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Commercial Editor Erwin Fraterman Has His Little Farm.

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Little Farm is Erwin Fraterman‘s editorial boutique in Los Angeles, where he and his team can do everything under one barn roof. He and I, along with Thom Reimerink, just did a successful mad dash for RAM Trucks and Razorfish Pubicis to deliver a fully cut, mixed and colored film, with VFX no less, in a mere 29 hours. 

We talk about the process, the editor-director-agency relationship and so much more. We met on a Buick campaign back in 2018, but now that we’ve been to war together, the bond is extra special. 

Check out Little Farm. Here’s a spot Erwin cut that’s voiced over by RTP Alumni Chuck Meehan, the only 4 time pod guest.

EVENTS & COURSES

Check out my Masterclass and Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. All my 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.

So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Tubi!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams FREE on Tubi with commercials and on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 35 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Filmmaker Digby Masters The Experiential Activation Promo.

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Filmmaker Digby started out as a New York PA and put in his time rising through the ranks on crew, long before DEI was a thing. Now he and his partner Ramon “Ra” Nunez run Baby Lion, A Black and Latino-owned creative production company, bringing authentic, cultural insights to every project.

We dissect Digby’s Resident Evil promo, shot live in one, four-hour take on the Santa Monica Promenade. I suggest you watch it now. 

We also have a serious discussion about racism in our industry and the lack of equality regarding opportunities for Black and Brown filmmakers. Love to hear your thoughts and reactions. Here’s an interesting article my friends at Lbbonline did on Digby.

Watch EGOT Viola Davis’s speech at the recent NAACP Awards.

EVENTS & COURSES

Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. All my 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.

Join us for the Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it. Just show up.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 85 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc. 

Lesbian & Queer Women Films Have A New Home At DIVAboxoffice.tv. Thanks To Producer/Director Christin Baker.

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Producer/Director/Writer Christin Baker had directed five feature films and co-launched seminal lesbian steamer Tello Films before becoming CEO of DIVAboxoffice.tv, a new streaming platform serving up premium lesbian and queer women’s content. Given her experience making movies and distributing them, Divaboxoffice.tv is sure to be a hit with it’s LGBTQ+ women’s audience. Christin and I chat about her journey. Here’s a nice article about the launhc and please check out the programming and please share with friends.

Enjoy the trailer to “Merry & Gay”, directed and co-written by Christin Baker, then watch here. Warning: killer pop soundtrack.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 22nd, 2023 in Los Angeles is SOLD OUT. Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. All my courses come with a free 1:1 mentorship call with yours truly. Taking the Shadow course is the only way to get the chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 52 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc.

Filmmaker Daniel Cardenas Talks Commercials, Documentaries and Being A Gun For Hire.

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My friend Daniel Cardenas is a talented director and producer, cranking out commercials and videos through his own Bakerbuilt Works. He’s mastered brand stories, product videos and testimonials, but you can tell documentaries scratch Daniel’s itch. We chat imposter syndrome, low budget filmmaking and his award-winning docu “Hopped Up” and a new project as well. 

Stream “Hopped Up” on Amazon, check out the trailer:

Daniel also hosts and produces The Circle Take Podcast, and graciously had me on.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 22nd, 2023 in Los Angeles is SOLD OUT. Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my 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.

So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 45 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. in partnership with Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc. 

Rick Rubin Would Make A Stellar Commercial Director.

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I’m inspired by legendary record producer Rick Ruben, who’s been on the pod circuit pimping his new book, “The Creative Act: A Way Of Being”  He he says he’s hired to share his opinion and taste, which has proven to help artists. As a commercial directors, our job is to have a distinct point of view on the agency script, and serve that script the way RR serves the album. Ultimately, leadership and collaboration are not mutually exlcusive. It’s the right balance that gets the best results for the spot.

Two recent videos I’ve make feature behind-the-scenes from a recent shoot. One of seven spots is out now, so i can post about my process and how I like to collaborate. Enjoy and DM me what you think.

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EVENTS & COURSES

Shane Hurlbut of the Filmmakers Academy has a free seminar Jan. 28, 2023 called Creating LUTS: Red Rapor. Again, it’s FREE so click here.

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 22nd, 2023 in Los Angeles is SOLD OUT. Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my 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.

So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 12 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Respect The Process podcast is brought to you by True Gentleman Industries, Inc. with a grant from Brady Oil Entertainment, Inc. 

Commercial Director John Grammatico Stresses Story.

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Filmmaker John Grammatico returns to the podcast to talk spots, treatments, agency briefs and story. John has directed over 300 films for brands like M&Ms, Visa, Burger King and Ford. He’s worked with numerous celebs and athletes including Chris Elliot, Anna Faris, NFL Hall-of-Famer Calvin Johnson and Duchess Meghan Markle (Behind-The-Scenes). Check out his production company, Little Saint Media for all his great work.

Some agencies John has directed for are BBDO, Saatchi, DDB, Leo Burnett, McCann, Doner, Grabarz & Partners, John St. and Buzzman. John also currently serves as a mentor for the AICP BIPOC Mentoring Program, helping to usher in a next generation of diverse directors.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 22nd, 2023 in Los Angeles is SOLD OUT. Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my 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.

So excited for our Second Annual Filmmaker Retreat in Joshua Tree. Join us Sept. 28th to Oct. 1st in the desert for a transformational experience. “Define Your Voice is our theme and you’ll emerge knowing what you want and how better to achieve it.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

How Filmmaker Graham Nolte Became A Commercial Director.

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My friend filmmaker Graham Nolte claims to have taught himself claymation at nine, editing at eleven, and that he still writes on a typewriter. Graham directs funny spots via his own Philly-based production company, Comedy Theory, and has honed his craft by shooting, scripting and shooting more. It’s the best way to learn, in my opinion, and i am sure Graham agrees. Graham and I chat about his journey and forging a path as a relatively new filmmaker in the commercial space. Enjoy!

Graham’s latest spot for Piazza Alta, one of a dozen he directed for the campaign.

FILMMAKER RETREAT EARLY BIRD ENROLLMENT – ENDS MIDNIGHT NEW YEARS EVE

Click here for everything about my second annual Filmmaker Retreat. September 28th through October 1st, 2023 in Joshua Tree. It’s a life-changing experience, where you make new friends and learn about your voice as a filmmaker. Bootcamp and Online Alumni hit me up for even more discounts. 

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles is SOLD OUT. Check out my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses. (Note this link to the Shadow course is the one I mention in the show.) All my 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.

How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses. Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 85 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Meet Me In Tokyo Dec. 9th. Filmmaker Greet & Howdy!

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I’ll be in Tokyo, Japan with filmmaker Jeannette Godoy on December 9th for a Filmmaker Meet Up. Friday, December 9th, 2022 @ 5pm Tokyo time. We want to learn how y’all do it, get gigs, shooting practices, interface with ad agencies and more. We’ll share filmmaking tips and tricks we’ve learned that I hope are universal. That’s Jeannette directing me (in a rare on-camera appearance) for a Saatchi & Saatchi produced Toyota video.

Jeannette’s movie, Diamond In The Rough, is out in the UK via Signature Entertainment. Watch, laugh and come to Tokyo with quesitons about how it all came together. I’m wrapping up editing on seven Toyota spots and love to share that process and my role beyond directing.

If you find yourself slow over the holidays, hunker down and master a new tool. A camera, AI generated photo making, After Effects… whatever. Just don’t sit idle.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 14 minutes.

Top 5 Filmmaker Tips To Directing Commercials Successfully.

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Top 5 Tips to help you succeed on your commercial shoots and with your career in the long run. Some are adages you;ve heard from me before but are worth repeating, and others are fresh for our times. DM me with your tips and post them in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free. Oh shout out to my son Ben Brady for the headshot and Jake Brady for editing as usual.

Here’s one of my new Waterpik spots that’s running a lot.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we’ll help one another. I’ll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it’s free.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 17 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

How To Direct Comedy Commercials With Director JJ Adler.

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Commercial director JJ Adler, of Ruckus Films, is an award winning director and writer who helped create comedy spots for all kinds of companies including GEICO, P&G, SC Johnson, Virgin Mobile, Nestle, Coke, Verizon, McDonalds, Pepperidge Farms, etc., and with The Martin Agency, McCann, R/GA, Mother, Droga5, Ogilvy & Mather, Grey, DDB, VMLY&R, PKT, JWT, BBDO, and many more. She talks comedy, running her own shoppe, being a female filmmaker in a still male dominated field and the secret to good spots. Check out my favorite – her Gain-iac commercial with Craig Robinson and her classic “Motaur” spot.

EVENTS & COURSES

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we’ll help one another. I’ll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it’s free.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 85 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Video Artist To Commercial Director With Gabriel Shalom.

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Filmmaker, Musician, Content Creator, Video Artist Gabriel Shalom joins me on the pod! We discuss his fascinating journey into directing commercials and dissect his fun and fascinating Ace Hardware spot, back just in time for the holidays. Gabriel has a signature editing style and often composes music for the work he directs. A US/UK dual citizen, his international career has included productions in Milan, Berlin, Eindhoven, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Portland, Chicago, and New York. Click to read hi bio to read more. Watch this spot and then the BTS.

EVENTS & COURSES

Saturday, October 22nd at 11:30am Pacific I’ll be on the Filmmakers Academy platform doing a masterclass on Spec Spots! Everything you need or ever wanted to know. Click this link.

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we’ll help one another. I’ll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it’s free.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 65 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Creative Director Cameron Day Says “Chew With Your Mind Open.”

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Copywriter/Creative Director Cameron Day has a new book that I truly enjoyed, “Chew With Your Mind Open.” It’s an entertaining look at his journy through advertising, complete with a foreword by the legendary Lee Clow.  Cameron shares the kind of guidance that has kept him “grounded, driven, and gainfully employed as both a freelancer and a full-timer for longer than I cares to admit.” Buy it here.

EVENTS & COURSES

Saturday, October 22nd at 11:30am Pacific I’ll be on the Filmmakers Academy platform doing a masterclass on Spec Spots! Everything you need or ever wanted to know. Click this link.

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 once you’ve completed either Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Voodoo Lounge is open 24/7. Are you longing for a community for us Commercial Directors? Join me in the Voodoo Lounge. It’s free for filmmakers to ask questions, post cuts, share successes, comment and even gripe. Just stay positive and we’ll help one another. I’ll be doing a monthly AMA there over zoom. Again, it’s free.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Serious about making spots? The Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 65 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Cinematographer Charles Papert And His ZeeGee Rig.

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Filmmaker Charles Papert and I met 20 years ago, but sitting down for this podcast, we picked up like it’d been a week. Charles and I chat about DP’ing “Key & Peele”, Muppets, features, commercials, Instant Films and more. Be sure to check out this accomplished cinematographer’s invention, the ZeeGee rig that takes handheld camerawork to the next level. 

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either my Masterclass or Commercial Directing Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. How To Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarious romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 96 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

“Black Bird” Cinematographer Natalie Kingston Crafts A Look And Emotion.

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Director of Photography Natalie Kingston is continually inspired by the collaborative process of creating a distinct visual language for each film she shoots. Her work is always informed by the story and rooted in emotion.

Kingston’s latest work can be seen in Black Bird, the upcoming Apple TV+ crime drama, starring Taron Egerton, Paul Houser, Ray Liotta and Greg Kinnear.

Recently Kingston also shot Shapeless, director Samantha Aldana’s surreal drama that follows a struggling singer in New Orleans who must overcome her terrifying eating disorder and addiction before it turns her into a monster. The film premiered at Tribeca 2021. Earlier that year, short film Dorothea’s Blues which Kingston lensed for director Channing Godfrey-Peoples, premiered at SXSW.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarilous romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Hoo wTo Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 60 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

Propmaster Grant Redwine Explains How To Get The Most From Your Art Department.

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Grant Redwine is Propmaster and friend. He breaks down  Art Department and helps filmmakers understand how best to work with his kind. Truly talented and always thinking one step ahead, Grant is a joy to work with.

Amazon Prime!! Jeannette Godoy’s hilarilous romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Amazon Prime! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus you and me do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details. Hoo wTo Pitch Ad Agencies and Director’s Treatments Unmasked are now bundled together with a free filmmaker consultation call, just like my other courses.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 60 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!

PSYOP EP Justin Booth-Clibborn On The Importance of Trust In Filmmaking of Commercials

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Justin Booth-Clibborn, CEO/Executive Producer of world renowned creative design & animation studio PSYOP. Justin is a leading figure in our commercial production community, and what a treat to have him on the podcast.

Justin started his career as an account executive for 5 years in London advertising agencies FCO and DFSD/Bozell, but quickly moved on to became a freelance commercials producer, director, and assistant director. In 1996, Justin left London for Los Angeles where he directed music videos, and worked as a freelance producer, 1st AD, and visual effects/post production supervisor on music videos and commercials.

Check out this KFC spot we chat or go to www.pysyop.com of course. 

Romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Creator+ platform starting now! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 70 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!

Commercial Director Rob Soucy Shares His Secret To Working All The Time.

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Robert Soucy is a film director from New York City. An avid fisherman, he learned how to be a storyteller from listening to his Grandfather tell big fish stories around the campfire growing up. Rob’s commercials have been nominated for various accolades including a Cannes Lions and several Addy awards. He’s directed an NFL Super Bowl commercial and works around the globe with some of the world’s leading brands and agencies.

Director Rob Soucy
Director Rob Soucy

Romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Creator+ platform starting now! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

Podcast pal Tommy Avallone produced “This is GWAR” docu that’s worth checking out on Shudder.

How to Pitch Agencies and Win was recorded and went 2.5 hours, and the online course includes an unedit zoom pitch I won. Check it out! 

SOLD OUT!!! My first annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree!

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 87 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!

How to Go From Agency To Client Side with General Mills Exec Producer Mike Churchill.

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Mike Churchill and I worked in Kansas City on a few gigs when he was an Agency Producer. His creativity and production prowess shined from prep through post. Now Mike is an Executive Producer at the iconic General Mills. Enjoy Mike’s journey and absorb his passion for making great ads. Great chat! Check out this heartfelt Nature Valley spot we discuss, and a fun spot my wife Jeannette Godoy directed with Mike as agency producer:

Romcom “Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Creator+ platform starting now! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy’s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it. Here’s the trailer.

How to Pitch Agencies and Win! I’m doing a live zoom course July 19th, that’s a Tuesday, at 2pm Pacific. Sign up as it will sell out.

SOLD OUT!!! My first annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree!

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass as well as my Commercial Directing Shadow course have received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call with either course. Win a chance to shadow me on a real shoot! DM for details.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 75 minutes.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!

“Hell Creek” Filmmaker Danny Donahue Moonlights As My Storyboard Artist.

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Filmmaker Danny Donahue has drawn my commercial storyboards for over a decade. While I knew he was a talented filmmaker (He’s amassed millions of YouTube views.) I did not know of his terrific acting chops. His latest sci-fi horror short “Hell Creek” (6 min) stars Danny and a dinosaur. A very realitic, Hollywood-level CG dino Danny crafted himself. Oh, you can see his etchings on his site too. Great chat with my friend Danny. Watch it here:

“Diamond In The Rough” streams on the Creator+ platform starting now! Please support my wife filmmaker Jeannette Godoy‘s romcom debut. It’s “Mean Girls” meets “Happy Gilmore” and crowds love it!

How to Pitch Agencies and Win! I’m doing a live zoom course July 18th, that’s a Tuesday, at 2pm Pacific. Sign up as it will sell out.

SOLD OUT!!! My first annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree is September 30th through October 2nd, 2022. Out theme is “Define Your Voice” and more can be found here at the Commercial Directing Film School site. 

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 60 minutes and is sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!

Editor Stéphane Dumonceau Cuts Kaley Cuoco in Six Seconds.

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Editor Stephane Dumonceau has been a multiple award-winning commercial, music-video and film editor for 20+ years. He has collaborated with some of the most visionary directors in the business, including Errol Morris, Mark Romanek, Spike Lee, Wes Anderson, Christopher Guest, Michel Gondry and so many more.

Be sure and pre-order Jeannette Godoy’s “Diamond In The Rough” on Creator+ and you’ll love it. Comes out June 29th but order now. 

My Directing Programs:

Director’s Treatments Unmasked is a recorded live Zoom course complete with my deck and over 8 treatments you download and steal from.

My first annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree is September 30th through October 2nd, 2022. Out theme is “Define Your Voice” and more can be found here at the Commercial Directing Film School site. DM for more. 1 spot remain. Limit 20 #filmmakers. Bootcamp Alumni save $300. 

Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 7th, 2023 in Los Angeles. Save $100 if you’ve completed either of my Masterclass or Shadow online courses.

Online Commercial Directing Masterclass has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. It’s everything and more.

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 45 minutes and is sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

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 the donation will grow and grow. Thank you!