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Producer, Director, Author Christine W. Chen Part 2

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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.

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

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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

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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? 

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 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.

Cinematographer Barry Berona.

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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.

https://vimeo.com/486170450

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.

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 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.

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

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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?

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 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.

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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.

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 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.

Why I Shoot Tests & Require Tests For My Commercials.

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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.

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!

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 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.

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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!

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!

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.

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.

Winston Wolfe’s Nancy Jacobs.

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Nancy Jacobs runs Winston Wolfe, a creative resource representing directors for work within the internal production divisions of ad agencies and brands, globally. We talk about how this can be a great source of work for filmmakers wanting to tell stories for brands, and how this model is growing and thriving within agencies. You’ll love the chat! Here’s a spot from director Sam Washington from the site.

Shout out to Scotty Shuckies – Jake’s newest patron! Click his name to see Scotty’s work. Join Jake and I for our patron-only “Ask Us Anything” via zoom April 6th at 5pm pacific.

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!

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.

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 35 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.

Spears & Arrows Founder, Managing Director Jason Wolk.

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Jason Wolk is Founder and Managing Director of Spears & Arrows, a top production company with a stellar roster of commercial directors. We talk covid protocols, relationships, his fine roster, director career management and how it all starts with tending to the story.

Hey Patreon patrons – join Jake and I for our patrons-only “Ask Us Anything” on zoom April 6th at 5pm pacific. Join show editor Jake Brady onn 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!

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is back May 22, 2021 in LA. Only 3 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 64 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 Nick Peterson Makes Music Videos, Commercials & Animation.

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Filmmaker Nick Peterson has amassed over 500 million views between his music videos, spots and animation. After graduating from the Experimental Animation program at CALARTS, Nick spent years producing visual effects (vfx) before he transitioned into full time directing, and there he found his calling. Nick’s films have been screened in festivals such as SUNDANCE, and SXSW. His Chrysler Commercial played during the Super Bowl. 

Love this podcast? Our show editor Jake Brady has a 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 us April 6th, 2021 at 5pm Pacific for a Patron-Only Ask Us Anything zoom.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is back May 22, 2021 in LA. Only 3 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 67 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 Casting Session Runner Ezrah Lockwood.

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Ezrah Lockwood runs the casting sessions for most of my commercials via Danielle Eskinazi Casting. (Danielle’s RTP interview from 2014 is still a fan favorite.) He shares tips and tricks for auditions that actors and directors alike will glean knowledge from. He’s also quite the musician, so check out his music here. It’s dark electronic music with a human element that evokes a cinematic landscape. 

Love this podcast? Our show editor Jake Brady has a 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!

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is back May 22, 2021 in LA. Only 3 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 100 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 Director Stewart Maclennan.

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Director Stewart Maclennan expresses emotion and attitude through his wonderful use of color, movement and design. No wonder he’s busy shooting for top fashion and beauty brands. We talk for a bit about how he shot this Snapchat AR spot below and I was surprised. Click here to see more of his work.

I remember reading this interview in SHOOTonline a few moons back. Stewart got his start in the old Hollywood editorial department and we chat how that informs his directing process. Oh, and I answer his questions about day rates and more in the Patreon bonus section.

Love this podcast? Our show editor Jake Brady has a new Patreon! A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, consultation calls with ours truly. Visit https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show. Join!

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is back May 22, 2021 in LA. Only 3 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 70 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.

Super Bowl LV Commercials For Dummies.

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Just me rambling & raving about the Super Bowl LV commercials, celebrating all the great work and the folks behind them, even that Cheetos spot. Kudos to every client, agency team, and of course, the directors and crew that made it to the Big Game. No links folks, that stuff is posted everywhere already.

My son and podcast editor Jake Brady has a Patreon! Click to support him and get great discounts on Masterclass, free merch and more. Here’s the link,  https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess so you can please show your love for the show.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is back May 22, 2021 in LA. Only 5 spots of the 15 remain. Be sure to check out the new Commercial Filmmaker Mega Bundle for serious mentoring.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped over 550 filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. DM me if it can help you. I’m still offering a free consultation call to help you take over the world.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 21 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 film, “Dill Scallion” is online for rent 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.

Director, Writer, Producer Fred Goss.

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Fred Goss has made a name for himself as an actor, director, writer, and producer. His initial foray into directing was on the critically acclaimed ABC series ‘Sons and Daughters.’ He also served as co-creator, writer, producer and star of the series.

Fred’s first commercial project was directing a series of award winning spots for Coke Zero and within a year, Fred had directed spots for clients such as ESPN, Nike, Crowne Plaza, Office Depot and Burger King. He has worked with such agencies as Crispin Porter & Bogusky, Deutsch, FCB, Euro RSCG, Fallon, McGarry Bowen, BBDO and several others.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped over 550 filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. DM me if it can help you. I’m still offering a free consultation call to help you take over the world.

Thank you and please share this episode with your filmmaking pals. Be sure and stick to the end for Jake Brady’s encouraging words.

Jordan

This episode is one hour and 16 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 film, “Dill Scallion” is online for rent 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.

Music Video and Commercial Director June Bae.

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Music Video Director June Bae and I sat outside, socially distanced, and chatted about helming hip hop videos and launching a commercial directing career. His latest video for Ameer Vann, for the rapper’s new ditty IDFIATOK, literally dropped today and has tens of thousands of views already. (PS it has bad words.) 

June is a talented filmmaker on the rise, his passion, journey and commitment to his craft is inspiring. Check out the spots we discuss and his work at SixTwentySix. Enjoy!

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped over 550 filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. DM me if it can help you. I’m still offering a free consultation call to help you take over the world.

Thank you and please share this episode with your filmmaking pals. Be sure and stick to the end for Jake Brady’s encouraging words.

Jordan

This episode is one hour 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 film, “Dill Scallion” is online for rent 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.

Creative Directors Rich Terry And Matt Mowat Reveal How They Hire Directors.

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Why do advertising creatives hire their director? Is it that first call or zoom? How important is the treatment? Well, as we wrapped two fantastic, safe days on set, I asked SVP/Creative Directors Rich Terry and Matt Mowat those exact questions. They gave me an impromptu interview in the back of my Cadillac. When Cinematographer Shane Kelly (“Boyhood”) walked by, we grabbed him into the conversation. Rich, a talented copywriter, has directed hundreds of spots himself, so his point of view on how filmmakers get hired is well-informed to say the least. Matt, an art director at heart, hired me for one of my first national spots back in another century, so you know he has great taste. Thank you Sherry Matthews Group and the great state of Texas Dept. of Transportation.

I’m fortunate to work with such a great team, and happy to snag them each and grateful for this inside knowledge. Here’s an older spot I directed for Rich & Matt, plus a pre-covid flu spot we did that Shane shot.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped over 540 filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. DM me if it can help you. I’m still offering a free consultation call to help you take over the world.

Thank you and please share this episode with your filmmaking pals.

Jordan

This episode 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 film, “Dill Scallion” is online for rent 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.

ACD/Copywriter Nick Micale and ACD/Art Director Bennett Austin.

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We’re closing out 2020 strong with my two distinguished guests, creatives: ACD/Copywriter Nick Micale and ACD/Art Director Bennett Austin, of David & Goliath. You’ll recognize their work in the emotional Super Bowl spot for Kia called “Tough Never Quits” with Josh Jacobs (directed by Serial Pictures’ director John Hillcoat.)

I urge y’all to check out Nick and Bennett’s personal sites as well, click on their names folks) for tons of more great spots as well as their respective passion projects that will inspire and delight. I had the privilege of collaborating with the gentleman on my Conscious Creative Movement profile, the most humbling honor of the decade personally and professionally. Huge shout out to David & Goliath Chairman & Founder David Angelo for the introduction.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped over 540 filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. DM me if it can help you.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 1 seat left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. Limit 12 filmmakers cuz covid sucks and let’s be safe.

Happy 2021!

Jordan

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

My cult classic mockumentary film, “Dill Scallion” is online for rent 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.

Filmmaker Norry Niven.

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Filmmaker Norry Niven does it all. He directs tons of national spots (Kia) and major network promos for shows like “Homeland” which offer him such creative control and produces via his Thousand Foot Squid production company. His latest documentary, “Get Back Up”, follows Blue October and chronicles the band’s struggles with substance abuse, mental health, subsequent treatment and recovery.

Talking with Norry was a real treat, because we share a positive outlook and passion for making great work with cool people. I think you’ll hear it in our conversation. There’s also some talk of magic.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped over 500 filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. DM me if it can help you.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 2 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. Limit 12 cuz covid sucks and let’s be safe.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 97 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 cult classic mockumentary film, “Dill Scallion” is online for rent 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.

Sound Designer Dallas Taylor.

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Dallas Taylor is the host of Twenty Thousand Hertz, one of the most well-crafted podcasts I’ve heard. It reveals the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. Dallas is also the Creative Director of Defacto Sound, the sound design source for the world’s most thoughtful brands. Dallas is also a sound designer, consultant, writer, and TED mainstage speaker. A real treat to chat with Dallas. I learned so much. Check out this classic episode on the Wilhelm Scream then go down the rabbit hole of this stellar podcast.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped over 500 filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. DM me if it can help you.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 2 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. Limit 12 cuz covid sucks and let’s be safe.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour and 19 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.