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.
Commercial Director Chris Smith of Sugar Films is a veteran spot helmer swimming in repeat business. Chris attributes that to his rapport with agency and clients, combined with his passion for the art & craft of making spots. We talk about treatments, Austin and the new age of authenticity.
Check out his spots at Sugar and www.jordanbrady.com while you listen.
Thanks,
Jordan
This is 65 minutes of fun and knowledge. $1 from every bottle of our Oso Delicious Hot Sauce goes to www.militaryfamilies.org so support the show and the families of our Troops.
Commercial Directing Voodoo is a great back-to-school book for that filmmaker or friend. get a free copy when you sign up for Commercial Directing Bootcamp. 6 slots left. Limit 20 filmmakers.
Commercial helmer Joe Harris of Side Chops in Dallas, Texas directs, shoots and edits, which keeps him very busy. But as his projects have grow in scale and scope, he's finds himself focusing on the directing and collaborating with his cadre of fellow filmmakers. I always find this fascinating transition and Joe shares his lessons with us.
Joe was kind enough to direct this PSA for For Veterans Sake, which provides therapy dogs to U.S. Veterans suffering from PTSD, and at zero cost to the Veteran. Thanks Joe! More of his work with avant guard agency Whiskey Bacon Club at www.jordanbrady.com so enjoy.
Thank you,
Jordan
Commercial Directing Bootcamp is October 12th, 2019 and over half filled up. Limit 20 filmmakers. Buy your Oso Delicious Hot Sauce and support the show, as well as https://www.militaryfamily.org/. We donate $1 from every bottle sold, given away or broken to this great charity.
The chat is 90 minutes.
Writer/Director/Producer Michael Patrick Jann returns to the podcast (check out his 2014 episode here) to explain what a Producing Director does, how he pitches to get episodic assignments and so much more. Most enlightening for me as the guy always telling young filmmakers to "put yourself in a box", Michael embraces his multitude of experiences and his versatility when pitching on new shows. He has so many arrows in his directing quiver, it makes sense.
It's also interesting to learn from the Producer's perspective how an episodic Director is hired and what the goal of that Director might be. Shout out to Michael's mom, who sat in on the interview. Always a delight to see friends and colleagues succeed.
Thanks,
Jordan
This is 90 minutes, almost, and worth your time. The next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Oct. 12th, 2019 and one third sold out. Limit 20 Filmmakers. Buy your Oso Delicious Hot Sauce to support the show, and www.militaryfamilies.org
Editor Jeff Wishengrad of MWP, a top post house in commercials, is as talented as he is well-respected in our business. Love that we finally got to sit down and chat all things commercial filmmaking. We discuss how editors do their thing, working with director Michael Bay, director's cuts and more. Jeff has both IHOP pancakes and a J. Cole video on his reel. Now that is versatility.
Check out his reel here, or at www.jordanbrady.com for more.
Thanks,
Jordan
Saturday, October 12th, 2019 is Commercial Directing Bootcamp in LA. Sign up today, we only take 20 filmmakers. Oso Delicious is the hot sauce you'll grow addicted to, and you'll be supporting the show.
This chat runs 1 hour 20 min.
Raucous Content's Owner and Executive Producer Phyllis Koenig is legendary in our the commercial industry, having steered the ship of some of the best production companies. She and I go way back to our days at Uber Content, where we made hundreds of national spots together.
We chat about scouting talent, trends that come and go, and how to always adapt to meet the needs of our clients and agencies. Check out there roster of wondefully talented directors at Raucous Content.
Thanks,
Jordan
This is a peppy 90 minutes of fun. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is the flavor you need so treat yourself to a bottle or three.
Commercial Directing Bootcamp is 10.16.2019 in Los Angeles.
Contagious LA's Co_Founder and Supreme Leader Natalie Sakai talks repeat business, client-direct and collaborating with agencies in the creation phase. More than getting clicks, she explains connecting with content. She and her prolific stable of Directors are cranking out great work.
I know you'll enjoy the Executive Producer point-of-view. Check out Contagious LA and Mike Rowe getting a live prostate exam by podcast alumni, filmmaker Andrew Laurich. It's on their site and mine.
thanks,
Jordan
This runs one hour. My next Commercial Directing Bootcamp is October 12th, 2019 in LA. Oso Delicious Hot Sauce is a great way to support our troops and their families.
Director Jason Baffa has won a handful of film festivals with his great documentary "Loopers: The Caddie's Long Walk" and now you can see the film in a theater near you. And you should, it's compelling and beautifully shot by Jason.
We chat about his other films, "Singlefin: Yellow", "One California Day," and his most recent award winning production, "Bella Vita" which he filmed throughout Italy. Jason is a commercial director, ofo course, creating ADs for the brands, Patagonia, Jeep, BMW, Samsung & Kashi.
thanks,
Jordan
This last one hour and 20 minutes. If you in LA, June 8th is my son Ben Brady's fundraiser at the Bruce Lurie Gallery from 6pm to 9pm, proceeds buy art supplies for sick children through the non-profit Art of Elysium.
Next Bootcamp is October 12th, 2019.
"Return on Courage" author/super-creative/strategist Ryan Berman returns to the podcast as the founder of Courageous, a change consultancy that develops Courage Brands® and trains companies how to operationalize courage through Courage Bootcamp.
Ryan has spent a career developing meaningful stories for household brands—like Caesars Entertainment, Major League Baseball, New Era, Subway, and UNICEF—and he believes that courage is the ultimate competitive advantage for any willing business, being or brand.
Buy his book, trust me.
Thanks,
Jordan
If you're in Los Angeles June 6th, 2019 stop by Ben Brady's Art of Elysium Fundraiser at the Bruce Lurie Gallery, 2736 La Cienega Blvd. Proceeds go to buy supplies for the kids' art program at the Art of Elysium Center.
This episode is a little over an hour. We talk about my Oso Delicious hot sauce, so try it out. Here's the NoFilmSchool piece I mentioned. Enjoy!
First off, buy Tony Price's book "Yours, Very Sincerely and Respectfully" because the proceeds support the Gold Star Ride Foundation. Next, option the book cuz I think it would make a great movie. Tony and several volunteers motorcycle around these United States comforting families who have lost a member while serving in our military.
Tony's can-do attitude and persistence aligns with that of us filmmakers with our passion for every project. His support of Gold Star families aligns with my support of those that serve and protect freedom and, of course their families that sacrifice as well.
Enjoy.
Jordan
This episode is an hour. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is almost sold out for June 15th, so do not dilly dally.
Sr. Art Director Cleveland Thrasher and I worked on a massive four day Buick gig, and you get a good feeling about folks on those shoots. Once he busted a rhyme on set, or spit mad flow as we old guys say, I knew we were kindred spirits. We discuss agency life, video games, balancing work with passion projects and how to set and attain your goals.
Click to hear Cleveland's music on SoundCloud, and you'll love his unbridled creativity on Instagram. Click here if you're in Bay City, Michigan to see him at the Riverscene Music Festival. Yay!
You'll be inspired by our chat to be take action on your dreams.
thanks,
Jordan
Three spots left for Commercial Directing Bootcamp June 15th, 2019 in Los Angeles.
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