Storytelling Rules From 100 Years of Cinema with Cinematographer Don Starnes.

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I overheard Don Starnes talking on the cellphone outside a Starbucks. Afterwards, I asked if he was in filmmaking, cuz he gave off that stench. We struck up a conversation, which made it a must to have Don on the show. This episode is heavy on cinema theory, the process, tech talk and gets as

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How A Director And Producer Work Together With Producer Rick Cowan.

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One of my favorite Line Producers and people is Rick Cowan. He’s produced many spots that I’ve directed and he’s always provided everything needed and more. He’s one of the most knowledgable filmmakers out there, having made three feature films as well. Two of the them have made it to the Sundance Film Festival. Rick

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How To Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck With Filmmaker Steve Stockman.

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Filmmaker Steve Stockman is a successful director, writer, producer and now author. His show “Brew Dogs” is a hit on Esquire TV, he’s shot a few hundred commercials, and wrote and directed the feature film “Two Weeks” starring Oscar winner Sally Fields. We met online after I bought his book, “How To Shoot Video That

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Nat Geo Wild’s SharkFest Takes Big Bite Out Of SharkWeek w Sr. Producer James Introcaso.

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Senior Producer James Introcaso and I sat down immediately after a successful shoot of our Nat Geo WILD promo for SharkFest. Not SharkWeek, that is totally different. National Geographic Channel’s Sr. VP/Group Creative Director Andy Baker offers the companion piece to this episode over at Andy’s The Client Blog, so be sure to check that

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Deconstructing “No Way Jose” With Director, Co-Writer, Musician, Star Adam Goldberg.

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Filmmaker Adam Goldberg‘s new comedy “No Way Jose” is available July 7th on DVD and Digital HD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Just pre-order now, darn it! It’s a very funny “coming of middle-age” film starring Adam Goldberg, who is one of my favorite actors and filmmakers. Adam co-wrote, directed and stars in this wonderful

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Indie Film Secrets Revealed By Filmmaker & Slamdance Co-Founder Dan Mirvish.

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Filmmaker Dan Mirvish makes great movies, and you’ve got just a few days left to support his latest film, “Bernard and Huey”. Click now here to support Dan’s Kickstarter, then come back and enjoy our talk. We chat about how they came to create Slamdance and the talented alumni of the festival (see: Tres Parker

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How Ad Agencies Choose A Director w Associate Creative Director Aaron Cathey.

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I’ve shot a few campaigns birthed by Aaron Cathey over the years. He’s funny, prolific and a smart writer of adverting. He most recently won a Dannes Gold Lion for his work on Hotels.com while at Crispin Porter+Bogusky. Aaron is now back at one of my favorite agencies, Barkley. Aaron and I indulge in enjoyable

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Passion Over Logic Says “Cop Show” Producer/Director J.D. Amato.

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As a longtime Colin Quinn fan, an algorithm brought me to “Cop Show”, a funny behind the scenes spoof of a fake cop drama. Being hilarious and right up my comedy alley, I sought out the show’s producer/director, Mr. J.D. Amato. J.D. and I kick off with some pre-interview tech talk, discuss comedic character traits

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Can You Handle The Truth? My Commercial Directing Bootcamp.

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I’m offering my first Commercial Directing Bootcamp, September 13th in Los Angeles. Sign up at jordanbrady.com and learn the secrets to build your career. This is not “film school” – it’s far more specific. I’ve learned so much interviewing directors and creatives over the last 100 episodes, that I thought it was time to share

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What The 1st Assistant Director Does w Billy Jones.

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I wanted this 100th episode to be extra special, and by golly is it. Billy Jones is one of the most sought-after 1st AD’s in commercials because of his excellent leadership, communication and knowledge of filmmaking. Billy, and those he’s mentored, lead with a sense of serenity and control. The 1st Assistant Director schedules &

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