Respect The Process

Filmmaker, producer, multimedia editor Chris Monlux joins me in a great conversation about all things video, film and staying relevant in the every-changing world of production. You must check out VideoMaker Podcast. Chris and co-host Mike Wilhelm had me on their show last week, worth checking out too. Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 450 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020. Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 11 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles.  Thanks, Jordan This episode is 28 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Filmmaker Jeannette Godoy created and directed “Pure Corazón” a new web series for Bumble, the world’s coolest dating app. Pure Corazón follows 3 Latinx daters from different cultural backgrounds as they courageously navigate dating, life, and identity. Watch “Pure Corazón” now please! Jeannette is a first generation, Mexican-American filmmaker and started her career as a choreographer where she worked in film, television and commercials. She is most widely known for having choreographed the celebrated music video, Baby Got Back. Her initial foray into directing earned her a trip to cannes for a commercial entitled, “A Boy & His Tire.” which received several prestigious nominations including the Young Director Award, as well as a spot in Shoot Magazine’s New Director Showcase.  Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 450 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020. Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 11 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles.  Thanks, Jordan This episode is 28 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Commercial Director Peri of Giant Films and I share a love of comedy and performance, and Peri’s devotion to concept and collaboration. Having developed his conceptual abilities over ten years as an advertising writer, Peri has an innate sense of what creatives need on a project. We also discuss Fylmer.tv – his platform for connecting directors with brands. A great resource for freelance directors that like to work. Check out his reel and be inspired! I love this spot of Peri’s. Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 450 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020. Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 11 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles.  Thanks, Jordan This episode is an hour and 12 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Commercial Director Andrea Ball started in the business assisting Oscar® Award Winning producer Nicholas Chartier and renowned music video director Samuel Bayer, but she certainly has a style all her own and is a busy director of spots. We talk about self-motivation, treatments and more… Click here to check out her reel, and I’m in love with these spots: Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 450 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020. Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 12 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles.  Thanks, Jordan This episode is an hour and 12 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Director Raj Reddy thrives working in film, television & commercials, and the common thread in all of his visual narratives is a sense of adventure. Treating the short form with the respect of a cinematic auteur and the long form with a sense of intimacy for small details and narrative connections. Raj works from the underlying belief that all storytelling must feel necessary, curious, and always, magical. Check out his work here and his wonderful Coke spot we chat about. Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 450 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020. Commercial Directing Bootcamp has 12 seats left for 01.16.2021 in Los Angeles.  Thanks, Jordan This episode is an hour and 12 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

Warren Purfoy is a LA based Director/Cinematographer, owner of Purfoy Lighting LLC and one of the nicest guy working today. He came up in the lighting department working his way to become a lighting gaffer. In fact, that is how I met Warren when he gaffed for a Scooter the Neutered Cat campaign. Now his directing is taking off. His drive and relentlessness kept him wanting more as he then pursued becoming a cinematographer. Warren’s approach to capturing images and storytelling through the lens is is pure instinct. We talk about his journey to directing, his film “Texas 2 Step” he shot for Director Shannon Hamblin more. I know you’ll enjoy this! Warren also makes a cameo in my newest course “Directing Cats: Case Study” gives you agency briefs and my winning treatments, plus all production notes. The 17 minute behind the scenes is chalk full of wisdom. Flattered & humbled to be included in the Creative Conscious Movement series. Commercial Directing Masterclass has helped now 450 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews. My goal is 500 by end of 2020. Commercial Directing Bootcamp has one seat left for 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles.  Thanks, Jordan This episode is an hour and 8 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm. My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause.

The conclusion to m insightful sit down with Shane Hurlbut, ASC, one of the top cinematographers out there. Shane and Lydia Hurlbut also have the Hurlbut Academy, with in-depth courses that teach all the tricks Shane has amassed over decades of filmmaking. I highly recommend you fill your brain with the Hurlbut offerings. Shane and Lydia’s mission is to elevate the craft of cinema for all filmmakers around the world. We talk about his start, work ethic, music videos and features. Like two pals sitting around the campfire, we went on and on, so we split the chat, and this is Part One of a two-part interview.  My newest course “Directing Cats: Case Study” gives you agency briefs and my winning treatments, plus all production notes. The 17 minute behind the scenes is chalk full of wisdom. Commercial Directing Masterclass has helps 400 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews.  Commercial Directing Bootcamp has two seats left for 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles.  My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause. Thanks, Jordan This episode, Part 2, is 65 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

Shane Hurlbut, ASC, is one of the top cinematographers working in both commercials and high profile feature films. His IMBD reads like a best-of list. Shane and Lydia Hurlbut also have the Hurlbut Academy, with in-depth courses that teach all the tricks Shane has amassed over decades of filmmaking. I highly recommend you fill your brain with the Hurlbut offerings. Shane and Lydia’s mission is to elevate the craft of cinema for all filmmakers around the world. We talk about his start, work ethic, music videos and features. Like two pals sitting around the campfire, we went on and on, so we split the chat, and this is Part One of a two-part interview.  My newest course “Directing Cats: Case Study” gives you agency briefs and my winning treatments, plus all production notes. The 17 minute behind the scenes is chalk full of wisdom. $69 until Sept. 15th, 2020. Commercial Directing Masterclass has helps 400 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews.  Commercial Directing Bootcamp has one seat left for 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles.  My first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause. Thanks, Jordan This episode, Part 1, is 65 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

Comedian, writer, singer, director Henry Phillips is now the “Highway Man” – starring in his own series. “Highway Man” is a send up of your favorite 80s shows, like “Highway To Heaven” except Highway Man has an inexplicable jet pack and no real skill. It’s hilarious and we chat about launching and shooting the show. Join Henry’s Patreon here.  PSA against Covid19 Trust me, you’ll love each short episode. I’ve put my first film, “Dill Scallion” online for rent or purchase and I’m giving 100% of the gross money raised to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in fact I’ll match it. Roger Ebert called it “The country music ‘This is Spinal Tap'” so that sums it up. All star cast and a great cause. My newest course “Directing Cats: Case Study” gives you agency briefs and my winning treatments, plus all production notes. The 17 minute behind the scenes is chalk full of wisdom. $69 until Sept. 15th, 2020. Commercial Directing Masterclass has helps 400 filmmakers globally with 100% 5 star reviews.  Commercial Directing Bootcamp has one seat left for 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles.  Thanks, Jordan This episode is 85 minutes and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, the only hot sauce made by bears. Flavorseeker Fun Pak’s ship Friday’s at 3pm.

Premiere Gal Kelsey Brannon has taught me so many tips and tricks for editing in Adobe Premiere that I was all giddy to finally meet her via zoom. She’s a shooter, editor, producer and you should subscribe to her YouTube channel now. Other unsolicited plugs: Actors, my friend Jen DiBella has a two hour class on how to manage your career as an actor in 2020. It’s $30 for now, so grab a seat. Creative studio owners and prodco owners, RTP alumni Joel Pilger’s RevThink.com has a new Jumpstart program beginning October 1st. Learn to handle the business side, so you can focus on being creative.  Directing Cats: A Case Study is my newest short course loaded with briefs, my treatments and a behind the scenes directing cats. I am not joking. Use code “dirtythirty” and save $30 off the course.  Bootcamp has 4 seats left as of this post for Oct. 10, 2020 and Masterclass awaits you! Here’s my links.Commercial Directing Film SchoolCommercial Directing MasterclassCommercial Directing Bootcamp Thanks, Jordan This runs an hour almost. 

Filmmaker Alex Ferrari is an author, blogger, speaker, consultant, the host of the #1 filmmaking podcast on iTunes Indie Film Hustle Podcast, and an award-winning writer/director with 25 years of experience in the film industry. His films have screened in over 500 international film festivals. It’s a treat to have Alex on the show. Check out his podcast, work, book and take advantage of all he has to offer to help you with that indie you need to make. Just six spots left for Commercial Directing Bootcamp on 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. We’ve got a space for 75 people but only taking 15 filmmakers to allow us all to socially stay distanced. You save $100 by taking Commercial Directing Masterclass first online.  And Masterclass still comes with the filmmaker consultation if you desire one. DM me for details. This episode is 90 minutes of insights and sponsored by Oso Delicious Hot Sauce. Thank you, Jordan

Chris Do is an award-winning designer, director, CEO and Chief Strategist of Blind and the founder of The Futur. Each day, I look forward to Chris’ insightful Instagram posts and educational content from TheFutur’s YouTube channel for inspiration and best-practices for managing a creative career and as motivation to be doing my best work.  So, yes, it was a real treat to chat with Chris. Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles and we’ve got 6 spots left. Masterclass is available online right now for you to level up. Then we’ll do a free consultation if you’d like. Everything is at Commercial Directing Film School. You can always DM me on the socials with questions. Thanks, Jordan This is 1 hour and 19 minutes of insights. Be sure and write me at jordan@commercialdirectingfilmschool.com and ask about chats we’ve already aired. I’ll write back with links. 

VP & Creative Director Matt Sicko and I have shot many a campaign together, so I’m very happy to discuss making commercials and finally getting him on the podcast. As VP & Creative Director, Matt also fosters up and coming talent at LaneTerralever, in addition to crafting the funny his bad self. Check out this older Jeep spot we chat about, the first to star Bigfoot as a spokes Yeti. And of course, a Valley Toyota new classic, “Encased”. (Some of you will recognize the plexihut. Thanks Matt!) Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles and we’ve got 6 spots left. Masterclass is available online right now for you to level up. Everything is at Commercial Directing Film School. You can always DM me on the socials with questions. Thanks, Jordan This is 90 minutes of fun. Be sure and write me at jordan@commercialdirectingfilmschool.com and ask about chats we’ve already aired. I’ll write back with links. 

Cinematographer Stoeps Langensteiner and I social distanced back at the start of this quarantine and chatted about his fabled career. From his start in pornography to Cannes-winning commercials and more. Stoeps lensed many of my favs, like “Ear Tennis” and Jimmy Dean Sausage “Anthem” by RTP alumni The Perlorian Brothers. It’s a good interview. Actor pals, check out my pal Jen DiBella’s new course on running your career. August 12th from noon to 2pm Pacific, only $30. DM her @jendibella on the ‘grams. We’ve worked together and I know she’s on top of her game. Also shout out to Cedric Parker and his Abanoub Beard Butter. I love this stuff and I am handsome AF. Thanks, Jordan This episode runs about 1 hour and 25 min. Commercial Directing Film School has all my stuff. Let me know how I can help. Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 for only 15 filmmakers, so 7 seats left. Masterclass is every ready for ya.

Havoc Content Owner and EP Leslie Harro joined me for a great chat about commercial production, managing careers of commercial directors, the importance of a roster and more. Check out the great work on the Havoc site. Below is epic spot for Garmin by Havoc helmer Kacper Larski. Commercial Directing Masterclass is always open, because it’s two hours of online schooling. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is 10.10.2020 in Los Angeles. Shave off $100 if you’ve completed Masterclass. Limit 15 filmmakers. All m offerings to help you improve are at Commercial Directing Film School. Also, my pal Cory Kastle has a short film he stars in, “Bruce.” It’s a 15 minute action-packed fan film about Bruce Wayne. Thanks, Jordan This episode runs shy of 90 minutes.