Filmmaker Alice Gu, Director Of “The Donut King” Part II.

Posted on August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Alice Gu, Commercial Directing Bootcamp, commercial directing masterclass, Director, Jordan Brady, The Donut KingLeave a comment

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The exciting conclusion to my conversation with Filmmaker Alice Gu. Alice began her career as a Director of Photography, working with renowned directors Werner Herzog, Stacy Peralta, and Rory Kennedy, among others. She was cinematographer on Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton, a documentary directed by Academy Award-nominated director Rory Kennedy. The Donut King is Alice’s feature directorial debut and was selected to premiere in competition at SXSW 2020.

Our pal, filmmaker Chris Carr’s short “The Dry Cleaner” is free until August 14th on Spyflix Festival and then on Amazon.

Jake Brady’s Patreon! is awesome. A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shirt and consultation calls w me, go to https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show. Join and be a part of our monthly Private Q&A via Zoom. Patreon patrons only.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth. Next Bootcamp is Saturday, December 4th, 2021 in Los Angeles.

Thanks, Jordan

This episode is 42 minutes and is sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

“The Donut King” Director Alice Gu.

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Alice Gu, Director, documentary, DP, masterclass, The Donut KingLeave a comment

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Director Alice Gu began her career as a Director of Photography, working with renowned directors Werner Herzog, Stacy Peralta, and Rory Kennedy, among others. She was cinematographer on Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton, a documentary directed by Academy Award-nominated director Rory Kennedy. The Donut King is Alice’s feature directorial debut and was selected to premiere in competition at SXSW 2020. (Here’s my old podcast episode with Werner Herzog.) Check out the trailer:

A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shirt and consultation calls w me, go to https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show. Join Jake Brady’s Patreon and be a part of our monthly Private Q&A via Zoom. Patreon patrons only.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. Bootcamp on August 28th, in LA is sold out. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth. Next Bootcamp is Saturday, December 4th, 2021 in Los Angeles.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 41 minutes and is sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Commercial Director Laurence Shanet.

Posted on July 20, 2021July 31, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Commercial Directing Bootcamp, commercial directing masterclass, Laurence ShanetLeave a comment

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Laurence Shanet is an award-winning director, writer, and creative director who got his start in the advertising world working for some of the world’s most prestigious ad agencies before embarking on his directorial career. He is a past winner of the Young Director Award at Cannes, was listed among the industry’s Top 10 “Directors to Watch”, and has had his work placed in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent audio-visual collection. Check out his stuff here and watch the spot that is gobbling up awards.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. My Bootcamp on August 28th, in LA is sold out. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth. Next Bootcamp is Saturday, December 4th, 2021 in Los Angeles.

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Commercial Director Wayne Craig Part II

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Canadian, Commercial Directing Bootcamp, Commercial Directing Film School, commercial directing masterclass, Commercial Director, filmmaker, filmmaking, Jordan Brady, Wayne CraigLeave a comment

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The exciting conclusion to my interview with Commercial Director Wayne Craig is here. Thanks Jake Brady for covering me with the intro, as I’ve been shooting Kaiser Permanente Thrive all week. See more of Wayne’s work when click his name.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 28th, in LA is sold out. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

Thanks, Jordan

This episode is 30 minutes and is sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Commercial Director Wayne Craig Part I.

Posted on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Bauer, Commercial Directing Bootcamp, Commercial Directing Film School, commercial directing masterclass, John Stamos, Oikos, Wayne CraigLeave a comment

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Director Wayne Craig began working in the commercial industry at the bottom. ‘He was one hell of a P.A.” The one major advantage it gave him was that it allowed him to work with some of the best directors in the world during the late 80’s and early 90’s. Finally after shooting two spec spots Wayne got the chance to direct a ‘real’ commercial. Amazingly, that first ad won a Lion at Cannes. Since that time the awards have piled up. Lucky to have him on the show, and I know you’ll enjoy this chat. Check out this spot for Bauer that we dissect and one about boobs.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 28th, in LA is sold out. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

Thanks, Jordan

This episode is 39 minutes and is sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

ACD Copywriter Aaron Cathey Part II

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Aaron Cathey, airheads, Commercial Directing Bootcamp, commercial directing masterclass, copywriter, Jordan BradyLeave a comment

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Associate Creative Director & Copywriter Aaron Catheyis back for Part II and the exciting conclusion! Aaron is an award-winning copywriter now cranking out fun work at Highdive. He’s put his strategic thinking and creativity to work for brands like Hotels.com (Captain Obvious) Microsoft, Molson Coors, Charles Schwab, Wingstop, Spirit Airlines, Groupon and Applebee’s and more.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 28th, in LA is sold out. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

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ACD Copywriter Aaron Cathey Part One

Posted on June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Aaron Cathey, airheads, Commercial Directing Bootcamp, Commercial Directing Masterclass Commercial Directing Bootcamp https://www.commercialdirectingfilmschool.com/ Oso Delicious Hot Sauce Flavorseeker Fun Pak, Highdive, Jordan BradyLeave a comment

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Associate Creative Director & Copywriter Aaron Cathey returns to the podcast! Aaron is an award-winning copywriter now cranking out fun work at Highdive. He’s put his strategic thinking and creativity to work for brands like Hotels.com (Captain Obvious) Microsoft, Molson Coors, Charles Schwab, Wingstop, Spirit Airlines, Groupon and Applebee’s and more.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 28th, in LA and just a two seats are available. Limit 15 filmmakers. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

Thanks, Jordan

This episode is 30 minutes, Part II is next week and both are sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Director Bradley Hasse’s Debut Feature “Songs For A Sloth”.

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Brad Hasse, Commercial Directing Bootcamp, Director, film school, Songs for a SongLeave a comment

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Filmmaker Brad Hasse has a sweet, funny new film that I love called “Songs For A Sloth” out now. Watch it on Apple TV or anywhere and listen to this chat about how he made it on a micro budget. Brad was first on the podcast in 2015 and we’re celebrating the film with him. Give it 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes please. Bravo to Brad, the cast and crew and the producing team – Pudding Boy Productions. Check out the trailer.

Filmmaker Brad Hasse has a new film that I love called “Songs For A Sloth” out now. Watch it on Apple TV or anywhere and listen to this chat about how he made it on a micro budget. Brad was first on the podcast in 2015 and we’re celebrating the film with him. Give it 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes please. Bravo to Brad, the cast and crew and the producing team – Pudding Boy ProductionsJake Brady’s Patreon! is here – for a mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shirt and consultation calls w me, go to https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show. Join and be a part of our monthly Private Q&A via Zoom. Patreon patrons only. Next today is June 15th at 4pm Pacific. My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 28th, in LA and just a few seats are available. Limit 15 filmmakers. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth. Thanks,Jordan This episode is 20 minutes, Part II is next week and both are sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Jake Brady’s Patreon! is here – for a mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shirt and consultation calls w me, go to https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show. Join and be a part of our monthly Private Q&A via Zoom. Patreon patrons only.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 28th, in LA and just a few seats are available. Limit 15 filmmakers. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

Thanks, Jordan

This episode is 20 minutes, Part II is next week and both are sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Producer, Director, Author Christine W. Chen Part 2

Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Christine W. Chen, commercial directing, Commercial Directing Bootcamp, commercial directing masterclass, Director, female filmmaker, filmmakingLeave a comment

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Christine Chen is back for part two. This prolific film producer, director and co-author of Get Reelisms also has wrapped principle photography on “Erzulie” her first feature. I know cuz I follow her on the ‘grams here. Bravo Christine and the team!

Check out Jake Brady’s Patreon! A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shirt and consultation calls w me, go to https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show. Join and be a part of our monthly Private Q&A via Zoom. Patreon patrons only. Next today is June 15th at 4pm Pacific.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 28th, in LA and just a few seats are available. Limit 15 filmmakers. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

Thanks, Jordan

This episode is 17 minutes, Part II is next week and both are sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Producer, Director & “Get Reelisms” Co-Author Christine W. Chen Part 1.

Posted on June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Christine Chen, Director, film book, Get Reelisms, Producer, short filmsLeave a comment

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Christine Chen is a prolific film producer, director and co-author of Get Reelisms. I recommend this book for anyone starting out on set. It’s all the filmmaking lingo, some even new to me. Christine’s work incorporates her perspectives from growing up as a first generation Asian-American in Colorado and from coming of age within a culture dominate in patriarchal tradition. Her short films “A Bird’s Nest” and “Ya Albi” were a Top 5 Louisiana Film Prize Finalists. They will be available on iTunes, Amazon, ShortsHD and continue to make the festival rounds. Funemployment, Christine’s debut feature, produced under her banner Moth to Flame Films.

Hugh thanks to my man Jake Brady for doing the intro solo while I am on the road. Check out his Patreon! A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shirt and consultation calls w me, go to https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show. Join and be a part of our monthly Private Q&A via Zoom. Patreon patrons only. Next one is June 15th at 4pm Pacific.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion? Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 28th, in LA and only a few seats are available. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

Thanks, Jordan

Part 2 of ACD/CD/Copywriter Dan Sorgen, SpecBank Founder.

Posted on June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Commercial Directing Bootcamp, commercial directing masterclass, Dan Sorgen, Jordan Brady, Saatchi, spec bank, spec spotLeave a comment

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Dan Sorgen (ACD/CD/Copywriter at Saatchi LA) turns the tables and asks me questions as well as reveals the secrets to the conference call I did with him and the Toyota Team at Saatchi. This is Part 2 of our great chat. He is also the Founder of SpecBank, a source for agency scripts you can make for your reel. Directors, listen up!

Dan’s work has been featured in Cannes, One Show, Clio, AdWeek, Creativity, Campaign Live, Huffington Post, ABC News, NBC News, New York Magazine, USA Today, Fortune, NBC, and elsewhere. We did some great work together at Saatchi LA, where Dan works presently. He also teaches the Advanced Concepts Book Shop portfolio class.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion?

Support show editor Jake Brady on his new Patreon! A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shirt and consultation calls w me, go to https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show. Join and be a part of our monthly Private Q&A via Zoom. Patreon patrons only. Next one is June 15th at 4pm Pacific.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 28th, in LA and 09 of 15 seats are available. Check out the new Commercial Filmmaker Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 34 minutes, Part II is next week and both are sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Dan Sorgen Is Spec Bank Founder, ACD/CD/Copywriter, Part 1

Posted on May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged ACD/CD, advertising, Commercial Directing Bootcamp, commercial directing masterclass, copywriter, Dan Sorgen, spec spot, specbankLeave a comment

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Dan Sorgen is an ACD/CD/Copywriter that’s overseen brand launches for billion-dollar companies, taught ad school classes, led multiple creative teams, won new business, won awards, won a wife, worked with a lot of really smart people, dinged the culture a few times, and never returned to NY in the winter. He is also the Founder of SpecBank, a source for agency scripts you can make for your reel. Directors, listen up! And this is just one of two great chats!

Dan’s work has been featured in Cannes, One Show, Clio, AdWeek, Creativity, Campaign Live, Huffington Post, ABC News, NBC News, New York Magazine, USA Today, Fortune, NBC, and elsewhere. We did some great work together at Saatchi LA, where Dan works presently. He also teaches the Advanced Concepts Book Shop portfolio class.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion?

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 28th, in LA and 09 of 15 seats are available. Check out the new Commercial Filmmaker Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

Thanks, Jordan

This episode is 50 minutes, Part II is next week and both are sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Chicana Directors Initiative Founder & Latina Superhero Comic Creator Kayden Phoenix.

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 Posted in AdvertisingTagged A La Brava, Commercial Directing Bootcamp, Commercial Directing Masterclass Commercial Directing Bootcamp https://www.commercialdirectingfilmschool.com/ Oso Delicious Hot Sauce Flavorseeker Fun Pak, filmmaing, Kayden Phoenix, Latina SuperheroesLeave a comment

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Kayden Phoenix is a Chicana Writer, Director, Producer as well as the Creator of the Latina superhero comic universe, A La Brava. She also founded the Chinana Directors Initiative, which y’all should follow in Instagram. Upon entering show biz, the first thing she noticed was the industry dominated standard- complete with character generalizations. In response, she became a huge advocate for diversity both in front and behind the camera, giving a voice to stories untold.

So cool to chat w Kayden and see how she’s actively helping to even the playing field for the under-represented through her unique and diverse filmmaking. “A big part of my life’s purpose is to give voice to stories as multifaceted, atypical, and diverse as the people we find in the real world.”

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My online Commercial Directing Masterclass recently celebrated it’s first year helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion?

Next Ask Us Anything is June 15th, 2021 at 4pm West Coast time. Join show editor Jake Brady on his new Patreon to be a part of these small, informal sessions. A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shirt and consultation calls w me, go to https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show. Join and be a part of our monthly Private Q&A via Zoom. Patreon patrons only.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is SOLD OUT for May 22, 2021 in LA. Next is August 28th, in LA and seats are now open. Check out the new Commercial Filmmaker Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 48 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Cinematographer Barry Berona.

Posted on May 13, 2021May 14, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Barry Berona, cinematography, commercial directing masterclass, commercials, director of, John Stamos, masterclass, Okios, Super Bowl CommercialLeave a comment

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Cinematographer Barry Berona and I reunited after decades and we had a blast chatting all things commercials. His versatile, award winning commercial work extends to many sub-genres including automotive, tabletop, and beauty for such recent clients as, Google, PGA & GolfTV, Nike, Subaru, Toyota, GM, Ford, Renault, Mitsubishi, Harley Davidson, Sony, US Navy, Snickers, Honda, Coors, Priceline and Pure Michigan Tourism. He recently lensed the acclaimed Superbowl spot for Dannon/Oikos Yogurt featuring John Stamos. Check out his site as well as the spots we chat about.

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My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion?

Join show editor Jake Brady on his new Patreon! A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shirt and consultation calls w me, go to https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show. Join and be a part of our monthly Private Q&A via Zoom. Patreon patrons only.

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This episode is 62 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Writer/Director/Star of Slamdance Hit “The Sleeping Negro” Filmmaker Skinner Myers.

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Commercial Directing Masterclass Commercial Directing Bootcamp https://www.commercialdirectingfilmschool.com/ Oso Delicious Hot Sauce Flavorseeker Fun Pak, Director, filmmaker, Skinner Myers, Slamdance, The Sleeping Negro, writerLeave a comment

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Writer/Director Skinner Myers is an award-winning filmmaker and film professor at Loyola Marymount University. Skinner wrote and directed four short films: Chimera, The Last Supper, Obscured, and Nigger, while studying film at USC School of Cinematic Arts. I reached out to Skinner after seeing “The Sleeping Negro” at Slamdance 2021. “Confronted with a series of racially charged incidents, a young black man must overcome rage, alienation, and hopelessness in order to find his own humanity.”

The writer/director says he used a “narrative/experimental” approach to filmmaking.

Skinner and I talk filmmaking, his path to directing and how he made this film, of course. Then we venture into a very real discussion of racism in America, racial inequality, and more heavy stuff that needs to be discussed. I know you’ll appreciate Skinner’s POV.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion?

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This episode is 95 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

From L’Oréal To Goats On A Boat with Associate Creative Director Julia Nicholas.

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged agency, associate creative director, commercial directing masterclass, Julia Nicholas, l'oreal, Pat Finn, Valley ToyotaLeave a comment

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Associate Creative Director Julia Nicholas has risen up the agency ladder quickly, working on everything from beauty to weight loss to cars and more. An Art Director by trade, she craves variety in her many assignments, diving into each project with passion. We talk about her journey, the many mentors she’s had, the great spots we’ve made together and more. Catch Julia in the behind-the-scenes I’ve posted for our “Treeyota” spot and hear just how she came up with the crazy concept, and fitting into a long-running campaign. Honored to collab with her and help bring the spots to life. Click here for her stuff, and enjoy these:

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion?

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Jordan

This episode is 62 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Filming Commercials Remotely With Agency Creative Directors Dan Councilor and Tom Topolewski.

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Buick, commercial directing masterclass, Commercial Directing Vodoo, Dan Councilor, remote production, Tom TopolewskiLeave a comment

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Leo Burnett Detroit Creative Directors Dan Councilor and Tom Topolewski discuss shooting remotely from the agency perspective. I’d shot Buick with the team (Dan is an Art Director and Tom a copywriter) in February again for the NCAA March Madness, but this time Tom watched the camera feed via zoom and facetimed with us. Dan had his boots on the ground. Now, I love having the creatives with me on set. The energy and ideas bounce around more fluidly. What practices will stick as the pandemic dies down? (Read about our collab here.)

Fun fact: Dan & Tom have created some of your favorite Oso Delicious Hot Sauce ads on Instagram. Jake’s Patreon patrons get special tips from the gents on what they love in a director’s treatment. I shot their “Cucumbers” spot with Dan & Tom, and yes that is Netflix’s “Cheer” star Morgan Simianer. The “Quadruple Take” spot is theirs too.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion?

Shout out again Zack Hosseini cuz ol’ Jake insisted on pronouncing his name correctly. That lil’ brod named integrity must have landed on his shoulder. Join and be a part of our monthly Private Q&A via Zoom. Patreon patrons only.

Join show editor Jake Brady on his new Patreon! A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shirt and consultation calls w me, go to https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show. Join! Our next monthly exclusive Ask Us Anything is May 11th, 2021 at 4pm Pacific.

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This episode is 55 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Director, Writer, Choreographer Jessica Redish.

Posted on April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Airway, Commerci, Commercial Directing Bootcamp, Director, Jessica Redish, The Last CroissantLeave a comment

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Filmmaker Jessica Redish brings her passion to the podcast and I promise you’ll find her positive energy infectious. She’s lighting up the film festival scene with her short comedy “Airway” and still getting accolades for “The Last Croissant”.

Jessica talks steadicam, her roots in theater, working with actors and how nothing, not even a pandemic, can keep her from creating. I’ll post her short “Airway” and announce it on the show, once she’s off the circuit with the film. Until then follow Jessica on the socials.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion?

Shout out again Zack Hosseini cuz ol’ Jake insisted on pronouncing his name correctly. That lil’ bird named integrity must have landed on his shoulder. Join and be a part of our monthly Private Q&A via Zoom. Patreon patrons only.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 54 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Why I Shoot Tests & Require Tests For My Commercials.

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged Commercial Directing Bootcamp, commercial directing masterclass, Commercial Directing VoodooLeave a comment

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Just your ol’ pal Jordan Brady talking about shooting lo-fi tests with my camcorder to prove my attacks will work.

Dart through cup test.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped almost 800 filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion?

Shout out again to Caio Shindo so we pronounced his name correctly, Craig Melville, Kevin Slack, Zack Hosseini and Scotty Shuckies – Jake’s newest patrons.

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Jordan

This episode is only 12 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Commercial, Music Video & Film Director Nicholas Lam.

Posted on April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FilmTagged co, Commercial Directing Film School, commercial directing masterclass, commercials, film director, k-pop, Nicholas Lam, VMALeave a comment

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Filmmaker Nicholas Lam directs award-winning spots, music videos and films. He’s helmed international campaigns for Google, Samsung, Disney, P&G and Nestle, working with BBDO, Ogilvy & Mather and Iris Worldwide and more. In the music world, Nicholas is an MTV VMA nominated director having shot videos for Nick Jonas, Blink-182, Sara Bareilles, Monsta X (see below) and more. This is one chat you’ll be glad you dove into. But wait, there’s more… be sure and read this Little Black Book article all about Nicholas here. You can see more work of his at Hound Content.

Shout out to Caio Shindo and Bootcamp Alumni Ben Blair, Jake’s newest patron! Join Jake and I for our patron-only VIP “Ask Us Anything” via zoom April 6th at 5pm pacific. Tomorrow!

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped over 750 filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion?

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 1 hour and 17 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My cult classic mockumentary, “Dill Scallion” is online so I’m giving 100% of the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.