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Call For Entries “Spot in A Pocket” Contest By Directors’ Rep Ann Asprodites & AIR.

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Great prizes. Winners of the “Spot in A Pocket” commercial contest win a year subscription to Agency Source, articles in both LBBonline and The Howler, my online Masterclasss and a guest appearance on this show. Independent Rep extraordinaire Ann Asprodites expliains that and more in the episode. Ann is a longtime pal and one of the best. […]

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Commercial Director Matt Uhry Is The Cat Whisperer.

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Director/DP Matt Uhry is a highly regarded commercial director celebrated for his unique ability to work with both people and animals—particularly cats—on commercial sets. Matt has developed a reputation for his focused, collaborative, and calm demeanor, which is especially valuable when directing animal talent. He shares his expertise through a popular video series on directing cats, offering

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Mark Kohl On Film Sets And Psychedelics: Finding Purpose in Filmmaking.

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Mark Kohl is a renowned cinematographer, director and producer whose journey goes far beyond the camera lens. Mark shares how his experiences in the high-pressure world of filmmaking led him to explore psychedelics, mindfulness, and the pursuit of true purpose. From the collective flow of a film crew to the personal revelations found in altered

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How Director Jon Schwartz Went From Skate Parks to Big Brand Commercials.

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Director Jon Schwartz is a dynamic filmmaker with a knack for technical precision, blending creativity with collaboration. His work reflects a deep respect for the filmmaking process, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and adaptability. His dream project is a fingerboarding spot, specifically a Tec Deck commercial using motion control, probe lenses, and cloning techniques to create

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Gabriel Shalom Is Reinventing Production: Lessons from the Creative Frontlines.

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Filmmaker Gabriel Shalom is a multidisxiplinary creative (Screenwriter | Experiential Producer | Artist | Inventor | Futurist Speaker | ex-Meta Creative) now adds agency owner to his many credits with the launch of Brave New Agency. In this episode, Gabriel and dive into the rapidly changing world of creative strategy, production, and the impact of

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Filmmaker Tony Franklin’s Passion Project: “The Big Green House”.

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Commercial and documentary director Tony Franklin returns to share a remarkable journey through his creative world. From his early days in Target’s creative department to becoming an acclaimed filmmaker, Tony shares the inspiring story behind his documentary “The Big Green House” – a passion project that took six years to complete and chronicles an extraordinary Minneapolis family who housed

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From Short Film to F1: Lessons from Joseph Kosinski’s Self-Investment.

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I loved F1 and the dreamy Brad Pitt. And no, this is not an interview with Director Joseph Kosinski. (The offer stands.) It’s about investing in yourself cuz that is the ultimate career hack. When you believe in your vision enough to create something – even on the side, even without guaranteed success – you

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The AI Filmmaking Sandwhich Will Outshine Slop.

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The secret sauce is humans in front of an behind the camera. AI filmmaking can do it all, but I don’t think it cuts it alone, just yet. Just me walking you through my “AI Sandwich” technique—a creative approach I believe will empower filmmakers and stretch budgets without sacrficing craft or human connection. Not saying

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Filmmaker Matt Macedo Explains Directing Vertical Features.

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Director Matt Macedo, the OG of this emerging vertical feature format, breaks it down for us. These aren’t just quick clips—we’re talking full 80 plus page scripts shot in five to ten days, distributed in bite-sized, addictive chunks. They’re soap opera -novellas. Matt’s navigating this whole new world of cinema, where platforms like Reel Short are

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My Latest Documentary: How One Farmer Fights for Family Farms & Ethical Meat.

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Lucinda, a badass 8th generation Missouri farmer, takes on the meat industry. Her business, Moink, is proof ethical farming isn’t just possible, it’s profitable. She cares for her workers like family and deals exclusively in pasture-raised, grass fed animals. Watch “Trust The System” my short documentary. I know you’ll love it. Thanks! FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE ’25Thursday,

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