Tom Kuntz – JORDAN BRADY

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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.

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This episode is 30 minutes.

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Iconic commercial director Tom Kuntz kicks off Season Two. Over the course of his illustrious career, Tom has pushed creative boundaries with award-winning campaigns for Skittles, Old Spice, Tubi, Apple, Ikea, Bacardi, more Apple, Pringles with the guys hand stuck in the can… and so many more. He’s won every award in advertising, including two Gold Lions at Cannes Lions for his Skittles “Beard”, a Gold Lion for the iconic Old Spice commercial starring Isaiah Mustafa and consistently tops those Super Bowl polls.

We discusses his boundary-pushing approach to storytelling and how he constantly challenges his own creative process. Tom shares insights into working with actors to find the funny and taking risks to subvert expectations. He also reflects on pivotal moments in his career like directing Old Spice commercial and making an ambitious stop-motion Action Man spot. We go deep on stuff. You’ll love it.

This is Part One of my fascinating chat, and provides a retrospective look at Kuntz’s success in the industry through his lens of constantly reinventing and evolving his work.

Check out Tom’s work here and well as on his site here. The specific Kuntz’ spots we talk about:

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All of January 2024, try Magic Mind for FREE with this link and code JB20.

Click MAGIC MIND and use this nifty discount code JB20 and gobble it up daily with your coffee. If you follow me on Instagram you’ve seen my geniune endorsment of this mighty mind power juice.

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

Thanks,

Jordan

This episode is 93 minutes.

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

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