Commercial Filmmaking Insights from Advertising Veteran Anthony Vagnoni.

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Advertising industry veteran Anthony Vagnoni and I had an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of commercial filmmaking and marketing. With decades of experience spanning roles in publishing and PR for production and agencies, Vagnoni provides a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing up-and-coming directors. From the importance of self-promotion to the shifting dynamics between […]

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Ilanna Barkusky: Embracing Her Unexpected Path to Directorial Success.

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Born in Vancouver, Canada and now based in Los Angeles, Ilanna Barkusky is an internationally awarded commercial director, filmmaker and photographer. Her creative journey originated in the action sports industry, capturing athletes in the mountains with her camera in tow while completing her Bachelor of Arts at the University of British Columbia. Check out her stunning visual work

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Hybrid Collective’s Susan Munro On the Art and Discipline Behind Editing Powerful Stories.

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Susan Munro (above, right) of Hybrid Collective and more recently of her sister company Session City, (seen above with co-founder Starr Session Varga, on the left) has consistently impressed me with her passion and dedication to the craft. As longtime friends who have worked together for over a decade, I’ve always admired her ability to blend technical expertise with a

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Director Lars Timmermann Mixes Whimsy, Wonder and Technical Prowess.

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Commercial director Lars Timmermann is a true master of his art & craft, blending technical prowess with a boundless creative spirit. From meticulously crafted stop-motion miniatures to collaborating with skilled puppeteers, Lars’ work is a testament to the power of practical effects and handcrafted elements. I was struck by his unwavering commitment to respecting the entire filmmaking

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Behind the Mix at Signature Sound: Insights from Audio Professionals on Their Collaborative Process.

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Audio industry veterans Dawn Redman, Larry Benjamin, and Tim Hoogenakker join me in a lively conversation at Signature Post. Dawn is the director of scheduling, where she oversees operations. Larry is a re-recording mixer who has worked on shows such as Ozark and just finished mixing Presumed Innocent which is streaming now on Apple TVt. Tim is also a re-recording

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EP Scott Dodoro’s Journey Launching Local Boy Productions.

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Executive Producer Scott Dodoro shares how his passion for film led to starting Local Boy Productions after over a decade working for another company. Local Boy, by the way, is a full service production company in Detroit, built for the future. He discusses building his roster of directors and tackling big projects for Buick, Cadillac

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AI Storytelling From An Early Adaptor’s Point of View, Filmmaker Jon Finger, Part Two.

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The conclusion to my fascinating chat with Filmmaker Jon Finger, my guru of AI filmmaking tools, discusses their impact on the creative industries from the perspective of an early adopter. While acknowledging tools like image generation raise valid concerns, Jon believes AI can empower independent artists by lowering barriers to distribution. Jon shares experiences experimenting

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Filmmaker Jon Finger Quells Our Fears Of AI Storytelling Tools. Part One.

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Jon Finger, my guru of AI filmmaking tools, discusses their impact on the creative industries from the perspective of an early adopter. While acknowledging tools like image generation raise valid concerns, Jon believes AI can empower independent artists by lowering barriers to distribution. Jon shares experiences experimenting with AI storytelling but finds human connection vital.

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Diane Strand’s Creative Journey in Entertainment and Nonprofit Arts.

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Diane Strand owns JDS Video & Media Productions, a woman-majority owned business with over twenty-five years of expertise in video production and media marketing. Diane began her career in theater production before transitioning to prominent roles at The Walt Disney Company and Universal Studios, focusing on corporate video production known for creativity, punctuality, and cost-effectiveness. Located in

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Behind the Balls: Comedy Director JJ Adler Talks Manscaped “The Boys'”.

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Director JJ Adler of her own Ruckus Films, returns to talk about her award-winning spot for Manscaped that’s all the buzz. I reached out long before the kudos flowed, cuz I knew it was JJ’s voice. “The Boys” is truly hilarious commercial that uses the same actors to portray our heroes and those hero’s testicles. Forced perspective, shaving

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