How Actor David Lengel Stays Constantly Working In TV & Commercials.

You’ve enjoyed actor David Lengel in too many shows and commercials for me to list. We talk about his training, his work ethic, his moustache and more. We agree on keeping a good balance of work and real life. You’ll love David’s tips for Directors from the actor’s point of view.

Check out David Lengel in Warhol S.S. “Options” video directed by one of my fav’s Ben Brady (who introduced me to Mr. Lengel) as well as our Cat Math spot here:

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Jordan

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From Small Town, Texas To Modeling Worldwide w Actress Kasey Landoll.

Kasey Landoll left her hometown and has since modeled on every continent, as well as graced the covers of Vogue, Glamour, Elle and more. Kasey now spends most of her time in Los Angeles pursuing acting. We chat about landing her dream part, albeit a small one, in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” coming soon. Her drive and passion is inspiring, and you’ll love how she has taken charge of her career since day one. Check out her site or Insta @KZDOLL

We met on set of this Warhol S.S. rap video, “Options” directed by one Ben Brady.

Oh, here’s Kasey wearing an ugly sweater in one of her first commercials.

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Jordan

This is an hour and ten minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is June 15th, 2019 and is half sold out at this posting. Hurry!!

Comedy Director Ben Pluimer Recreates Jurassic World in Miniature.

Ben Pluimer is a comedy writer/director with a passion for commercials, branded content and television. We chat about his homemade VHS films evolving into a lucrative career. Ben has shot for Comedy Central, Amazon, Funny or Die, ABC, FOX and too many to list. Click his name people, and check out his stellar work.

Watch this cool, spot on re-enactment of Jurassic World that Ben made with toys:

“Stampede” – Episode 1 – Jurassic World Remade with Action Figures from Ben Pluimer on Vimeo.

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Jordan

This episode runs an hour and 45 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is June 15th, 2019 in Los Angeles. It’s filling up fast so don’t dilly dally.

The Sophisticated And Evocative Style Of Commercial Director John Poliquin.

Director John Poliquin joined Superlounge and I couldn’t be happier. His aesthetic is slick, engaging and not by chance. We chat about how he brings his vision to life and yes, we share a love of tests. John is equally at home doing music videos (how he started) and has branched into television, branded films and features.

Here’s the S’well Water spot we talk about quite a bit. You’re gonna love this:

S’well – ‘Hydration Magic’ from John Poliquin on Vimeo.

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Jordan

This lasts about one hour and 16 min. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is June 15th, 2019. Did you know Commercial Directing Voodoo is on Audible.com too? Lastly, here’s the shots.net piece on the RTP studios.

How Color Influences The Story With Colorist Clark Muller.

Colorist Clark Muller is one of the most respected artists color grading in the commercial and music video business. Pop over to his shop, Incendio to see his stellar work. We discuss the importance of specialization in an age where we all have the tools. And Clark implores us to explore how the story is to make us feel. That aspect can get lost in today’s world of plug ins.

Check out these music videos we chat about.

Free transcripts, albeit highly inaccurate ones, are now available on my site at jordanbrady.com with the blog.

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Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is June 15th, 2019 and it’s filling up fast. Check that site for my Creative Consultation and Production Optimization package if your unit needs Director Whispering.

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Director Producer Ben Silverman of Bubba’s Chop Shop On How To Keep Repeat Clients.

Ben Silverman is a director and producer making fun, inventive content for brands. We chat about the holy grail of any company, repeat business and how to keep it. His company, Bubba’s Chop Shop, has work you must check out. Here’s one we chat about…

One advantage he has is he can “fix it in post” because they are a complete soup to nuts shop.

Also shout out to Jeannette Godoy for dropping her pilot “Disconnected” on facebook today! Click, enjoy and share.

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Jordan

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Director/Cinematographer Jimmy Matlosz Has Worked Almost Every Job On Set.

Director Cinematographer Jimmy Matlosz is a filmmaker, a storyteller, and a cinematographer who directs great spots, making him a bit of a swiss army filmmaker, if you will.  He’s shot stop motion, high speed and IMAX, as well as working in almost every department on set. 

Check out his stuff, especially the LeBron spot for Nike. I love Jimmy’s visual aesthetics and clean look, and the performances are authentic.

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Jordan

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This episode runs about 90 minutes.

Filmmaking, Cravability & Spit Buckets w French Butter Films Director/DP Brett Froomer & EP Ivo Knezevic.

French Butter Films draws on the combined experience of Director/DP Brett Froomer and Executive Producer Ivo Knezevic to offer food, beverage and restaurant brands a fresh perspective on producing tabletop content, one that transforms advertising into a lifestyle experience.  Brett explains his aim is to capture ‘cravability’ in every product he shoot, and the work does just that.

This is a great chat about collaboration. Collaboration between producer and director, between agency folk and clients, and all on set. Check out this Arby’s spot we discuss, and heck all Brett’s spots on the site.

Oh, thanks to Director Ben Pluimer for the shout out in his fantastic article on NoFilmSchool.

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Jordan

This last a full hour and 48 minutes and it’s all gold. Commercial Directing Voodoo is still just $10 on Amazon and heck I don’t know how much on Audible or Kindle, but it’s there too.

My Live Reactions To Super Bowl Commercials 2019 While Under The Influence Of Tequila.

I love watching commercials, and Super Bowl LIII had some really great work, despite the critics and cynics. Ok, a phew snoozers too. What made them all better was my bottomless glass of Clase Azul Reposado tequila, neat. Jake Brady joined me but jettisoned the project at the half, so my stepdaughter Gabi Feingold grabbed the mic.

Here are some links if that give you stats and reviews.

This is 90 minutes and excuse some mic rumbles. We let the recorder roll during the spots. AdAgeBusiness InsiderUSA Today, and ShootOnline.

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Jordan

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“Cracking Up in 5” Filmmakers Francis Agyapong and Adisa Duke Crank Out Comedic Content.

Filmmakers Francis Agyapong and his frequent filmmaking collaborator DP Adisa Duke drop by to inspire us to make stuff on a regular basis. Francis co-writes, co-directs, co-edits, and co-produces with his partner Philip Gladkov. Together they have been outputting content under the banner “Cracking Up in 5” for some time now.

Francis is a Brooklyn-born filmmaker that’s done stints creating video content at places like NYMAG, PopSci, Hearst Digital and most recently The New York Times.

Check out an interesting article Francis wrote for NoFilmSchool and this funny spoof of “Planet Earth” that they recently made.

Planet Earth: NYC from Cracking Up in 5 on Vimeo.

This episode lasts 90 minutes of joy.

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Jordan

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How I Deal With Aspect Ratios When Filming Commercials.

Just my thoughts on how to handle 16:9 vs 9:16 and that pesky 1:1 Instagram ratio. It’s a brisk 15 minutes of just me babbling. Love to hear your thoughts. 

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Jordan

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Director Marc Schöelermann Knows How To Shoot Killer Car Commercials.

German-born Filmmaker Marc Schöelermann started his directing career at the age of 13 shooting his own Super-8 movies in the basement of their family home. Over the last decade he has directed numerous commercials for clients such as Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Audi, BMW, Toyota, Ferrero, Mazda, Volkswagen, Unilever, Acura, Opel, Nissan, Skoda, Chevy, Buick and many more.

Marc Schöelermann’s commercials have received numerous national and international awards and nominations including the Clio, Cannes Lions, OneShow Pencil, Cresta Award, New York Festivals and Art Director’s Club.

He also directed his first feature film, MGM/Lakeshore’s thrilller “Pathology”, written by Neveldine/Taylor, starring Milo Ventimiglia, Alyssa Milano, Michael Weston and Lauren Lee Smith.

Click his name to see his stellar work but first check this out.

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Jordan

This one hour of intense filmmaking chat.

Director Ben Dolphin Explains Filming Food, Smiles and Liquids.

Filmmaker Ben Dolphin, a majorly talented Director and Cinematographer, always stays on the cutting edge of filmmaking technology. He shares his transition from choreography to gaffing to shooting and beyond. His specialty is capturing wonderful moments from smiles to liquids of any viscosity. You’ll love Ben’s story that he shares so openly.

Check out https://bendolphinproductions.com/ for his stellar work. And this:

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Jordan

This chat runs 1 hour 11 minutes. My Commercial Directing Bootcamp for January 19th, 2019 is sold out, buy Commercial Directing Voodoo is still on Amazon for $10. 

Indie Feature Film “Mail Order Monster” Writer/Director/Producer Paulina Lagudi

Filmmaker Paulina Lagudi wrote and directed “Mail Order Monster” – a sweet, rare gem of an indie for the whole family. Oh, she produced it as well. Paulini and her Director of Photography Cooper tell us how they made the movie a reality. From casting to finding distribution, this episode is a crash course on getting your indie film made and released.

“Mail Order Monster” is on iTunes and streaming everywhere. It’l be in Walmart on DVD in February 2019.

Mail Order Monster Official Trailer from Jax Productions LLC on Vimeo.

Enjoy,

Jordan

This lasts an hour and 20 minutes. 

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 and you get a free copy of my sensational book Commercial Directing Voodoo when you arrive. OsoDelicious.org is where you get flavor and help people a bit.

Filmmaker Amir Farhang Conceives, Writes And Directs Entire Ad Campaigns.

Director Amir Farhang started his professional career as a writer and creative director for top agencies such as BBH, CP+B, 180, and W+K  working for major brands such as adidas, Johnnie Walker, Burger King, Sony, Coca-Cola, Google, Nike, Brand Jordan, Volkswagen and Acura. 

Adidas -Swingman Dwight Howard-short from ArsenalCreative on Vimeo.

His first ad wasn’t even an ad—it was a TV show for Axe and MTV called Gamekillers which enjoyed a two-year run. Following that, he created a one-hour special for NBATV and adidas called The Brotherhood as well as The Rocket Project for Sony and Discovery Channel.

In 2013 he wrote and directed the adidas-produced basketball documentary The Return that followed the comeback of Chicago Bulls NBA MVP Derrick Rose.   In 2015, he shot ‘Sweat with the Best’ for Gatorade working with sports superstars Dwayne Wade, Peyton Manning, and Serena Williams.

Most recently he wrote and directed a 3-part web series for Tommy John featuring Kevin Hart and in the Fall of 2018 was selected to participate as a fellow in the prestigious Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program, along with my wife, Director Jeannette Godoy.

Enjoy,

Jordan

This lasts an hour and 40 minutes. 

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 and you get a free copy of my sensational book Commercial Directing Voodoo when you arrive. OsoDelicious.org is where you get flavor and help people a bit.

How Talented Filmmaker Erica Eng Worked Her Way To The Top.


Director Erica Eng
 won awards early on in her career, yet chose to still work her way through the ranks. Recently, Erica she was one of six fellows handpicked out of 400 applicants to participate in the Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP). Through the program, Erica created a “Homeboy Industries” PSA starring the Emmy-nominated actor, Richard Cabral. She was also chosen for SHOOT Magazine’s 16th Annual New Director’s Showcase, where her film “Poison” was screened at the Directors Guild Theatre in New York.


Click on her name above to read more and see more great work. In this chat, we cover her career, strong work ethic, style and those vision boards. Here’s her Homeboy spot we chat about:

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Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 and you get a free copy of my sensational book Commercial Directing Voodoo when you arrive. 

The Life Of A Always-Working Actress With The Incomparable Meredith Thomas.

The uber-fabulous Meredith Thomas is always working as an actress yet she finds time for her charity work, producing and organizing stellar events. In fact, Meredith arranged everything for the “Disconnected” + “I Am Battle Comic” double feature Friday, November 16th, 2018 at the Van Nuys/Reseda Elks Lodge to benefit Elks’ Families in Need, the VA. Free admission for Active Duty Military, Veterans and First Responders. Just show up with an ID. All others still just $10 and it is all for a great cause. 

Meredith shares her journey in this hilarious, no holds barred interview. Her newest film airs Sunday night, December 16th, 2018 on Ion Television, called “A Christmas in Royal Fashion” so set your VCR!

Disconnected Short Trailer from Jordan Brady on Vimeo.

Thank you,

Jordan

This episode is an hour and a half of a great, entertaning chat. 

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 and you get a free copy of my sensational book Commercial Directing Voodoo when you arrive. 

Contagious LA’s Jordan Flack Returns To Talk Commercial Production.

While his official title on the Contagious LA website is “Premier of the Cabinet”, Jordan Flack is a producer, EP, talent scout, problem solver and all ’round bon vivant. Jordan returns to the show to talk about what has changed in the business. Always great to have him on the show.

Thank you,

Jordan

This episode is an hour of great chat. 

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 and you get a free copy of my sensational book Commercial Directing Voodoo when you arrive. 

Please join filmmaker Jeannette Godoy, actor/producer Meredith Thomas and my fine self for a fundraiser double feature of “Disconnected” and “I Am Battle Comic” on Friday Nov. 16th in LA. Military Veterans, Active Duty and First Responders all admitted free.

The Frequency Of Love With Nia Peeples.

Nia Peeples is an entertainment icon, well-known for her successful, prolific acting career, so when a mutual friend said she wanted to come on the show, I leaped at the opportunity. Instead of tech talk and behind the scenes stories, we dove immediately into her personal journey, which she openly shared. The result is a deep conversation of self-realization, personal growth and living in the moment. 

Nia’s new book is “The Little Apple Tree” all about relationships and she’ll be doing an LA reading Nov. 10th. Check out the video below and her Facebook page.

Please join filmmaker Jeannette Godoy, actor/producer Meredith Thomas and my fine self for a fundraiser double feature of “Disconnected” and “I Am Battle Comic” on Friday Nov. 16th in LA. Military Veterans, Active Duty and First Responders all admitted free. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This special episode is one hour 16 min. Bootcamp is Jan. 19th, 2019 and already slots being gobbled up!

Docu Filmmaker Tommy Avallone Celebrates Bill Murray Stories.

“The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man” is Filmmaker Tommy Avallone’s latest documentary. And Tommy is back to chat how he made the movie and what he indeed learned from everyone’s favorite comic genius. The documentary follows Tommy’s quest to find meaning in Bill Murray’s many unexpected adventures. Featuring rare and never-before seen footage of Bill Murray participating in stories previously presumed to be urban legend. Pre-order today on iTunes.

Here’s the trailer. Enjoy!

Jordan

This runs 83 minutes.
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