Comedy Filmmaker Brad Hasse Invents Texting Hat.

Posted on November 22, 2015November 22, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged advertising, Brad Hasse, collaboration, comedy, commercials, creative, Creative director, directing., filmmaker, filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, indie film, Listerine, passion project, respect the process, spoof, Texting HatLeave a comment

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Commercial Filmmaker Brad Hasse has seen his art become a reality. His short film, “Texting Hat” became so popular that people started asking him if they could order their own chapéu. And now they can. He’s also the only helmer I know that’s done spots for two different types of mouthwash. We chat about the importance of personal passion projects, finding your voice as a director and much more.

Enjoy “Texting Hat”.

Big shout out to the swanky iPhone case maker IOM Cases for sponsoring the show.

My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp will be in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, December 19th, 2015 – so sign up for Commercial Directing Bootcamp today! Read the reviews on this site. Pretty flattering. #blush.

thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 85 minutes, give or take, of our banter. Please like the show on iTunes.

Commercial Editor By Day, Brilliant Improvisor By Night: Rob Watzke.

Posted on November 5, 2015November 5, 2015 Posted in FilmTagged acting, ad agency, Beast, cinematographer, collaboration, commercials, creative, edit, editorial, filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, fuck the process, Groundlings, Helen Hunt, improvisation, IO West, Producer, respect the process, Rob Watzke, spoof, stand-up comedy, televisionLeave a comment

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Editor Rob Watzke has cut many of your favorite tv spots over the years, but on nights and weekends, he teaches improvisation. We saw his show the night Helen Hunt played along with Rob and his troupe, Schplotz! The 100% riffed show was amazing. Back in the editing bay, Rob deftly cuts on any tool invented, and works with his agency clients to bring out the best in the footage.

We chat improvisation, editing and discuss the birth of the Frankensteinization of mutli-versions of edits. You’ll enjoy this episode.

Two cool things: my pal launch the Maserati of iPhone Cases” called IOM Cases. Buy one. Super cool, stainless steel. And I’m offering all currently enrolled Film Students and those in Ad School a whopping $75 Student Discount on my Bootcamp.

thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 85 minutes, give or take, of our banter. Please like the show on iTunes.

My Chat With The Incomparable Comedy Director Mike Bigelow.

Posted on October 9, 2015October 9, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, advertising, cinematographer, collaboration, comedy, commercials, filmmaker, filmmaking podcast, fuck the process, Gartner, Mike Bigelow, Nartional Car Rental, Patrick Warburton, respect the process, spoofLeave a comment

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Commercial helmer Mike Bigelow started out as a motion animator and VFX technical director working on prestigious films like “The Abyss” and “Total Recall” before directing hundreds of commercials. We chat about our mutual love of doing as much in camera as possible, how comedy plays best in a wider shot, and we engage in a little tech talk. Mike is a gentleman and his sly humor makes for a great listen. Enjoy & share with a loved one.

Here’s one of Mike’s spots for National Car Renal that we discuss:
And here’s the Adidas “Streak” we discuss too:

thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 75 fun-filled minutes, give or take. Please like the show on iTunes.

How Ad Agencies Choose A Director w Associate Creative Director Aaron Cathey.

Posted on June 25, 2015June 25, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged Aaron Cathey, advertising, agency, associate creative director, Barkley, Captain Obvious, collaboration, creative, Creative director, Crispin, Crispin Porter +Bogusky, directing., Microsoft, respect the process, Roman Coppola, Sideshow Network, spoof2 Comments

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I’ve shot a few campaigns birthed by Aaron Cathey over the years. He’s funny, prolific and a smart writer of adverting. He most recently won a Dannes Gold Lion for his work on Hotels.com while at Crispin Porter+Bogusky. Aaron is now back at one of my favorite agencies, Barkley.

Aaron and I indulge in enjoyable recollections of past gigs, like this Casey’s Pizza spot, and you’ll love learning from the agency perspective as to how they hire a director, what they look for as far as details, tone and more.

You’ve got one week to save $50 off my Commercial Directing Bootcamp. Hurry and sign up. It’s Sunday, September 13th all day. I promise you’ll up your game.

Aaron’s award-winning work for Hotels.com makes me laugh every time.

This Aaron shot this epic wonder with Roman Coppola for Windows Phone.

Enjoy. I look forward to your feedback on iTunes, jordanbrady.com (which is where you are now). Or heck, just email me at RespectTheProcessPodcast today. And I’m still accepting candidates for my Commercial Directing Bootcamp. You owe it to yourself.

Thank you,

Jordan

This episode is an hour. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook please.

Secrets Of Mark Nickelsburg’s Short Film “Harry Grows Up”.

Posted on January 22, 2015November 22, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, Adobe, cinematography, collaboration, commercials, Confessions of a Commercial Filmmaker, directing., editor, filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, Friar's Club Comedy Film, indie film, Jordan Brady, premiere, respect the process, short film, spoof, StageIt.com, vfxLeave a comment

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Mark Nickelsburg made a great short film, “Harry Grows Up” and we chat about how he did it. Effects, puppets, working with a toddler, you name it. Originally part of last week’s interview, the tapes were lost for weeks. Until now.

Buy your tickets now for my live web presentation February 10th at 6pm West Coast, “Confessions of a Commercial Filmmaker” on StageIt. It’s an intro to commercial filmmaking with a live Q&A. It will sell out.

Thank you,

Jordan

This episode is only 12 minutes. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook please.

From Editing Commercials To Directing Them With Mark Nickelsburg.

Posted on January 19, 2015November 22, 2015 Posted in Film, UncategorizedTagged ad agency, advertising, collaboration, comedy, commercials, creative, directing., doug benson, editing, filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, harold's bad day, indie film, Jordan Brady, Mark Nickelsburg, parody, Producer, respect the process, Special Team FIlm, Special Teams FIlms, spoof, Stageit2 Comments

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Mark Nickelsburg shall forever live in my heart for dubbing “Respect The Process with Jordan Brady” as the “Rosetta Stone of Filmmaking.” Got to love that. More importantly, Mark has successfully transitioned from the editor’s chair to the director’s monitor. What are benefits and surprises on set, after years of editorial wisdom? I think it’s very interesting path, and thanks Mark.

We both had short films (my “Harold’s Bad Day” and his “Harry Grows Up”) in the Friar’s Comedy Film Festival the same year, but never met. Later, Festival Programmer and filmmaker Eric Johnson suggested we meet.

Watch this short,”Harry Grows Up”; so well done.

Enjoy Mark’s reel at Special Team Films.

Watch Mark’s “Emerald Nuts” spec spot, which fooled me into thinking it’s an actual, for-hire gig. Bravo:

Jeepers! February 10th at 6pm West Coast, 9pm East CoastI’ll be doing a live web event, “Confessions of a Commercial Filmmaker” on StageIt. It’s an intro to commercial filmmaking with a live Q&A. My first, be gentle.
Thank you,

Jordan

This episode is only over an hour long. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook please.

“I Am Santa Claus” Documentary Director Tommy Avallone.

Posted on December 22, 2014 Posted in UncategorizedTagged BIll Murray, Christmas film, cinematography, collaboration, comedy documentaries, conference call, creative, Director, documentary, editing, editor, filmmaking podcast, I Am Santa Claus, Mick Foley, Morgan Spurlock, Netflix, parody, podcast, Producer, respect the process, santa, santa claus, Santa Convention, spoof, St. Nick, stand-up comedy, Tommy Avallone, WWE1 Comment

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Who’s lap is your kid sitting on? “I Am Santa Claus” is a wonderful documentary that answers that very question. From an queenly bear Santa, to WWE Champion wrestler Mick Foley, Santa’s come from varied backgrounds. My chat with Director/Producer Tommy Avallone is like two old friends gabbing about filmmaking, despite having just met online. We discuss research, how to choose who to follow, funding and everything in between.

Watch the film on Netflix or buy it from Tommy’s site, click “I Am Santa Claus”, there are many options. Here’s the trailer:

This episode is just over an hour. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook please.

Tim & Eric Give Birth To Editor, Writer, DJ, Comedian Doug Lussenhop.

Posted on December 18, 2014 Posted in UncategorizedTagged collaboration, comedy, creative, directing., Doug Lussenhop, editor, filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, Funny or Die, John C. Reilly, music video, parody, Portlandia, respect the process, spoof, television, Tim & Eric, Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar MovieLeave a comment

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Doug Lussenhop is an editor, writer, performer and hip hop sensation. He cut his teeth editing shorts, tv shows and feature films for Tim & Eric (aka Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim), Portlandia, and Funny or Die. Along with Tim & Eric, plus movie star John C. Reilly, Doug toured this summer with a live show, and it was an absurdist’s wet dream.

Doug and I chat about odd timing, developing his own comedy, finding his voice as an editor, and the joys of old school hip hop technology. (see DJ Douggpound). We also share a passion for oddball sound effects. Thanks Doug.

Here’s a episode of Doug’s homegrown YouTube show, Pound Hosue:

This episode is just over an hour. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook please.

Commercial Editor Tessa Davis Cuts Fast & Furiously Funny.

Posted on November 21, 2014 Posted in UncategorizedTagged acting, ad agency, advertising, Andrew Feltenstein, collaboration, comedy, commercials, cosmo street, Dragon braggin', editing, filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, HTC, Jeanne Vienne, Justin Timberlake, Qualcomm, respect the process, Robert Downey Jr., spoof, Tessa Davis, Tiffany Rolfe, women in filmLeave a comment

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I got to edit with Tessa Davis earlier this year at Cosmo Street, and she had all the best takes picked out & finessed into a perfect cut long before I could park the car. Editors have commented on the shortened turnaround time but she explains how she’s adapted. And after the many versions of a spot, which one ends up on air? You may be surprised.

We also chat about women in film, the Glamour Magazine short films done by celebrity female filmmakers and this great Canon short: When You Find Me trailer. Long form is a relative term. I love this two minute piece she edited for HTC with Robert Downey Jr. (see above).

Here’s the EPK Tessa conceptualized, directed and edited. CROWN EPK

This episode is just over 44 minutes. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook pretty please.

How To Do A Winning Conference Call With APR’s Ron Hacohen.

Posted on October 30, 2014 Posted in UncategorizedTagged 2014 Super Bowl Commercials, ad agency, advertising, APR, collaboration, comedy, commercials, conference call, Cost Consultant, creative, Creative director, directing., Executive Producer', filmmaking podcast, indie film, Production, respect the process, spoofLeave a comment

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Ron Hacohen taught me how to be a commercial director, back when he was my Executive Producer at HKM productions, and his Bravo Zulu. Besides being one of the funniest people I know, he’s extremely production savvy, having risen through the ranks of production to run his own shop. He’s a former President of the Association of Independent Commercial Producers’ prestigious West Coast chapter, and when it comes to production, he’s done it all.

Today, Ron is a Brand Executive Producer/Consigliere at Advertising Production Resources (APR), the fabulous consultancy that helps clients understand the advertising process.

We chat about his transition to what some in production call “The Dark Side”, and I learn it’s so much more than you think. Ron preaches transparency and collaboration, and has even shared this very podcast with clients so they better understand what we in production do.

This is part one of a lengthy conversation we had about the advertising business. It’s a must-listen for anyone breaking into the advertising business.

This episode is under an hour. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook pretty please.

Adam McKay Uses Rainbow Alpacas & Lollipops To Learn Us The Inequality Gap.

Posted on October 20, 2014October 20, 2014 Posted in UncategorizedTagged Adam McKay, advertising, Amy Poehler, Anchorman, Anchorman 2, Ant Man, Cinelan, commercials, documentary, filmmaking, filmmaking podcast, Funny or Die, Gary Sanchez, head writer, Maria Bamford, Maya Rudolph, Miao Wang, Morgan Spurlock, My Little Pony, parody, Paul G. Allen, podcast, Ricky Bobby, Sarah Silverman, Saturday Night Live, SNL, spoof, Super-Size Me, Talladega Nights, The Other Guys, Vulcan, We The Eonomy, Will FerrellLeave a comment

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Truly one of the great comedy minds of our time, director Adam McKay has again used his powers for the betterment of mankind. He’s created a magical land inhabited by multi-colored Alpacas who love lollipops and rainbows, to teach us about the growing divide in wealth distribution. It’s called “Unbelievably Sweet Alpacas”. Just one of 20 short films for Morgan Spurlock’s “We The Economy” project.

It’s voiced by a winning trifecta of comedy talent: Sarah Silverman, Amy Poehler, and Maya Rudolph. NPR Host & economist Adam Davidson advised. Cinelan Managing Partner David Laks offers a pre-interview interview, explaining the program. Documentarian Miao Wang made a short docu about Chinese factories in South Carolina that must be seen. She’s in the roundtable with Adam McKay. Damon Smith, Supervising Producer, Cinelan is the moderator.

Big “thank you to the SideShow Network.

Click the links and watch with the kids, like I did.

This episode is just over 35 minutes. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook pretty please.

Anchorman 2 Composer Andrew Feltenstein Plays It Straight.

Posted on October 15, 2014October 15, 2014 Posted in UncategorizedTagged 2014 Super Bowl Commercials, ad agency, Adam McKay, Anchorman, Andrew Feltenstein, Beacon Street Studios, Better Living Through Chemistry, collaboration, comedy, commercials, composer, Creative director, directing., filmmaking, Hootie, John Nau, Jourdain May, Judd Apatow, Kiafest, music, musician, parody, respect the process, Sam Rockwell, shark, Sideshow Network, spoof, The Spoils of Babylon, Will FerrellLeave a comment

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Top shelf composers, songwriters, lyricists Andrew Feltenstein & John Nau own Beacon Street Studios in Venice, California. They’re the go-to guys for any musical genre, but certainly have made a name scoring for “Funny Or Die” titans Adam McKay and Will Ferrel. Credits include “Anchorman 2”, “The Spoils of Babylon” and more.

Andrew and I chat about the process of scoring commercials, inspiration, late hours and how playing the music straight buoys the comedy.

Watch the trailer for “Casa de mi Padre”, a favorite Will Ferrell film. Buy the soundtrack today!

This episode is just over 20 minutes. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook pretty please.

“Nathan For You” Co-Creator Michael Koman On Running The Show.

Posted on October 9, 2014 Posted in UncategorizedTagged Comedy Central, Conan, Demetri Martin, Dumb Starbucks, filmmaking, Michael Addis, Michael Koman, Nathan for You, parody, showrunner, Sideshow Network, spoof, Starbucks, Superbowl, televisionLeave a comment

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The “Dumb Starbucks” episode of Comedy Central’s “Nathan For You” is an instant classic. Michael Koman is what we call the “showrunner” for the series. Along with co-creator and star Nathan Fielder, Michael leads the writers to invent bits, executes them and then deals with the network. It’s a laborious task steeped in creativity. Mr. Koman’s comedy pedigree includes “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, “Eagleheart” and “Important Things with Demetri Martin.”

My dear pal, director/showrunner Michael Addis conducts the interview, the first in a series of “Showrunner” chats. Mr. Addis was my esteemed guest back in January 2013 on this very podcast. Here’s the episode link: Hidden Camera with Michael Addis

Watch this if you’ve not seen the show. Genius.

This episode is just over an hour. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook pretty please.

Live On Tour, It’s SNL’s Digital Shorts Editor Adam Epstein.

Posted on September 10, 2014September 10, 2014 Posted in UncategorizedTagged Abe Lincoln, Adam Epstein, collaboration, comedy, commercials, creative, Cutting Edge Post Production Tour, digital shorts, directing., editing, film, filmmaking, Lena Dunham, Louis CK, parody, respect the process, Saturday Night Live, SNL, spoofLeave a comment

Filmmaker Adam Esptein is editor of the SNL film unit.

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For decades, the inspired and hilarious short films of Saturday Night Live have been the highlight of show. So what a treat to talk with Adam Epstein, the SNL film unit editor that pulls it all together, literally overnight. We chat about workflow, turnaround, teamwork and the amazing talent both in front of and behind the camera of your favorite digital shorts. Check the links or click on his name above if you want to laugh along with top-quality films that spoof pop culture, all executed with deft aplomb and in brilliant detail.

Adam is currently on tour with the Cutting Edge Post Production Tour. Well worth attending to learn from the master.

SNL’s “Wes Anderson Horror Movie”

SNL’s “The Real Housewives of Disney”

SNL’s “The Begency”

This episode is under an hour. Do rate us on iTunes and “like” us on Facebook pretty please.

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Comedy Filmmaker Brad Hasse Invents Texting Hat.

Commercial Editor By Day, Brilliant Improvisor By Night: Rob Watzke.

My Chat With The Incomparable Comedy Director Mike Bigelow.

How Ad Agencies Choose A Director w Associate Creative Director Aaron Cathey.

Secrets Of Mark Nickelsburg’s Short Film “Harry Grows Up”.

From Editing Commercials To Directing Them With Mark Nickelsburg.

“I Am Santa Claus” Documentary Director Tommy Avallone.

Tim & Eric Give Birth To Editor, Writer, DJ, Comedian Doug Lussenhop.

Commercial Editor Tessa Davis Cuts Fast & Furiously Funny.

How To Do A Winning Conference Call With APR’s Ron Hacohen.

Adam McKay Uses Rainbow Alpacas & Lollipops To Learn Us The Inequality Gap.

Anchorman 2 Composer Andrew Feltenstein Plays It Straight.

“Nathan For You” Co-Creator Michael Koman On Running The Show.

Live On Tour, It’s SNL’s Digital Shorts Editor Adam Epstein.