Filming For Brands Vs. Agencies with Executive Producer Austin Barbera of SIXTWENTYSIX Creative Studio.

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Exec Producer Austin Barbera of his own SIXTWENTYSIX explains how his creative studio operates. I found his model fascinating and love the spots, music videos and branded content on their snazzy site. Check out the spots for Turo, Samsung starring Future and more. In the spirit of sharing knowledge, they post wonderful case studies too. 

Here’s a nice article on Austin and his partner, co-founder Jake Krask. Fun fact: SixTwentySix’s first music video project, which was for Billie Eilish and directed by Miles & AJ grow to almost 609 million views. Thats’ 609,000,000.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles is SOLD OUT. Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 52 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Meet Me In Tokyo Dec. 9th. Filmmaker Greet & Howdy!

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I’ll be in Tokyo, Japan with filmmaker Jeannette Godoy on December 9th for a Filmmaker Meet Up. Friday, December 9th, 2022 @ 5pm Tokyo time. We want to learn how y’all do it, get gigs, shooting practices, interface with ad agencies and more. We’ll share filmmaking tips and tricks we’ve learned that I hope are universal. That’s Jeannette directing me (in a rare on-camera appearance) for a Saatchi & Saatchi produced Toyota video.

Jeannette’s movie, Diamond In The Rough, is out in the UK via Signature Entertainment. Watch, laugh and come to Tokyo with quesitons about how it all came together. I’m wrapping up editing on seven Toyota spots and love to share that process and my role beyond directing.

If you find yourself slow over the holidays, hunker down and master a new tool. A camera, AI generated photo making, After Effects… whatever. Just don’t sit idle.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 14 minutes.

Top 5 Filmmaker Tips To Directing Commercials Successfully.

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Top 5 Tips to help you succeed on your commercial shoots and with your career in the long run. Some are adages you;ve heard from me before but are worth repeating, and others are fresh for our times. DM me with your tips and post them in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free. Oh shout out to my son Ben Brady for the headshot and Jake Brady for editing as usual.

Here’s one of my new Waterpik spots that’s running a lot.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we’ll help one another. I’ll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it’s free.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 17 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

My Fav Scripty Denise Eldridge Explains What A Script Supervisor Really Does.

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Script Supervisor Denise Eldridge has worked by my side, literally, for  decade now and I’ve come to rely on her good taste and keen eyes. Oh, adn her stopwatch keeps me honest. That photos is Denise glued to the monitor and taking copious notes on set. Enjoy this chat with my dear friend.

FREE AMA Monday, Novemeber 7th at 6pm West Coast. You do need to sign up but it’s 100% free. If you are already enrolled in any of my online courses, then you’re already enrolled in the Voodoo Lounge. 

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we’ll help one another. I’ll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it’s free.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 85 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

How To Direct Comedy Commercials With Director JJ Adler.

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Commercial director JJ Adler, of Ruckus Films, is an award winning director and writer who helped create comedy spots for all kinds of companies including GEICO, P&G, SC Johnson, Virgin Mobile, Nestle, Coke, Verizon, McDonalds, Pepperidge Farms, etc., and with The Martin Agency, McCann, R/GA, Mother, Droga5, Ogilvy & Mather, Grey, DDB, VMLY&R, PKT, JWT, BBDO, and many more. She talks comedy, running her own shoppe, being a female filmmaker in a still male dominated field and the secret to good spots. Check out my favorite – her Gain-iac commercial with Craig Robinson and her classic “Motaur” spot.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we’ll help one another. I’ll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it’s free.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 85 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Video Artist To Commercial Director With Gabriel Shalom.

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Filmmaker, Musician, Content Creator, Video Artist Gabriel Shalom joins me on the pod! We discuss his fascinating journey into directing commercials and dissect his fun and fascinating Ace Hardware spot, back just in time for the holidays. Gabriel has a signature editing style and often composes music for the work he directs. A US/UK dual citizen, his international career has included productions in Milan, Berlin, Eindhoven, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Portland, Chicago, and New York. Click to read hi bio to read more. Watch this spot and then the BTS.

EVENTS & COURSES

Saturday, October 22nd at 11:30am Pacific I’ll be on the Filmmakers Academy platform doing a masterclass on Spec Spots! Everything you need or ever wanted to know. Click this link.

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we’ll help one another. I’ll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it’s free.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 65 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Creative Director Cameron Day Says “Chew With Your Mind Open.”

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Copywriter/Creative Director Cameron Day has a new book that I truly enjoyed, “Chew With Your Mind Open.” It’s an entertaining look at his journy through advertising, complete with a foreword by the legendary Lee Clow.  Cameron shares the kind of guidance that has kept him “grounded, driven, and gainfully employed as both a freelancer and a full-timer for longer than I cares to admit.” Buy it here.

EVENTS & COURSES

Saturday, October 22nd at 11:30am Pacific I’ll be on the Filmmakers Academy platform doing a masterclass on Spec Spots! Everything you need or ever wanted to know. Click this link.

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we’ll help one another. I’ll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it’s free.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 65 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Cinematographer Charles Papert And His ZeeGee Rig.

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Filmmaker Charles Papert and I met 20 years ago, but sitting down for this podcast, we picked up like it’d been a week. Charles and I chat about DP’ing “Key & Peele”, Muppets, features, commercials, Instant Films and more. Be sure to check out this accomplished cinematographer’s invention, the ZeeGee rig that takes handheld camerawork to the next level. 

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 96 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

What Is An Agency Producer? Senior Agency Producer Anne Kurtzman Explains.

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Agency Producer Anne Kurtzman has enjoyed an illustrious career producing top ads at some of the best advertising agencies in the business. From 72 & Sunny, Cliff Freeman & Parnters to Saatchi & Saatchi, Anne is the best! We met at David & Goliath, where she was Head of Production, but we never got to be on set until 20 years later! I know you’ll love our chat. Check out her reel below and her site www.annekurtzman.com.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 30 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Actual CEO & Co-Founder Doug Smith Explains Means of Modern Production.

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Actual allows productions quickly issue payment cards & track costs within one collaborative platform. From Bidding through Wrap, Actual provides your team with the tools to competitively bid jobs and track expenses. Ok, I copied and pasted that from Doug Smith‘s Actual site so i wouldn’t mess it up. But trust me, Actual can streamline a lot of what we don”t like to do.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

The only way to shadow me this November is to have completed Commercial Directing Shadow online. Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 50 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Scott Pugnetti Talks Career Management For Commercial Directors.

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Equals Managment Founder Scott Pugnetti has decades of experiences repping Directors and Cinematohgrpahers globally and now offers his expertise and career management to U.S. commercial helmers. We chat about his relationships, how productions in other cultures operate and more. Enjoy and check out Scott’s Equals site here.  One key takeaway is Scott favors “talent over structure” when it comes to matchmaking Directors with opportunities. Listen and learn what that means.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

Commercial Director Tony Franklin Talks Shop & Passion Projects.

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Filmmaker Tony Franklin is a Los Angeles based national multi award winning director who’s caught the attention of brands like Etsy, BMW, IBM, WIRED, Purina, Pizza Hut, Gatorade, Prudential and many more. Tony is a favorite guest on the pod and we talk about everything you need to know about commercial directing.

Shout out to Void Studios in downtown LA for the recording space. 

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarilous romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Hoo wTo Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 95 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

How & Why To Effectively Prep A Commercial Shoot Over Zoom.

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I’m off to a big comedy commercial shoot and then a private bootcamp! So this episode is eleven captivating minutes of just me talking about using Zoom to communicate and align my prep with the ad agency. I also recommend some archived interviews with great guests over the last 9 years. Oh, and I lightly pimp my courses.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarilous romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Hoo wTo Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 11 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

“Black Bird” Cinematographer Natalie Kingston Crafts A Look And Emotion.

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Director of Photography Natalie Kingston is continually inspired by the collaborative process of creating a distinct visual language for each film she shoots. Her work is always informed by the story and rooted in emotion.

Kingston’s latest work can be seen in Black Bird, the upcoming Apple TV+ crime drama, starring Taron Egerton, Paul Houser, Ray Liotta and Greg Kinnear.

Recently Kingston also shot Shapeless, director Samantha Aldana’s surreal drama that follows a struggling singer in New Orleans who must overcome her terrifying eating disorder and addiction before it turns her into a monster. The film premiered at Tribeca 2021. Earlier that year, short film Dorothea’s Blues which Kingston lensed for director Channing Godfrey-Peoples, premiered at SXSW.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarilous romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Hoo wTo Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 60 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Propmaster Grant Redwine Explains How To Get The Most From Your Art Department.

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Grant Redwine is Propmaster and friend. He breaks down  Art Department and helps filmmakers understand how best to work with his kind. Truly talented and always thinking one step ahead, Grant is a joy to work with.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarilous romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Hoo wTo Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 60 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!

PSYOP EP Justin Booth-Clibborn On The Importance of Trust In Filmmaking of Commercials

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Justin Booth-Clibborn, CEO/Executive Producer of world renowned creative design & animation studio PSYOP. Justin is a leading figure in our commercial production community, and what a treat to have him on the podcast.

Justin started his career as an account executive for 5 years in London advertising agencies FCO and DFSD/Bozell, but quickly moved on to became a freelance commercials producer, director, and assistant director. In 1996, Justin left London for Los Angeles where he directed music videos, and worked as a freelance producer, 1st AD, and visual effects/post production supervisor on music videos and commercials.

Check out this KFC spot we chat or go to www.pysyop.com of course. 

Romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Creator+ platform starting now! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 70 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!

Commercial Director Rob Soucy Shares His Secret To Working All The Time.

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Robert Soucy is a film director from New York City. An avid fisherman, he learned how to be a storyteller from listening to his Grandfather tell big fish stories around the campfire growing up. Rob’s commercials have been nominated for various accolades including a Cannes Lions and several Addy awards. He’s directed an NFL Super Bowl commercial and works around the globe with some of the world’s leading brands and agencies.

Director Rob Soucy
Director Rob Soucy

Romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Creator+ platform starting now! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Podcast pal Tommy Avallone produced “This is GWAR” docu that’s worth checking out on Shudder.

How to Pitch Agencies and Win was recorded and went 2.5 hours, and the online course includes an unedit zoom pitch I won. Check it out! 

SOLD OUT!!! My first annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree!

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 87 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!

How Filmmaker Riley Robbins Went From Music Videos to Top Fashion Commercials.

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Director Riley Robbins has literally made hundreds of fashion films, music videos, short films, and commercials. He’s helmed projects with Pharrell Williams, Vogue, Karl Lagerfeld, Adidas, Dolce & Gabbana, A$AP Rocky, Lil Wayne and more. 

Self-taught and creating his own opportunities, Riley never stops. I got to see him directing in action at Void Studios recently. Check out a nice BTS piece on his site here. Special shout out to Director/DP Ben Brady for the introduction. 

“Diamond In The Rough” is now streaming on the Creator+ platform! Please support my wife, filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

How to Pitch Agencies and Win! I’m doing a live zoom course July 19th, that’s a Tuesday, at 2pm Pacific. Sign up as it will sell out.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 60 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the lifetime earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!

How to Go From Agency To Client Side with General Mills Exec Producer Mike Churchill.

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Mike Churchill and I worked in Kansas City on a few gigs when he was an Agency Producer. His creativity and production prowess shined from prep through post. Now Mike is an Executive Producer at the iconic General Mills. Enjoy Mike’s journey and absorb his passion for making great ads. Great chat! Check out this heartfelt Nature Valley spot we discuss, and a fun spot my wife Jeannette Godoy directed with Mike as agency producer:

Romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Creator+ platform starting now! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

How to Pitch Agencies and Win! I’m doing a live zoom course July 19th, that’s a Tuesday, at 2pm Pacific. Sign up as it will sell out.

SOLD OUT!!! My first annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree!

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 75 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!

Our Filmmaker Abortion Travel Fund.

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Commercial Directing Film School will reimburse filmmakers up to $500 in travel expenses to travel out of your state to get a safe, legal abortion. Simple and direct to you.

My wife and I are pro-choice with many female and trans filmmaker friends acoss the country, especially in Texas. If you’re a director, crew member, creative agency creative that needs to travel to a State to get a legal, safe abortion and you need support, we want to help directly. 

You will give me a filmmaker consultation for which I shall pay you.

“Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Creator+ platform starting now! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

How to Pitch Agencies and Win! I’m doing a live zoom course July 18th, that’s a Tuesday, at 2pm Pacific. Sign up as it will sell out.

SOLD OUT!!! My first annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree is September 30th through October 2nd, 2022. Out theme is “Define Your Voice” and more can be found here at the Commercial Directing Film School site. Commercial Directing Shadow is all the rage and filmmaker Zane Hubbard got to shadow in real life.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 4 minutes.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!