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.
A good filmmaker friend, who like me is always shooting and always pitching for the next gig, asked me how I avoid burning out. My answer is simple.. shoot and edit more. But what if you are getting burnt from trying, hitting a wall because you are not shooting or pitching enough? Don't give up... do this. Listen.
If you're ever in a bad place, you can always hit me up.
Truly,
Jordan
You know it's just me today for 8 minutes. August 8th is "I Am Battle Comic" and click and buy from this link and some money goes to National Military Family Association. ! Bootcamp is likely sold out by the time you read this.
Cinematographer Nathan Wilson primarily shoots feature films, but still does plenty of spots and promos. So we compare and contrast the workings of them all. Nathan shares his philosophy "fix it in prep", a mantra we should all embrace. You'll enjoy his tips on how the DP and the Director can eliminate many potential pitfalls before the camera even rolls. And like myself, he respects the process of blocking, almost an ancient practice in today's fast moving shoots. Oh, there is so much in this conversation than I can summarize, so dig in. You'll love this episode, trust me.
I've posted some of Nathan's work at www.jordanbrady.com or click on his name here in the blog.
Thanks.
Jordan
Commercial Directing Bootcamp has only a few seats left. August 26th in Los Angeles.
My friend Damian Fitzsimmons is a filmmaker, creative director and company owner but he really just enjoys telling stories. Born in Liverpool and now in South Florida by way of NYC, he started Brave Man Media and has been working non stop ever since. Brave Man, as I call it, is a full service shoppe and we discuss what that entails to stay afloat.
You'll love Damian's fascinating journey. After being literally paralyzed for months, he rose like a phoenix and now living life to the fullest. I'm also delighted he and the Brave Man team going bi-coastal, so we can hang out more often.
Check out his music video for Raggy Monster here or at www.jordanbrady.com.
Cheers,
Jordan
This episode is about one hour and a half... cuz we had a blast. Bootcamp August 26th in Los Angeles will be sold out very soon, so sign up today!
Filmmaker Jeff Gordon has just unleashed new spots for his longtime client, Mothers, makers of quality car polishes and waxes. And lucky for us, he gives us a detailed first-hand account of that entire journey. Soup to nuts.
The first time Jeff visited the pod-studio, we chatted about directing chimps and babies. A great episode in the jordanbrady.com archives or hell, just click here.
If possible, check out Jeff's Mothers spot, called "Speed" before you listen.
Thanks,
Jordan
This episode is just over an hour of fun.
August 8th is the release of "I Am Battle Comic". And Commercial Directing Bootcamp is August 26th, that is a Saturday you won't want to miss.
Jordan Flack and I met at the Source screening of short films in the Spring, and we hit it off like two guys named Jordan should. We discuss how he is working alongside filmmakers to set them up for a successful production. Jordan is always looking for any new, great opportunity for his directors, the kind of person you want on the team. His title is Co Producer at Contagious LA, and yes I ask him about that too.
You're gonna love this chat.
Jordan
The episode is an hour and 15 minutes.
Commercial Directing Bootcamp is half full. Sign up now! August 26th, 2017. Limit 20 filmmakers.
Talented filmmakers Kurt Schneider and Keenan Wetzel are two distinct filmmakers thriving in the fabulous city of Detroit. When these two college pals recently visited Los Angeles, I jumped at the chance to interview them. We discuss the benefits of fostering a directing career outside of New York or Los Angeles, doing the work, respecting the process and so much more.
Click each name to see their spots, or watch at jordanbrady.com where I've cherry picked some spots. And check out Direct to Podcast, Kurt and Keenan's podcast about directing commercials. It's on iTunes and the link may just take you to my episode with them. I dunno.
thanks,
Jordan
The episode is over an hour. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is filling up fast for August 26th, in Los Angeles.
Virtual reality aka VR is the buzzword du jour, but filmmaker Pierre Friquet has been immersed in it since 2010. He's directed more than a dozen VR fictional stories, documentaries, music videos, dome and interactive experiences. So we hopped on the Skype and chatted about it all.
Pierre has won awards for this original VR fiction, JETLAG, including best live-action award at the Kaleidoscope VR festival and was selected at Cannes film festival. His HTC Vive experience, RED PATTERNS, won the best immersive award at Festival du Nouveau Cinéma in Montréal. I've posted works at jordanbrady.com so have a look, and dive in.
Thank you.
Jordan
This episode is 55 minutes. "I Am Battle Comic" plays May 31st in Vegas and June 1st in Minneapolis so get tickets now!
The highly creative team at WoodShop Studios takes a holistic approach to servicing their execution of commercials. So much that they've brought in the delightful Linda Jackson as Executive Producer of Post Production, a position not many production companies require. Linda's experience and leadership inform the way they approach the creative from the start. We discuss how they concept, dissect material and we even chat a bit about her love of puppetry.
On a personal note, huge thanks to Linda and her colleague Brad Tucker for challenging me to do the #22Kill pushups in support of our veterans. (Veterans Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255) And she and her husband Chad came out for our sold out "I Am Battle Comic" premier in LA!!
Take a look at the KFC spot on the WoodShop.tv site. This is quality stuff my friends.
Thanks,
Jordan
This episode is about an hour. See you all in Las Vegas May 31st, then Minneapolis June 1st for screenings and Q&A's! Tickets here.
Filmmaker Jeannette Godoy recently crafted 10 short films for Home Helpers, profiling 10 outstanding caregivers, each nominated for Caregiver of the Year. To do so, she and her documentary crew crisscrossed these United States in two action-packed trips. Jeannette shares her diligent prep secrets and shooting techniques. Moreover, she divulges her secret to getting real people to relax on camera. Many had never seen a film crew, let alone be on camera.
I urge you to watch them, like Christine Villa, here or at www.jordanbrady.com to have a context for this great conversation. Note all of Jeannette's were uploaded to Youtube in April 2017. The older ones are great stories too, but Jeannette's have that unique that extra special sauce she brings.
I love Jeannette madly. As in I am in love with her.
Thanks,
Jordan
This episode is just over an hour.
Happy 200th episode! Thanks for your loyal listenership. After reflecting on all the wonderful chats we've shared, this is just me advising you to make positivity your default position in life and on set. We are blessed to be filmmakers, so appreciate that. We are solution oriented, decisive people. Creativity is best manifested through positivity, so... don't be a dick.
Check out my tour dates with "I Am Battle Comic" for the next few weeks, and come out and say howdy. Ticket links here.
thanks,
Jordan
This episode is not quite 11 minutes, and sponsored by Commercial Directing Bootcamp. Next Bootcamp is August 26th, 2017. Sign up quick.
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