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Directorย Kevin Berlandiย 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. […]
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The multi-talentedย Valerie Smaldoneย has mastered the art and craft of Voiceover and is holding a specialย workshopย you need to take, onlineย 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.ย She was kind enough to have me on her podcast, Bagels and Broadway,
Finding Your Voice With Producer, Podcaster, Actor, Voiceover Artist Valerie Smaldone. Read More ยป
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Taylor Hughesย is a fantastic professional magician, something I’ve dreamed about since my troubled youth. His new special, Chasing Wonder” is available now atย ChasingWonder.tvย 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
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Em Weinsteinย 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
Director Em Weinstein Talks LGBTQ+ Filmmaking And Their New Short Film. Read More ยป
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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
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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
Actor Andrew Bowen On Writing & Directing His Passion Projects. Read More ยป
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#BlackLivesMatter. I don’t profess to be an authority on racial problems and solutions, but these three films will open your eyes and spark thought and discussion. Please watch in order, if you can. “13th” is a documentary linking slavery, the 13th Amendment and our current prison-industrial complex. This will offer context for everything else you
A White People Playlist of Movies to Better Understand Why Black Lives Matter. Read More ยป
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Tina Tackettย is Co Executive Creative Director at the Loomis Agency, and I had the pleasure of working with Tina and Creative Director Jim Green earlier this year.ย Tina delivers an extraordinary eye for design, a strong talent for art direction and a creative mind for marketing. In this one zoom chat,ย Tina Tackett basically shows us filmmakers
Co-Exec Creative Director Tina Tackett Tells Us How She Hires A Filmmaker. Read More ยป
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Jon Morganย is a director that set out to build a director-based production company in St. Louis,ย JM Films, which meant building a strong roster of talent. He and his team of creatives can also collaborate with any in-house team to up their game. Check out his workย here. We chat aboutย Beumer Group, a branding spot for a
How Filmmaker Jon Morgan Recruited Commercial Directors To Build JM Films. Read More ยป
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Director Ronnie Allman began as an Art Director at Goodby, Silverstein and Partners, then started directing his own projects. His brilliant “Cheeteau by Chester” for Cheetos was shortlisted at Cannes. Ronnie has won a slew of awards for good reason. Please watch his short R.L. Allman’s Peter Pan because I know you’ll love it. You’ll learn how he’s marketing the project
Director Ronnie Allman Gave Us “Cheeteau Perfume” And Now Peter Pan. Read More ยป
