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Commercial Casting Session Runner Ezrah Lockwood.

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Ezrah Lockwood runs the casting sessions for most of my commercials via Danielle Eskinazi Casting. (Danielle’s RTP interview from 2014 is still a fan favorite.) He shares tips and tricks for auditions that actors and directors alike will glean knowledge from. He’s also quite the musician, so check out his music here. It’s dark electronic music with […]

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Commercial Director Stewart Maclennan.

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Director Stewart Maclennan expresses emotion and attitude through his wonderful use of color, movement and design. No wonder he’s busy shooting for top fashion and beauty brands. We talk for a bit about how he shot this Snapchat AR spot below and I was surprised. Click here to see more of his work. I remember reading this interview

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Co-Chief Creative Officer Chuck Meehan, McCann Detroit, Unpacks Their GM Will Ferrell Super Bowl Spot.

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My friend Chuck Meehan, Co-Chief Creative Officer, McCann Detroit, returns with his hit Super Bowl commercial in-hand. “No Way, Norway” stars Will Ferrell, Kenan Thompson, Awkwafina and the GM Electric vehicle. Chuck breaks down how it all came to be, how it was shot and what he looks for hiring a director. This ad was deftly directed by

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Actor, Comedian, Pro Wrestler Cory Kastle.

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Pro wrestler turned comedian Cory Kastle stars in a Batman “fan film” called “Bruce” and tells us all about it. Cory’s positive attitude is infectious and his stories of being an extra in movies are entertaining. Check out “Bruce” on YouTube or here. Love this podcast? Consider supporting our editor Jake Brady and  his new Patreon! Click to support him and get 75% discounts

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Super Bowl LV Commercials For Dummies.

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Just me rambling & raving about the Super Bowl LV commercials, celebrating all the great work and the folks behind them, even that Cheetos spot. Kudos to every client, agency team, and of course, the directors and crew that made it to the Big Game. No links folks, that stuff is posted everywhere already. My

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Director, Writer, Producer Fred Goss.

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Fred Goss has made a name for himself as an actor, director, writer, and producer. His initial foray into directing was on the critically acclaimed ABC series ‘Sons and Daughters.’ He also served as co-creator, writer, producer and star of the series. Fred’s first commercial project was directing a series of award winning spots for Coke

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Music Video and Commercial Director June Bae.

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Music Video Director June Bae and I sat outside, socially distanced, and chatted about helming hip hop videos and launching a commercial directing career. His latest video for Ameer Vann, for the rapper’s new ditty IDFIATOK, literally dropped today and has tens of thousands of views already. (PS it has bad words.)  June is a talented filmmaker on the

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Creative Directors Rich Terry And Matt Mowat Reveal How They Hire Directors.

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Why do advertising creatives hire their director? Is it that first call or zoom? How important is the treatment? Well, as we wrapped two fantastic, safe days on set, I asked SVP/Creative Directors Rich Terry and Matt Mowat those exact questions. They gave me an impromptu interview in the back of my Cadillac. When Cinematographer

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ACD/Copywriter Nick Micale and ACD/Art Director Bennett Austin.

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We’re closing out 2020 strong with my two distinguished guests, creatives: ACD/Copywriter Nick Micale and ACD/Art Director Bennett Austin, of David & Goliath. You’ll recognize their work in the emotional Super Bowl spot for Kia called “Tough Never Quits” with Josh Jacobs (directed by Serial Pictures’ director John Hillcoat.) I urge y’all to check out Nick and Bennett’s

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Filmmaker Norry Niven.

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Filmmaker Norry Niven does it all. He directs tons of national spots (Kia) and major network promos for shows like “Homeland” which offer him such creative control and produces via his Thousand Foot Squid production company. His latest documentary, “Get Back Up”, follows Blue October and chronicles the band’s struggles with substance abuse, mental health, subsequent treatment and recovery. Talking with Norry

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