Respect The Process

Cinematographer Barry Berona and I reunited after decades and we had a blast chatting all things commercials. His versatile, award winning commercial work extends to many sub-genres including automotive, tabletop, and beauty for such recent clients as, Google, PGA & GolfTV, Nike, Subaru, Toyota, GM, Ford, Renault, Mitsubishi, Harley Davidson, Sony, US Navy, Snickers, Honda, Coors, Priceline and Pu...

Writer/Director Skinner Myers is an award-winning filmmaker and film professor at Loyola Marymount University. Skinner wrote and directed four short films: Chimera, The Last Supper, Obscured, and Nigger, while studying film at USC School of Cinematic Arts. I reached out to Skinner after seeing "The Sleeping Negro" at Slamdance 2021. "Confronted with a series of racially charged incidents, a young...

Associate Creative Director Julia Nicholas has risen up the agency ladder quickly, working on everything from beauty to weight loss to cars and more. An Art Director by trade, she craves variety in assignments, diving into each project with passion. We talk about her journey, the many mentors she's had and the great spots we've made together.  Catch Julia in the behind-the-scenes I've posted for o...

Leo Burnett Detroit Creative Directors Dan Councilor and Tom Topolewski discuss shooting remotely from the agency perspective. I'd shot Buick with the team (Dan is an Art Director and Tom a copywriter) in February again for the NCAA March Madness, but this time Tom watched the camera feed via zoom and facetimed with us. Dan had his boots on the ground. Now, I love having the creatives with me on s...

Filmmaker Jessica Redish brings her passion to the podcast and I promise you'll find her positive energy infectious. She's lighting up the film festival scene with her short comedy "Airway" and still getting accolades for "The Last Croissant", posted on my site and hers. My online Commercial Directing Masterclass celebrated one year of helping filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star revie...

Just your ol' pal Jordan Brady talking about shooting lo-fi tests with my camcorder to prove my attacks will work. The test is posted on my site with this blog. My online Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped almost 800 filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. Did I mention the free filmmaker consultation call upon completion? Shout out again to Caio Shindo so we pronounced...

Filmmaker Nicholas Lam directs award-winning spots, music videos and films. He's helmed international campaigns for Google, Samsung, Disney, P&G and Nestle, works closely with top agencies like BBDO, Ogilvy & Mather and Iris Worldwide. In the music world, Nicholas is an MTV VMA nominated director having shot videos for Nick Jonas, Blink-182, Sara Bareilles, Bastille, Jess Glynne, Monsta X and more...

Nancy Jacobs runs Winston Wolfe, a creative resource representing directors for work within the internal production divisions of ad agencies and brands. We talk about how this can be a great source of work for filmmakers wanting to tell stories for brands, and how this model is growing and thriving within agencies. You'll love the chat! Shout out to Scotty Shuckies - Jake's newest patron! Click hi...

Jason Wolk is Founder and Managing Director of Spears & Arrows, a top production company with a stellar roster of directors.  We talk covid protocols, relationships, his fine roster, director career management and how it all starts with tending to the story. Hey Patreon patrons - join Jake and I for our patrons-only "Ask Us Anything" on zoom April 6th at 5pm pacific. Join show editor Jake Brady on...

Filmmaker Nick Peterson has amassed over 500 million views between his music videos, spots and animation. After graduating from the Experimental Animation program at CALARTS, Nick spent years producing visual effects (vfx) before he transitioned into full time directing. Nick's films have been screened in festivals such as SUNDANCE, and SXSW. His Chrysler Commercial played during the Super Bowl. ...

Ezrah Lockwood runs the casting sessions for most of my commercials via Danielle Eskinazi Casting. He shares tips and tricks for auditions that actors and directors alike will glean knowledge from. He's also quite the musician, so check out his music here . It's dark electronic music with a human element that evokes a cinematic landscape.  Love this podcast? Our show editor Jake Brady has a new Pa...

Director Stewart Maclennan expresses emotion and attitude through a wonderful use of color, movement and design. No wonder he's busy shooting for top fashion and beauty brands. Click here for more.  Stewart got his start in the old Hollywood editorial department and we chat how that informs his directing process. I answer his questions about day rates and more in the Patreon bonus section. Love th...

My friend Chuck Meehan , Co-Chief Creative Officer, McCann, Detroit, returns with his hit Super Bowl commercial in-hand. "No Way, Norway" stars Will Ferrell, Kenan Thompson, Awkwafina and the GM Electric vehicle. Chuck breaks down how it all came to be, how it was shot and what he looks for hiring a director. This ad was deftly directed by Jake Szymanski, who has previously collaborated with Ferre...

Pro wrestler turned comedian Cory Kastle stars in a Batman "fan film" called "Bruce" and tells us all about it. Cory's positive attitude is infectious and his stories of being an extra in movies are entertaining. Check out "Bruce" on YouTube. Love this podcast? Consider supporting our editor Jake Brady and  his new Patreon ! Click to support him and get 75% discounts on Masterclass, free merch and...

Just me rambling & raving about the Super Bowl LV commercials, celebrating all the great work, even the lame Cheetos spot. Kudos to every client, agency team, and of course, the directors and crew that made it to the Big Game. No links folks, that stuff is posted everywhere already. My son and podcast editor Jake Brady has a Patreon ! Click to support him and get great discounts on Masterclass, fr...

  Fred Goss has made a name for himself as an actor, director, writer, and producer. His initial foray into directing was on the critically acclaimed ABC series 'Sons and Daughters.' He also served as co-creator, writer, producer and star of the series. Fred's first commercial project was directing a series of award winning spots for Coke Zero and within a year, Fred had directed spots for clients...

Music Video Director June Bae and I sat outside, socially distanced, and chatted about helming hip hop videos and launching a commercial directing career. His latest video for Ameer Vann, for his rap ditty IDFIATOK , literally dropped today and has tens of thousands of views already. (It has bad words.)  June is a talented filmmaker on the rise, his passion, journey and commitment to his craft is...

Why do advertising creatives hire their director? Is it that first call or zoom? How important is the treatment? Well, as we wrapped two fantastic, safe days on set, I asked Creative Directors Rich Terry and Matt Mowat those exact questions. They gave me an impromptu interview in the back of my Cadillac. When Cinematographer Shane Kelly ("Boyhood") walked by, we grabbed him into the conversation....

We're closing out 2020 strong with my two distinguished creatives: ACD/Copywriter Nick Micale and ACD/Art Director Bennett Austin , of David & Goliath. You'll recognize their emotional Super Bowl spot for Kia called "Tough Never Quits" with Josh Jacobs (directed by Serial Pictures' director  John Hillcoat .) I urge y'all to check out Nick and Bennett's personal sites as well, for tons of great spo...

Filmmaker Norry Niven does it all. He directs tons of national spots ( Kia ) and major network promos for shows like "Homeland" which offer him such creative control and produces via his Thousand Foot Squid production company. His latest docu, "Get Back Up" follows Blue October and chronicles the band's struggles with substance abuse, mental health, subsequent treatment and recovery. Talking with...

Dallas Taylor is the host of  Twenty Thousand Hertz , one of the most well-crafted podcasts I've heard. It reveals the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds. Dallas is also the Creative Director of Defacto Sound , the sound design source for the world's most thoughtful brands. Dallas is also a sound designer, consultant, writer, and  TED mainstage speaker . A real tre...

Bright Blue Gorilla is Robyn Rosenkrantz and Michael Glover. The quit their jobs in 1990, took their guitars to Europe and never looked back. This is the feel good duo we need right now. Check them out and enjoy this chat. They have a new film called "36 Husbands" out that's a madcap homemade romp. Check it out. The Filmmaker Diversity Award sends a filmmaker to my Bootcamp for free. Click here fo...

I came across a spot for a barber shoppe on Instagram and tracked down the helmer, commercial director Ryley Burghall. Next thing you know we're chatting filmmaking, music videos and all things about making commercials. Enjoy. Click here for Ryley's Honda spot that I also love. The Filmmaker Diversity Award sends a filmmaker to my Bootcamp for free. Click here for more info. Sponsored by Oso Delic...

This episode is me telling you how I blew the pitch on the zoom call and what i learned from the experience.  The Filmmaker Diversity Award sends a filmmaker to my Bootcamp for free. Click here for more info. Sponsored by Oso Delicious. Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped over 500 filmmakers globally and has received 100% 5 star reviews. DM me if it can help you. Commercial Directing Bootc...

Tim Case is the Founder/Executive Producer of Supply&Demand is recognized for seamlessly integrating production, editorial and design and animation to create content for clients in broadcast, digital, film, TV, music video and branded entertainment. His curated roster of talented filmmakers - Michael Bay, Joseph Kahn, Vicky Lawton and more - make great stuff for major clients such as Nike, Adidas,...