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.
While visiting Nashville, I chatted with Tom Gibney, Sr. VP/Director of Content Production at the Buntin Group. He's a well-respected industry veteran and a super nice guy. We discuss that while it's now called "content" - it's still telling stories for clients. Tom feels ultimately the digital tools have helped the filmmaking process, but not without a price. And Tom's loyalty to his Nashville filmmakers is admirable; he shoots with local crews when possible.
Tom And I share a childlike wonder for shooting table top, as well as the philosophy of "shoot, shoot, shoot".
Thank you,
Jordan
This episode is about 68 minutes long.
I met Steve Belanger when I was a guest on his podcast, The Gamut with Steve Belanger on the Sideshow Network. A raconteur and funny guy, we've become friends. So when he asked me about making a short film on life's odd journey, I said "dont."
It's rare I discourage people from filmmaking, but I knew Steve was mostly a funny performer at heart. What good would mounting a short film do for a busy guy like Steve?
"It's About Time" opens in New York in April and you won't want to miss it. Click the title for tickets. Steve wrote and will perform and it's directed by Broadway veteran and "Three's Company" star Richard Kline.
We talk about collaboration, being control freaks and balance of the two.
Thank you for listening. Please share with a pal.
Jordan
Cinematographer Julian Whatley proudly proclaims he's never had a bad day at work. He loves filmmaking and attacks every gig with 100% of his heart and soul. Coming up through the ranks of the camera department, learning from masters like Bob Richardson, John Toll and Harris Savides, he carries on the discipline and artistry he was taught. But stresses adaptability. I'm lucky to have Julian as an ally and friend.
Julian arrived at the RTP studios with four pillars for discussion: The Beginner's Mind, Disintermediation, The Emperor's new clothes and the Invisible hand. It's a trippy conversation steeped in wisdom.
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Jordan
What's comforting about filming with Laura Gels, Senior Art Director at Northlich, is having her gives me a second pair of eyes, scrutinizing the details in order to make the work great. We've collaborated on three spots, and she's a director's dream to work with. I grabbed Laura from her print shoot and we chat about the various phases of joy that come with the process.
This is the third interview of three with the wildy creative folks behind Scooter the Neutered Cat for GiveThemTen.org - from the caring folks of the wonderful Joanie Bernard Foundation.
I grabbed Laura from her print shoot and we chat about the various phases of joy that come with the process. The epiosde lasts about 30 minutes.
Thank you,
Jordan
Group Creative Director Kerry Broderick shares with us the joy of teaming up a great art director with a talented copywriter, like she did on my gig with her. She leads the creative team at the Northlich Agency - who birthed my beloved Scooter The Neutered Cat for GiveThemTen.org and the caring folks of the wonderful Joanie Bernard Foundation. This is my second interview of three with the creative team.
Kerry explains how she matches up talent, and nurtures the best out of them. Always pushing her teams to dig deeper, and really mine the idea for everything, she certainly subscribes to one of our podcast mantras: good enough sucks.
Hit me up with ideas, comments and even dietary concerns at RespectTheProcessPodcast@gmail.com and you'll be happier.
thanks,
Jordan
The immensely creative folks at the Northlich ad agency birthed one of the most fun, silly and effective campaigns I've been blessed to shoot. Yes, Scooter The Neutered Cat and GiveThemTen.org - from the caring folks of the wonderful Joanie Bernard Foundation. Over the next three episodes you'll meet the creatives that spawned these spirited spots. Senior Copywriter Terry Dillon, Senior Art Director Laura Gels and Group Creative Director Kerri Broderick all chat about the creative process and joy of doing great work.
We start with Terry, a laugh out loud funny guy that did a stint on "Two And A Half Men" in tinseltown before setting his sights on the ad game. Listen closely to the interview and you just may recognize his silky smooth voice.. stay cool.
Thanks,
Jordan
Hip Hop impresario Amerigo Gazaway is one of my favorite music producers. He reworks samples and records so that his songs transcend both original recordings. Furthermore, an Amerigo Gazaway albums tell a story, like LP's did back in the vinyl days. Moreover, it's his love for his source material and his authenticity that resinates with listeners. Bombarded with cease-and-desist letters for sampling, it all changed when Apple chose his Mos Def/Marvin Gaye retooling into a "Yasiin Gaye" song "You Are Undeniable" for a commercial. (Click the link to get on iTunes.) It's the first unauthorized mashup to be used for a major brand, and a landmark breakthrough for hip hop.
Watch this Apple Computer TV spot "Jason's Verse" to hear the funky "Yasiin Gaye" track.
Amerigo schools me on sample trolls, copyright law, his process and the Brazilian "Cannibalist Manifesto". Near the end of our chat, he turns the tables and asks me about the selection of music for film and commercials.
Please send me your feedback and any filmmaking questions to RespectTheProcessPodcast@gmail.com today.
Thank you,
Jordan
This episode is just over an hour long. Do rate us on iTunes.
I've known Jennifer Rawlings since our days playing the comedy clubs around Los Angeles in 80's. She always captivated the crowd with her funny perspective, so I'm not surprised she's become an accomplished filmmaker. It's her unusual journey that intrigues me.
"Forgotten Voices: Woman in Bosnia" is her first film, and a must see. Made with a camcorder and the desire to expose the world to these stories. Check it out. She then did a Ted Talk on the subject of forgiveness, a story told in the film.
This episode is an hour with an old friend. Enjoy.
Thanks,
Jordan
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Thank you to everyone that participated in my presentation "Confessions of a Commercial Filmmaker" this week on StageIt.com. If you have feedback, I'm curious as to how I may improve the forum. Great questions in the Q&A!!
Feel free to email me anytime at RespectTheProcessPodcast@gmail.com and askk away. This is super short, cuz i literally landed from an cross country flight.
Thank you,
Jordan
After I interviewed Ryan Berman, I found his blog post called "Comedy on a Commercial Production." I agree with most everything he says, and probably explains why we are friends and have shot together a bunch. Ryan is Founder and Chief Creative Officer of i.d.e.a., a great advertising agency in San Diego. We chat about creating a fun culture, staying one step ahead of the trends, and why San Diego is still classy.
He produced a documentary with client's money that played at SXSW called "Inventing To Nowhere" about the patent industry. It's an eye opener.
A forward thinker, his agency also acquired a local production company of scrappy filmmakers, and they do awesome work. 4120 Productions. Click the name, duh.
Buy your tickets now for my webinar on February 10th at 6pm West Coast/ 9pm East Coast on StageIt. Live Q&A. It will sell out. It's my live presentation on being a director of tv commercials. "Confessions of a Commercial Filmmaker".
Thank you,
Jordan
This episode is 60 minutes. Do rate us on iTunes please.
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