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.
The uber-fabulous Meredith Thomas is always working as an actress yet she finds time for her charity work, producing and organizing stellar events. In fact, Meredith arranged everything for the "Disconnected" + "I Am Battle Comic" double feature Friday, November 16th, 2018 at the Van Nuys/Reseda Elks Lodge to benefit Elks' Families in Need, the VA. Free admission for Active Duty Military, Veterans and First Responders. Just show up with an ID. All others still just $10 and it is all for a great cause.
Meredith shares her journey in this hilarious, no holds barred interview. Her newest film airs Sunday night, December 16th, 2018 on Ion Television, called "A Christmas in Royal Fashion" so set your VCR!
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Jordan
Check Facebook for more info about the screening.
While his official title on the Contagious LA website is "Premier of the Cabinet", Jordan Flack is a producer, EP, talent scout, problem solver and all 'round bon vivant. Jordan returns to the show to talk about what has changed in the business. Always great to have him on the show.
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Jordan
This episode is an hour of great chat.
Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 and you get a free copy of my sensational book Commercial Directing Voodoo when you arrive.
Nia Peeples is well-known for her successful, prolific acting career, so when a mutual friend said she wanted to come on the show, I leaped at the opportunity. Instead of tech talk and behind the scenes stories, we dove immediately into her personal journey, which she openly shared. The result is a deep conversation of self-realization, personal growth and living in the moment.
Nia's new book is "The Little Apple Tree" all about relationships and she'll be doing an LA reading Nov. 10th. Check her Facebook page.
Please join filmmaker Jeannette Godoy, actor/producer Meredith Thomas and my fine self for a fundraiser double feature of "Disconnected" and "I Am Battle Comic" on Friday Nov. 16th in LA. Military Veterans, Active Duty and First Responders all admitted free.
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Jordan
This special episode is one hour 16 min. Bootcamp is Jan. 19th, 2019 and already slots being gobbled up!
"The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man" is Filmmaker Tommy Avallone's latest documentary. And Tommy is back to chat how he made the movie and what he indeed learned from everyone's favorite comic genius. Pre-order today on iTunes.
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Jordan
This episode is a whopping hour and 23 minutes of love.
Next Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019. Sign ups are happening fast.
Director Todd Heyman is quite prolific, staying busy and in demand despite remaining freelance versus signing with any one particular production shoppe. Todd began his career by developing marketing campaigns for top Hollywood studios. His first film as writer/director was a finalist at the Tribeca Film Festival, and landed at HBO. From there... well hey just listen to our chat.
I've posted the Nike spot we dissect over at jordanbrady.com so head on over.
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Jordan
Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019 in LA.
Actor/Model/VO Artist Jimmy Fanzo didn't get his heart transplant just so he could play hipster Santa in my Fiat spots a few Christmas' ago, but it all did happened. Learn Jimmy's journey into the biz and how I knew the moment he walked in the casting session that he was the guy, despite no white hair, no belly and no beard. And we become instant brothers.
Check out the Fiat spot at jordanbrady.com and fellows, be sure to click BreakTrueCamp to see about an incredible experience Jimmy has put together. I'm going.
thanks,
Jordan
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LA-based director Jens Gehlhaar's spots for Nissan, Square, Skylanders, and Sodastream are just a few examples of his design sensibility and impeccable ability to merge immediacy, timeliness and humor through a variety of different projects. As a creative director, Jens has worked on a broad range of styles and concepts for Coca-Cola and MTV, KCRW, and This American Life, creating perfectly crafted visual stories. Also, he is the first guest to have invented his own font.
Check out his work here or at www.jordanbrady.com and enjoy.
Jordan
This episode lasts 90 minutes.
Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019. All my links and merch are on my website.
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 the spots at kirankoshy.com or what I've posted at www.jordanbrady.com. Enjoy.
Happy 5 year anniversary to Helen and I!
Jordan
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Commercial Directing Bootcamp is January 19th, 2019. Limited space.
Commercial Directing Voodoo is on Amazon, Audible and Kindle.
Commercial Director Clay Williams makes the kind of spots I see on tv and salivate over. His humor is sly, subtle and understated even when the premise is crazy. Clay shares his thoughts on filmmaking, working with improvisational actors, crew and more.
Once an agency creative at TWBA/Chiat/Day, Clay started directing and never looked back. His collaborative nature is something we should all aspire to.
Check out this spot for First Bank then leave a comment at www.jordanbrady.com - enjoy.
Thanks,
Jordan
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