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Founder/Creative Director Vasanth Seshadri On Growing The Sunny Side Agency in Singapore.

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Vasanth Seshadri is the Founder, head honcho and Creative Director of the ad agency in Singapore called The Sunny Side. Vasanth shares his non-traditional path into the ad world, starting out as an engineer before catching the creative bug. We talked about his globetrotting career that took him from Singapore to New York and back again. Click here to see some of the cool work The Sunny Side has been cooking up lately.

I find it fascinating to hear Vasanth’s perspective on building an agency internationally. We also dug into the differences between the ad scenes in Singapore, Asia, and good ol’ NYC. This was an insightful convo that gives a glimpse inside the mind of an entrepreneur pushing the boundaries of creativity in the industry. Thank you Vasanth.

Here’s the Lbb Director’s Playbook article sharing my pitch secrets. 

Our Commercial Directing Bootcamp is SOLD OUT Limit 12 Filmmakers. I’ll be at Producer’s Bootcamp is April 28th, 2024.

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE 2024

Our 3rd annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree is Thursday, September 26th – Sunday, September 29th, 2024. I always use the word “transformational” in describing the past two years – because our tribe of like-minded filmmakers express that the retreat truly changed their lives. Both professionally and personally. Reserve your spot before the end of the year to take advantage of that last minute 2023 write-off. Limit 20 Filmmakers.

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.

4+ NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES

I’ve uploaded more raw behind-the-scenes, with dailies, agency interaction, directing top talent and collaborating with my crew, all at  Commercial Directing Masterclass. And you’ll wanna check out the new courses, like Behind The Beard and Winning Director Treatments.

Thanks to our editor Jake Brady We could not do the show without him and love this guy behind words. Need your pod spruced up? Check out his Podcast Wax.

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Use the link plus code JB20 when you try MAGIC MIND – chug it daily after your coffee. If you follow me on Instagram you know my geniune endorsment of this mighty mind power juice.

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

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 1 hour 10 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 donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Commercial Director Jason Cook Melds Motion Design And Directing.

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Commercial director Jason Cook is known for his design-driven approach and ability to concept visually striking commercials that effectively convey messaging. We discuss his formative directing gigs like spots for Toyota and Maytag, where he also served as creative director. He provides advice on working with actors and improv techniques.

Cook also opens up about passion projects like his award-winning short film “Fucking Ghosts” and his philosophy of respecting the creative process and collaborative team. Recently signed with Good Times, Jason loves to push himself out of his comfort zone to take on new challenges. Great chat!

Thanks to our editor Jake Brady We could not do the show without him and love this guy behind words. Need your pod spruced up? Check out his Podcast Wax.

4+ NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES

I’ve uploaded more raw behind-the-scenes, with dailies, agency interaction, directing top talent and collaborating with my crew, all at  Commercial Directing Masterclass. And you’ll wanna check out the new courses, like Behind The Beard and Winning Director Treatments.

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Use the link plus code JB20 when you try MAGIC MIND – chug it daily after your coffee. If you follow me on Instagram you know my geniune endorsment of this mighty mind power juice.

EVENTS

Our 3rd annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree is Thursday, September 26th – Sunday, September 29th, 2024. I always use the word “transformational” in describing the past two years – because our tribe of like-minded filmmakers express that the retreat truly changed their lives. Both professionally and personally. Reserve your spot before the end of the year to take advantage of that last minute 2023 write-off. Limit 20 Filmmakers.

My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Limit 12 Filmmakers.

Producer’s Bootcamp is April 28th, 2024 and use code DIRECTING100 for a $100 off!

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.

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

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 90 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 donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by Commercial Directing FIlm School and True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Area Of Expertise Founder Jim DiPiazza Curates Your Creative Dream Team.

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My guest is Jim DiPiazza, Founder & CEO of Area of Expertise, a full-service marketing collective. We built and maintain an invite-only roster of highly experienced talent – who have helped create some of the most famous and impactful brands in the world.

As for Jim – he’s been around the country at agencies both small and big agencies during his 29 year career. He’s worked on luxury brands, irreverent youth brands and almost everything in between.  He helped pitch and win Xbox, Uber, Kia, VW and numerous others. He created the Bacardi & Cola campaign, launched the Beetle on the Super Bowl, rebranded a nutrition company and led the effort behind getting the Verizon Guy to switch to Sprint.

His last 9 years as an ECD he remade the creative departments at Swirl, Campbell-Ewald/LA and multicultural agency Walton-Isaacson. He also helped build the teams that worked on the Sprint and VW business, both at Deutsch.

Jim let me pick from his archives and I have a sweet spot for his Bacardi and Cola spots from back in the day. Enjoy:

EVENTS
LIMITED TIME ONLY! Summer Office Hours, a chance for one-on-one consultations to whip your career, spec, rough cut or mojo into high gear. Book now while spots are available.

My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Sign up soon or miss 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.

Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the YouTube and has 72,000 views its forst week! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it.

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 donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Undnyable Partner/Exec Creative Director Steve Williams Hacks Bland Advertising.

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Steve Williams, Undnyable Partner/Exec Creative Director, joins me in an informative and entertaining chat about making commercials soup to nuts. (We’ve shot six fun spots for Kaiser Permanente, but we’ve never been on set together due to that pesky pandemic.) We discuss running the agency from concepting and strategy to shooting the spots. We cover the importance of being nimble with the ability to scale, and how to stay in one’s lane. Great talk!

Steve is I’m an experienced and highly-awarded creative leader who believes that simple, disruptive ideas can drive brands and influence culture, no matter the medium or audience. I balance a strong point of view with a love of collaboration.

Check out the work Steve and his Undnyable Partner Justin Hooper do here. And this well-targeted ad for CMO’s:

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LIMITED TIME ONLY! Summer Office Hours, a chance for one-on-one consultations to whip your career, spec, rough cut or mojo into high gear. Book now while spots are available.

SPEC SPOTS LIVE WORKSHOP. August 16th at 4pm live on zoom. Limit 15 filmmakers. I’ll cover everything you want to know about making a fake commercial for your reel that doesn’t look fake. Q&A following. Enrolling in course comes with free consultation to use before you shoot or during your edit. 

My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Sign up soon or miss 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.

Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the YouTube and has 72,000 views its forst week! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it.

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 donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Sweetwood Creative CCO and Creativity In Captivity Podcast Host Pat Hazell.

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Showtime declared Pat Hazell one of the five funniest people in America. His 25 years of experience as a writer, producer and director have made him a go-to guy for new American theater. Pat is one of the original writers for NBC’s Seinfeld, a Tonight Show veteran, a critically acclaimed playwright and a contributing commentator to National Public Radio. He is recognized for his genuinely funny Americana humor and his salute to nostalgia.

His podcast “Creatvity In Captivity” he interviews the top creative people on the planet, from every discipline. (I’m on Season 4, episode 15, btw.)

Pat’s new one-man show “Permanent Record” opens in Marshall, Texas at Memorial Hall. Click here and make the trip, Texans!

As the Chief Creative Officer of Sweetwood Creative, he is responsible for the national tours of five original productions: Bunk Bed Brothers, Nashville Backstage, The Wonder Bread Years, My Funny Valentine and A Kodachrome Christmas. Pat is currently collaborating on a musical adaptation of his original play Grounded For Life. However, his greatest accomplishment is being the father of two of the brightest shining stars in the universe, Tucker and Keaton.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 22nd, 2023 in Los Angeles is SOLD OUT. Emaill me to be on the waistlist. 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.

So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

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.

Pesky Spec Spot Q&A With Myself and SpecBank’s Dan Sorgen.

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Filmmakers that have taken any of my courses, either online or attended our senssational Commercial Directing Bootcamp or Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree, are welcome to a free zoom Q&A about those spec spots. Dan Sorgen, Copywriter/CD, will join me. Many filmmakers have used his SpecBank.com to find scripts written by agency creatives to shoot. Imperative if you’re not a great copywriter. And why should you be?

Here’s a spec I made with an agency.

EVENTS & COURSES

Friday, February 10th, 2023 at 4pm Pacific. Zoom Q&A Spec Spots. Free with any course. DM for link if you need it.

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 22nd, 2023 in Los Angeles is likely SOLD OUT by the time you’re reading this. DM or try to sign up.

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.

So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

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 8 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.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc. 

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.

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.

“Hell Creek” Filmmaker Danny Donahue Moonlights As My Storyboard Artist.

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Filmmaker Danny Donahue has drawn my commercial storyboards for over a decade. While I knew he was a talented filmmaker (He’s amassed millions of YouTube views.) I did not know of his terrific acting chops. His latest sci-fi horror short “Hell Creek” (6 min) stars Danny and a dinosaur. A very realitic, Hollywood-level CG dino Danny crafted himself. Oh, you can see his etchings on his site too. Great chat with my friend Danny. Watch it here:

“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!

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. 

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 60 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. I’ve decided to donate the LIFETIME earnings every December, so the the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!

Part II of My Chat With Filmmaker Sahir Champion.

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S7 Founder Sahir Champion is Producer, Director that started out as an Editor. So Sahir is an expert at delivery in every step in the production process. Client list includes high profile advertising agencies, record labels, production and editing companies on projects ranging from commercials and music videos to public service announcements and films. I’ve posted work at www.jordanbrady.com check it out.

AFI has set up a fund for Halyna Hutchins. Donate if you can. 

If you’re interested in teaching at San Fransisco State University, check out this opportunity. 

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. 

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth. My next Bootcamp is Saturday, December 4th, 2021 in Los Angeles and 2 seats remain. Must be vaxxed. 

Join Jake Brady’s Patreon – his entry level to join starts at $2/month gets you BONUS content you’ll love. Go to https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show.

Thanks, Jordan 

This episode is 21 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.

Kaboom Productions Head of Production Steve Sills Knows Commercial FIlmmaking.

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Steven Sills is the intrepid Head of Production at kaboom productions —a role to which he brought 16 years of national and international production experience working for such companies as Furlined and Headquarters. As a highly skilled producer across numerous platforms, steven plays a central role in kaboom’s many productions, serving both as HOP and line producer. With the wide array of needs that arise with today’s productions, from very long lead time to immediate turn-around, having Steve in the thick of things best serves the process, agency, client, and director. It’s part of how kaboom puts relationships first at every turn.

“Orca” is one of six spots Steve Sills produced that I directed for Kaiser Permanente Thrive.

Join Jake Brady’s Patreon and you’ll get invited to our next “Ask US Anything” where he and I answer all questions. His entry level to join starts at $2/month gets you BONUS content you’ll love. 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 Tuesday, October 26th at 5pm Pacific. Join! 

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. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

My next Bootcamp is Saturday, December 4th, 2021 in Los Angeles and 6 seats remain. Must be vaxxed. 

Thanks, Jordan 

This episode is 54 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.

Director-Copywriter Relationship Explored w Creative Director Pat Pujolas.

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Northlich Creative Director Pat Pujolas is a writer, be it novels,(Jimmy Lagowski Saves the World), jingles, witty commercial copy, or quirky sitcoms and animation. Pat has done it all and done it well. We talk about collaboration, specifically ours working on the Scooter the Neutered Cat spots for givethemten.org to save cat lives.

Pat’s confesses he went insane in a wintery cabin while writing a book, and it’s a barrel of laughs hearing him tell the story. Here’s a spot from my reel that Pat penned:

Daddy’s Lil Girl from Jordan Brady on Vimeo.

Enjoy.

Jordan

This episode last a bit over an hour. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 21st and only a few spots are open so do not delay. Thanks. Click to purchase my book, “Commercial Directing Voodoo” on Amazon.

From Producing At DDB To Directing Comedy Spots Everywhere With Greg Popp.

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Commercial comedy director Greg Popp went from film school to producing classic ads at DDB Chicago, where his work with Anheuser-Busch won literally every major advertising honor. But that directing bug gnawed at him until he said goodbye to the agency side, and now he’s a much sought-after helmer of the funny.

We compare notes on gigs and our process, and swap stories from the trenches of advertising. Enjoy. Click some Greg Popp flavor here. “In the Can” makes me laugh every time.

Bud Light Lime "Can Confessions" from Greg Popp on Vimeo.

Thanks and share this one!

Jordan

The episode is 90 minutes or so. Sign up for the next Commercial Directing Bootcamp in Los Angeles, March 11th, 2017. That’s a Saturday immersed in the process.

My merch page is live, so get yourself the exact t-shirt Helen wears in the booth. Or buy an overpriced coffee travel mug to support the show.

Ad Agency Creative Director Turned Fantastic Commercial Director John Grammatico.

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Our most popular episodes spotlight Commercial Directors or Ad Agency Creative Directors, so this chat with fantastic spot helmer John Grammatico makes for a perfect storm of a podcast. We discuss bidding for the same gigs, how he made that transition to full-time directing, and his process when he gets a storyboard. Oh, and I babble about listening and understanding the client. Check out this behind the scenes on his Anna Faris shoot for Lay’s.
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And I love this Cream Of Wheat spot.

Check out John’s work here and enjoy! You’ll recognize the work of my new friend.

Thanks,

Jordan

My merch page is live, so get yourself the exact t-shirt Helen wears in the booth. Or buy an overpriced coffee travel mug to support the show.

This episode is an hour and 13 minutes, give or take.

Directing Chimps Vs. Babies With Comedy Director Jeff Gordon.

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I’m honored to chat with Director Jeff Gordon, a versatile filmmaker, but one that can say he specializes in commercials with chimps and babies. In our conversation, he points out one “secret weapon” to his success with infants – his baby wrangler.

It was delightful to hear we’ve both worked with a particular chimp named Bella. She is wonderful to shoot with. All in all this is a such great episode. You listeners will certainly enjoy this one.

See more of Jeff Gordon‘s fun spots by clicking his name. Oh, We’re still taking Filmmakers for Commercial Directing Bootcamp Chicago. August 13th. This live event will sell out. Sign up today!

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Jordan

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Virtual Reality 101 With Light Sail VR’s Guru Matthew Celia.

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Matthew Celia stands majestically at the forefront of virtual reality filmmaking, having conceived, shot and delivered VR projects for Paramount, GoPro and even the esteemed Dr. Phil. Today, Matt explains the technology and stresses the key element all of you adore: story.

It’s great to chat with Matt because we go back a handful of years. He’s an inspiring storyteller and filmmaker. Check out his work.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp in Chicago August 13th, 2016 already has filmmakers signed up! Limit 20 filmmakers, so do not dilly dally. And hey, let’s all practice loving our fellow Americans, and fellow global humans.

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Jordan

This episode is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Commercials to Feature Films, It’s All Storytelling For Director Blair Hayes.

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I loved his feature film “Bubble Boy”, so when I met Director Blair Hayes I was a bit star struck. Plus, his reputation as a commercial helmer is legendary. So happy we got to finally sit down and chat about his work. Admittedly, I’m in awe of Director/Camerapeople. If you learn one thing, it will be the meaning of capturing the essence of the moment.

UPDATE*** New MCDonald’s spot from Blair Hayes:

Blair’s new film “Great Plains” is making the festival rounds, so keep an eye out for it. Click here for a Hawaii Tourism spot we dissect. Also this below, and more by clicking his name. Enjoy.

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Jordan

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Jordan

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The Agency Producer Tells All: Part Two With Peter Ostella.

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Peter Ostella, in part two of our interview, offers a peek behind the agency curtain of producing.
This episode is part two of a two-part chat. Leave feedback and share with friends.

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Jordan

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Freelance Agency Producer By Day, Comedian By Night With Peter Ostella.

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Peter Ostella explains the ins and outs of being an in-demand agency producer. From how he facilitates the creative teams he works with to managing the clients, he spells it out. Does he ever present new directorial talent? How does he deal with newbie clients that have never shot a spot before?

Additionally, we share our love of the stand-up comedy.

This episode is part one of a two-part great chat. Leave feedback and share with friends.

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Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp will next take place in August. Where? Dunno.
This episode is 65 minutes.
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Living La Vida Creativa With Creative Director/Art Director Juan V. Perez.

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My guest Juan V. Perez is constantly looking to explore the world through an artistic lens, for personal creative fulfillment and to inform his work. We discuss staying relevant in this digital era of constant change.

We dissect his beautiful spot for Comcast that speaks to bilingual American Latinos with just an English voice over, and we find out why. Check out this spot here. Juan asks me the origin of “Respect The Process” as a podcast title and I oblige. It’s a great chat you’ll find motivating.

Thanks to all the filmmakers that attended Commercial Directing Bootcamp in NYC that week. What a blast! Write me if I should come to your town.

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Jordan
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This episode is 63 minutes.
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