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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.

How Going Off The Grid Improved My Filmmaking.

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By going off the grid for just 72 hours, I returned with a fresh attitude towards my work. Look folks, I love the hustle and thrive off it, but clearly I needed a reminder that human connection is vital to a rich, fulfilling life. My lovely and talented wife, filmmaker Jeannette Godoy, showed her film “Free 2 Be Me” to open the Esalen Inspirational Film Festival this week. They also screened “I Am Battle Comic”, so that is always fun. But with no cellular service nor internet, we got to reconnect, have meaningful conversations with other filmmakers about their projects, and just chat with total strangers from all walks of life.

It’s easy to get swept away online, and get lost in work, so please take time to be present every now and then, and connect with your fellow humans. 

Enjoy.

Jordan

Commercial Directing Voodoo is only $10 on Amazon. Buy it today and review please. This episode is 9 minutes.

Former Combat Photog Blake Stilwell Cranks Out Quality Digital Content At WeAreTheMighty.com.

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Blake Stilwell has an official, impressive title of Sr. Director of Digital Video Content at WeAreTheMIghty.com, but I call him a badass. He’s got degrees in design, television & film, public relations and international relations. Blake is a former U.S. Air Force combat cameraman and Iraq War veteran who spent time as a field photographer and communications officer in the Middle East.

He wrote a stellar interview about yours truly over “I Am Battle Comic” you can read here. Please share that and this chat with a service member in your tribe. Oh and please do buy my new film, it’s out! Click here or go tot www.iambattlecomic.com or iTunes.

Thanks,

Jordan

Shout out to RTP alumni Amerigo Gazaway for his dope new album mashing Common with Stevie Wonder, A Common Wonder. That’s The Sixth Superstition instrumental under my intro. Get it here.

This episode is 90 minutes and you’ll wish is was longer!

<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.

Pioneering VR Filmmaker Pierre Friquet Is A Virtual Reality Juggernaut.

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Virtual reality aka VR is the buzzword du jour, but filmmaker Pierre Friquet has been immersed in it since 2010. He’s directed more than a dozen VR fictional stories, documentaries, music videos, dome and interactive experiences. So we hopped on the Skype and chatted about it all.

Pierre has won awards for this original VR fiction, JETLAG, including best live-action award at the Kaleidoscope VR festival and was selected at Cannes film festival. His HTC Vive experience, RED PATTERNS, won the best immersive award at Festival du Nouveau Cinéma in Montréal. Have a look and dive into this wonderful VR documentary film pilot of Pierre’s. I urge you to explore:

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is about an hour. See you all in Las Vegas May 31st, then Minneapolis June 1st for screenings and Q&A’s! Tickets here.

The Key To A Successful Career In Filmmaking: Don’t Be A Dick.

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Happy 200th episode! Thanks for your loyal listenership. After reflecting on all the wonderful chats we’ve shared, this is just me advising you to make positivity your default position in life and on set. We are blessed to be filmmakers, so appreciate that. We are solution oriented, decisive people. Creativity is best manifested through positivity, so… don’t be a dick.

Check out my tour dates with “I Am Battle Comic” for the next few weeks, and come out and say howdy. Ticket links here on this site, along with which wonderful charity we’re helping out. Hey, you can also donate straight to them anytime.

thanks,

Jordan

This episode is not quite 11 minutes, and sponsored by Commercial Directing Bootcamp. Next Bootcamp is August 26th, 2017. Sign up quick. Limit 20 filmmakers.

PS Yes indeed you can pre-order the digital download now for just $10 at www.iambattlecomic.com if you please!

Comedian Jeff Capri Shares His Feelings About Performing For Our U.S. Military Overseas.

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Comedian Jeff Capri, one of my dear comedy brothers from “I Am Battle Comic”, tells us about doing shows for our US Troops. He’s LOL hilarious and has traveled the world, so we chat about how shows changed since the war began after 9/11 and the important relief the comedy shows give our men and women who serve. Jeff is the prodigal son of legendary comic Dick Capri. How was that growing up? Going to the Catskills and hanging late at the Friars Club?

Oh, great review out today from a wonderful military spouse, MJ Boice.

You can pre-order “I Am Battle Comic” for $10 and half that goes to MiltiaryFamily.org so do it now. And if you’re in Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas or Minneapolis.. find me at a premiere event!! All proceeds go to great charities that help military families and veterans. Click in the menu for screenings and ticket links.

many thanks,

Jordan

The episode is a brisk hour and 20 minutes. And here’s another sweet review from the discerning Sean L. McCarthy, aka the comics’ comic. Read it here.

Everything about these theatrical events is here on this site. Buy your tickets now. Click here for all screening info.

How “I Am Battle Comic” Theatrical Premiere Raised Money For MilitaryFamily.org.

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The World Premiere of “I Am Battle Comic” was a smashing success, thanks to the fine citizens of Detroit. Especially the advertising community, as creatives and producers came out in droves. Huge shout out to Marc Henretta of Jeep, Sterling Doak of Fender and my longtime friend Chuck Meehan of Doner for moderating the Q&A.

Midday the great review came out from the discerning Sean L. McCarthy, aka the comics’ comic. Read it here.

Comedians Tammy Pescatelli and Slade Ham, both in the film, showed up to make for a funny Q&A. We raised well over $4,000 for National Military Family Association, with many donations made on the spot. Way to go Detroit!

Everything about these theatrical events is here on this site. Buy your tickets now. Click here for all screening info.

Thank you,

Jordan

PS Yes indeed you can pre-order the digital download now for just $10 at www.iambattlecomic.com if you please!

This episode is 20 minutes.

Collaboration And Communication Are Key For Comedy Director Tom DeCerchio.

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I’m a longtime fan of comedy Director Tom DeCerchio, so it was great to sit down and chat on this episode. We share a love for communication and holding the pre-pre production meeting so all are on the same page. Tom tells the tale of being a young copywriter and how that informs him as a filmmaker.

Thanks to my son and podcast editor Jake Brady for filling on the intro here, as I got that flu bug kicking my ass!  Detroit, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and Los Angeles and Minneapolis screenings of “I Am Battle Comic” are selling ticket fast. Click on this site for links.

Cheers,

Jordan

This episode is 90 minutes of fun.

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Mixing Audio for Commercials vs. “I Am Battle Comic” w Re-Recording Mixer Scott Burns.

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Scott Burns is an excellent Sound Mixer who re-records sound for commercials. Technically, a re-recording mixer or audio engineer, so many titles. Scott helped me with my upcoming documentary “I Am Battle Comic”. Scott works at onoe of LA’s most reputable sound houses, Juice Studio. In this interview, he gives us great insight into his career, how he operates, and how my movie was a different beast than a Lexus spot. Scott, who studied sound & film at USC, loves sharing his vast knowledge.

I really enjoyed my chat with my new pal Scott and you will too. Shout out to his Producer Vanessa Carey, and his Executive Producer Dawn Redmann for making the movie mix a reality.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour long.

Please watch my wife and RTP alumni Jeannette Godoy’s new short dance film, “The Myles Yachts Project”.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp 3.11.2017 is almost full so do not dilly dally. All info you need about my new film “I AM BATTLE COMIC” is posted here. 100% of ticket sales from our screening series goes to charity.

How I Run A Commercial Shoot Tech Scout.

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I’m in deep prep for a huge shoot next week, so I thought I’d share how run my technical scouts with the film crew. All part of the Brady Method. Love to hear what you do. This is the spot I babble about.

Enjoy.

Jordan

This is an 11 minute episode.

Extended trailer is out for “I Am Battle Comic” is tearing up Facebook!

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles is officially half full, so sign up now.

The Medium Serves Your Message.

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I’m fresh off my stand-up comedy tour of the Middle East. We performed for the troops in Kuwait, Afghanistan and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Crazy times with four hilarious comedians that I now call my brothers. I also shot a documentary by myself whilest on this tour. And sure, I could have taken an Alexa mini, Red-Epic-Dragon-Platinum whatever or even a new Sony mirrorless thingy, but I chose a simple Handycam. Yup. Got her at Best Buy. Furthermore, despite the 4K option, I decided at the last minute to “fuck the 4K” the save the ones and zeros by shooting good ol’ 1080.

It’s just me rambling, and I’ll be back with interviews before you know it. Super excited from filming this once in a lifetime experience, and now to jump off the cliff into editing. Check out my comic pals Don Barnhart, Jeff Capri, Bob Kubota and Slade Ham. You’ll be happy.

Thanks and good to be back with you all, oh, yeah…Commercial Directing Bootcamp NYC is filling up, so do not miss it. April 16th, 2016.

Thanks,

Jordan.

Again, Commercial Directing Bootcamp hits NYC on April 16th, 2016. I can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Spots are being gobbled up. Limit 20 filmmakers.

thanks,

Jordan

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