How To Define Your Creative Space With Spot Director Kevin Donovan.

Posted on February 2, 2015February 2, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, Canadian, cinematography, Cliff Freeman, collaboration, creative, directing., Director, filmmaking podcast, fuck the process, I Am Canadian, Jackie Chan, Joe Pytka, Loctite, Mark Story, reel, respect the process, rhino poaching, Scooter, Scooter the Neutered Cat, Sideshow Network, stingy, Super Bowl Commercials 2015, Toyota, TuxdeoLeave a comment

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I met Director Kevin Donovan at a Christmas party and we hit it off. A former agency creative, Kevin learned so much on set, working with great directors like Mark Story and the incomparable Joe Pytka. He’s learned to create a space for himself to deliver the best work, and we discuss balancing serving the agency agenda, while remaining creatively stingy for the reel. A great chat.

I also give my thoughts on the Super Bowl spots. Oh – Get tickets!! February 10th at 6pm West Coast, I’ll be doing my live presentation on being a director of tv commercials. Buy your tickets now for February 10th at 6pm West Coast, “Confessions of a Commercial Filmmaker” on StageIt. Live Q&A. It will sell out.

Here’s a great spot Kevin and Jackie Chan made:

Thank you,

Jordan

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Filmmaker Deon Taylor Directs Danny Glover In “Supremacy”.

Posted on January 28, 2015 Posted in FilmTagged 16mm, Charlize Theron, Danny Glover, Dawn Olivieri, Deon Taylor, directing., film, filmmaker, flashback, House of Lies, Indie, Jamie Foxx, Joe Anderson, monster, movie, racism, racist theme movie, respect the process, Showtime, Sideshow Network, super 16mm, Super Bowl Commercials, Supremacy, Well Go USA EntertaimentLeave a comment

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I got a sneak peek at Deon Taylor‘s new film “Supremacy” starring Danny Glover, Joe Anderson, and Dawn Olivieri (“House of Lies”). It’s about a white supremacist just out of the clink. He shoots a cop, goes on the lamb, and invades Danny Glover’s house. Drama and self-examination ensue. Really well-made film, regardless of just a one million dollar budget. Deon shares his approach, choices and passion in this wonderful chat. Support this filmmaker. See “Supremacy” which opens Friday, January 30th, 2015. Click here for showtimes.

February 10th at 6pm West Coast, I’ll be doing a live presentation on being a director of tv commercials. Buy your tickets now for February 10th at 6pm West Coast, “Confessions of a Commercial Filmmaker” on StageIt. Live Q&A. It will sell out.

Thank you,

Jordan

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Secrets Of Mark Nickelsburg’s Short Film “Harry Grows Up”.

Posted on January 22, 2015November 22, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, Adobe, cinematography, collaboration, commercials, Confessions of a Commercial Filmmaker, directing., editor, filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, Friar's Club Comedy Film, indie film, Jordan Brady, premiere, respect the process, short film, spoof, StageIt.com, vfxLeave a comment

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Mark Nickelsburg made a great short film, “Harry Grows Up” and we chat about how he did it. Effects, puppets, working with a toddler, you name it. Originally part of last week’s interview, the tapes were lost for weeks. Until now.

Buy your tickets now for my live web presentation February 10th at 6pm West Coast, “Confessions of a Commercial Filmmaker” on StageIt. It’s an intro to commercial filmmaking with a live Q&A. It will sell out.

Thank you,

Jordan

This episode is only 12 minutes. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook please.

From Editing Commercials To Directing Them With Mark Nickelsburg.

Posted on January 19, 2015November 22, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, advertising, collaboration, comedy, commercials, creative, directing., doug benson, editing, filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, harold's bad day, indie film, Jordan Brady, Mark Nickelsburg, parody, Producer, respect the process, Special Team FIlm, Special Teams FIlms, spoof, Stageit2 Comments

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Mark Nickelsburg shall forever live in my heart for dubbing “Respect The Process with Jordan Brady” as the “Rosetta Stone of Filmmaking.” Got to love that. More importantly, Mark has successfully transitioned from the editor’s chair to the director’s monitor. What are benefits and surprises on set, after years of editorial wisdom? I think it’s very interesting path, and thanks Mark.

We both had short films (my “Harold’s Bad Day” and his “Harry Grows Up”) in the Friar’s Comedy Film Festival the same year, but never met. Later, Festival Programmer and filmmaker Eric Johnson suggested we meet.

Watch this short,”Harry Grows Up”; so well done.

Enjoy Mark’s reel at Special Team Films.

Watch Mark’s “Emerald Nuts” spec spot, which fooled me into thinking it’s an actual, for-hire gig. Bravo:

Jeepers! February 10th at 6pm West Coast, 9pm East CoastI’ll be doing a live web event, “Confessions of a Commercial Filmmaker” on StageIt. It’s an intro to commercial filmmaking with a live Q&A. My first, be gentle.
Thank you,

Jordan

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My Three Secrets To Better Directing.

Posted on January 15, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, ads, advertising, cinematography, collaboration, Creative director, directing., documentary, filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, respect the processLeave a comment

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In the last of my mini-podcast trilogy, I share three top-secret tips that I believe will make you a better filmmaker. Certainly a smarter, more effective director of commercials. If you’re in any leadership position, I imagine that these tips apply to your gig too. So, let me know.

I’m back next week with in-depth interviews with interesting people. Remember, this is a two way conversation and I’d love to hear form you on Facebook or the comments. Oh, and please share the podcast with a loved one who might care.

Thank you,

Jordan

This episode is only 3 and a half minutes long. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook please.

Moonlighting In Communist Romania To Producing in NYC With Saatchi & Saatchi’s Radu Olievschi.

Posted on December 1, 2014November 22, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, advertising, Bill of Rights, Bill of Rights for Dumbasses, Bruce Willis, Cibil Sheppard, cinematography, collaboration, commercials, Communism, communist, creative, Creative director, directing., dubbing, filmmaking podcast, freedom, Moonlighting, Romania, Seth Gordon, television, TVLeave a comment

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I met Radu Olievschi, a wonderful agency producer at Saacthi & Saatchi NYC, this summer and was intrigued with not just his journey to America, but his immense passion for filmmaking. Growing up in communist Romania did not lend itself to becoming a filmmaker, let alone a producer at an ad agency (especially unlikely since the one hour of State-run tv had no advertising), but Radu knew early on it was his destiny. Enjoy Radu’s story and hear the passion in his telling.

Here’s a PSA Radu produced called “The Bill of Rights for Dumbasses”. A favorite of mine directed by Seth Gordon.

This episode is just over 60 minutes. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook pretty please.

Let go my Eggo! w/ Creative Director T.S. Elliott.

Posted on October 5, 2013November 22, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, advertising, collaboration, comedy, commercials, creative, directing., Eggo, filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, Leo Burnett, respect the process

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Creative Director/Copywriter T.S. Elliott joins me on “Respect the Process”, a podcast about commercial filmmaking. We talk about our two dozen spots for Eggo Waffles, the rules of elfin magic and the evolution of Tony the Tiger.

Behind the “Disguise” from tselliott on Vimeo.

EggoMan Making of “Toaster” from tselliott on Vimeo.

My guest is director Nick Spooner. #RTP

Posted on September 27, 2013November 22, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, advertising, collaboration, comedy, commercials, creative, directing., filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, respect the process

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“Respect the Process” is a podcast about commercial filmmaking. Nick Spooner has been directing funny spots for years and I love his work. Learn how he casts kids, draws his own shooting boards and more.

Yay! The debut of my podcast, with guest Joe Schaak.

Posted on September 20, 2013November 22, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, advertising, collaboration, comedy, commercials, creative, directing., filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, respect the process

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“Respect the Process” is a phrase film crews have heard me say for years. Now I share that philosophy with you. Our first guest is Joe Schaak, a commercial director at Superlounge who’s work I love. We talk about work relationships, making his Super Bowl spot and those pesky animatics. Enjoy.

“Relax & Breathe.”

Posted on September 1, 2013November 22, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedLeave a comment

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Category: Film

How To Define Your Creative Space With Spot Director Kevin Donovan.

Filmmaker Deon Taylor Directs Danny Glover In “Supremacy”.

Secrets Of Mark Nickelsburg’s Short Film “Harry Grows Up”.

From Editing Commercials To Directing Them With Mark Nickelsburg.

My Three Secrets To Better Directing.

Moonlighting In Communist Romania To Producing in NYC With Saatchi & Saatchi’s Radu Olievschi.

Let go my Eggo! w/ Creative Director T.S. Elliott.

My guest is director Nick Spooner. #RTP

Yay! The debut of my podcast, with guest Joe Schaak.

“Relax & Breathe.”