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Teddy Stoecklein is the Co-Executive Creative Director at Via, the Portland, Maine-based advertising agency. With over 16 years of experience at the agency, Teddy has helped guide Via to win numerous accolades, including being named the Clio Small Agency of the Year. In addition to his leadership role, Teddy remains actively involved in the creative process, bringing his passion for mentoring young talent and delivering innovative, award-winning work for clients like Save a Lot and Golden Corral. Teddy’s insights on respecting the creative process, hiring the right directors, and fostering a collaborative team environment are sure to inspire any filmmaker or advertising professional.

FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE ’25
Thursday, September 25th – Sunday, September 28th, 2025. Limit 15 Filmmakers. This will be our 4th year and it’s so special, I’d prefer to jump on the phone with you and tell you more. Every year since our first, filmmakers have come back. Pretty much says it all. SIGN UP!

ONLINE FILMMAKING COURSES – DIRECT WITH CONFIDENCE
Each of my online 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. Want to level up your commercial directing game?

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Thanks,

Jordan

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 annually. 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.