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Director Andrea Ball.

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Commercial Director Andrea Ball started in the business assisting Oscar® Award Winning producer Nicholas Chartier and renowned music video director Samuel Bayer, but she certainly has a style all her own and is a busy director of spots. We talk about self-motivation, treatments and more… Click here to check out her reel, and I’m in love with these spots:

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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 12 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. 

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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.

Director/DP Warren Purfoy

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Warren Purfoy is a LA based Director/Cinematographer, owner of Purfoy Lighting LLC and one of the nicest guy working today. He came up in the lighting department working his way to become a lighting gaffer. In fact, that is how I met Warren when he gaffed for a Scooter the Neutered Cat campaign. Now his directing is taking off.

His drive and relentlessness kept him wanting more as he then pursued becoming a cinematographer. Warren’s approach to capturing images and storytelling through the lens is is pure instinct. We talk about his journey to directing, his film “Texas 2 Step” he shot for Director Shannon Hamblin more. I know you’ll enjoy this!

Warren also makes a cameo in 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.

Flattered & humbled to be included in the Creative Conscious Movement series.

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 one seat left for 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour and 8 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.

Docu Filmmaker Tommy Avallone Returns With "Waldo On Weed".

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It’s always a treat to talk with director/producer/editor Tommy Avallone, (picture with Exec Producer Whoopie Goldberg) this time via Skype due to social distancing. Waldo On Weed tells the story about Waldo James Mysterious Dwyer, a six-month old baby boy suffering from Retinoblastoma – eye cancer – in both of his eyes. Seeing their son suffer through the chemotherapy, Waldo’s parents, Brian and Danielle, searched desperately to find a way to help alleviate his pain. The solution: Cannabis. Watch it on iTunes.

Let’s hope we all get back to work soon. I know it’s a source of stress. Stay healthy and creative. I’ll be offering a Commercial Directing Masterclass online soon, chalk full of tips. And thanks – lot of folks listening to voodoo. 

Thank you,

Jordan

This is 54 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is still on for June 27th, 2020 and we’ve limited the attendance to 15 filmmakers. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is safely shipping!

From Voiceover Booth To Director's Chair With Actress Julie Slack.

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Actress Julie Slack is a true multi-hyphenate. She’s an award-winning actress, busy voiceover artist and television host. Now with her short film “Tree Game” she adds writer/filmmaker to the list. We bond over our fondness for repeat business, relationships and creating our own opportunities. Be sure and follow her on Instagram, as she is always posting valuable and inspiring content. #OnceYouGoSlack

Fun fact: she has starred in a Bollywood movie! Trailer for “Tree Game”.

Julie Slack – Hosting Reel from Julie Slack on Vimeo.

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Jordan

This is an hour and 15 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp will sell out for 27th of June, 2020 so sign up now. Oso Delicious gives one dollar per bottle to militaryfamily.org an awesome charity.

Please donate to our GoFundMe for the Veterans Green Bus and I’ll donate $5 when you post a photo of Commercial Directing Voodoo on the Instagram and tag me, @thatjordanbrady.

7 Ways Filmmakers Can Beat CoronaVirus.

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With projects cancelled and postponed, here’s 7 actions we, as filmmakers and creative types, can take to weather the storm of uncertainty. Please send me your ideas to jordan@commmercialdirectingbootcamp.com today.

Still on: our April 15th is our benefit comedy show with 100% Headliners and myself at Flappers Comedy Club. Proceeds go to the Veterans Green Bus. 

Please donate to our GoFundMe for the Veterans Green Bus and I’ll donate $5 when you post a photo of Commercial Directing Voodoo on the Instagram and tag me, @thatjordanbrady.

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Jordan

This is 10 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp will sell out for 27th of June, 2020 so sign up now. Oso Delicious gives one dollar per bottle to militaryfamily.org an awesome charity.

Making Comedy Content With Writer/Director Marc Singer.

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Marc Singer is a writer & director in Los Angeles. Marc has written and created original series and award-winning campaigns for Warner Bros., NBC, FOX, Intel, Coca-Cola, Funny or Die, Spotify, Ultimate Ears, T-Mobile and Hyundai. Check out his stuff by clicking on his name, and we chat about this spot with James Carville and Jordan Peele that Marc made on a moment’s notice.

April 15th is our benefit comedy show with 100% Headliners and myself at Flappers Comedy Club. Proceeds go to the Veterans Green Bus. 

Please donate to our GoFundMe for the Veterans Green Bus and I’ll donate $5 when you post a photo of Commercial Directing Voodoo on the Instagram and tag me, @thatjordanbrady.

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Jordan

This lasts 75 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp will sell out for 27th of June, 2020 so sign up now. Oso Delicious gives one dollar per bottle to militaryfamily.org an awesome charity.

Music Videos, Commercials And Branded Content Keep Gregory JM Kasunich Busy.

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Gregory JM Kasunich is an award winning filmmaker and commercial director, helming campaigns and short form content, for brands such as Disney, Lucasfilm, General Mills, DirectTV, Mattel, iHeartRadio and wait for it… Taylor Swift. I had a hard time choosing what to post, but love this so much:

Sophie Strauss | Dog Fight from Gregory John Michael on Vimeo.



Gregory’s work is visually stylized, musically and rhythmically driven, often times incorporating elements of animation, choreography, and highly technical camera work. His work generally contains minimal dialogue and leans more into the visual aspects of storytelling in order to minimize the distance between the audience and the subject.

Enjoy!

Jordan

This episode is 52 minutes. Our sole sponsor is Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, $1 per bottle goes to www.militaryfamilies.org to enjoy. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is SOLD OUT for October 12th, 2019. Next workshop is January 18th, 2020 in LA. Earlybird price until Oct. 11th.. grab a seat and soar!

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.

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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.

Commercial Director Kiran Koshy Shoots What Makes Him Happy.

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Kiran Koshy is both an agency Creative Director and Commercial Director. His story is compelling because like many of us, he followed his bliss into filmmaking. His journey just earned more frequent flyer miles. His voice as a storyteller rings out so loud and clear in his work.

You’ll be inspired by what he accomplishes with little money, so be sure and check out his spots by clicking his name. We love this one: 

Happy 5 year annersary to Helen and I!

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 in LA so sign up now. Oh yeah, Commercial Directing Voodoo is on Audible, Kindle & Amazon.

This episode is an hour and 31 minutes of fun.

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Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 in LA. Free Voodoo when you sign up!

Mr. Marc Kelly Shares How The Filmmaking Team Of “Blindspotting” Made Their Magic.

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Mr. Marc Kelly is a Director, 1st AD and more. When I saw his name role up in the credits of “Blindspotting,” I cheered and had to hear more about this film. Marc takes us behind the scenes with filmmaking tips and tidbits, working with Director Carlos López Estrada, Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal and the crew. Then we delve into race, inclusion, gentrification, and karaoke. The opens this weekend.

Please support this film so it goes wider to audiences that need to laugh and learn.

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Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 25th, 2018 in LA so sign up now. Oh yeah, Voodoo is on Audible. More on that later.

Use the code RTP10 and get 10% off Shane Hurlbut’s Cinematography: Mastering The Image

This episode is an hour and 15 minutes of bliss.

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

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There Are Dreamers, Doers and Finishers, Director Tony Ladesich Is All Three.

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Filmmaker Tony Ladesich proves my point you do not have to live in New York or LA to be a working filmmaker. Tony shoots national commercials for Sprint,  all while living in beautiful Kansas City. We discover we know some of the same filmmakers there, as well as we share a positive outlook toward balancing personal projects with our professional ones. A great chat. Click his name to see his great stuff.

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Jordan

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 25th in Santa Monica. Free copy of my sensational book Commercial Directing Voodoo when you sign up. It is only $10 on Amazon. Buy it today and review please. This episode is an hour and a 12 minutes.

How To Film An Entire Music Video Underwater With Director J.P. Brennan.

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Director J.P. Brennan drops so much knowledge in this episode. Not only does he share how he shot a music video entirely underwater, but he breaks down the four tenets of lighting. Which is also a great name for the episode. It was tough to choose.

Thank you J.P. for sharing so much wisdom! Check out his video for The Trash Mermaids that we talk about.

Cheers,

Jordan

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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:

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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!

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”.

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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!

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.

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Jordan

This episode is an hour of fun!

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Commercial Director Kip Hewitt Makes Golf Clubs And Power Tools Sexy.

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Commercial Director Kip Hewitt knows how to add drama to a power drill and sexiness to a dishwashing liquid. His golf spots are epic. So it’s a real joy to talk shop with Kip. He kinda hijacks the interview and asks me more questions. Which I love. We chat treatments, pitching on conference calls, and everything in between. Here’s a great spot from Kip.

Enjoy!

Jordan

Visit Commercial Directing Bootcamp and sign up for my popular seminar March 11th, 2017, my last for a while. Oh wait, it’s sold out.

From Wienerschnitzel Spots To Virtual Reality 360 With Director Aron P. Orton.

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Director Aron P Orton is a multi-talented filmmaker with a penchant for comedy. We chat about working with repeat clients, balancing editorial work and more. He’s also ventured into the crazy world of VR and done some very cool work. Have a gander at the work.
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Wienerschitzel brats spot from Aron Paul Orton-Director on Vimeo.

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Jordan

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This episode is an hour and 3 minutes, give or take.

Directing Chimps Vs. Babies With Comedy Director Jeff Gordon.

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I’m honored to chat with Director Jeff Gordon, a versatile filmmaker, but one that can say he specializes in commercials with chimps and babies. In our conversation, he points out one “secret weapon” to his success with infants – his baby wrangler.

It was delightful to hear we’ve both worked with a particular chimp named Bella. She is wonderful to shoot with. All in all this is a such great episode. You listeners will certainly enjoy this one.

See more of Jeff Gordon‘s fun spots by clicking his name. Oh, We’re still taking Filmmakers for Commercial Directing Bootcamp Chicago. August 13th. This live event will sell out. Sign up today!

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Jordan

This episode is over an hour and 15 minutes.
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How To Define Your Creative Space With Spot Director Kevin Donovan.

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I met Director Kevin Donovan at a Christmas party and we hit it off. A former agency creative, Kevin learned so much on set, working with great directors like Mark Story and the incomparable Joe Pytka. He’s learned to create a space for himself to deliver the best work, and we discuss balancing serving the agency agenda, while remaining creatively stingy for the reel. A great chat.

I also give my thoughts on the Super Bowl spots. Oh – Get tickets!! February 10th at 6pm West Coast, I’ll be doing my live presentation on being a director of tv commercials. Buy your tickets now for February 10th at 6pm West Coast, “Confessions of a Commercial Filmmaker” on StageIt. Live Q&A. It will sell out.

Here’s a great spot Kevin and Jackie Chan made:

Thank you,

Jordan

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