Respect The Process

Filmmaker Robert Boocheck has directed hundreds of commercials for brands such as Google, Samsung, Geico, Toyota, and Ray Ban. His spots have earned Clios, One Shows, Addys, and a bunch of other oddly named awards. His short films have been shown at major festivals including Telluride, Toronto International Film Festival, and Fantastic Fest. You'll love our chat about the state of commercial direc...

Director/DP Matt Uhry joins me in a a deep dive into filmmaker archetypes and processes. Spoiler art: he gets a call from Paris about a job directing cats in Spain during this call.    Matt has directed campaigns for Sony, Lenovo, Nikon, Nokia, Intel, Ford and Honda. His commercial work for Kellogg's, Gap, and Baccardi has also been featured in the Saatchi showcase at Cannes. His branded piece for...

This is 9 minutes of me rambling about being obsessed with every job more than anyone else. Also, I'll be at the launch party for Void Studios , April 30th at 4pm. Giving away some Voodoo books and Masterclass, and answering any filmmaking questions y'all have. And Void is raffling off a free day on their stage! So proud of Ben Brady and his partners.  Parents? Tuesday, April 19th at 4pm Pacific j...

As Director and Creative Director of BC Media Productions , Ben Consoli has produced award-winning commercials and videos for Amazon, Nestle, Panera and Honda, to name a few. As host of the Go Creative Show  podcast, Ben has interviewed over 200 of the top filmmakers in the world. With the  Go Creative Show  podcast, Ben entertains and educates an audience of fellow filmmakers across the globe. Ea...

Creative Director John Pedersen is a talented Director/Producer who spent the last few years as an in-house creative Swiss Army Knife for Scheels sporting goods mega stores. I've consulted with John and his team over the last few years on both creative and logistics. His spot called "Kid Coach" was made specifically for the Super Bowl in Scheels country and it turned out fantastic. Recently, he's...

In 2021, Hafeez Saheed joined McCann Detroit to oversee production on the prestigious General Motors and Shoe Carnival accounts. We bumped into each other while Hafeez was in post for GM's Dr. Evil EV Super Bowl spot. So he can add Mike Meyers to a celebrity list that includes Beyoncé, SpongeBob and more. He has served on Shoot Magazine's New Directors Showcase and The Montreal Effects Festival pa...

Shannon Lee Bowen is a LA native and proud fourth-generation filmmaker. She started out in reality tv, but once she saw the light of producing live-action branded content, she never looked back. Shannon specializes in commercials, promos and still campaigns.. from Geico, Dove, Papa Johns and too many to list.   Need to level up? Check out my Commercial Director Mega Bundle  for serious one-on-one...

Sean McCarthy was born in Hong Kong and grew up in San Jose, California. He saw his first film at the age of three and knew he had found his life's calling. By the time he reached high school he had written and directed over 50 short films, even appearing in front of the camera at times. When Sean turned 19, he officially formed his own professional production house, Guerilla Wanderers Films . Che...

Paus.tv Founder and CEO Rishi Kapoor promises a new curated film launhced daily. And he's getting you paid. It's a way for your fans to support you with virtual tipping, live events and yes, those shiny NFTs. Have a listen and he explains the NFT play here. Oh, I plan to have a film up soon! Check out the new Commercial Director Mega Bundle for serious one-on-one mentoring and career growth.   My...

Max Heineman is CEO and Co-Founder of Toldright , offering premium video content for businesses of all kinds. I Toldright can be a wonderful opportunity for filmmakers to earn money while polishing your craft, you know, doing what you love. Max maintains a high standard so check it out and join The Neighborhood .  My Bootcamp this Saturday, March 5th, 2022 in Los Angeles is sold out. Check out the...

Producer Michael Sugar won an Academy Award for Best Picture  as Producer on  Spotlight one of our favorite films. Honored to have Michael explain his x4y.com business model that aims to connect filmmakers with brands. it's easier to listen to the chat than me explain it here. Please consider his grand idea before you shoot your next spec spot. Enjoy! Oh, please drop my name when you sign up at x4...

Heather Heller has developed a niche for producing celebrity driven fashion spots, producing spots and videos for Directors Francis Lawrence, Jean Baptiste Mondino, Sam Brown, Paul Gore, Cyril Guyot, Marc Webb, Rich Lee and Director X.  Projects for Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Tommy Hilfiger, Dior, Armani, and D&G helped her to narrow the focus to Luxury Brands and fashion driven content.   Working...

GearSeven is a production company with so much to offer. Executive Producer Ryan Atenhan and I chat about it all. I found Ryan's approach to the roster enlightening and a great opportunity for many of our listeners. Click here to see their Commercial Directors and the work.   My only in-person Bootcamp this year is Saturday, March 5th, 2022 in Los Angeles. Must be vaxxed. Check out the new Commerc...

Directing duo Mark Danciger and Nathan Miller are Nott Brothers . But don't tell anyone. Having previously created branded content for international clients like Samsung, Virgin and STV, and shorts screened at festivals including Tribeca and Seattle, they recently joined forces to become brothers in film. Nott Brothers specialize in character-driven storytelling for brands, using their unique blen...

Director/Writer Carlyn Hudson has a great bio, here's what I've cherry picked: Carlyn has directed dozens of sketches for College Humor and Funny or Die 's branded division. As a commercial director, Carlyn specializes in stylish dialogue comedy and has worked with brands such as JIF (one of Source Creative's top campaigns of 2020), Lexus , Hasbro , Kroger , and Annovera , whose campaign starring...

Producer/Director Dave Ragsdale and I chat about "Pink Opaque" directed by Derrick Perry - a micro indie Dave produced that looks and plays like a feature film, well-funded by any giant streamer. Add it to your list of films to watch over the holidays. Here's links to "Pink Opaque" on iTunes and Amazon .     As filmmakers that work in commercials, I feel this chat will inspire you to pursue that f...

Julia 秀英 Ngeow is an Australian film director and screenwriter based in Brooklyn, New York, who has created films across the globe. Driven by a passion to uncover truth and cultivate empathy through storytelling, Julia has created documentaries, music videos, narratives, and commercial content that explore psychology and the physics of reality with a focus on interconnectedness and human vulnera...

Steve Giralt is a director, photographer, visual engineer, and tabletop storytelling is his passion. He is driven by a simple challenge: how can tabletop stories be told differently? He started his career as a photographer but his obsession with image-making led to his transition to motion. As part of his process, he uses robotics, 3D motion capture, pneumatics, Phantom cameras, and lots of engine...

Filmmaker Daniel Geyer tells us about his excellent filmmaking crash course called 1-Week Director is the ultimate online course for learning to direct movies fast! It's like 4 years of Film School in 7 days online. This is an unsolicited review friends. Check it out.   My online Commercial Directing Masterclass has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. We're...

Filmmaker Tim O'Donnell returns with his newest documentary "Tougher Than A Tank" about two Marines injured while deployed in Iraq. While Noah's injuries are mostly invisible, Eddie was hit by two 7.62mm rounds in the head rending him immobile and with a severe Traumatic Brain Injury. In an attempt to relieve financial burdens and raise money for Eddie's recovery, Noah embarks on a 145 mile run fr...

I met Co-Directors Rachel Handler & Cat Rubenis-Stevens at Slamdance in Joshua Tree, when they screened their short docu "How Much Am I Worth". Click the link or go to www.jordanbrady.com to see the six minute eye-opener.  My online Commercial Directing Masterclass has received 100% 5 star reviews. Plus we do a free filmmaker consultation call. We're closing in on 1000 filmmaker globally that have...

Filmmaker Justin McAleece is a Director & Cinematographer who excels at comedy but can really do anything. We chat all things production, directing, commercials and click here to see the trailer of his film Brick Madness .   If you're interested in teaching at San Fransisco State University , check out this opportunity.    My online Commercial Directing Masterclass  has received 100% 5 star review...

S7 Founder Sahir Champion is Producer, Director that started out as an Editor. So Sahir is an expert at delivery in every step in the production process. Client list includes high profile advertising agencies, record labels, production and editing companies on projects ranging from commercials and music videos to public service announcements and films. I've posted work at www.jordanbrady.com check...

S7 Founder Sahir Champion is Producer, Director that started out as an Editor. (You'll hear the Jake Scott story in the chat.) So Sahir is an expert at delivery in every step in the production process. Client list includes high profile advertising agencies, record labels, production and editing companies on projects ranging from commercials and music videos to public service announcements and film...

Malcolm Farrell 's natural good looks and charm are only outshined by his innate talent and utter professionalism. Farrell's credits include "Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison" (starring Romany Malco), "ATW," "All Screwed Up," and "The Freshman Year." Malcolm and did a shoot in Texas for TxTag, and his wit and comic timing made the spot sing!   Join Jake Brady's Patreon and you'll get invited t...