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Filmmakers/Musicians Bright Blue Gorilla.

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Bright Blue Gorilla is Robyn Rosenkrantz and Michael Glover. The quit their jobs in 1990, took their guitars to Europe and never looked back. This is the feel good duo we need right now. Check them out and enjoy this chat. They have a new film called “36 Husbands” out that’s a madcap homemade romp. Check it out.

The Filmmaker Diversity Award sends a filmmaker to my Bootcamp for free. Click here for more info. Sponsored by Oso Delicious.

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 21 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 Ryley Burghall.

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I came across a spot for a barber shoppe on Instagram and tracked down the helmer, commercial director Ryley Burghall. Next thing you know we’re chatting filmmaking, music videos and all things about making commercials. Enjoy listening as I loved talking with Ryley. Here’s his Honda spot that I also love.

The Filmmaker Diversity Award sends a filmmaker to my Bootcamp for free. Click here for more info. Sponsored by Oso Delicious.

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 3 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. Limit 12 cuz covid sucks and let’s be safe.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 50 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.

How Commercial Director Jordan Brady Blew The Zoom Call.

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This episode is me telling you how I blew the pitch on the zoom call and what I learned from the experience. Ideally, one of my colleagues will win the gig and everyone will have a fun, productive and safe shoot.

The Filmmaker Diversity Award sends a filmmaker to my Bootcamp for free. Click here for more info. Sponsored by Oso Delicious.

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 4 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. Limit 12 cuz covid sucks and let’s be safe.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 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.

Comedian & Podcaster Slade Ham.

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Comedian Slade Ham and I met in Kuwait City when we filmed our “I Am Battle Comic” documentary.  Eyes on the Ground is Slade’s new podcast series focusing on various aspects of being an artist in the modern world. A 20 year veteran stand-up comedian, Slade has performed in 54 countries on six continents. Most of these shows were for U.S. Troops stationed abroad.

Originally, this was to be a short interview to promote his show, but we ended up chatting and I think you’ll enjoy it. Click the name of the show and it may or may not take you to his interview of me.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 476 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 8 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode 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.

Commercial Director Michael Koerbel.

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Commercial Director Michael Koerbel has been featured by Adweek, Apple, Creativity, SHOOT magazine, the New York Times, CNN, The Guardian, PBS, NPR, and USA Today. Known as a pioneer in the iPhone filmmaking world, he has been invited to speak at The Academy of Arts and Sciences, SAG, the DGA, TEDx, and SXSW. If you really want to go down a rabbit hole, check out Michael’s iPhone work here.

We chat about everything, trust me just listen and love.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 476 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 8 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.

Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, Part Two.

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The conclusion to m insightful sit down with Shane Hurlbut, ASC, one of the top cinematographers out there. 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.

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

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has two seats 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 2, 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 Alex Ferrari.

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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

Cinematographer Stoeps Langensteiner.

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Cinematographer Stoeps Langensteiner and I social distanced back at the start of this quarantine and chatted about his fabled career. From his start in pornography to Cannes-winning commercials and more. Stoeps lensed many of my favs, like “Ear Tennis” and Jimmy Dean Sausage “Anthem” by RTP alumni The Perlorian Brothers. It’s a good interview.

Actor pals, check out my pal Jen DiBella’s new course on running your career. August 12th from noon to 2pm Pacific, only $30. DM her @jendibella on the ‘grams. We’ve worked together and I know she’s on top of her game.

Also shout out to Cedric Parker and his Abanoub Beard Butter. I love this stuff and I am handsome AF.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode runs about 1 hour and 25 min. Commercial Directing Film School has all my stuff. Let me know how I can help. Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 for only 15 filmmakers, so 7 seats left. Masterclass is every ready for ya.

Director Kevin Berlandi.

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Director Kevin Berlandi successfully directs both commercials and episodic television. Here, we focus on the spot world and how he got into the business. Please check out Kevin’s work on his site and the two spots below. Of note, we’re also just now naming the episodes after our guests, because that what each show is all about. Enjoy my pal Kevin.

I speak to being “covid compliant” in the intro, as I’ve got two shoots safely under my belt now.

Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles and we’ve got 6 spots left. Masterclass is available online right now for you to level up. Everything is at Commercial Directing Film School. You can always DM me on the socials with questions.

Thanks,

Jordan

This is an hour of fun. 

ACD/Sr. Art Director Dan Councilor Shares The Joys of Making His Super Bowl Spot With LeBron James.

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I’ve been fortunate to shoot with Dan Councilor, Associate Creative Director at Leo Burnett, a few times now for Buick and it’s always a blast. Just as important, maybe more so, is the quality of the spots we make. Dan shares his journey to the Super Bowl LIV for Hummer’s EV with the king, LeBron James. Take a look:

Dan’s Super Bowl spot for the all-new Hummer EV w the GOAT.

We also chat about making ads just for fun, collaboration and how Dan hires Directors for his spots. Check out the work we chat about here.

Both my Commercial Directing Masterclass and Bootcamp are now at one easy-to-use link: Commercial Directing Film School. Bootcamp is 10.10.20 in LA. Join us if you can.

Thanks,

Jordan

This is an hour and 17 minutes. Enjoy! PS. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is SOLD OUT! But we’re making more.

Actor Andrew Bowen On Writing & Directing His Passion Projects.

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Andrew Bowen is an actor, writer, director & producer – currently starring in “All for Nikki” on Apple TV, iTunes and more. We chat about creating your own projects, family, and his passion project “The 716th” that lit up the Tribeca Film Festival.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has already helped over 400 filmmakers up their game. FIlmmakers completing the course save $100 off Commercial Directing Bootcamp. The next one is 10.10.2020 in LA. Limit 20.

#BlackLivesMatter is going to take a group effort to make lasting change.

The 716th – PRIME VIDEO TRAILER – 2020 from Andrew Bowen on Vimeo.

Thank you,

Jordan

This runs 90 minutes.

Co-Exec Creative Director Tina Tackett Tells Us How She Hires A Filmmaker.

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Tina Tackett is Co Executive Creative Director at the Loomis Agency, and I had the pleasure of working with Tina and Creative Director Jim Green earlier this year. Tina delivers an extraordinary eye for design, a strong talent for art direction and a creative mind for marketing. In this one zoom chat, Tina Tackett basically shows us filmmakers how she picks her directors to collaborate with on her shoots. Thank you Tina for these invaluable insights. Y’all should check out these spots cuz we chat about them in depth and they’re great. Stanley Steemer work is gorgeous and gross and enjoyed here. And the “Thanks for Everything” below was a tribute that Loomis did to salute the folks keeping us feed. Rug Doctor is classic comedy I love.

Thanks for Everything from LOOMIS on Vimeo.

Commercial Directing Masterclass is online and corporate bastards are jacking the price up $50 on June 15th, 2020. I’m honoring free consultations regardless so we can stick it to the man! Commercial Directing Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 and is limited to 20 filmmakers. 

Thank you,

Jordan

This is one hour and 14 minutes of gold.

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.

Advertising In The Age Of Coronavirus With Creative Director/Filmmaker Stew Redwine.

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My friend Stew Redwine is both Creative Director at Oxford Road and a talented commercial filmmaker. We discussed how marketers in the Age of Coronavirus have to walk a fine line between being too opportunistic and too passive to help. We’ve seen advertisers really step up in the last two weeks since we recorded this chat. 

Be sure to read Stew’s article on the subject here. And here is just one of his spots he directed for NetSuite.

Thanks,

Jordan

This is 45 minutes. Commercial Directing Masterclass is online and filmmakers are loving it! Enroll now and save a whopping $100 on Bootcamp.