Stay ConnectedOne-on-one chats with commercial directors, advertising agency creatives, actors, editors, producers, crew and more. Filmmaker Jordan Brady has directed of over 1300 spots , 4 feature films, 3 full-length documentaries and one Netflix special. The show is edited by Jake Brady.
Jordan is Founder of Commercial Directing Film School and owner of True Gentleman Industries, aka True Gent, a commercial production company in Los Angeles. Respect The Process, since 2013.
Premiere Gal Kelsey Brannon has taught me so many tips and tricks for editing in Adobe Premiere that I was all giddy to finally meet her via zoom. She's a shooter, editor, producer and you should subscribe to her YouTube channel now.
Other unsolicited plugs: Actors, my friend Jen DiBella has a two hour class on how to manage your career as an actor in 2020. It's $30 for now, so grab a seat.
Creative studio owners and prodco owners, RTP alumni Joel Pilger's RevThink.com has a new Jumpstart program beginning October 1st. Learn to handle the business side, so you can focus on being creative.
Directing Cats: A Case Study is my newest short course loaded with briefs, my treatments and a behind the scenes directing cats. I am not joking. Use code "dirtythirty" and save $30 off the course.
Bootcamp has 4 seats left as of this post for Oct. 10, 2020 and Masterclass awaits you! Here's my links.
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Jordan
This runs an hour almost.
Filmmaker Alex Ferrari is an author, blogger, speaker, consultant, the host of the #1 filmmaking podcast on iTunes Indie Film Hustle Podcast, and an award-winning writer/director with 25 years of experience in the film industry. His films have screened in over 500 international film festivals. It's a treat to have Alex on the show. Check out his podcast, work, book and take advantage of all he has to offer to help you with that indie you need to make.
Just six spots left for Commercial Directing Bootcamp on 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. Save $100 by taking Commercial Directing Masterclass first online.
This episode is 90 minutes of insights and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce.
Thank you,
Jordan
Chris Do is an award-winning designer, director, CEO and Chief Strategist of Blind and the founder of The Futur. Each day, I look forward to Chris' insightful Instagram posts and educational content from TheFutur's YouTube channel for inspiration and best-practices for managing a creative career and as motivation to do my best work. So, yes, it was a real treat to chat with Chris.
Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles and we've got 6 spots left. Masterclass is available online right now for you to level up. Then we'll do a free consultation if you'd like. Everything is at Commercial Directing Film School. You can always DM me on the socials with questions.
Thanks,
Jordan
This is 1 hour and 19 minutes of insights. Be sure and write me at jordan@commercialdirectingfilmschool.com and ask about chats we've already aired. I'll write back with links.
VP & Creative Director Matt Sicko and I have shot many a campaign together, so I'm very happy to discuss making commercials and finally getting him on the podcast. As VP & Creative Director, Matt also fosters up and coming talent at LaneTerralever, in addition to crafting the funny. Check out this older Jeep spot we chat about, the first to star Bigfoot as a spokes Yeti.
Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles and we've got 6 spots left. Masterclass is available online right now for you to level up. Everything is at Commercial Directing Film School. You can always DM me on the socials with questions.
Thanks,
Jordan
This is 90 minutes of fun. Be sure and write me at jordan@commercialdirectingfilmschool.com and ask about chats we've already aired. I'll write back with links.
Cinematographer Stoeps Langensteiner and I social distanced back at the start of this quarantine and chatted about his fabled career. From his start in pornography to Cannes-winning commercials and more. Stoeps lensed many of my favs, like "Ear Tennis" and Jimmy Dean Sausage "Anthem" by RTP alumni The Perlorian Brothers. It's a good interview. I've posted spots at www.jordanbrady.com just in case.
Actor pals, check out my pal Jen DiBella's new course on running your career. August 12th from noon to 3pm Pacific, only $30. DM her @jendibella on the 'grams. We've worked together and I know she's on top of her game.
Thanks,
Jordan
This episode runs about 1 hour and 25 min. Commercial Directing Film School has all my stuff. Let me know how I can help. Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 for only 15 filmmakers, so 7 seats left. Masterclass is every ready for ya.
Havoc Content Owner and EP Leslie Harro joined me for a great chat about commercial production, managing careers of commercial directors, the importance of a roster and more. Check out the great work on the Havoc site.
Commercial Directing Masterclass is always open, because it's two hours of online schooling. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. Shave off $100 if you've completed Masterclass. Limit 15 filmmakers. All m offerings to help you improve are at Commercial Directing Film School.
Thanks,
Jordan
This episode runs shy of 90 minutes.
Cinematographer David Weldon recently lensed the latest campaign for the iconic British luxury brand Rolls Royce for their newest vehicle the "Black Badge." He's shot music videos and commercials for directors Joseph Kahn and others for artists DJ Khalid, the Jonas Brothers, Post Malone, Travis Scott, Sza, Ciara, Imagine Dragons, Bebe Rehxa, Shaggy and Sting.
Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles and we've got 6 spots left. Masterclass is available online right now for you to level up. Everything is at Commercial Directing Film School. You can always DM me on the socials with questions.
Thanks,
Jordan
This is 90 minutes of fun. Be sure and write me at jordan@commercialdirectingfilmschool.com and ask about chats we've already aired. I'll write back with links.
Director Kevin Berlandi successfully directs both commercials and episodic television. Here, we focus on the spot world and how he got into the business. Please click and check out Kevin's work on his site. Of note, we're also just now naming the episodes after our guests, because that what each show is all about. Enjoy my pal Kevin.
Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles and we've got 6 spots left. Masterclass is available online right now for you to level up. Everything is at Commercial Directing Film School. You can always DM me on the socials with questions.
Thanks,
Jordan
This is an hour of fun.
The multi-talented Valerie Smaldone has mastered the art and craft of Voiceover and is holding a special workshop you need to take, online August 1st and 2nd. Valerie is also a seasoned producer, interviewer and working actor in New York, and knows her stuff. So don't miss out.
We chat about craft, adapting work to the pandemic, making the most of opportunities and creating one's own content. You'll love this chat.
Commercial Directing FIlm School has links to both Bootcamp and Masterclass. Note, Bootcamp is now only 15 filmmakers, so we can socially distance, even though it's 10.10.2020 in LA.
Thanks,
Jordan
This chat runs an hour and change.
Taylor Hughes is a fantastic professional magician, something I've dreamed about since my troubled youth. His new special, Chasing Wonder" is available now at ChasingWonder.tv as well as on Amazon Prime. We talked about how he produced it, why he filmed at my fav hipster club, Dynasty Typewriter, and how best to get this family-friendly funny show to the people. Check out the trailer and support this amazing friend.
Taylor also hosts "About to Break" podcast and I recommend you start with this episode.
Commercial Directing Film School has links to all my film education stuff. Enjoy. Don't forget the free 20 min filmmaker consultation with completion of Masterclass. As well as saving $100 off Bootcamp. Wow that's value!
Thanks,
Jordan
This episode runs 1:15 min.
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