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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 […]

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Geico Gecko Godfather, Executive Creative Director Randy Belcher.

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Randy Belcher, Exec Creative Director atย Strategic America, is best known in advertising circles as the co-creator of theย Geico Geckoย 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.ย Here’s a of the spots

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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 outย 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

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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

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

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My friend and collaboratorย Adam Elderย of Visual Effects and Finishing houseย Spiffyย 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 VFXย showreel. Spiffy 2020 VFX Reel from Spiffy on Vimeo. Please share these with filmmaker

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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