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Deconstructing Work With Visionary Commercial Director Tom Kuntz, Part Two.

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Commercial Director Tom Kuntz shares more insights into his process. We discuss his philosophy around collaboration over the years, from thinking input wasn’t needed early on to now embracing other creative minds. The importance of respecting all involved in the process is emphasized. Valuable perspective is offered for any filmmaker on realizing their vision. This is the exciting conclusion to our interview. A treat to have him on the show.  Check out Tom’s work here and well as on his site here. Check out the Bacardi spot we discuss.

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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, January 20th, 2024 is SOLD OUT.  DM if you’re interested. Next Bootcamp is April 27th, 2024. Limit 12 Filmmakers.

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.

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Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 30 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.

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Cinematographer Barry Berona.

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Cinematographer Barry Berona and I reunited after decades and we had a blast chatting all things commercials. His versatile, award winning commercial work extends to many sub-genres including automotive, tabletop, and beauty for such recent clients as, Google, PGA & GolfTV, Nike, Subaru, Toyota, GM, Ford, Renault, Mitsubishi, Harley Davidson, Sony, US Navy, Snickers, Honda, Coors, Priceline and Pure Michigan Tourism. He recently lensed the acclaimed Superbowl spot for Dannon/Oikos Yogurt featuring John Stamos. Check out his site as well as the spots we chat about.

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My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion?

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Commercial Directing Bootcamp is SOLD OUT for May 22, 2021 in LA. Next is August 28th, in LA and seats are now open. Check out the new Commercial Filmmaker Mega Bundle for serious mentoring and career growth.

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 62 minutes and 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.

ACD/Sr. Art Director Dan Councilor Shares The Joys of Making His Super Bowl Spot With LeBron James.

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I’ve been fortunate to shoot with Dan Councilor, Associate Creative Director at Leo Burnett, a few times now for Buick and it’s always a blast. Just as important, maybe more so, is the quality of the spots we make. Dan shares his journey to the Super Bowl LIV for Hummer’s EV with the king, LeBron James. Take a look:

Dan’s Super Bowl spot for the all-new Hummer EV w the GOAT.

We also chat about making ads just for fun, collaboration and how Dan hires Directors for his spots. Check out the work we chat about here.

Both my Commercial Directing Masterclass and Bootcamp are now at one easy-to-use link: Commercial Directing Film School. Bootcamp is 10.10.20 in LA. Join us if you can.

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Jordan

This is an hour and 17 minutes. Enjoy! PS. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is SOLD OUT! But we’re making more.

Commercial Director Kiran Koshy Shoots What Makes Him Happy.

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Kiran Koshy is both an agency Creative Director and Commercial Director. His story is compelling because like many of us, he followed his bliss into filmmaking. His journey just earned more frequent flyer miles. His voice as a storyteller rings out so loud and clear in his work.

You’ll be inspired by what he accomplishes with little money, so be sure and check out his spots by clicking his name. We love this one: 

Happy 5 year annersary to Helen and I!

Jordan

Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 in LA so sign up now. Oh yeah, Commercial Directing Voodoo is on Audible, Kindle & Amazon.

This episode is an hour and 31 minutes of fun.

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Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 in LA. Free Voodoo when you sign up!

Busy Commercial Filmmaker Carlos Gutierrez Shares His Bag Of Tricks.

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Filmmaker Carlos Gutierrez is always working and he took time to skype with me and graciously share his filmmaking secrets, both on and off set. His has a fine film pedigree you can read here. Enjoy his reel at Superlounge.tv after the show! Here’s a wonderful film he made for Chevy, featuring Patrick Decile from Best Picture Winner “Moonlight”.

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Jordan

This episode is an hour and 17 minutes. Next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is December 2nd, 2017 and is filling up fast.
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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. 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.
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Top 5 Ways To Not Screw Up Your Spec Commercial.

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A spec commercial, real or fake, is one you do for free to prove you can make a spot. The big trick is to make your spec spot look not like a spec spot. If it looks spec, it will suck, defeating the very purpose of doing it. Now, every director entering the commercial world needs a spec spot. I’ve seen tons of them, many riddled with mistakes that give away the fact they’re not real. Heed my wisdom, and you’ll succeed.

Here is a spec I made years ago with a script from real DDB Chicago. Almost went to the Superbowl, but almost doesn’t count. It did get me tons of work.

And I still want to hear about your passion project!

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Jordan

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