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Commercial Director Nema Vand’s Filmmaking Journey from Commercials and TikTok to Features.

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Filmmaker Nema Vand has enjoyed an eclectic career in entertainment, from being an extra on David Fincher’s set, to starting his own casting company to presently directing commercials at VaynerMedia’s in-house production unit Eva Nosidam. A turning point came when Nema documented Mike Winkelmann’s (Mr. Beeple) historic NFT sale, which gained him recognition as a storyteller and filmmaker. Now, Nema’s goal is to direct feature films. As most directors start in commercials, Nema sees an opportunity in short form content on TikTok to prove his salt to launch a feature.

Over the next year, Nema plans to create a series of narrative short films for TikTok completely independent of any brands. His aim is to attract an engaged audience and build a portfolio that shows off his storytelling skills. With proof of his abilities on the platform, Nema hopes to land brand partnerships that will help fund his transition into filmmaking. A great idea if ya ask me. Enjoy this Nick Cannon spot Nema directed for Buffalo Wild Wings.

Through his vast creativity and hustle, Nema is paving his own path in an industry not always open to disruption. His journey shows how social media platforms can level the playing field for emerging talent. Enjoy part one of this chat.

Thanks to our editor Jake Brady We could not do the show without him and love this guy behind words. Need your pod spruced up? Check out his Podcast Wax.

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EVENTS

Our 3rd annual Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree is Thursday, September 26th – Sunday, September 29th, 2024. I always use the word “transformational” in describing the past two years – because our tribe of like-minded filmmakers express that the retreat truly changed their lives. Both professionally and personally. Reserve your spot before the end of the year to take advantage of that last minute 2023 write-off. Limit 20 Filmmakers.

My next in-person Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Limit 12 Filmmakers.

Producer’s Bootcamp is April 28th, 2024 and use code DIRECTING100 for a $100 off!

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.

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

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 68 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 donation will grow and grow. Thank you.

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

Geico Gecko Godfather, Executive Creative Director Randy Belcher.

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Randy Belcher, Exec Creative Director at Strategic America, is best known in advertising circles as the co-creator of the Geico Gecko from his days at the Martin Agency. Randy and I did some fun work years after that for Cox Cable and more. Enjoy this chat and hear the perspective from a seasoned creative. Here’s a of the spots I did with Randy, followed by a recent Geico spot neither of us made.

Jake Brady’s Patreon! starts at $2/month gets you BONUS content you’ll love. Hit https://www.patreon.com/respecttheprocess and show your love for the show. Join to be a part of our monthly Private Q&A via Zoom. Patreon patrons only.

My goal with the online Commercial Directing Masterclass is to help 1000 filmmakers globally by 2022. It has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth. My next Bootcamp is Saturday, December 4th, 2021 in Los Angeles and 10 seats remain. 

Thanks,  Jordan 

This episode is 48 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.

Videomaker Podcast Co-Host Chris Monlux.

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Filmmaker, producer, multimedia editor Chris Monlux joins me in a great conversation about all things video, film and staying relevant in the every-changing world of production. You must check out VideoMaker Podcast. Chris and co-host Mike Wilhelm had me on their show last week, worth checking out too.

Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 450 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 11 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 28 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

International Commercial Director Rachel Harms Says Suck It Up, Cupcake.

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Filmmaker Rachel Harms‘ deft hand as a storyteller and her extraordinary communication skills with adult and child actors have enhanced her international profile and placed her in demand for spot work worldwide.

A four-time Emmy Award winner for her original Sesame Street films, Harms brings the same soulful, humanistic approach to her work as a commercial director. Whether the content is serious, quirky or whimsical, she finds the heart of the matter and delivers it to the screen, creating acclaimed campaigns for Southwest Airlines, ExxonMobil, Tide, Wells Fargo, Pillsbury and Quaker Oats among many others. Her timeless Folgers spot, “A Dancer’s Morning” is considered to be one of the brand’s most successful ads in P&G history. Check out this Enfamil spot and start your deep dive into Rachel’s word.

Enfamil from Rachel Harms on Vimeo.

Congrats to Filmmakers’ Diversity Award recipients Sonia Megerdichian, Ali Balusch and Carly Usdin who all attended Commercial Directing Bootcamp in January, sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce. Next Bootcamp is 06.27.20 and always sells out.

Please donate to my passion project, the Veterans Green Bus. It transports veterans to rebuild after natural disasters strike and trains veterans when not on mission. Visit our GoFundMe to learn more. We need to get her on the road. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This is an hour and 15 minutes. 

How VFX Can Save A Commercial With Adam Elder Of Spiffy.

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My friend and collaborator Adam Elder of Visual Effects and Finishing house Spiffy drops by to tell us how effects enhance spots in ways we never see. Other assignments are more obvious, obviously. You’ll learn a lot of how that process flows. Check out Spiffy’s VFX showreel.

Spiffy 2020 VFX Reel from Spiffy on Vimeo.

Please share these with filmmaker friends and hit me up with topics to chat about. 

Thanks,

Jordan

This is 52 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is half full for January 18th, 2020. Our Filmmakers’ Sunday Mixer is the next day from 10am to noon. Our sponsor is the only hot sauce made by bears, found only at www.OsoDelicious.org.

My Chat With Commercial Directing Hall Of Famer, Filmmaker Kinka Usher.

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There may not be an actual Commercial Directing Hall of Fame, but when there is, Director Kinka Usher will be an inaugural inductee. Kinka won the coveted Directors Guild of America award for his Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials twice, and he has more Cannes Lions that you can fit on the dining room table. Usher directed his first commercial in 1992 after working his way up from production assistant, camera assistant and steadicam operator. He has directed award-winning campaigns for Got Milk?, Polaroid, Nissan, Miller Lite, Taco Bell, Hallmark, Pepsi, HBO and Nike, many of which were featured at the Super Bowl.

As one of my filmmaking heroes, it’s a true treat to have him on the podcast.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour and 17 minutes. Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is December 2nd, 2017 and is filling up fast. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is December 02, 2017 in Los Angeles and tickets are already being gobbled up. We are one third full so do not dilly dally.
“I Am Battle Comic” is sweeping hearts and funny bones across the nation. Own it today!

Two Directors, One Interview w Filmmakers Kurt Schneider & Keenan Wetzel.

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Talented filmmakers Kurt Schneider and Keenan Wetzel are two distinct filmmakers thriving in the fabulous city of Detroit. When these two college pals recently visited Los Angeles, I jumped at the chance to interview them. We discuss the benefits of fostering a directing career outside of New York or Los Angeles, doing the work, respecting the process and so much more.

Check out Direct to Podcast, Kurt and Keenan’s podcast about directing commercials. It’s on iTunes and the link may just take you to my episode with them. I dunno.

Michigan Construction | Video Games from Kurt Schneider on Vimeo.

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Jordan

The episode is over an hour. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is filling up fast for August 26th, in Los Angeles.

Morphing From Photographer Into Busy Filmmaker With Kristyna Archer.

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Filmmaker Kristyna Archer has a style and aesthetic I admire: it’s crisp, bold and colorful. A busy professional photographer, we chat about how her career has morphed into more and more directing gigs, as she explores new outlets of creativity. She also is the creator of the MergeLeft Podcast, a podcast exploring art and commerce thru conversations with shape-shifters in arts, media, advertising, and entertainment, which I am an upcoming guest on. Soon people. Check out this spot we discuss at length.

Daymond John for Xedo.com from Kristyna Archer on Vimeo.

Thank you,

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles. Only 20 filmmakers are accepted. Sign ups happening now!

By the way, thet new extended trailer is out for “I Am Battle Comic” is tearing up Facebook!

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles and will sell out again so sign up now.

The episode is 67 minutes of fun.

What Filmmakers Should Not Attend Commercial Directing Bootcamp.

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My wildly successful Commercial Directing Bootcamp returns to Los Angeles next month, and not every filmmaker may be qualified. This is just me babbling for three minutes telling you why you should or should not enroll. If you think you have what it takes, do not wait and do sign up today, because we are almost full. Limit 20 filmmakers.

My spots starring Fiat’s Hipster Santa, flanked by his adorable elves, Jeep’s spot with the guy camping out, and those perky PacifiKids all aired during the World Series game 7, so I was delighted. I’ll post when they hit the web. Do I dissesct those shoot in Bootcamp? Did the Cubs win? Until then, here’s one of my many Jim Gaffigan spots from this summer that still gets played.

Thanks, and go ahead and please share with a mate that might benefit.

Jordan

True! Commercial Directing Bootcamp is already over half full. Los Angeles, December 3, 2016. Sign up people or suffer the rest of your career.

This episode is an hour.

Respect The Hustle With Producer Director Abraham Roofeh.

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Abraham Roofeh is a director and producer with his own shop, Crowned Kings. Abe is constantly pumping out great content: spots, branded content and music videos, you name it. We chat about how he gets his work, what it means to find one’s voice as a storyteller and how filmmakers need to have a bit of entrepreneurial zeal these days.

Actors – check out the Dan Velez Fund, a scholarship for actors established by our friends at www.spacestationla.com to honor of this wonderful casting director that passed too soon. Go to www.DanVelexFund.org for more info.

Enjoy.

Jordan

Email me at jordan@commercialdirectingbootcamp.com if you think you qualify for the Superlounge Diversity Award to attend December 3rd Bootcamp on Superlounge. Or just sign up.

Enjoy,

Jordan

True! Commercial Directing Bootcamp is already over half full. Los Angeles, December 3, 2016. Sign up people or suffer the rest of your career.

This episode is an hour.

How To Be A Successful Sound Mixer/Editor In Commercials With Maurice Sydnor.

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Sound Mixer Maurice Sydnor has been my friend and collaborator for over a decade. We’ve made tons of spots, and he helped me get great sound on my documentary “I Am Comic” when I had no budget at all.

Starting out as a rock musician, you’ll love hearing how Maurice continues his self-taught education, always learning and adapting as the industry changes. Listen as two old chums chat about the process. Check out the sound design in his GMC spot. Click here.

Enjoy!

Jordan

Yes! Commercial Directing Bootcamp returns to Los Angeles, December 3, 2016 so sign up now before the class fills up. Limit 20. Don’t miss it cuz then you’ll kick yourself.

This episode is over an hour and 21 minutes.

How To Have A Successful Career As A Commercial Editor With Shira Ankori.

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My friend Editor Shira Ankori has edited some of the best comedy spots on my reel for over ten years now. We discuss working with the advertising agency creatives and why directors need to actually cut.

Timing and collaboration are themes we agree on, so have a listen and share with a filmmaker you love.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is one hour.

Gary Rose Of Go Film Dissects The Commercial Filmmaking Industry With Me.

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Gary Rose is the Managing Director of Go Film, one of the top shops for making commercials. We look at the current state of our business and how the game has evolved. I rarely call it “the game” but hey. Gary has worked alongside one of my favorite filmmakers, Christopher Guest, so I get to learn how Mr. Guest likes to work on the spots he chooses to do. Overall, Gary navigates the business with finesse and surely knows how to pick and develop directorial talent.

We touch on his love of underwater photography. I wish you could see his work on the walls of Go Film. Click here for a taste. Oh, that’s a Billy Idol screenshot from a Go FIlm spot, not Gary.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp Chicago was a blast! Huge thank you to the filmmakers. Now send me podcast feedback people. How are we doing? Questions?

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is an hour and 20 minutes.

My Chat With “Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero” Comedy Director Jonathan Kesselman.

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Sitting down with Director Jonathan Kesselman was like reuniting with a cousin I’d never met. I’d seen his first film, The Hebrew Hammer, now we talk about his new film “Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero” starring comedian Maz Jobrani. Maz is hysterical in the clubs, on his specials, so I knew the film would be laugh out loud too.

We chat about developing the film, working with actors who wrote the script they star in, and oh, so much more. Enjoy the trailer, then see the movie.

Chicago’s Commercial Directing Bootcamp will sell out. Sign up now and I’ll see you in Chicago August 13th, 2016.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is over an hour and 15 minutes, give or take.

Directing Chimps Vs. Babies With Comedy Director Jeff Gordon.

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

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

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

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is over an hour and 15 minutes.
Sign up today for my Commercial Directing Bootcamp today. Limit 20.

Bowling With Filmmaker Werner Herzog, He Loves My Commercial Directing Bootcamp Chicago.

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After three intense days shooting for Toyota and Saatchi & Saatchi Los Angeles, I took up my usual post shoot ritual of bowling. Surprisingly, I ran into my favorite filmmaker, Director Werner Herzog. He indulged me with a quick exchange about my Commercial Directing Bootcamp in Chicago, August 13th, 2016.

I am so deeply humbled Mr. Werner Herzog had any knowledge of it. I am currently taking his Masterclass, by the way, which I recommend to every filmmaker. Here’s a prior Toyota spot, forgive me if I posted this. It’s one of over 25 I’ve made with my team.

Sign up today for my Commercial Directing Bootcamp today. Limit 20.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is under 4 minutes

Virtual Reality 101 With Light Sail VR’s Guru Matthew Celia.

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Matthew Celia stands majestically at the forefront of virtual reality filmmaking, having conceived, shot and delivered VR projects for Paramount, GoPro and even the esteemed Dr. Phil. Today, Matt explains the technology and stresses the key element all of you adore: story.

It’s great to chat with Matt because we go back a handful of years. He’s an inspiring storyteller and filmmaker. Check out his work.

Commercial Directing Bootcamp in Chicago August 13th, 2016 already has filmmakers signed up! Limit 20 filmmakers, so do not dilly dally. And hey, let’s all practice loving our fellow Americans, and fellow global humans.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Commercials to Feature Films, It’s All Storytelling For Director Blair Hayes.

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I loved his feature film “Bubble Boy”, so when I met Director Blair Hayes I was a bit star struck. Plus, his reputation as a commercial helmer is legendary. So happy we got to finally sit down and chat about his work. Admittedly, I’m in awe of Director/Camerapeople. If you learn one thing, it will be the meaning of capturing the essence of the moment.

UPDATE*** New MCDonald’s spot from Blair Hayes:

Blair’s new film “Great Plains” is making the festival rounds, so keep an eye out for it. Click here for a Hawaii Tourism spot we dissect. Also this below, and more by clicking his name. Enjoy.

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Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 13th, 2016 in Chicago. Limit 20 Filmmakers.

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Jordan

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This episode is 85 minutes.
Please rate the show on iTunes and share with a filmmaking friend.

How The Wonderful Comedic Actor Clayton Farris Stays Busy and Booked.

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I’ve only worked a half day with actor Clayton Farris, but I’ve been a fan since he walked in the casting room. He’s the utmost professional and plays the reality of a situation, and is not afraid to immerse himself into a sometimes geeky character. He’s also a nice guy. Clayton always working and you must check out his silly Vine videos he makes for the fun of it.

Here’s a Bud Light Lime-A-Rita spot we chat about and a few more.

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Jordan

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Commercial Directing Bootcamp will next take place in August. Where? Chicago!
This episode is 85 minutes.
Please rate the show on iTunes and share with a filmmaking friend.

Recording Sound and Producing Puppets With Frankie Fiore.

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Frankie Fiore works non-stop in the sound department, in all areas of it too, but when his pal Anthony Imperiolli asked him to produce his puppet short films for Dairy Queen, Frankie rose the challenge. Check out the behind-the-scenes below. It’s awesome work, hilarious and a great story of how the character of Nonna Maria came to be a viral hit, and a commercial crossover.

Nonna Maria DQ Outtakes 2016 from Frankie Fiore on Vimeo.

We obviously chat about sound, and various and sundry on-set shenanigans.

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp will next take place in August. Where? Chicago!
This episode is about 50 minutes.
Please rate the show on iTunes and share with a filmmaking friend.