Respect The Process

Steven Sills is the intrepid Head of Production at kaboom productions —a role to which he brought 16 years of national and international production experience working for such companies as Furlined and Headquarters. As a highly skilled producer across numerous platforms, steven plays a central role in kaboom's many productions, serving both as HOP and line producer. With the wide array of needs th...

After years as an award-winning creative director and agency owner, Bart Cleveland realized a need to help people succeed in the advertising industry required more than academic programs. Today, those who have used JPL are working at some of the industry's most respected agencies. Bart is a frequent speaker at SXSW, BOLO, Ad Age's Small Agency Conference and The One Club Creative Week. He is a con...

Director Mark Celentano loves to direct national and international advertising campaigns for the world's largest and most successful brands. We bid on the same gig for ECD Tina Tackett of Loomis Agency, also a podcast alumni and Mark won that campaign hands down and most-deservedly. Yes we talk about that and treatments all that goes into making stuff great. I've posted Mark's work at www.jordanbr...

Director Mike Greenberg - of his own Konspiracy Films - makes great spots. Mike joins me to talk directing and his new Bolt Jr + Cinema Robot. Be sure and check out his work. Fun fact: Mike is a Commercial Directing Bootcamp alumni.  Join Jake Brady's Patreon and you'll get invited to our next "Ask US Anything" where he and I answer all questions.   His entry level to join starts at $2/month gets...

Video Director Kyle Sauer directs commercials and fun stuff that will hypnotize you for hours. And he works globally on music videos, experimental campaigns, motion portrait photography + GIFs, animations, and as mentioned those traditional broadcast commercials. Check out his site and enjoy! Join Jake Brady's Patreon and you'll get invited to our next "Ask US Anything" September 14th at 4pm Pacif...

My friend & renowned Commercial Director Norry Niven returns to chat about his hit documentary, " Get Back Up ." Film Threat says, " Director Norry Niven captures all of the highs, lows, near-death experiences, torment, and the road to recovery in intimate and powerful detail in  Get Back Up . " Watch the movie wherever you watch stuff.  Shout out to Director Kevin O'Brien , Jake's newest patron....

Commercial Director Don Cherel is a talented, funny spot helmer I got to talk shop with. We go deep in the weeds folks. You'll love this chat and his Geico behind-the-scenes on his website. His DCP Productions is a dream come true and after listening, you'll know why. Check out his spots! Jake Brady's Patreon ! gets you an invite to our next "Ask US Anything" September 14th at 4pm Pacific time. Ja...

Commercial Director Phil Brown started as an agency creative but soon transitioned to spot helmer. Over the years Phil has garnered many awards, too many to mention in a tiny blog. He has worked for many clients including VW, Ford, KIA, Samsung, Coors, IKEA, Wind, Bell, Verizon, Budweiser, Blue Cross Blue Shield, GE and more. Click Phil's name to see his killer reel.  Jake Brady's Patreon ! gets y...

Randy Belcher, Exec Creative Director at Strategic America , is best known in advertising circles as the co-creator of the Geico Gecko from his days at the Martin Agency. Randy and I did some fun work years after that for Cox Cable and more. Enjoy this chat and hear the perspective from a seasoned creative.  Jake Brady's Patreon ! starts at $2/month gets you BONUS content you'll love. Go to https:...

Our Respect The Process podcast turns 400 with this special episode. The show's audio editor Jake Brady and I asked each other 5 questions about doing this show for you all. What we like, how we do it, what we've learned, how I annoy Jake. Thank you all for sticking with us all these years.  Shout out to Filmmaker Nahir Desai listening in India. He's the table top Wes Anderson of Bombay. Jake Brad...

I'm a sucker for a funny, indie buddy comedy, and John Carlucci  and  Brandon LaGanke 's co-directorial effort, "Drunk Bus" delivers. Watch it on iTunes, here's the trailer . That'll show you what I'm talking about.  Jake Brady's Patreon ! is awesome. A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shirt and consultation calls w me, go to  h...

Filmmaker Frank Armendarez is a writer, director, and editor with my pals at Crown Chimp. Frank got his big break into show business as a PA on the set of fitness infomercials, but parlayed that into a solid career writing, editing and directing.  Frank currently lives in Tucson where he focuses his creative eye on Table Top directing as well as regularly enjoying the best 23 miles of Mexican food...

The exciting conclusion to my conversation with Filmmaker Alice Gu. Alice began her career as a Director of Photography, working with renowned directors Werner Herzog, Stacy Peralta, and Rory Kennedy, among others. She was cinematographer on Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton , a documentary directed by Academy Award-nominated director Rory Kennedy.  The Donut King  is Alice's feature dir...

Director Alice Gu  began her career as a Director of Photography, working with renowned directors Werner Herzog, Stacy Peralta, and Rory Kennedy, among others. She was cinematographer on  Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton , a documentary directed by Academy Award-nominated director Rory Kennedy.  The Donut King  is Alice's feature directorial debut and was selected to premiere in competi...

Laurence Shanet is an award-winning director, writer, and creative director who got his start in the advertising world working for some of the world's most prestigious ad agencies before embarking on his directorial career. He is a past winner of the Young Director Award at Cannes, was listed among the industry's Top 10 "Directors to Watch", and has had his work placed in the Museum of Modern Art'...

The exciting conclusion to my interview with Commercial Director Wayne Craig is here. Thanks Jake Brady for covering me with the intro, as I've been shooting Kaiser Permanente Thrive all week. More of Wayne's work at www.jordanbrady.com or click his name. Jake Brady's Patreon ! is awesome. A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shir...

Director Wayne Craig began working in the commercial industry at the bottom. 'He was one hell of a P.A." The one major advantage it gave him was that it allowed him to work with some of the best directors in the world during the late 80's and early 90's. Finally after shooting two spec spots Wayne got the chance to direct a 'real' commercial. Amazingly, that first ad won a Lion at Cannes. Since th...

Associate Creative Director & Copywriter Aaron Cathey returns to the podcast! Aaron is an award-winning copywriter now cranking out fun work at Highdive. He's put his strategic thinking and creativity to work for brands like Hotels.com (Captain Obvious) Microsoft, Molson Coors, Charles Schwab, Wingstop, Spirit Airlines, Groupon and Applebee's and more.   Jake Brady's Patreon ! is awesome. A mere $...

Associate Creative Director & Copywriter Aaron Cathey returns to the podcast! Aaron is an award-winning copywriter now cranking out fun work at Highdive. He's put his strategic thinking and creativity to work for brands like Hotels.com (Captain Obvious) Microsoft, Molson Coors, Charles Schwab, Wingstop, Spirit Airlines, Groupon and Applebee's and more.   Jake Brady's Patreon ! is awesome. A mere $...

Filmmaker Brad Hasse has a new film that I love called "Songs For A Sloth" out now. Watch it on Apple TV or anywhere and listen to this chat about how he made it on a micro budget. Brad was first on the podcast in 2015 and we're celebrating the film with him. Give it 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes please. Bravo to Brad, the cast and crew and the producing team - Pudding Boy Productions. Check out t...

Christine Chen is back for part two. This prolific film producer, director and co-author of Get Reelisms also has wrapped principle photography on " Erzulie " her first feature. I know cuz I follow her on the 'grams here . Bravo Christine and the team!   Check out Jake Brady's Patreon ! A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get a $75 discount on Masterclass, free T-shirt a...

Christine Chen is a prolific film producer, director and co-author of Get Reelisms . I recommend this book for anyone starting out on set. It's all the lingo, some even new to me. Christine's work incorporates her perspectives from growing up as a first generation Asian-American in Colorado and from coming of age within a culture dominate in patriarchal tradition. Her short films " A Bird's Nest "...

Dan Sorgen (ACD/CD/Copywriter at Saatchi LA) turns the tables and asks me questions as well as reveals the secrets to the conference call I did with him and the Toyota Team at Saatchi. This is Part 2 of our great chat. He is also the Founder of SpecBank , a source for agency scripts you can make for your reel. Directors, listen up! Dan's work has been featured in Cannes, One Show, Clio, AdWeek, Cr...

Dan Sorgen is an ACD/CD/Copywriter that's overseen brand launches for billion-dollar companies, taught ad school classes, led multiple creative teams, won new business, won awards, won a wife, worked with a lot of really smart people, dinged the culture a few times, and never returned to NY in the winter. He is also the Founder of SpecBank , a source for agency scripts you can make for your reel....

Kayden Phoenix is a Chicana Writer, Director, Producer as well as the Creator of the Latina superhero comic universe, A La Brava . She also founded the Chinana Directors Initiative , which y'all should follow in Instagram.   Upon entering show biz, the first thing she noticed was the industry dominated standard- complete with character generalizations. In response, she became a huge advocate for d...