Respect The Process

I'm in deep prep for a huge shoot next week, so I thought I'd share how run my technical scouts with the film crew. All part of the Brady Method. Love to hear what you do.  Enjoy. Jordan This is an 11 minute episode. Commercial Directing Bootcamp officially half full for March 11th, 2017. Guest speaker is insanely cool and inspiring. I'll announce next week. 

Filmmaker Kristyna Archer has a style and aesthetic I admire: it's crisp, bold and colorful. A busy professional photographer and cinematographer, we chat about how her career has morphed into more and more directing gigs, as she explores new outlets of creativity. She also is the creator of the MergeLeft Podcast , a podcast exploring art and commerce thru conversations with shape-shifters in arts...

Animation Designer & 3D Artist  PJ Richardson  co-launched Laundry, a creative studio to help brands, agencies and networks bring their ideas to life. You'll see they deliver a high end aesthetic and polished that is most impressive to the eye. Of course, we chat about how Laundry works and how PJ loves to collaborate. He also shares his journey from design school to graffiti to advertising. He an...

Comedy Director Greg Popp went from film school to producing classic ads at DDB Chicago, where his work with Anheuser-Busch won literally every major advertising honor. But that directing bug gnawed at him until he said goodbye to the agency side, and now he's a much sought-after helmer of the funny. We compare notes on gigs and our process, and swap stories from the trenches of advertising. Enjoy...

I've watched the incomparable Barry Katz successfully navigate the comedy waters for three decades. He's had a heaping helping hand in launching Louis C.K., Jay Mohr, Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan and many more, so it's a treat to chat with him on my podcast.  Barry's own show, the Industry Standard podcast on iTunes features everyone from Kevin Hart to Dennis Rodman to Paul Feig. Check it out. Bar...

The wonderful Nancy Cohen walked into my office delivering a Christmas gift on behalf of Idell James Casting, the top shop for casting background artists. Once we got to chatting, I asked Nancy to grace me with an impromptu interview. Thankfully, she agreed and the resulting conversation is a treat.  We talk about how you must keep your head in the game, and how crucial extras can be to bringing t...

Director Aron P Orton is a multi-talented filmmaker with a penchant for comedy. We chat about working with repeat clients, balancing editorial work and more. He's also ventured into the crazy world of VR and done some very cool work. I've posted Aron's stuff at my website jordanbrady.com, so have a gander. Thanks, Jordan This episode is an hour, give or take.

Our most popular episodes spotlight Commercial Directors or Ad Agency Creative Directors, so this chat with fantastic spot helmer John Grammatico makes for a perfect storm of a podcast. We discuss bidding for the same gigs, how he made that transition to full-time directing, and his process when he gets a storyboard. Oh, and I babble about listening and understanding the client. Check out John's w...

Stand-up comedian Maz Jobrani tells us how he brought his character Jimmy Vestvood to the big screen. Maz co-wrote, produced and stars in his hilarious film "Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero", and took it to theaters everywhere. We chat about how the limitations of a small budget can fuel creative solutions, as well as shaping one's own destiny. Maz also offers an insightful tour of Iran's colorful h...

Commercial Director Scotty Bergstein started out as Ridley Scott's assistant on the movie "Thelma and Louise". Talk about a film school like no other. Now he's a seasoned, sought-after spot helmer. We chat about his process from first getting a storyboard through delivering that edit.  We share the joy of allowing the process to reveal things on set that would not have happened if you didn't plan...

Filmmakers Kristyna Archer and Monty Marsh are dual recipients of the inaugural Superlounge Diversity Award. Each will attend Commercial Directing Bootcamp for free December 3rd, 2016 in Los Angeles. Both Monty and Kristyna display a keen proficiency in short form visual storytelling that I know can be channeled to make great ads. Bravo!! Huge thanks to all the filmmakers that submitted great work...

Legendary comedian Ritch Shydner  is known to my fans as the true heart and soul of "I Am Comic" (Available on iTunes). To three generations of stand-up comics, he remains a powerhouse of pure monology. Ritch and I met in the 1980's during the comedy boom when I opened for him. Neither of us remember the details or the city. We talk stand-up comedy, the road, doing a documentary together, today's...

My wildly successful Commercial Directing Bootcamp returns to Los Angeles next month, and not every filmmaker may be qualified. This is just me babbling for three minutes telling you why you should or should not enroll. If you think you have what it takes, do not wait and do sign up today, because we are almost full. Limit 20 filmmakers. Thanks, and go ahead and please share with a mate that might...

Abraham Roofeh is a director and producer with his own shop, Crowned Kings . Abe is constantly pumping out great content. SPots, Branded Content and music videos, you name it. Click here to see it. We chat about how he gets his work, what it means to find one's voice as a storyteller and how filmmakers need to have a bit of entrepreneurial zeal these days. Actors - check out the Dan Velez Fund, a...

VML Group Creative Director Pat Piper is funny, prolific and one heck of a guy. In addition to cranking out great ads, h e has his own podcast called The Shakes on iTunes. Pat and I have fun talking about what it is like having comedic actors who try to one up each other during a comedy commercial shoot. We also mention how he made some of his classic Sonic commercials, which he originated with hi...

Doug Sherin reps commercial directors as well as production companies. He sells talent based on their reel. But he's more than an agent, he's a partner in the process of developing a director's career. Check out his stellar roster at his company, Options . We chat about how communication is key, his joy in finding work for his clients, and donuts. It's a real treat to finally have my friend on the...

Executive Producer Andrew Perry began his career at MTV Networks, where I'd see him every other day in the hallway. He explains what an Executive Producer does and how he rose to the occasion when presented with a new responsibility, turning each into a career opportunity. Andrew also talks about his new book, a companion to the hit show, "The Hills."   I enjoyed reuniting with Andrew and having h...

Political satirist and comedian Jimmy Tingle is running for President of the United States of America on the Humor For Humanity ticket. Jimmy has been a staple on the stand up circuit for decades, prolific as he is hilarious. He's produced his own film, and once owned his own theater. A treat to have Jimmy on the show. Enjoy. Jordan Commercial Directing Bootcamp is December 3rd, 2016 in Los Angele...

Daredevil Evel Knievel was a huge childhood hero of mine, so it was amazing and super cool that stuntman Eddie Braun successfully replicated and completed Evel's jump attempt over the Snake River Canyon in September 2016. Bravo Eddie! But in an uncharacteristic tweet, I disrespected Eddie's passion and success, and publicly want to set the record straight. It's cool as fuck and I was wrong to comm...

Sound Mixer Maurice Sydnor has been my friend and collaborator for over a decade. We've made tons of spots, and he helped me get great sound on my documentary "I Am Comic" when I had no budget at all. Starting out as a rock musician, you'll love hearing how Maurice continues his self-taught education, always learning and adapting as the industry changes. Listen as two old chums chat about the proc...

"Ghostheads" Director Brendan Mertens explains all about his new film, "Ghostheads" , still killing it on Netflix. This is part two of "Ghostheads", Part I being with Tommy Avalon. Ghostheads are not just uber-fans of the film. They form chapters and raise money for charity, while giving each Ghosthead a sense of community. I recommend the film highly, which has interviews with key cast and crew,...

Filmmaker Tommy Avallone returns to talk about his new film, "Ghostheads" , currently killing it on Netflix. We chat about how he reached out to the director of this fun documentary, Brendan Mertens (my future podcast guest) and his overall involvement. A real inspiring tale for us filmmakers. Ghostheads are not just uber-fans of the film. They form chapters and raise money for charity, while givi...

Filmmaker and friend DeVaughn Hughson spend six years documenting Outcast, the first all-Black Motorcycle Club, literally living among these true rebels day and night. The result is an artistic peek into their raucous den and time-honored rituals. It's a must-watch doc and the closest you'll ever get to this unique world. I find DeVaughn's film a riveting study of alpha male culture, where individ...

My friend Editor Shira Ankori has edited some of the best comedy spots on my reel for over ten years now. We discuss working with the advertising agency creatives and why directors need to actually cut. Timing and collaboration are themes we agree on, so have a listen and share with a filmmaker you love. Thanks, Jordan This episode is one hour.

Writer/Director Jamie Buckner has made an adorable, funny romantic comedy called "Split". Jamie tells us about making the short film first to raise the dough and the complications of shooting in a working bowling alley. He smartly went to his hometown to make the film. Please support the film by clicking here , and watch and enjoy "Split" . My favorite aspect is Jamie spoofs all the tropes of the...