Category: Film

Making Comedy Content With Writer/Director Marc Singer.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , , , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Marc Singer is a writer & director in Los Angeles. Marc has written and created original series and award-winning campaigns for Warner Bros., NBC, FOX, Intel, Coca-Cola, Funny or Die, Spotify, Ultimate Ears, T-Mobile and Hyundai. Check out his stuff by clicking on his name, and we chat about this spot with James Carville and Jordan Peele that Marc made on a moment’s notice.

April 15th is our benefit comedy show with 100% Headliners and myself at Flappers Comedy Club. Proceeds go to the Veterans Green Bus. 

Please donate to our GoFundMe for the Veterans Green Bus and I’ll donate $5 when you post a photo of Commercial Directing Voodoo on the Instagram and tag me, @thatjordanbrady.

Thanks,

Jordan

This lasts 75 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp will sell out for 27th of June, 2020 so sign up now. Oso Delicious gives one dollar per bottle to militaryfamily.org an awesome charity.

What Makes A Great Craft Service Table On Your Film Set.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , , , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

My pet peeve is when the craft service table or “crafty” is nothing but sugary treats. I need protein and veggies. Also check out Tommy Davidson’s new memoire “Living In Color” and Marc Maron’s newest Netflix Special “End Times Fun” on Netflix. I have nothing to do with either, just know they’re good entertainment. My talented wife, filmmaker Jeannette Godoy, and I saw Maron live prepping the special. Hilarious.

Please donate to our GoFundMe for the Veterans Green Bus and I’ll donate $5 when you post a photo of Commercial Directing Voodoo on the Instagram, tag me @ThatJordanBrady.

Thanks,

Jordan

This lasts 20 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp will sell out for 27th of June, 2020 so sign up now. Oso Delicious gives one dollar per bottle to charity. 

Crime Pays With Cinematographer/Director Mark Kohl.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

As Director, Cinematographer or often both, Mark Kohl has delivered over 2000 commercials to hundreds of agencies and clients such as McDonald’s, Honda, Ford, AT&T, Pizza Hut, Carnival Cruise Lines and Dick’s Sporting Good’s. But he takes the most pride in knowing he is serving his clients, one at a time.

Mark and I shot a Michigan Lottery spot together and became instant friends, aligned in attitude towards work and life.

Please donate, if you can, to the Veterans Green Bus project. It’s a passion project of mine that serves our Veterans, our country and the planet. Here’s our GoFundMe and Facebook fund page. Even $2 helps. 

The Big Spin from Jordan Brady on Vimeo.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode runs 1 hour 10 min. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is June 27th, 2020 in LA and sign ups are already happening to don’t lose out. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce will donate $1 from every bottle we make to Military Families. Thanks again.

A Commercial's Shelf Life, Brand Ambassadors & Super Bowl LIV.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Super Bowl LIV seems a distant past a few weeks later, that’s because the shelf life of a spot has diminished with our ever-growing appetite for content. I typically record live, but we shot back to back, so I’m playing catch up. Here’s the Ads of the World list.

Brand Ambassadors still abound, and I stumbled upon one by casting from Netflix’s “Cheer” squad and a little dumb luck. 

Congrats to all the filmmakers on their fun crop of Super Bowl spots, all the Oscar nominees and winners. 

My friend and RTP alumni Joel Pilger can help you grow your production company, music house or motion design shop with his RevThink JUMPSTART program that starts Feb. 17th, 2020. Click to find out more. Unsolicited plug.

Thanks,

Jordan

This is me for 20 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is June 27th, 2020 in LA and filmmakers are signing up already. And our sponsor Oso Delicious just got a batch of all three flavors of hot sauce for you flavorseekers!

International Commercial Director Rachel Harms Says Suck It Up, Cupcake.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , , , 1 Comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Filmmaker Rachel Harms‘ deft hand as a storyteller and her extraordinary communication skills with adult and child actors have enhanced her international profile and placed her in demand for spot work worldwide.

A four-time Emmy Award winner for her original Sesame Street films, Harms brings the same soulful, humanistic approach to her work as a commercial director. Whether the content is serious, quirky or whimsical, she finds the heart of the matter and delivers it to the screen, creating acclaimed campaigns for Southwest Airlines, ExxonMobil, Tide, Wells Fargo, Pillsbury and Quaker Oats among many others. Her timeless Folgers spot, “A Dancer’s Morning” is considered to be one of the brand’s most successful ads in P&G history. Check out this Enfamil spot and start your deep dive into Rachel’s word.

Enfamil from Rachel Harms on Vimeo.

Congrats to Filmmakers’ Diversity Award recipients Sonia Megerdichian, Ali Balusch and Carly Usdin who all attended Commercial Directing Bootcamp in January, sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce. Next Bootcamp is 06.27.20 and always sells out.

Please donate to my passion project, the Veterans Green Bus. It transports veterans to rebuild after natural disasters strike and trains veterans when not on mission. Visit our GoFundMe to learn more. We need to get her on the road. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This is an hour and 15 minutes. 

Gaffer Craig "Burnie" Burns Says Raise Your Rate $50.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Gaffer Craig “Burnie” Burns is also an Owner at On Set Lighting, Producer and Host of Applebox Network and such a giver of knowledge. His videos and live-streams are a free film school, so I urge you to check out his links. More at www.jordanbrady.com folks.

I discovered Burnie on LinkedIn, where he frequently posts deep knowledge nuggets. We share stories, laughs and a common joy in giving back. 

thanks,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp 01.18.20 is all but sold out. One seat remains. Please do join us for our first Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer with Q&A. All proceeds go to Stand Up To Cancer.

The Filmmaker Diversity Award for Bootcamp 01.18.20 has been decided, thanks to our sponsor Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. This Bootcamp, Oso Delicious has chosen on filmmaker for each flavor in the #Flavorseeker Fun Pak. Announcement coming soon.

The Differences In Directing Commercials, Digital Series and TV With Comedy Director Jared Lapidus.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , , , , 3 Comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Comedy Director Jared Lapidus went straight from the prestigious NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts to directing content for NBC, Netflix and lots of cool ad agencies. Too many accolades, celebrities and brands to list here, so click here to see the work. Jared is also half of the sketch comedy group, Reverse Cowboys. I learned about the commonalities and differences from the many creative outlets Jared works in, you’ll love this chat. Here’s the first spot of his I found.

Our Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer is the next day from 10am to noon in Culver City. $20 donation suggested to Stand Up To Cancer. (Free with Bootcamp, and we’ll make the donation.)

Here’s my Christmas Eve, giving away 1 of 5 special edition Dodge SRT Hellcat Redeye. Three months ago, I had no idea what that meant, now got to give one away. Send me links to your favorite work from 2019!!

As always, thanks for listening and Happy New Year everyone!

Jordan

This is 77 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is half full for January 18th, 2020. Our Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer is the next day from 10am to noon in Culver City. $20 donation suggested to Stand Up To Cancer. (Free w Bootcamp, we’ll make the donation.) Our sponsor is the only hot sauce made by bears, is SOLD OUT, only at www.OsoDelicious.org.

How VFX Can Save A Commercial With Adam Elder Of Spiffy.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

My friend and collaborator Adam Elder of Visual Effects and Finishing house Spiffy drops by to tell us how effects enhance spots in ways we never see. Other assignments are more obvious, obviously. You’ll learn a lot of how that process flows. Check out Spiffy’s VFX showreel.

Spiffy 2020 VFX Reel from Spiffy on Vimeo.

Please share these with filmmaker friends and hit me up with topics to chat about. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This is 52 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is half full for January 18th, 2020. Our Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer is the next day from 10am to noon. Our sponsor is the only hot sauce made by bears, found only at www.OsoDelicious.org.

Top 10 Most Popular Filmmaking Interviews On Respect The Process.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

These are our top ten most popular episodes of Respect The Process from the last three years. Fun fact: Our counter lost data from 2013 to 2016 but still great episodes online.

We’re here, on iTunes, Spotify and everywhere, but I’m using links from www.jordanbrady.com so you can see the associated clips, spots and videos with my micro blog.

10. Ramaa Mosley. https://jordanbrady.com/2018/07/05/filmmaker-ramaa-mosley-on-creating-ones-own-opportunities/

9. Amir Farhang. https://jordanbrady.com/2018/12/06/filmmaker-amir-farhang-conceives-writes-and-directs-entire-ad-campaigns/

8. Jimmy Matlosz. https://jordanbrady.com/2019/02/14/director-cinematographer-jimmy-matlosz-has-worked-almost-every-job-on-set/

7. Marc Schoelermann. https://jordanbrady.com/2019/01/10/director-marc-scho%cc%88lermann-knows-how-to-shoot-car-killer-commercials/

6. Tonby Wosskow. https://jordanbrady.com/2018/09/06/how-director-toby-wosskows-bmw-spec-spot-landed-him-an-ad-during-the-nba-finals/

5. John Poliquin. https://jordanbrady.com/2019/03/07/the-sophisticated-and-evocative-style-of-commercial-director-john-poliquin/

4. Katniss, Moon Unit. https://jordanbrady.com/2018/07/27/how-filmmakers-can-deliver-gorgeous-treatments-with-katniss-of-the-moon-unit/

3. Todd Heyman. https://jordanbrady.com/2018/10/18/rise-of-the-freelance-commercial-director-with-filmmaker-todd-heyman/

2. Michelle Kath Sinclair and Jordan Levy. https://jordanbrady.com/2017/12/21/michelle-kath-sinclair-jordan-levy-discuss-their-tiff-hit-documentary-chicago-the-terry-kath-experience/

1. Kerstin Emhoff. https://jordanbrady.com/2018/08/23/how-prettybird-president-co-founder-kerstin-emhoff-has-built-a-powerhouse-prodco/

Bonus: Danielle Eskinazi. https://jordanbrady.com/2014/03/19/top-5-tips-from-casting-director-danielle-eskinazi/

Please share these with filmmaker friends and hit me up with topics to chat about. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This is 14 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is half full for January 18th, 2020. Our Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer is the next day from 10am to noon. Our sponsor is the only hot sauce made by bears, found only at www.OsoDelicious.org.

Screenwriter, Film Producer & Stage 32 Founder RB Botto Gets Stuff Done.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Description

Richard “RB” Botto is a producer, screenwriter, actor and author of the book, “Crowdsourcing For FIlmmakers.” He is also Founder of Stage 32, a social network for filmmakers and creators or all kinds. We talk about taking charge of your career, the difference between crowdsourcing and crowdfunding and why he bothered to start a social network. Oh and so much more.

You’ll glean that we quickly hit it off, and I urge you all to sign up for Stage 32 and start networking. 

Thanks,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is half full, so sign up today. January 18th, 2020. My book makes a great stocking stuffer, so does Oso Delicious… the only hot sauce made by bears.

The Only Thing I Take To Set Directing Commercials.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

If I’ve planned my shoot well and communicated with the team properly, I only need my storyboards on set. They’re covered with scribbled jokes, notes and alternate lines I want to try. On set, I’ll magically think of the ad-libs I’ve written. By planning, it allows for the on-set magic to flourish. So, yes I go to work with a simple piece of paper in my pocket. Printed, not on the phone.

Go see “Queen & Slim” and “Ford vs. Ferrari”… listen why.

Happy Thanksgiving, 

Jordan

This is under an hour. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Jan. 18th, 2020 and always sells out. January 19th, 2020 is our first ever Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer and Q&A, 100% of the proceeds go to Stand Up To Cancer. Click for more info. 

Oso Delicious is the only hot sauce made by bears, in America. Thanks to Oso and the bears for sponsoring our show. $1 from every bottle we make goes to www.militaryfamilies.org so buy you some.

US. Army Veteran Andrew Young Launches The Warrior Workout Network.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

My friend Andrew Young, comedian, podcaster, U.S. Army Veteran (he was a Reconnaissance Specialist) has launched The Warrior Workout Network to combat the suicide and obesity epidemics that plague the veteran communities. Andrew shares his journey of depression and obesity, and then how, with the help of his family and friends, turned his life around.

Check out Warrior Workout Network, consider sponsoring or reach out if you need help. They are there for you. Join them on Facebook and check out their podcast. There is also a big ol’ red DONATE button on the site.

My family’s favorite charities are on the Oso Delicious site too.

Thank you to all that serve. Happy Veterans’ Day. 

Jordan

This runs 45 minutes. 

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Jan. 18th, 2020 and always sells out. January 19th, 2020 is our first ever Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer and Q&A, 100% of the proceeds go to Stand Up To Cancer. Click for more info. 

Oso Delicious is the only hot sauce made by bears, in America. Thanks to Oso and the bears for sponsoring our show. $1 from every bottle we make goes to www.militaryfamilies.org so buy you some.

How Director Jeremy Warshaw Gets Real People To Reveal Themselves In His Commercials.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Commercial director Jeremy Warshaw has an uncanny ability to read people and get them to reveal themselves in ways that are surprising and deeply moving. It is Jeremy’s quality of empathy that is at the root of the trust between subject and interviewer.

This is one of my favorite podcasts, because I learned so much about directing real folks from our chat. We talk client-direct work, agency politics and why he brings a “fluffer” to set. Check out his spots on his site or here:

Wells Fargo from Jeremy Warshaw on Vimeo.

Remicade from Jeremy Warshaw on Vimeo.

Thanks,

Jordan

This is under an hour. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Jan. 18th, 2020 and always sells out. January 19th, 2020 is our first ever Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer and Q&A, 100% of the proceeds go to Stand Up To Cancer. Click for more info. 

Oso Delicious is the only hot sauce made by bears, in America. Thanks to Oso and the bears for sponsoring our show. $1 from every bottle we make goes to www.militaryfamilies.org so buy you some.

How I Communicate On Scouts Plus Our New Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

I will occasionally direct dogs and cats.

While scouting or showing the agency my location selects, I’ve been using my iPad Pro and poorly drawn stick figures to effectively communicate. What are your tricks and treats?

Our first ever Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer will be January 19th from 10am to Noon, we’re gonna talk all things practical pitch, prep, production and post… and hold a Q&A.

FREE to all current and alumni Bootcamp Filmmakers. Join myself and Editor Susan Munroe and Special Filmmaking Guests for a Q&A to follow up Commercial Directing Bootcamp. We’ll spend time together answering questions and discussing best practices from pitching through post production, as well as how to gain more slash better directing opportunities. I promise it’ll be fun!

$50 and 100% of that goes to Breast Cancer Awareness. 

thanks,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Jan. 18th, 2020 and sels out fast. Our sponsor is Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. 

How To Ensure A Smooth Commercial Shoot With Producer Margaret Knight.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , 3 Comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Margaret Knight was my line producer this summer on a shoot for The Joint Chiropractic, and things could not have gone better. She came highly recommended and plugged me into her stellar crew of local filmmakers. She’s produced literally hundreds of commercials.

Margaret and I talk about safety, prep, efficiency in filmmaking, beating the heat and more. Here’s one of the dramatic spots we did that fine day.

Thank you,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 18th, 2020 and will make all your professional filmmaking dreams come true. Oso Delicious is the only hot sauce made by bears, and the one flavorseekers love. Buy a three pack to support the show and our troops.

How To Run A Successful Seed & Spark Campaign With Indie Filmmaker Alrik Bursell.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Filmmaker Alrik Bursell has a fun Seed & Spark campaign running for this indie feature, “The Alternate” and he’s almost funded! Alrik also hosts a fantastic podcast called, Making Movies Is Hard.

We talk about some best practices and why he chose Seed & Spark over GoFundMe, Kickstarter and the like.

Alrik is a big believer in casting diversely and getting more people who don’t look like him in front of the camera, and pledged to that mission with “The Alternate”. Check out this film, donate to his Seed&Spark campaign to help make his dream come true.

The Alternate Crowdfunding Video from Bursell Productions on Vimeo.

Thanks,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 18th, 2020 in LA and it will sell out. This show is sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears.

GSD&M Group Creative Director Bill Bayne Gets Spiritual About Creating Great Work.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , , , 2 Comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

I was fortunate to shoot with GSD&M Group Creative Director Bill Bayne & his partner, GCD Bill Marceau, for two Hilton brands this summer. Which meant free, yummy breakfast every morning, lobby happy hours, and great creative concepts. We sat down the day after our shoot to talk about how the agency collaborates within its walls, what he looks for in a filmmaker, and the rise of in-house production.

Bill’s passion for cultivating the best out of an idea & motivating his teams is similar to how we filmmakers attack a project. Shout out to the my wonderful creative team working under the Bills; Alex DiBucci & Kate Griffith, and agency producer Rolando Romero. Thanks for the fun opportunity.

Listen to the end of the show to hear Bill’s band, The Cold Irons.

thanks,

Jordan

Oso Delicious Hot Sauce sponsors the next Diversity Award, sending a filmmaker from an under-represented population to Commercial Directing Bootcamp. January 18th, 2010. Sign up now. $1 from every bottle of Oso Delicious sold, broken or given away goes to the National Military Family Association. 

Director’s Treatments: Blessing or Curse?

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Just me babbling after belting out three treatments for three different projects. Yes, I am fortunate to have such opportunities. But I often wonder why the skill set of making a glossy PDF is needed. I do like that the process of writing forces me to be economical with the storytelling. What do you think?

thanks,

Jordan

This episode is under 8 minutes. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is for #flavorseekers and its yummy. Bootcamp is 01.18.2020 and you can sign up anytime.

Former W+K Creatives Andrew Dickson & Aaron James Created The Masterclass For Freelancers.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Former W+K Creatives Andrew Dickson & Aaron James launched Mt. Freelance to teach you how to thrive as a freelancer in any creative business. Especially a career in advertising. Take a dive in Lake You and visit Mt. Freelance today!

Enjoy,

Jordan

This episode is 54 minutes. Consider sharing our podcast with a friend and rating us on iTunes. Next Saturday’s Bootcamp is sold out. Sign up now for Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 18th, 2020 in Los Angeles.

Oso Delicious gives $1 per bottle sold to MilitaryFamilies.org and it’s the only hot sauce made by bears.

Music Videos, Commercials And Branded Content Keep Gregory JM Kasunich Busy.

Posted on Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged , , Leave a comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Gregory JM Kasunich is an award winning filmmaker and commercial director, helming campaigns and short form content, for brands such as Disney, Lucasfilm, General Mills, DirectTV, Mattel, iHeartRadio and wait for it… Taylor Swift. I had a hard time choosing what to post, but love this so much:

Sophie Strauss | Dog Fight from Gregory John Michael on Vimeo.



Gregory’s work is visually stylized, musically and rhythmically driven, often times incorporating elements of animation, choreography, and highly technical camera work. His work generally contains minimal dialogue and leans more into the visual aspects of storytelling in order to minimize the distance between the audience and the subject.

Enjoy!

Jordan

This episode is 52 minutes. Our sole sponsor is Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, $1 per bottle goes to www.militaryfamilies.org to enjoy. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is SOLD OUT for October 12th, 2019. Next workshop is January 18th, 2020 in LA. Earlybird price until Oct. 11th.. grab a seat and soar!