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Director Norry Niven Returns To Talk About His Documentary “Get Back Up.”

My friend & renowned Commercial Director Norry Niven returns to chat about his hit documentary, “Get Back Up.” Film Threat says, “Director Norry Niven captures all of the highs, lows, near-death experiences, torment, and the road to recovery in intimate and powerful detail in Get Back Up. ” Watch the movie wherever you watch stuff or be like […]

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Commercial Director Don Cherel Charts His Own Course For Success.

Commercial Director Don Cherel is a talented, funny spot helmer I got to talk shop with. We go deep in the weeds folks. You’ll love this chat. His DCP Productions is a dream come true and after listening, you’ll know why. Check out his spots by clicking his name. I love this behind the scenes of his

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Commercial Director Phil Brown Offers Sage Advice To New Filmmakers.

Commercial Director Phil Brown started as an agency creative but soon transitioned to spot helmer in-demand. Over the years Phil has garnered many awards, too many to mention in a tiny blog. He has worked for many clients including VW, Ford, KIA, Samsung, Coors, IKEA, Wind, Bell, Verizon, Budweiser, Blue Cross Blue Shield, GE and more. Click

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Geico Gecko Godfather, Executive Creative Director Randy Belcher.

Randy Belcher, Exec Creative Director at Strategic America, is best known in advertising circles as the co-creator of the Geico Gecko from his days at the Martin Agency. Randy and I did some fun work years after that for Cox Cable and more. Enjoy this chat and hear the perspective from a seasoned creative. Here’s a of the spots

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Yay! Our Respect The Process Filmmaking Podcast 400th Episode Special.

Our Respect The Process podcast turns 400 with this special episode. The show’s audio editor Jake Brady and I asked each other 5 questions about doing this show for you all. By the way please follow Jake for interview snippets every week, we call them podsnacks. We ask each other what we like, how we

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Writer/Director Frank Armendarez Has A Passion For Table Top Directing.

Filmmaker Frank Armendarez is a writer, director, and editor with my pals at Crown Chimp. Frank got his big break into show business as a PA on the set of fitness infomercials, but parlayed that into a solid career writing, editing and directing.  This interview is inspiring – nothing makes me happier than chatting with a director

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Filmmaker Alice Gu, Director Of “The Donut King” Part II.

The exciting conclusion to my conversation with Filmmaker Alice Gu. Alice began her career as a Director of Photography, working with renowned directors Werner Herzog, Stacy Peralta, and Rory Kennedy, among others. She was cinematographer on Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton, a documentary directed by Academy Award-nominated director Rory Kennedy. The Donut King is Alice’s feature directorial

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“The Donut King” Director Alice Gu.

Director Alice Gu began her career as a Director of Photography, working with renowned directors Werner Herzog, Stacy Peralta, and Rory Kennedy, among others. She was cinematographer on Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton, a documentary directed by Academy Award-nominated director Rory Kennedy. The Donut King is Alice’s feature directorial debut and was selected to premiere in competition

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Commercial Director Laurence Shanet.

Laurence Shanet is an award-winning director, writer, and creative director who got his start in the advertising world working for some of the world’s most prestigious ad agencies before embarking on his directorial career. He is a past winner of the Young Director Award at Cannes, was listed among the industry’s Top 10 “Directors to Watch”,

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Commercial Director Wayne Craig Part II

The exciting conclusion to my interview with Commercial Director Wayne Craig is here. Thanks Jake Brady for covering me with the intro, as I’ve been shooting Kaiser Permanente Thrive all week. See more of Wayne’s work when click his name. Jake Brady’s Patreon! is awesome. A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get

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