Directing Actors From Casting to Final Cut.

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Monday, May 19th at 10am Pacific, I’m giving a live workshop on the Filmmakers Academy platform. “Directing Actors: From Casting to Final Cut.” I love working with actors, and I believe their performances are what truly sell a commercial. I’ll be covering everything from initial conversations with casting directors to communicating with editors about the best […]

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How to Survive the Commercial Production Revolution with CMS Production President Tony Low.

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Tony Low is a true production expert, industry thought-leader, and Owner/President of CMS Productions. A C.P.A. by trade, Tony formed CMS Productions in 2002 to service the diverse production needs of creative-based companies. He reveals how union compliance really works and why major brands are suddenly creating their own studios. He breaks down the “flip”

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Rock Climbing Drag Queens, Belize and Unconventional Storytelling with Dustin Devlin.

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When he’s not shooting, filmmaker Dustin Devlin is likely out surfing on the Cape or soft-rocking (barefoot) somewhere. Moving from the editor suite to the director’s chair and everything in between, Dustin is enamored with the production process and knows the TLC required to nurture each project from beginning to end. Dustin co-founded VAGRANTS out of a

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From Prince To Pick Up Trucks with Director Scott McCullough.

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Director Scott McCullough‘s career trajectory reads like a Hollywood fever dream. From shooting intimate music videos with Prince to capturing the raw energy of NASCAR and crafting cinematic commercials for Kubota and Pepsi, Scott’s journey is a masterclass in creative adaptability. We dive deep into the art of networking, the importance of staying curious, and how

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That Time Val Kilmer Took Us Camping.

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Val Kilmer was more than a movie star—he was a father, a poet, an actor, and an enigma. But above all, he was a generous soul who deeply understood the importance of creating meaningful moments. When our sons were in grade school together, Val invited my family on an unforgettable camping trip to his sprawling ranch

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Sniffing Glue and Cutting Felt with Mike Slane and Adrian Bishop, aka Practice.

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My friends fimmakers Mike Slane and Ade Bishop are the creative duo behind Practice, a commercial directing studio known for their whimsical mixed-media animation. They’ve worked on projects for Sesame Street, Thumbtack, and Blonde Beards, bringing characters to life with a unique blend of practical effects and digital magic. Their approach is all about play, creativity, and finding joy in

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Chasing Creativity and Community with Mack Garrison of Dash Studio.

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/35772670/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4876965/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Mack Garrison, the co-founder and creative director of Dash Studio, a motion design agency based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Mack and I cover a ton of ground in this conversation – from his adventures hiking in Patagonia, to the origin story of starting his

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Chasing Creativity and Community with Mack Garrison of Dash Studio.

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Mack Garrison, the co-founder and creative director of Dash Studio, a motion design agency based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Mack and I cover a ton of ground in this conversation – from his adventures hiking in Patagonia, to the origin story of starting his own studio, to the importance of building genuine relationships in this industry.

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PJ Pereira Is Redefining Creativity: Exploring the Transformative Power of AI in Advertising.

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My esteemed guest is PJ Pereira, a true creative pioneer at the intersection of advertising, storytelling, and artificial intelligence. Co-Founder of Silverside AI (as well as Pereira O’Dell, he has led groundbreaking AI-driven campaigns, see: Coca Cola’s ai made “Holidays Are Coming”) that push the boundaries of modern marketing. A thought leader in the industry, PJ explores

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Crafting Captivating Director’s Treatments with Charles Barclay of Hollywood Secret Service.

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A pleasure to chat with Charles Barclay, the founder of Hollywood Secret Service. He’s a master of director’s treatments and more. Check out my rant in an article about treatments in Little Black Book. COMMERCIAL DIRECTING BOOTCAMP 04.05.2025Filmmakers learn how to win jobs and craft better work that leads to more opportunities. Agency creatives will learn how the flow goes

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