Tag: Commercial production company

Directing Actors From Casting to Final Cut.

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Monday, May 19th at 10am Pacific, I’m giving a live workshop on the Filmmakers Academy platform. “Directing Actors: From Casting to Final Cut.” I love working with actors, and I believe their performances are what truly sell a commercial. I’ll be covering everything from initial conversations with casting directors to communicating with editors about the best takes and how to perserve the tone of the spot. So pumped about our Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree, this September 25-28. We’ve only got eight spots left for our intimate group of 15 filmmakers. The whole experience is about defining your creative voice. I’ve even taken a leadership workshops, and Jeannette and I are committed to helping filmmakers gain career clarity and creative renewal. One-on-one call and free online courses with enrollment. 

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE ’25
Thursday, September 25th – Sunday, September 28th, 2025. Limit 15 Filmmakers. This will be our 4th year and it’s so special, I’d prefer to jump on the phone with you and tell you more. Every year since our first, filmmakers have come back. Pretty much says it all. SIGN UP!

DIRECTING ACTOR LIVE SEMINAR ON FILMMAKERS ACADEMY
Monday, May 19th at 10am Pacific, I’ll be live on the FA platform. Join me for an all-encompassing look at my process for working with actors, from casting to final cut.

ONLINE FILMMAKING COURSES – DIRECT WITH CONFIDENCE
Each of my online 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. Want to level up your commercial directing game?

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Save hugely on Magic Mind with this link. — This link is the way. 

Thanks,

Jordan

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 annually. Thank you.

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

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.

How PRETTYBIRD President & Co-Founder Kerstin Emhoff Has Built A Powerhouse ProdCo.

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PRETTYBIRD President & Co Founder Kerstin Emhoff is recognized for her successful and enduring relationships with top agencies, clients, artists and managers, and her experience and unique style across various mediums and platforms. Under her leadership, PRETTYBIRD has collected Grammys, Emmys, D&AD Awards, Cannes Lions & Grand Prix, Clio’s and MTV Video Music Awards – in addition to being named Creativity’s 2015 Production Company of the Year.

You’ll love this chat I promise.

Jordan

This runs 52 minutes.
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Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 25th, 2018 in LA. Free Voodoo when you sign up!

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