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From discovering or casting early in their careers such actors as Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Miley Cyrus to casting the latest Adam Sandler film, Lisa London has a keen eye for talent. Lisa and I chat about the casting process, finding future stars and how she builds a cast. We also read directly from […]
From Start To Stardom With Casting Director Lisa London. Read More ยป
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I really liked a lot of the spots, then again I love commercials. Here’s me talking about what we all saw, what I loved and why. Enjoy. Jordan This is a 20 minute episode. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is March 11, 2017 is in Los Angeles, sign up now. Extended trailer is out for “I Am
My Thoughts On The Super Bowl LI Commercials. Read More ยป
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I’m in deep prep for a huge shoot next week, so I thought I’d share how run my technical scouts with the film crew. All part of the Brady Method. Love to hear what you do. This is the spot I babble about. Enjoy. Jordan This is an 11 minute episode. Extended trailer is out
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Filmmaker Kristyna Archer has a style and aesthetic I admire: it’s crisp, bold and colorful. A busy professional photographer, we chat about how her career has morphed into more and more directing gigs, as she explores new outlets of creativity. She also is the creator of the MergeLeft Podcast, a podcast exploring art and commerce
Morphing From Photographer Into Busy Filmmaker With Kristyna Archer. Read More ยป
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Animation Designer & 3D Artist PJ Richardson co-launched Laundry, a creative studio to help brands, agencies and networks bring their ideas to life. You’ll see they deliver a high end aesthetic and polished that is most impressive to the eye. Of course, we chat about how Laundry works and how PJ loves to collaborate. He
What A Motion Designer And 3D Artist Does With Laundry’s Uber-Talented PJ Richardson. Read More ยป
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Commercial comedy director Greg Popp went from film school to producing classic ads at DDB Chicago, where his work with Anheuser-Busch won literally every major advertising honor. But that directing bug gnawed at him until he said goodbye to the agency side, and now he’s a much sought-after helmer of the funny. We compare notes
From Producing At DDB To Directing Comedy Spots Everywhere With Greg Popp. Read More ยป
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I’ve watched the incomparable Barry Katz successfully navigate the comedy waters for three decades. He’s had a heaping helping hand in launching Louis C.K., Jay Mohr, Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan and many more, so it’s a treat to chat with him on my podcast. Barry’s own show, the Industry Standard podcast on iTunes has featured
My Chat With Manager To Comedy Stars, Barry Katz of The Industry Standard. Read More ยป
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The wonderful Nancy Cohen walked into my office delivering a Christmas gift on behalf of Idell James Casting, the top shop for casting background artists. Once we got to chatting, I asked Nancy to grace me with an impromptu interview. Thankfully, she agreed and the resulting conversation is a treat. We talk about how you
Inside The Mind Of The Professional Extra With Nancy Cohen. Read More ยป
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Director Aron P Orton is a multi-talented filmmaker with a penchant for comedy. We chat about working with repeat clients, balancing editorial work and more. He’s also ventured into the crazy world of VR and done some very cool work. Have a gander at the work. , Wienerschitzel brats spot from Aron Paul Orton-Director on
From Wienerschnitzel Spots To Virtual Reality 360 With Director Aron P. Orton. Read More ยป
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Our most popular episodes spotlight Commercial Directors or Ad Agency Creative Directors, so this chat with fantastic spot helmer John Grammatico makes for a perfect storm of a podcast. We discuss bidding for the same gigs, how he made that transition to full-time directing, and his process when he gets a storyboard. Oh, and I
Ad Agency Creative Director Turned Fantastic Commercial Director John Grammatico. Read More ยป
