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.
Comedian Jeff Capri, one of my dear comedy brothers from "I Am Battle Comic", tells us about doing shows for our US Troops. He's LOL hilarious and has traveled the world, so we chat about how shows changed since the war began after 9/11 and the important relief the comedy shows give our men and women who serve.
Jeff is the prodigal son of legendary comic Dick Capri. How was that growing up? Going to the Catskills and hanging late at the Friars Club?
Oh, great review out today from a wonderful military spouse, MJ Boice.
You can pre-order "I Am Battle Comic" for $10 and half that goes to MiltiaryFamily.org so do it now. And if you're in Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas or Minneapolis.. find me at a premiere event!! All proceeds go to great charities that help military families and veterans. Click here for screenings and ticket links.
many thanks,
Jordan
This chat is brisk hour and 20 minutes.
The World Premiere of "I Am Battle Comic" was a smashing success, thanks to the fine citizens of Detroit. Especially the advertising community, as creatives and producers came out in droves. Huge shout out to Marc Henretta of Jeep, Sterling Doak of Fender and my longtime friend Chuck Meehan for moderating the Q&A.
Midday the review came out from Sean L. McCarthy, aka the comics' comic. Read it.
Comedians Tammy Pescatelli and Slade Ham, both in the film, showed up to make for a funny Q&A. We raised well over $4,000 for National Military Family Association, with many donations made on the spot. Way to go Detroit!
Everything about these theatrical events is here at www.jordanbrady.com. Buy your tickets now. Click here for all screening info.
Thank you,
Jordan
PS Yes indeed you can pre-order the digital download now for just $10 at www.iambattlecomic.com if you please!
This episode is 20 minutes.
Jamie Madge is the Worldwide Editor of the fantastic website SourceEcreative, what we now just call the Source. Jamie puts together a showcase of short films that he carefully curates to give the crowd a variety of emotions. Then we takes the show around the world. Literally. He likens it to a mixtape, because he has us, the audience, in mind when he choses the content and it's order.
For those that don't use the Source, you're missing one of the greatest tools to study advertising. It's a comprehensive database of spots with extensive credits from client, agency and production.
Enjoy.
Jordan
This episode is an hour and twenty some minutes. Still tickets left for Detroit's premiere of "I Am Battle Comic", so come on out or tell a Motown friend!! All proceeds go to MilitaryFamily.org. Click for tickets.
Cortez Brothers' Co Founder and President Bernadette Rivero can't stress enough how important it is to flesh out your characters. No matter if it's for a feature film or a :15 second spot, the well-defined character will always make the story shine. She's even moonlighted as a ghostwriter for hundreds of writers and directors. So have a listen and share with your filmmaker friends.
See you all April 5th in Detroit for "I Am Battle Comic" Premiere. Click for tickets.
thanks,
Jordan
My 7 city tour now includes Phoenix and Las Vegas. Check www.jordanbrady.com for dates and ticket links. All money to various wonderful non-profits.
Like myself, Alan "Al" Watt started as a stand-up comic, headlining clubs throughout North America, and performing on many TV shows. He's won awards for writing including France's Prix Printemps 2004 (best foreign novel) for Diamond Dogs, and now Al has his debut feature film, "Interior Night" lighting up the film festival circuit.
We chat writing (he also teaches screenwriting), first time directing, his rehearsal process and more.
Oh big congrats to Desiree Johnson, she's going to see "Cinema Twain" and meet the legendary Val Kilmer at the Irvine Improv, March 29th, 2017. Yay!!
Thanks,
Jordan
All "I Am Battle Comic" ticket info for my 6 city curated screening tour is at jordanbrady.com. Always. Support our military and enjoy some laughs.
I saw Val Kilmer's mind-blowing one man show "Citizen Twain" live in Los Angeles, and it blew my mind. Hence the phrase. We know Mr. Kilmer immerses himself in his characters (e.g. Jim Morrison, Doc Holliday), and this show had you forget Val and believe you were watching Mark Twain do a one man show. At the end of the run, Val has filmed the stage play and is now touring art houses with the movie. "Cinema Twain" is a must see and special evening with Val Kilmer live.
Helen and I are going, and we have two VIP tickets for Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 at the Irvine Improv. Tweet at me, Facebook me, and two lucky fans will go too!
Thanks,
Jordan
This episode is under 4 minutes. Please share. More links to "Cinema Twain" on my site and valkilmer.com. Enjoy.
Commercial Director Kip Hewitt knows how to add drama to a power drill and sexiness to a dishwashing liquid. His golf spots are epic. (I've posted one at jordanbrad.com by the way). So it's a real joy to talk shop with Kip. He kinda hijacks the interview and asks me more questions. Which I love. We chat treatments, pitching on conference calls, and everything in between.
Enjoy!
Jordan
Commercial Directing Bootcamp on March 11, 2017, is sold out, so check back in the Fall.
I'm a longtime fan of comedy Director Tom DeCerchio, so it was great to sit down and chat on this episode. We share a love for communication and holding the pre-pre production meeting. Tom tells the tale of being a young copywriter and how that informs him as a filmmaker. Check out a few of his spots at www.jordanbrady.com.
Thanks to my son and podcast editor Jake Brady for filling on the intro, as I got that flu bug kicking my ass.
Detroit, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and Los Angeles screenings of "I Am Battle Comic" are selling tickets. All info http://jordanbrady.com/i-am-battle-comic/ thanks!
Cheers,
Jordan
This episode is 90 minutes of fun.
Visit www.commercialdirectingbootcamp.com and sign up for my popular seminar.
Comedy Director Kevin T. Willson's funny Doritos spots not only aired during the Super Bowl several years in a row, but he freakin' won the whole thing! Yes, one million dollars. He explains the process, how he meticulously wrote and planned it, and how fast he spent the money. I found Kevin to be a kindred spirit as a filmmaker, testing and prepping like a madman. Be sure to check out the animatic he made prior to shooting over at www.jordanbrady.com. (I love typing out the whole www part.)
You'll love this episode I pinky promise.
Jordan
Commercial Directing Bootcamp is almost sold out for March 11th, 2017 and I'll not be doing the Bootcamp for a while. Limit 20 filmmakers.
Everything you need to know about my documentary "I Am Battle Comic" on my site too. Or heck, just pre-buy it at www.iambattlecomic.com knowing the $$ goes to help military families. Thanks!
Scott Burns is an excellent Sound Mixer who re-records sound for commercials. He also helped me with my upcoming documentary "I Am Battle Comic". Scott works at onoe of LA's most reputable sound houses, Juice Studio. In this interview, he gives us great insight into his career, how he operates, and how my movie was a different beast than a Lexus spot. Scott, who studied sound & film at USC, loves sharing his vast knowledge.
I really enjoyed my chat with my new pal Scott and you will too. Shout out to his Producer - Vanessa Carey, and his Executive Producer Dawn Redmann for making the movie mix a reality.
Thanks,
Jordan
This episode is an hour long.
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