advertising

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Creative Director/Director Scotty Bergstein has been revolutionizing the commercial production process by embracing integrated teams, trust-based collaboration, and cutting-edge technology. Streamlining workflows, enhancing creativity, and delivering high-quality results faster and more cost-effectively are needed to stay relevant. Whether you’re a director, agency, or client, his insights provide a roadmap to navigating the evolving advertising landscape

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How To Book Direct to Brand Gigs: Biz Dev Unleashed with James Keblas.

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Want to actually book more jobs for your production company? James Keblas is one of the smartest minds in commercial production sales systems — and in this episode, he breaks down what really works when it comes to landing clients, building relationships, and staying consistently booked. And please, you must check out James’ stellar podcast called “Crossing The Axis“. We

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Remembering Pat Finn: 20 Years of Comedy and Friendship.

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So long 2025. In this episode, I pay tribute to my longtime collaborator and dear friend, Pat Finn, reflecting on our twenty years of creative partnership in commercial filmmaking shooting Valley Toyota. Pat starred as “Pat” in “Pat TV” campaign from LT, the Phoenix agency also mourning their dear Pat. Just me babbling through heartfelt

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