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How Filmmaker Jon Morgan Recruited Commercial Directors To Build JM Films.

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Jon Morgan is a director that set out to build a director-based production company in St. Louis, JM Films, which meant building a strong roster of talent. He and his team of creatives can also collaborate with any in-house team to up their game. Check out his work here. We chat about Beumer Group, a branding spot for a coal company, that is gorgeous.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has moved to 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. Limit 20 filmmakers. Go sign up now cuz filmmakers from our cancelled June Bootcamp took one third of the spots. Airline tickets are cheap now too. Commercial Directing Masterclass is $199 online and available now, and you’ll save $100 on Bootcamp when you complete the course. Just saying.

Beumer Group – Knight Hawk Coal from JM Films on Vimeo.

Nerinx Hall High School from JM Films on Vimeo.

Thank you,

Jordan

This is 30 minutes. Thanks for Oso Delicious Hot Sauce for sponsoring the show.

Director Ronnie Allman Gave Us “Cheeteau Perfume” And Now Peter Pan.

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Director Ronnie Allman began as an Art Director at Goodby, Silverstein and Partners, then started directing his own projects. His brilliant “Cheeteau by Chester” for Cheetos was shortlisted at Cannes. Ronnie has won a slew of awards for good reason.

Please watch his short R.L. Allman’s Peter Pan because I know you’ll love it. You’ll learn how he’s marketing the project due to covid-19. Ronnie also took the time off air to teach this old dog a slew of marketing tricks.

Commercial Directing Masterclass is online and ready for you to grow your career. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is June 27th, 2020 and will be 15 filmmakers maximum to ensure social distancing. 

It’s a Zoom recorded episode to be tolerant. Thanks.

Jordan

This runs an hour. Special thanks to Ritual Music for their Top 11 Podcasts for Filmmakers list!!! 

Author Cali Gilbert Went From Being Homeless to Shooting Documentaries.

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This inspirational story of my guest Cali Gilbert will lift your spirits while giving you a reality check as to how fragile everyone’s situation can be. Especially now with jobs vanishing. When she found herself homeless, she couch-surfed and picked up a camera. A self-taught newbie with an android and no other gear, she’s an advocate for women in transition, underserved youth and the homeless population in general. 

Commercial Directing Masterclass is available 26/7 and filmmakers are really diggin’ it. Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is June 27th, 2020. Limit 15 filmmakers and we have 7 seats left. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This runs one hour. 

Puppets, Jingles and Coronapocalypse With Comedy Director Nick Spooner.

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Nick Spooner is an award-winning director of commercials, short films and other things. He draws his own shooting boards, writes his own treatments and has been involved in the film business since childhood.

He was President of the Harvard Lampoon, wrote, produced and directed at Comedy Central, and once fronted a hardcore band in New York City. His new dark comedy short, “The Call of Charlie” has shown at over 88 festivals across 12 countries and has won 45 awards, enjoy it on Amazon Prime. Nick’s cartoons regularly appear in The American Bystander, which Newsweek called “America’s last great humor magazine.” 

Commercial Directing Masterclass has taught my voodoo to over 150 filmmakers from 8 countries. Check it out cuz I promise you’ll love it. You also save $100 of Commercial Directing Bootcamp June 27, 2020 or whenever.

Enjoy Nick’s Bob-O-Pedic spot I swoon over. Love this:

Thank you,

Jordan

This runs an hour and is sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce.

Why Would Any Filmmaker Take Commercial Directing Masterclass Online?

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My dream is to have a film school in the desert, and oh that will happen. But too many filmmakers have asked for an online version of my popular Commercial Directing Bootcamp, so it’s live and ready for you to dive into. Pardon the lack of creativity in the name, yup, it’s Commercial Directing Masterclass. (After completion, you get $100 off Bootcamp anytime.) The behind the scenes footage from my actual shoots, with agency interaction and running the crew and actors is my best answer to everyone asking to shadow me on a gig. Shout out to my man Director/DP Ben Brady for shooting the session and the BTS.

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Huge kudos to filmmakers sending me the spots they’ve made during COVID19 quarantine. Podcast alum Kiran Koshi hit it out the park with #stayhome, Sean Lunski used hsi kids for Nutella and Daniel Woolfolk shot my book in the freezer. Kevork Aslanyan shared his latest gig, and it’s so well done I had to share. All are clickable or at www.jordanbrady.com enjoy. Please send me stuff. 

MIDEA U ‘OPEN & SHUT’ from Kevork Aslanyan on Vimeo.

Thanks and stay safe.

Jordan

This is 7 minutes of just me rambling. 

Docu Filmmaker Tommy Avallone Returns With "Waldo On Weed".

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It’s always a treat to talk with director/producer/editor Tommy Avallone, (picture with Exec Producer Whoopie Goldberg) this time via Skype due to social distancing. Waldo On Weed tells the story about Waldo James Mysterious Dwyer, a six-month old baby boy suffering from Retinoblastoma – eye cancer – in both of his eyes. Seeing their son suffer through the chemotherapy, Waldo’s parents, Brian and Danielle, searched desperately to find a way to help alleviate his pain. The solution: Cannabis. Watch it on iTunes.

Let’s hope we all get back to work soon. I know it’s a source of stress. Stay healthy and creative. I’ll be offering a Commercial Directing Masterclass online soon, chalk full of tips. And thanks – lot of folks listening to voodoo. 

Thank you,

Jordan

This is 54 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is still on for June 27th, 2020 and we’ve limited the attendance to 15 filmmakers. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is safely shipping!

7 Ways Filmmakers Can Beat CoronaVirus.

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With projects cancelled and postponed, here’s 7 actions we, as filmmakers and creative types, can take to weather the storm of uncertainty. Please send me your ideas to jordan@commmercialdirectingbootcamp.com today.

Still on: our April 15th is our benefit comedy show with 100% Headliners and myself at Flappers Comedy Club. Proceeds go to the Veterans Green Bus. 

Please donate to our GoFundMe for the Veterans Green Bus and I’ll donate $5 when you post a photo of Commercial Directing Voodoo on the Instagram and tag me, @thatjordanbrady.

Thanks,

Jordan

This is 10 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp will sell out for 27th of June, 2020 so sign up now. Oso Delicious gives one dollar per bottle to militaryfamily.org an awesome charity.

Gaffer Craig "Burnie" Burns Says Raise Your Rate $50.

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Gaffer Craig “Burnie” Burns is also an Owner at On Set Lighting, Producer and Host of Applebox Network and such a giver of knowledge. His videos and live-streams are a free film school, so I urge you to check out his links. More at www.jordanbrady.com folks.

I discovered Burnie on LinkedIn, where he frequently posts deep knowledge nuggets. We share stories, laughs and a common joy in giving back. 

thanks,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp 01.18.20 is all but sold out. One seat remains. Please do join us for our first Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer with Q&A. All proceeds go to Stand Up To Cancer.

The Filmmaker Diversity Award for Bootcamp 01.18.20 has been decided, thanks to our sponsor Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. This Bootcamp, Oso Delicious has chosen on filmmaker for each flavor in the #Flavorseeker Fun Pak. Announcement coming soon.

The Differences In Directing Commercials, Digital Series and TV With Comedy Director Jared Lapidus.

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Comedy Director Jared Lapidus went straight from the prestigious NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts to directing content for NBC, Netflix and lots of cool ad agencies. Too many accolades, celebrities and brands to list here, so click here to see the work. Jared is also half of the sketch comedy group, Reverse Cowboys. I learned about the commonalities and differences from the many creative outlets Jared works in, you’ll love this chat. Here’s the first spot of his I found.

Our Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer is the next day from 10am to noon in Culver City. $20 donation suggested to Stand Up To Cancer. (Free with Bootcamp, and we’ll make the donation.)

Here’s my Christmas Eve, giving away 1 of 5 special edition Dodge SRT Hellcat Redeye. Three months ago, I had no idea what that meant, now got to give one away. Send me links to your favorite work from 2019!!

As always, thanks for listening and Happy New Year everyone!

Jordan

This is 77 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is half full for January 18th, 2020. Our Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer is the next day from 10am to noon in Culver City. $20 donation suggested to Stand Up To Cancer. (Free w Bootcamp, we’ll make the donation.) Our sponsor is the only hot sauce made by bears, is SOLD OUT, only at www.OsoDelicious.org.

How VFX Can Save A Commercial With Adam Elder Of Spiffy.

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My friend and collaborator Adam Elder of Visual Effects and Finishing house Spiffy drops by to tell us how effects enhance spots in ways we never see. Other assignments are more obvious, obviously. You’ll learn a lot of how that process flows. Check out Spiffy’s VFX showreel.

Spiffy 2020 VFX Reel from Spiffy on Vimeo.

Please share these with filmmaker friends and hit me up with topics to chat about. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This is 52 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is half full for January 18th, 2020. Our Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer is the next day from 10am to noon. Our sponsor is the only hot sauce made by bears, found only at www.OsoDelicious.org.

How I Communicate On Scouts Plus Our New Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer.

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I will occasionally direct dogs and cats.

While scouting or showing the agency my location selects, I’ve been using my iPad Pro and poorly drawn stick figures to effectively communicate. What are your tricks and treats?

Our first ever Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer will be January 19th from 10am to Noon, we’re gonna talk all things practical pitch, prep, production and post… and hold a Q&A.

FREE to all current and alumni Bootcamp Filmmakers. Join myself and Editor Susan Munroe and Special Filmmaking Guests for a Q&A to follow up Commercial Directing Bootcamp. We’ll spend time together answering questions and discussing best practices from pitching through post production, as well as how to gain more slash better directing opportunities. I promise it’ll be fun!

$50 and 100% of that goes to Breast Cancer Awareness. 

thanks,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Jan. 18th, 2020 and sels out fast. Our sponsor is Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. 

How To Ensure A Smooth Commercial Shoot With Producer Margaret Knight.

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Margaret Knight was my line producer this summer on a shoot for The Joint Chiropractic, and things could not have gone better. She came highly recommended and plugged me into her stellar crew of local filmmakers. She’s produced literally hundreds of commercials.

Margaret and I talk about safety, prep, efficiency in filmmaking, beating the heat and more. Here’s one of the dramatic spots we did that fine day.

Thank you,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 18th, 2020 and will make all your professional filmmaking dreams come true. Oso Delicious is the only hot sauce made by bears, and the one flavorseekers love. Buy a three pack to support the show and our troops.

For “Siren” Co-Executive Producer/Director Joe Menendez It Starts With Having A Point Of View.

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Filmmaker Joe Menendez has directed over 150 hours of television and 8 films to date. Joe has filmmaking in his DNA, which is evident in our two hour chat. “Siren” is a fast-paced show, a shooting challenge for any filmmaker, so we dive deep into what it takes to master an episode. This quote says it all:

“I believe the key to good directing is in understanding and knowing how to implement film grammar (when and how to move the camera, when and why to cut, etc). Be it in TV or film. Which is why in my own work, I always strive to meticulously craft every episode or movie I direct. It all starts with point of view.”

Watch “Siren” on Freeform. Thanks Joe for being an exquisite guest!

Final 5 minutes of the SIREN mid-season finale from JoeMenendez.com.

Please consider a donation to get a new Veterans Green Bus up and running. See our GoFundMe page. 

Thanks,

Jordan Brady

This is almost 2 hours. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is for #flavorseekers only! Commercial Directing Bootcamp is 10.12.2019 and there’s only 4 slots left. Liit 20 filmmakers.

How To Succeed As An Episodic TV Producing Director With Filmmaker Michael Patrick Jann.

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Writer/Director/Producer Michael Patrick Jann returns to the podcast (check out his 2014 episode here) to explain what a Producing Director does, how he pitches to get episodic assignments and so much more. Most enlightening for me as the guy always telling young filmmakers to “put yourself in a box”, Michael embraces his multitude of experiences and his versatility when pitching on new shows. He has so many arrows in his directing quiver, it makes sense. 

It’s also interesting to learn from the Producer’s perspective how an episodic Director is hired and what the goal of that Director might be. Shout out to Michael’s mom, who sat in on the interview. Always a delight to see friends and colleagues succeed.

Thanks,

Jordan

This is 90 minutes, almost, and worth your time. The next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Oct. 12th, 2019 and one third sold out. Limit 20 Filmmakers. Buy your Oso Delicious Hot Sauce to support the show, and www.militaryfamilies.org 

The Secrets To Longevity In Commercial Production With Raucous Content’s Phyllis Koenig.

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Raucous Content‘s Owner and Executive Producer Phyllis Koenig is legendary in our the commercial industry, having steered the ship of some of the best commercial production companies. She and I go way back to our days at Uber Content, where we made hundreds of national spots together. (She and Uber also stepped in to executive produce my hit documentary “I Am Comic” now on iTunes.)

We chat about scouting talent, trends that come and go, and how to always adapt to meet the needs of our clients and agencies. And more. Check out there roster of wondefully talented directors at Raucous Content. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This is a peppy 90 minutes of fun. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is the flavor you need so treat yourself to a bottle or three. 

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is 10.16.2019 in Los Angeles. 

Kudos To New Filmmakers Jonny Gentry, Monty Marsh And Ven Gia

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Filmmakers and Bootcamp alumni Jonny Gentry and Monty Marsh are both in the Shoot New Directors Showcase. (Apologies that I just literally found out about Monty’s inclusion right after recording this.) And our fab filmmaking slash listener from Australia, Ven Gia, knocked it out the park with his inaugural spot for Corowa Distilling Company. Check it out below.

Corowa Distilling Co | Made here. By Us. from Ven Gia on Vimeo.

Back soon with more interviews. 

Thanks,

Jordan

Three (3) spots left for www.CommercialDirectingBootcamp.com so gobble them up. This last six minutes. 

Comedy Director Ben Pluimer Recreates Jurassic World in Miniature.

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Ben Pluimer is a comedy writer/director with a passion for commercials, branded content and television. We chat about his homemade VHS films evolving into a lucrative career. Ben has shot for Comedy Central, Amazon, Funny or Die, ABC, FOX and too many to list. Click his name people, and check out his stellar work.

Watch this cool, spot on re-enactment of Jurassic World that Ben made with toys:

“Stampede” – Episode 1 – Jurassic World Remade with Action Figures from Ben Pluimer on Vimeo.

thanks,

Jordan

This episode runs an hour and 45 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is June 15th, 2019 in Los Angeles. It’s filling up fast so don’t dilly dally.

Director Ben Dolphin Explains Filming Food, Smiles and Liquids.

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Filmmaker Ben Dolphin, a majorly talented Director and Cinematographer, always stays on the cutting edge of filmmaking technology. He shares his transition from choreography to gaffing to shooting and beyond. His specialty is capturing wonderful moments from smiles to liquids of any viscosity. You’ll love Ben’s story that he shares so openly.

Check out https://bendolphinproductions.com/ for his stellar work. And this:

dEnjoy.

Jordan

This chat runs 1 hour 11 minutes. My Commercial Directing Bootcamp for January 19th, 2019 is sold out, buy Commercial Directing Voodoo is still on Amazon for $10. 

Filmmaker Amir Farhang Conceives, Writes And Directs Entire Ad Campaigns.

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Director Amir Farhang started his professional career as a writer and creative director for top agencies such as BBH, CP+B, 180, and W+K  working for major brands such as adidas, Johnnie Walker, Burger King, Sony, Coca-Cola, Google, Nike, Brand Jordan, Volkswagen and Acura. 

Adidas -Swingman Dwight Howard-short from ArsenalCreative on Vimeo.

His first ad wasn’t even an ad—it was a TV show for Axe and MTV called Gamekillers which enjoyed a two-year run. Following that, he created a one-hour special for NBATV and adidas called The Brotherhood as well as The Rocket Project for Sony and Discovery Channel.

In 2013 he wrote and directed the adidas-produced basketball documentary The Return that followed the comeback of Chicago Bulls NBA MVP Derrick Rose.   In 2015, he shot ‘Sweat with the Best’ for Gatorade working with sports superstars Dwayne Wade, Peyton Manning, and Serena Williams.

Most recently he wrote and directed a 3-part web series for Tommy John featuring Kevin Hart and in the Fall of 2018 was selected to participate as a fellow in the prestigious Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program, along with my wife, Director Jeannette Godoy.

Enjoy,

Jordan

This lasts an hour and 40 minutes. 

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 and you get a free copy of my sensational book Commercial Directing Voodoo when you arrive. OsoDelicious.org is where you get flavor and help people a bit.

How Talented Filmmaker Erica Eng Worked Her Way To The Top.

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Director Erica Eng won awards early on in her career, yet chose to still work her way through the ranks. Recently, Erica she was one of six fellows handpicked out of 400 applicants to participate in the Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP). Through the program, Erica created a “Homeboy Industries” PSA starring the Emmy-nominated actor, Richard Cabral. She was also chosen for SHOOT Magazine’s 16th Annual New Director’s Showcase, where her film “Poison” was screened at the Directors Guild Theatre in New York.


Click on her name above to read more and see more great work. In this chat, we cover her career, strong work ethic, style and those vision boards. Here’s her Homeboy spot we chat about:

Thanks,
Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 and you get a free copy of my sensational book Commercial Directing Voodoo when you arrive.