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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!

Filmmaker David Wong On Directing Vs. Agency Producing.

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Filmmaker David Wong offers us a peek behind the agency curtain, as well as shares his own journey. From film school to PA’ing for Diddy, to making spots for Guitar Center, Lucky and Reebok and now working at Saatchi LA. Check out David’s work here.

I’ve been adding more content to Commercial Directing Shadow – behind the scenes and all things Nebraska Corn to supplement the Toyota shoot. This is a unique online course that puts you right by my side, like BTS on steroids. I explain what I’m doing and why, you download the scripts and my boards, watch my detailed video treatment and even watch 360 footage! Scripts,  shooting boards, script notes and the final spots. But wait there’s more – one lucky & worthy commercial director will be invited to shadow me in prep and on set, in real life, on a real job. Sign up now. Commercial Directing Shadow comes with a free/optional consultation call when you’re done. Masterclass and Bootcamp alumni hit me up for the discount.

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. One last Spots remain. Limit 20 #filmmakers. Bootcamp Alumni save $300. 

My 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. 

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 70 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!

Director-Photographer Natasha Lee Delivers Distinct Imagery for Clients and Dismantles Asian American Stereotypes in her short film.

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Natasha Lee is one of my favorite photographers and I love watching her directorial career take off, bringing her refined aesthetic to film. Natasha is a Malaysian-Chinese Travel, Lifestyle & Hospitality Photographer & Director whose visuals evoke a sense of presence, of the fleeting moments that make an experience memorable. Her imagery is steeped in a sense of warmth and leisure, inviting viewers to experience new tastes, possibilities, and perspectives. Natasha was recently included in SHOOT Magazine’s 19th Annual New Director’s Showcase and was a 2021 fellow at Moving Picture Institute’s Cinematography workshop. She is an Alumni of Commercial Directing Bootcamp.

Please watch In The Visible, a 10 minute short film that dismantles Asian American stereotypes and the model minority myth through storytelling in the words of the community members themselves.

The “boxes” Natasha sent out to get work.

Commercial Directing Shadow is a unique online course that puts you right by my side, like BTS on steroids. I explain what I’m doing and why, you download the scripts and my boards, watch my detailed video treatment and even watch 360 footage! But wait there’s more – one lucky & worthy commercial director will be invited to shadow me in prep and on set, in real life, on a real job. Sign up now. Commercial Directing Shadow comes with a free/optional consultation call when you’re done. Masterclass and Bootcamp alumni hit me up for the discount.

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. Limit 20 #filmmakers. Bootcamp Alumni save $300. 

My 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. 

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 67 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!

The Untold Story Behind My Commercial Directing Shadow Course.

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For my final project in this intense, alt-MBA course though Section4, I decided to just share the story behind making my newest course, launched while taking this class.

Commercial Directing Shadow is unique in that it puts you by my side, a Behind-The-Scenes on steroids. I explain what I’m doing and why I do it, you download the scripts and storyboards, watch my detailed video treatment and even watch 360 footage! This course comes with a free filmmaker consultation call with yours truly.

But wait there’s more – one lucky & worthy commercial director will be invited to shadow me in prep and on set, in real life, on a real job. Sign up now. Commercial Directing Shadow comes with a free/optional consultation call when you’re done. Masterclass and Bootcamp alumni hit me up for the discount.

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. Limit 20 #filmmakers. Bootcamp Alumni save $300. 

My 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. 

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 12 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!

Filmmaker Robert Boocheck Directs Commercials Both Charming & Subversive.

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Filmmaker Robert Boocheck has directed hundreds of commercials for brands such as Google, Samsung, Geico, Toyota, and Ray Ban. His spots have earned Clios, One Shows, Addys, and a bunch of other oddly named awards. His short films have been shown at major festivals including Telluride, Toronto International Film Festival, and Fantastic Fest. You’ll love our chat about the state of commercial directing and agency/client expectations upon us. Check out his work here and this fabulous spot:

I’ll be at Void Studio‘s pre-launch party April 30th in LA, 4 pm to 8pm with open bar and taco truck. I’m giving away free online courses too!!

New course alert: Commercial Directing Shadow in live. This unique online course put you by my side, like BTS on steroids. I explain what I’m doing and why, you download the scripts and my boards, watch my detailed video treatment and even watch 360 footage! But wait there’s more – one lucky & worthy commercial director will be invited to shadow me in prep and on set, in real life, on a real job. Sign up now. Commercial Directing Shadow comes with a free/optional consultation call when you’re done. Masterclass and Bootcamp alumni hit me up for the discount.

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. Limit 20 #filmmakers. Bootcamp Alumni save $300. 

My 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. 

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 57 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!

Director/DP Matt Uhry Directs Cats Better Than Me.

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Director/DP Matt Uhry joins me in a a deep dive into filmmaker archetypes and processes. Spoiler art: he gets a call from Paris about a job directing cats in Spain during this call. 

Matt has directed campaigns for Sony, Lenovo, Nikon, Nokia, Intel, Ford and Honda. His commercial work for Kellogg’s, Gap, and Bacardi has also been featured in the Saatchi showcase at Cannes. His branded piece for the PIMA Air and Space Museum won a Gold Lion.

Check out Matt’s work here.

New course alert: Commercial Directing Shadow in live. This unique online course put you by my side, like BTS on steroids. I explain what I’m doing and why, you download the scripts and my boards, watch my detailed video treatment and even watch 360 footage! But wait there’s more – one lucky & worthy commercial director will be invited to shadow me in prep and on set, in real life, on a real job. Sign up now. Commercial Directing Shadow comes with a free/optional consultation call when you’re done. Masterclass and Bootcamp alumni hit me up for the discount.

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. Limit 20 #filmmakers. Bootcamp Alumni save $300. 

My 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. 

Thanks,

Jordan 

This episode is 71 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!

Filmmaker Ben Consoli Loves Being a Commercial Director As Much As I Do.

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As Director and Creative Director of BC Media Productions, Ben Consoli has produced award-winning commercials and videos for Amazon, Nestle, Panera and Honda, to name a few. As host of the Go Creative Show podcast, Ben has interviewed over 200 of the top filmmakers in the world.

With the Go Creative Show podcast, Ben entertains and educates an audience of fellow filmmakers across the globe. Each week Ben interviews A-list cinematographers, production designers, directors and producers to share their experiences and enrich the production community. With nearly 2 million downloads in 180 countries, the Go Creative Show has become one of the top podcasts of its kind.

Past guests include Lawrence Sher (Joker), Robert Eggers (The Lighthouse), Baz Idoine (The Mandalorian), Barbera Ling (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood), Newton Thomas Sigel (Bohemian Rhapsody), Rick Carter (Star Wars, Avatar) and more. Check out Ben’s work by clicking his name. 

Tuesday, April 19th at 4pm Pacific join me on Instagram Live for a Parents Forum with Eve Sullivan. It’s free, just talking parenting. 

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. Limit 20 #filmmakers. Bootcamp Alumni save $300. 

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call, you and me. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. 

Thanks, Jordan 

This episode is 78 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!

McCann Detroit Executive Producer Hafeez Saheed Offers Sage Advice For Commercial Filmmakers.

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In 2021, Hafeez Saheed joined McCann Detroit to oversee production on the prestigious General Motors and Shoe Carnival accounts. We bumped into each other while Hafeez was in post for GM’s Dr. Evil EV Super Bowl spot with my pal Co-CCO Chuck Meehan. So Hafeez adds Mike Meyers to a celebrity list that includes Beyoncé, SpongeBob and more.

He has served on Shoot Magazine’s New Directors Showcase and The Montreal Effects Festival panels and the One Club’s Young Ones and Telly Awards jury, and is an adjunct professor at The School of Visual Arts. Hafeez’ class chronicles and reviews the production and creative processes. In other words, you’re about to get podcast gold. Oh, he also has a radio show. 

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. Limit 20 #filmmakers. Bootcamp Alumni save $300. 

My 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. 

Thanks, Jordan 

This episode is 70 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!

Writer, Producer, Director Sean McCarthy Is Living His Dream.

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Sean McCarthy was born in Hong Kong and grew up in San Jose, California. He saw his first film at the age of three and knew he had found his life’s calling. By the time he reached high school he had written and directed over 50 short films, even appearing in front of the camera at times. When Sean turned 19, he officially formed his own professional production house, Guerilla Wanderers Films. Check out the trailer/teaser to his hit “Doucheaholics” below:

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. 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. Limit 20 #filmmakers. Bootcamp Alumni save $300. 

The online Commercial Directing Masterclass has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. We passed 1200 filmmakers taught globally, thanks to the new Filmmakers Academy and, of course, my www.CommercialDirectingMasterclass.com site.

Thanks, Jordan 

This episode is 42 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!

Oscar-winning Producer Michael Sugar’s x4y.com Revolutionizes Spec Spots For Filmmakers.

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Producer Michael Sugar won an Academy Award for Best Picture as Producer on Spotlight one of our favorite films. Honored to have Michael explain his x4y.com business model that aims to connect filmmakers with brands. it’s easier to listen to the chat than me explain it here. Please consider his grand idea before you shoot your next spec spot. Enjoy! Oh, please drop my name when you sign up at x4y.com.

Techincally zero spots remain for my only in-person Bootcamp this year on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 in Los Angeles. Must be vaxxed.

Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth. 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. Limit 20 #filmmakers. Bootcamp Alumni save $300. 

My online Commercial Directing Masterclass has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. We passed 1200 filmmakers taught globally, thanks to the new Filmmakers Academy and, of course, my www.CommercialDirectingMasterclass.com site.

Join Jake Brady’s Patreon at $2/month to get exclusive BONUS content from every episode. Go to https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess to show your love for this show.

Thanks, Jordan 

This episode is 42 minutes and is sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak‘s ship Friday’s at 3pm. SOLD OUT!!

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!