ACD Copywriter Aaron Cathey Part One

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.”

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.

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

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?

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. Next one is May 11th at 4pm Pacific.

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 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.

Co-Chief Creative Officer Chuck Meehan, McCann Detroit, Unpacks Their GM Will Ferrell Super Bowl Spot.

My friend Chuck Meehan, Co-Chief Creative Officer, McCann Detroit, returns with his hit Super Bowl commercial in-hand. “No Way, Norway” stars Will Ferrell, Kenan Thompson, Awkwafina and the GM Electric vehicle. Chuck breaks down how it all came to be, how it was shot and what he looks for hiring a director. This ad was deftly directed by Jake Szymanski, who has previously collaborated with Ferrell, and has a standing invite to the pod. Watch the extended cut:

Fun fact: Chuck is our first three-peat guest and the only guest to briefly date Helen. Check the archives and his personal site for more great ads.. 

Love this podcast? Consider supporting show editor Jake Brady and  his new Patreon! Just $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get 75% discounts on Masterclass, free merch and consultation calls w me, and more. Click https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess to show your love for the show. Join!

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is back May 22, 2021 in LA. Only 4 spots of the 15 remain. Check out the new Commercial Filmmaker Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped over 600 filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 60 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.

Supply & Demand Exec Producer Tim Case.

Tim Case is the Founder/Executive Producer of Supply&Demand. Tim and I attempted to zoom in the early days of the pandemic and ended up chatting on the recorded phone line, but trust me, getting to hear the scope from the EP of the top commercial and music video shoppe makes this episode a dandy.

His curated roster of talented filmmakers – Michael Bay, Joseph Kahn, Vicky Lawton and more – make great stuff for major clients such as Nike, Adidas, Coca-Cola, Tesla, Mercedes, Turkish Airlines, Marriott, Fiat, NASCAR, Fox Sports, Sprint, Verizon, NFL, Red Bull, Target, Budweiser, PlayStation and Xbox. Here’s a spot by Kacper Larksi, a director we discuss.

S&D also produces world-renowned music videos for artists including Taylor Swift, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Shakira and Gwen Stefani, while big screen feature successes include the Sundance Jury Prize-winning documentary The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom, and the Sundance and BAFTA nominated feature Blackfish.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 514 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal was 500 by end of 2020 so we did it!! 

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 5 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. Limit 12 cuz covid sucks and let’s be safe.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 35 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Editor Chancler Haynes.

Editor Chancler Haynes cuts top commercials like Lexus, Capital One and mega music videos for the Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey and more, as directed by helmer Joseph Kahn (and many lensed by RTP alumni David Weldon.) It’s a great chat you’re gonna love. Check out his reel by clicking here.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 457 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 10 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 96 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Commercial Director Peri & Fylmer.

Commercial Director Peri of Giant Films and I share a love of comedy and performance, and Peri’s devotion to concept and collaboration. Having developed his conceptual abilities over ten years as an advertising writer, Peri has an innate sense of what creatives need on a project.

We also discuss Fylmer.tv – his platform for connecting directors with brands. A great resource for freelance directors that like to work.

Check out his reel and be inspired! I love this spot of Peri’s.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 450 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 11 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. 

Thanks,

Jordan

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

My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut Part One.

Shane Hurlbut, ASC, is one of the top cinematographers working in both commercials and high profile feature films. His IMBD reads like a best-of list. Shane and Lydia Hurlbut also have the Hurlbut Academy, with in-depth courses that teach all the tricks Shane has amassed over decades of filmmaking. I highly recommend you fill your brain with the Hurlbut offerings. Shane and Lydia’s mission is to elevate the craft of cinema for all filmmakers around the world.

We talk about his start, work ethic, music videos and features. Like two pals sitting around the campfire, we went on and on, so we split the chat, and this is Part One of a two-part interview. 

My newest course “Directing Cats: Case Study” gives you agency briefs and my winning treatments, plus all production notes. The 17 minute behind the scenes is chalk full of wisdom. $69 until Sept. 15th, 2020.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helps 400 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. 

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has one seat left for 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. 

My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode, Part 1, is 65 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

Filmmaker Kelsey Brannan aka Premiere Gal.

Premiere Gal Kelsey Brannon has taught me so many tips and tricks for editing in Adobe Premiere that I was all giddy to finally meet her via zoom. She’s a shooter, editor, producer and you should subscribe to her YouTube channel now.

Other unsolicited plugs: Actors, my friend Jen DiBella has a two hour class on how to manage your career as an actor in 2020. It’s $30 for now, so grab a seat.

Creative studio owners and prodco owners, RTP alumni Joel Pilger’s RevThink.com has a new Jumpstart program beginning October 1st. Learn to handle the business side, so you can focus on being creative. 

Directing Cats: A Case Study is my newest short course loaded with briefs, my treatments and a behind the scenes directing cats. I am not joking. Use code “dirtythirty” and save $30 off the course. 

Bootcamp has 4 seats left as of this post for Oct. 10, 2020 and Masterclass awaits you! Here’s my links.Commercial Directing Film SchoolCommercial Directing MasterclassCommercial Directing Bootcamp

Thanks,

Jordan

This runs an hour almost. 

Filmmaker Alex Ferrari.

Filmmaker Alex Ferrari is an author, blogger, speaker, consultant, the host of the #1 filmmaking podcast on iTunes Indie Film Hustle Podcast, and an award-winning writer/director with 25 years of experience in the film industry. His films have screened in over 500 international film festivals. It’s a treat to have Alex on the show. Check out his podcast, work, book and take advantage of all he has to offer to help you with that indie you need to make.

Just six spots left for Commercial Directing Bootcamp on 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. We’ve got a space for 75 people but only taking 15 filmmakers to allow us all to socially stay distanced. You save $100 by taking Commercial Directing Masterclass first online.  And Masterclass still comes with the filmmaker consultation if you desire one. DM me for details.

This episode is 90 minutes of insights and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce.

Thank you,

Jordan