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When your film is done and before it hits TV, cable or Netflix, your baby must pass the test of Quality Control. My guest is the delightful Britta Meleson-Bordeaux, rated one of the Top 10 Master Quality Controllers in Los Angeles. She breaks down the process and offers invaluable advice for mastering your project. The […]
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Asking advertising creatives and fellow directors about the Super Bowl 50 spots is fun, but this year, I had a thirst for what real Americans thought. So I flew to Kitty’s Sports Grill in Cincinnati, Ohio just to see how Americans react to the show within the show. I loved seeing the work of so
How Mid-Americans React To Super Bowl 50 Commercials, Live From Kitty’s Sports Bar. Read More »
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This episode is just me explaining how I shoot various tests to help land big gigs. It certainly helped with my current batch of spots with Saatchi & Saatchi, who are some of the coolest and most creative folks in the business. These tests, which filmmakers have done for years, not only help win the
Adapt Or Die: Why Filmmakers Need To Shoot Tests. Read More »
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Donny Bailey has been the stunt driver on all your favorite action films, “Mad Max: Fury Road”, “The Dark Knight Rises”, and “Captain America: Civil War” …and I was privileged to shoot my Buick spots with him. In fact, it’s all the same to Donnie, for he approaches the work on a shot by shot
What A Stunt Driver Does With Stunt Driver Donnie Bailey. Read More »
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Thank you Ryan Kunkleman for explaining the mysterious role of the D.I.T. to me! The Digital Imagining Technician has become a critical member of the filmmaking team since the digital revolution. Ryan is one of the best, having done feature films, television and commercials. Can you say “Captain America: Civil War”? He not only tells
What A Digital Imaging Technician Does With D.I.T. Ryan Kunkleman. Read More »
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Ric Cantor is a director and writer of commercials, television and film. We met on a lark at a Directors Guild Of America conference, and I loved his work and wit so I’m very happy he’s on the show. We discuss Steven Seagal, the contractual and creative differences between directing spots in England versus the
How To Be A Successful Comedy Director With Comedy Director Ric Cantor. Read More »
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This is part two with Director Marcus Nispel, the innovative filmmaker of commercials, music videos and film. His work and work ethic have both inspired me since starting in commercials, including his famous manifesto, which we discuss. Marcus expresses the joy he still gets from solving problems, be they in the script or in a challenging
Problem Solving And Manifestos, Part Two With Director Marcus Nispel. Read More »
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Enjoy your Christmas and remember we need to be students of human interaction over these holidays to make ourselves better storytellers. I’ll be back next week with Part 2 of Marcus Nispel. Peace. Jordan This episode is 4 minutes.
Happy Holidays Filmmakers, Be Students of Human Interaction. Read More »
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Director Marcus Nispel is a ground-breaking filmmaker and visionary. His illustrious career includes your favorite big budget music videos, six awesome feature films and some 1200 plus commercials for every major brand. He’s work influenced my own while his philosophy towards the art and craft of commercial filmmaking inspired me long before we ever met.
The Influences Of Pop Culture With Visionary Filmmaker Marcus Nispel. Read More »
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Director Jed Hathaway returns to the podcast with more wondrous stop motion filmmaking stories. I visit the set of his So Cal Honda shoot, where Jed and his producer Rosa Tran had over a half dozen miniature stages going at once. Jed leads an army of misfit animators, all specialists at the top of their
How To Direct Stop Motion Animation With Director Jed Hathaway. Read More »
