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How Commercial Editors Make Magic With MWP’s Jeff Wishengrad.

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Partner/Editor Jeff Wishengrad of Miller Wishengrad Post, a top post house in commercials, is as talented as he is well-respected in our business. Love that we finally got to sit down and chat all things commercial filmmaking. We discuss how editors do their thing, working with director Michael Bay, director’s cuts and more. Jeff has both IHOP pancakes and a J. Cole video on his reel. Now that is versatility.

Check out his reel here and enjoy this:

Ford – Artist from Jordan Brady on Vimeo.

Thanks,

Jordan

Saturday, October 12th, 2019 is Commercial Directing Bootcamp in LA. Sign up today, we only take 20 filmmakers. Oso Delicious is the hot sauce you’ll grow addicted to, and you’ll be supporting the show.

This chat runs 1 hour 20 min.

How Filmmaker Jason Baffa Got Bill Murray To Narrate His Caddy Docu “Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk”.

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Director Jason Baffa has won a handful of film festivals with his great documentary “Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk” and now you can see the film in a theater near you. And you should, it’s compelling and beautifully shot by Jason.


We chat about his other films, “Singlefin: Yellow”, “One California Day,” and his most recent award winning production, “Bella Vita” which he filmed throughout Italy. Jason is a commercial director, ofo course, creating ADs for the brands, Patagonia, Jeep, BMW, Samsung & Kashi.

Loopers: the caddie’s long walk // Official Film Trailer from jason baffa films on Vimeo.

BMW – row boat from jason baffa films on Vimeo.

thanks,

Jordan

This last one hour and 20 minutes. If you in LA, June 8th is my son Ben Brady’s fundraiser at the Bruce Lurie Gallery from 6pm to 9pm, proceeds buy art supplies for sick children through the non-profit Art of Elysium.

Next Bootcamp is October 12th, 2019. 

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. 

Commercial Director Jeff Gorman On Shooting Air Jordan “Banned” Commercial.

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Director Jeff Gorman has created some of our favorite spots and has a new book telling all about his adventures making them. It’s on iTunes and is called “Last Stop Before The Sphincter.”

We talk comedy, copywriting, simplicity and pistachios. Check out his site here or at my site. His illustrious bio is humbling and his awards are too numerous to list, so click to read.

06Sunkist—Sound-Toner—94367 copy 2 from Jeff Gorman on Vimeo.

3zMichael Jordan ‘Banned’ Commercial from Jeff Gorman on Vimeo.

Thank you,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is June 15th, 2019 and we have six seats left. Sign up and get rich beyond your wildest dreams. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is ready to be enjoyed. 

The Sophisticated And Evocative Style Of Commercial Director John Poliquin.

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Director John Poliquin joined Superlounge and I couldn’t be happier. His aesthetic is slick, engaging and not by chance. We chat about how he brings his vision to life and yes, we share a love of tests. John is equally at home doing music videos (how he started) and has branched into television, branded films and features.

Here’s the S’well Water spot we talk about quite a bit. You’re gonna love this:

S’well – ‘Hydration Magic’ from John Poliquin on Vimeo.

thanks,

Jordan

This lasts about one hour and 16 min. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is June 15th, 2019. Did you know Commercial Directing Voodoo is on Audible.com too? Lastly, here’s the shots.net piece on the RTP studios.

Director/Cinematographer Jimmy Matlosz Has Worked Almost Every Job On Set.

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Director Cinematographer Jimmy Matlosz is a filmmaker, a storyteller, and a cinematographer who directs great spots, making him a bit of a swiss army filmmaker, if you will.  He’s shot stop motion, high speed and IMAX, as well as working in almost every department on set. 

Check out his stuff, especially the LeBron spot for Nike. I love Jimmy’s visual aesthetics and clean look, and the performances are authentic.

Thanks,

Jordan

Oso Delicious is back, and we give $1 for every bottle to MilitaryFamilies.org so go ahead and grab some.

This episode runs about 90 minutes.

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How I Deal With Aspect Ratios When Filming Commercials.

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Just my thoughts on how to handle 16:9 vs 9:16 and that pesky 1:1 Instagram ratio. It’s a brisk 15 minutes of just me babbling. Love to hear your thoughts. 

thanks,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Voodoo is still just $10 on Amazon. 100% 5 Star reviews.

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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.

Director-Copywriter Relationship Explored w Creative Director Pat Pujolas.

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Northlich Creative Director Pat Pujolas is a writer, be it novels,(Jimmy Lagowski Saves the World), jingles, witty commercial copy, or quirky sitcoms and animation. Pat has done it all and done it well. We talk about collaboration, specifically ours working on the Scooter the Neutered Cat spots for givethemten.org to save cat lives.

Pat’s confesses he went insane in a wintery cabin while writing a book, and it’s a barrel of laughs hearing him tell the story. Here’s a spot from my reel that Pat penned:

Daddy’s Lil Girl from Jordan Brady on Vimeo.

Enjoy.

Jordan

This episode last a bit over an hour. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 21st and only a few spots are open so do not delay. Thanks. Click to purchase my book, “Commercial Directing Voodoo” on Amazon.

Filmmakers Need To Be Creative Entrepreneurs And RevThink’s Joel Pilger Can Help.

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RevThink.com‘s Joel Pilger returns to the show to help filmmakers, graphic designers and animators grow their business. Check out his website RevThink and his Jumpstart program. It’s next level learning for any creative studio.

Enjoy.

Jordan

This runs just over an hour. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 21st, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. You can’t get what I’m throwing down anywhere else on the planet. Click here for “I Am Battle Comic” dvd’s and digital downloads. Buy it today!

From Feature Films To Promos, Passionate Production Design With Shawn Graves.

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Production Designer Shawn Graves attacks every project with the same high level of passion, whether it’s a web series, a private gathering or a studio feature film. We chat about collaboration and her process. Please check out her website and enjoy this fine talk.

Happy 2018 everyone.

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 21st, 2018 in Los Angeles. Book before new Year’s Eve and save $100.00

Thanks,

Jordan

This runs just over an hour. “I Am Battle Comic” makes a great gift. Just saying. Click here for “I Am Battle Comic” dvd’s and digital downloads. Buy it today!

From Ad Copywriting to Commercial Directing with Comedy Director Alex Grossman.

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A former copywriter for Goodby, Silverstein & Partners and Butler, Shine & Stern, Alex Grossman has always had a love for advertising. His 2017 commercial campaign for The French Film Festival won 3 Gold Lions and 2 Silver at Cannes, a record for comedy directors this year. It also won 6 Golds, 6 Silvers, and 3 Bronze at the prestigious London International Awards show. Wow!!

You’re gonna love this chat. See his work at alexgrossman.com or at rocket.film and check this hilarious spot:

thanks,

Jordan

This is an hour and 20 minutes of the good stuff. Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is December 2nd, 2017 and is almost full! And oh.. “I Am Battle Comic” is sweeping hearts and funny bones across the nation. Own it today!

I Get Woke To Sexual Harassment On-Set By Filmmaker Destri Martino.

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Talented Director/Producer Destri Martino founded The Director List, a database of female directors, when she realized there were many qualified, working women directors but none were getting the big opportunities. Check out the site and help build the awareness. Destri and I go way back. She worked as my (overqualified) Director’s Assistant on two feature films, one for Miramax under now-known sexual predator Harvey Weinstein. So we dive deep into the on-set practices that are indeed abusive and harassing. #GetWoke

Thank you Destri for sharing all your insights.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour and 13 minutes. Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is December 2nd, 2017 and is filling up fast.
“I Am Battle Comic” is sweeping hearts and funny bones across the nation. Own it today!

Busy Commercial Filmmaker Carlos Gutierrez Shares His Bag Of Tricks.

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Filmmaker Carlos Gutierrez is always working and he took time to skype with me and graciously share his filmmaking secrets, both on and off set. His has a fine film pedigree you can read here. Enjoy his reel at Superlounge.tv after the show! Here’s a wonderful film he made for Chevy, featuring Patrick Decile from Best Picture Winner “Moonlight”.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour and 17 minutes. Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is December 2nd, 2017 and is filling up fast.
“I Am Battle Comic” is sweeping hearts and funny bones across the nation. Own it today!

From Tucson To Beijing With Filmmaker Nickolas Duarte.

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Filmmaker Nickolas Duarte directs commercials and has a new web series he sold to Warner Brothers that he can almost talk about. He teases us in this episode. Through his Tuscon, Arizona-based Crown Chimp, he has plotted a course for success. Nick shares his methods that help him set and achieve his goals, techniques that we all can use. I am taken with his work in China, here take a look:

Also, check out this short film, “Trouble Will Find Her”, along with his notes.

Cheers,

Jordan

This is an hour and 16 minutes of bliss. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is December 02, 2017 in Los Angeles and tickets are already being gobbled up.
“I Am Battle Comic” is sweeping hearts and funny bones across the nation. Own it today!

Mastering Your Craft With Celebrity Makeup Artist Aliesh Pierce.

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Celebrity Makeup Artist Aliesh Pierce and I have done dozens of shoots together. We share a strong work ethic that mandates mastery of craft, and helping others. For example, when HMI lighting came all the rage, Aliesh bought her own to see the effects on her makeup techniques. And then she did her own tests when the digital camera revolution began. Be sure to check out her own line of beauty products too at AskAliesh.com today. This chat will inspire you!

Hurricane Harvey victims need our help. The Red Cross is great to donate to, so is Team Rubicon or my friend Gordon “The Green Veteran” Soderberg’s GoFundMe. Gordon will be working with Team Rubicon in Houston helping people get their lives back on track.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour and 13 minutes of fun!

“I Am Battle Comic” is winning over audiences by storm, so get your copy today. DVD, digital download, stream, rent, buy – today!! Go to www.iambattlecomic.com or iTunes.

<a href=”http://www.commercialdirectingbootcamp.com” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Commercial Directing Bootcamp</a> will be in December 2017. Winter is coming.

Director Ben Giroux Pulls 60 Millions Views with ‘Back To The 90’s’ Video.

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Filmmaker Ben Giroux is a comedic actor/director/producer/rapper/writer and the creator of the viral music video phenomenon BACK TO THE 90s. Giroux’s music video collaborations with indie hip-hop artist Jensen Reed have amassed over 60 million views globally, resulting in endorsements from The Backstreet Boys and multiple weeks climbing the Billboard charts. Giroux currently stars as Mikey Munroe in Nickelodeon’s animated series BUNSEN IS A BEAST.Watch this before you listen, trust me you’ll love it:

“I Am Battle Comic” is winning over audiences by storm, so get your copy today. DVD, digital download, stream, rent, buy – today!! Go to www.iambattlecomic.com or iTunes.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour of fun!

<a href=”http://www.commercialdirectingbootcamp.com” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Commercial Directing Bootcamp</a> is SOLD OUT for August 26th, in Los Angeles. Winter is coming.

Everything From Visual Aesthetics To Tech Talk With Cinematographer David Claessen.

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Cinematographer David Claessen is a dear friend and collaborator. We finally got to talk about his fabled journey into cinematography. From his features films, to music videos, to the many high end spots he’s done, we cover into it all.

Despite starting and loving film, David has embraced the digital world, applying his art and craft to whatever new medium comes along. You will love this episode. Check out this spot:

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode clocks in at two hours.

This episode is two hours of fun. San Antonio! Buy tickets for the August 2nd screening of I Am Battle Comic” to benefit National Military Family Association. Mark your calendar August 8th, 2017 to get <a href=”https://www.montereymedia.com/iambattlecomic/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>”I Am Battle Comic”</a> from Monterey Media!!

<a href=”http://www.commercialdirectingbootcamp.com” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Commercial Directing Bootcamp</a> is SOLD OUT for August 26th, in Los Angeles.

How To Create The Perfect World To Sell A Widget With Cinematographer Rich Schaefer.

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I’ve been dying to talk with cinematographer Rich Schaefer for months ever since RTP guests Director Jeff Gordon and Director Kip Hewitt raved about him and his work. We dive deep into lenses, f stops and all the tech talk you can stomach… and we also cover the fantastic ways Rich preps and collaborates with the entire team to create the world the director sees for the project. A great guy and the talent to match.

Enjoy!

Jordan

This is a 90 minute love fest.

This episode is just over 90 minutes. San Antonio! Buy tickets for the August 2nd screening of I Am Battle Comic” to benefit National Military Family Association. Mark your calendar August 8th, 2017 to get <a href=”https://www.montereymedia.com/iambattlecomic/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>”I Am Battle Comic”</a> from Monterey Media!!

<a href=”http://www.commercialdirectingbootcamp.com” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Commercial Directing Bootcamp</a> is SOLD OUT for August 26th, in Los Angeles.

How To Avoid Filmmaker Burnout.

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A good filmmaker friend, who like me is always shooting and always pitching for the next gig, asked me how I avoid burning out. My answer is simple.. shoot and edit more. But what if you are getting burnt from trying, hitting a wall because you are not shooting or pitching enough? Don’t give up… do this. Listen.

If you’re ever in a bad place, you can always hit me up.

Truly,

Jordan

You know it’s just me today for 8 minutes.  August 8th is “I Am Battle Comic” and click and buy from this link and some money goes to National Military Family Association. San Antonio! Buy ticket for the August 2nd screening of I Am Battle Comic” to benefit National Military Family Association on this site.

Bootcamp has one seat left for August 26th, in Los Angeles.