Respect The Process

Jordan Brady

One-on-one chats with commercial directors, advertising agency creatives, actors, editors, producers, crew and more. Filmmaker Jordan Brady has directed of over 1300 spots , 4 feature films, 3 full-length documentaries and one Netflix special. The show is edited by Jake Brady.

Jordan is Founder of Commercial Directing Film School and owner of True Gentleman Industries, aka True Gent, a commercial production company in Los Angeles. Respect The Process, since 2013.

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May 3, 2018 · 1 hr 17 min
How Self-Taught Filmmaker Robjn Taylor Landed A Quirky Coleman Commercial.
Commercial and content director Robjn Taylor has always made films sense he can remember. And that passion is still alive. You hear it in his tone when we talk about career, being a DIY filmmaker, and tricks of the trade. I love how Robjn is finding his voice as a filmmaker and honing that with each spot he makes. Very evident in his work. Check out his site and the spot I posted at jordanbrady.com. thank you, Jordan This episode last an hour an 17 minutes. Commercial Directing Voodoo is your ticket to financial freedom making spots! Buy now.
Apr 27, 2018 · 8 min
How Going Off The Grid Improved My Filmmaking.
By going off the grid for just 72 hours, I returned with a fresh attitude towards my work. Look folks, I love the hustle and thrive off it, but clearly I needed a reminder that human connection is vital to a rich, fulfilling life. My lovely and talented wife, filmmaker Jeannette Godoy, showed her film "Free 2 Be Me" to open the Esalen Inspirational Film Festival this week. They also screened "I Am Battle Comic", so that is always fun. But with no cellular service nor internet, we got to reconnect, have meaningful conversations with other filmmakers about their projects, and just chat with total strangers from all walks of life. It's easy to get swept away online, and get lost in work, so please take time to be present every now and then, and connect with your fellow humans. Enjoy. Jordan Commercial Directing Voodoo is on Amazon for just $10. Buy it today.
Apr 20, 2018 · 1 hr 19 min
Comedy Directors Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan School Me On Growing Up Digital.
Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan are not a team, they have thriving careers as comedy directors independent of one another. But they do host a stellar podcast all about filmmaking called "Just Shoot It". I love their show so when they had me on, we decided to share the dual interview. More a conversation really. Learn about branded content, promos, pitching and working in the digital branded space. It's a great chat. Check out their sites by clicking on their names. Thanks, Jordan "Commercial Directing Voodoo" is $10 on Amazon. Buy it now!!
Apr 12, 2018 · 1 hr 19 min
How To Make A True Viral Hit With Tiny Hamsters And Filmmaker Joseph Matsushima.
Joseph Matsushima, Co-Founder of Denizen Company, makes true viral hits for big brands like Disney, Warner Bros., Star Wars or just for the fun of it. We chat about his company ethos and how they operate. Check out their work and case studies and soak it up like a sponge. I love how they thought to put Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow on the Pirate of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland and marvel at those tiny burrito eating hamsters. Check out links at jordanbrady.com and you'll love it! Thanks, Jordan Commercial Directing Voodoo is only $10 on Amazon. Learn my tricks today.
Apr 6, 2018 · 1 hr 17 min
How Copywriters & Art DIrectors Hire Commercial Directors In The Digital Age With Associate Creative Director Dan Birney.
I shot a ton of fun Buick work with uber talented writer Dan Birney and his equally dashing art director/partner Dan Councilor of Engage M1, and together we all knocked it out the park. You've frequently heard me on the show bless the creatives for coming up with the stuff for us to shoot, and here we dive into how the creative team chooses you shall helm their project. We also discuss the new age of :06 second "snacks" adn shooting both vertical and landscape at the same time with my patent-pending two-headed dragon system. Check out "New Girl" and "Game Night" star Lamorne Morris in our work at www.jordanbrady.com. Shout out to Musicbed.com for sponsoring this chat. USe promo respect20 and get 20% off your music!! Cool. Thanks, Jordan Commercial Directing Voodoo is only $10 on Amazon. This episode is an hour and 22 minutes.
Mar 22, 2018 · 1 hr 8 min
Director-Copywriter Relationship Explored with Creative Director Pat Pujolas.
Creative Director Pat Pujolas is a writer, be it novels, jingles, witty commercial copy, or quirky sitcoms and animation. Pat has done it all and done it well. We talk about collaboration, specifically ours working on the Scooter the Neutered Cat spots for givethemten.org to save cat lives. Pat's confesses he went insane in a wintery cabin while writing a book, and it's a barrel of laughs hearing him tell the story. Enjoy. Jordan This episode last a bit over an hour. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 21st and only a few spots are open so do not delay. Thanks. Click to purchase my book, "Commercial Directing Voodoo" on Amazon.
Mar 19, 2018 · 2 min
Why I Wrote My Filmmaking Book "Commercial Directing Voodoo".
Commercial Directing Voodoo is my first paperback book, really a handbook, packed with valuable tips and filmmaking tricks I've learned making commercials for twenty years now. It's $10 on Amazon and you'll love it. Free when you attend Commercial Directing Bootcamp, by the way. It's meant for you to scribble in and jot down notes during your projects. Hope you like it! thanks, Jordan This episode is 3 minutes. Sign ups still happening for Bootcamp April 21st in LA and it always sells out. Limit 20 filmmakers.
Mar 17, 2018 · 1 hr 20 min
Brand Storytelling & Passion Projects with Animus Studios' Justin Andrews.
Filmmaker, storyteller, entrepreneur: Justin Andrews of Animus Studios is all those things. We met via a Facebook group and I'm delighted to have had an in-person chat with Justin. Click here to see the great stuff he and his Animus team are doing for major brands. And also check out the trailer for his film "Dare to Remarkable". Justin and I share the belief that you must lead your clients to success, as well as do your own passion projects. Or you'll go nutty. Enjoy! Jordan This chat is an hour and 20 minutes. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is filling up fast for April 21st. Also, check out my new handbook called "Commercial Directing Voodoo" on Amazon. Free when you attend Bootcamp, btw.
Mar 11, 2018 · 1 hr 24 min
All About Esalen Inspirational Film Festival with Corinne Bourdeau and Christine Leuthold.
Corinne Bourdeau and Christine Leuthold run the Esalen Inspirational Film Festival, taking place in the breathtaking Esalen Resort in Big Sur, California. The intimate, curated festivals run April 22 through 27, 2018 and features a line up of cherry picked films that inspire, enlightne and ignite positive change. Yes, I'll be there with "I Am Battle Comic" and look forward to close interaction and meaningful conversations with the attendees. Click here for the Facebook page, and here for the official site. Please join us! Thanks, Jordan Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 21st, 2018 in Los Angeles. See you there but hurry and grab a ticket, as we have just a few seats left.
Mar 9, 2018 · 57 min
Director Ian Pfaff Has The Funniest Demo Reel Ever.
Comedy Director Ian Pfaff has a demo reel that cause me to have a paradigm shift in thinking towards montages. His reel rocks. He cut his teeth at Funny or Die, Nickelodeon and more, and is no stranger to working with top celebrities. We chat about career goals, defining one's self and more. You'll be inspired by my chat with a new friend. Shout out to Andrew Furtado for posting Ian's reel... click here to watch. Thanks, Jordan Commercial Directing Bootcamp is half full. Sign up now for April 21st in Los Angeles, or waller in mediocrity forever.
Feb 17, 2018 · 1 hr 22 min
Directing Peyton Manning For Super Bowl LII With Comedy Director Ira Rosensweig.
Comedy Director Ira Rosensweig saw his funny spot with Peyton Manning premiere on Super Bowl LII and shares his tales of directing celebrities. Alec Baldwin, Zach Efron, Blake Shelton, Storm Troopers and more have felt the deft touch of this helmer. A great chat with Ira. Check out his stuff at hsi site or at his WaveMaker Creative site. I've put the Peyton Manning spot, for Universal Orlando Resort, on my site at jordanbrady.com. Thank you, Jordan This is an hour and 15 minutes. Bootcamp is April 21st, 2018. So sign up now!
Feb 9, 2018 · 14 min
My Favorite Commercials Of Super Bowl LII.
My favorite 2018 Super Bowl commercials and why I liked them. Just me rambling for 15 minutes. Congrats to all that made them! Cheers, Jordan Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 21st, 2018 in Los Angeles.
Feb 2, 2018 · 1 hr 11 min
How To Shoot A Music Video Entirely Underwater With Director J.P. Brennan.
Director J.P. Brennan drops so much knowledge in this episode. Not only does he share how he shot a music video entirely underwater, but he breaks down the four tenets of lighting. Thank you J.P. I've posted The Trash Mermaids video at jordan brady.com so check it out. Cheers, Jordan Commercial Directing Bootcamp is going to sell out for our April 21st seminar in Los Angeles. Sign up today, limit 20 filmmakers.
Jan 26, 2018 · 1 hr 5 min
Director Tim O'Donnell Shows How An Indie Is Made With "Not A War Story".
"Not A War Story" Director Tim O'Donnell shares stories about the making of his hit feature documentary. The docu is a fly-on-the-wall look at how an all-veteran cast & crew make "Range 15", an over-the-top, cult horror zombie war movie. Oh, and it's their first film so they hit every obstacle you can imagine. You do not need to have seen "Range 15" to love "Not A War Story" but why not watch both! I did. The trailer is linked at jordanbrady.com so check it out. Thanks, Jordan Welcome our new sponsor Oso Delicious Hot Sauce, made in America by wild bears. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is filling up for April 21st in Los Angeles. Sign up now!! Limit 20 filmmakers. "I Am Battle Comic" is still waiting for you, too.
Jan 13, 2018 · 1 hr 8 min
Filmmakers Need To Be Creative Entrepreneurs And RevThink's Joel Pilger Can Help.
RevThink.com's Joel Pilger returns to the show to help filmmakers, graphic designers and animators grow their business. Check out his website RevThink and his Jumpstart program. It's next level learning for any creative studio. Enjoy. Jordan This episode is just over an hour. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, April 21st, 2018 in Santa Monica, Ca.
Dec 29, 2017 · 1 hr 18 min
From Feature Films To Promos, Passionate Production Design With Shawn Graves.
Production Designer Shawn Graves attacks every project with the same passion, whether it's a web series, a private gathering or a studio feature film. We chat about collaboration and her process. Please check out her website and enjoy this fine talk. Happy 2018 everyone. Jordan Commercial Directing Bootcamp is April 21st, 2018 in Los Angeles.
Dec 21, 2017 · 1 hr 22 min
Michelle Kath Sinclair & Jordan Levy Discuss Their TIFF Hit Documentary "Chicago: The Terry Kath Experience".
Cinematographer/Producer Jordan Levy returns to the show and brings documentary filmmaker Michelle Kath Sinclair with him. Michelle's debut feature documentary is "Chicago: The Terry Kath Experience", a delightfully charming search for her guitar-shredding father, a founding member of Chicago, who died when Michelle was two years old. The film was a hit at the Toronto Independent Film Festival. We chat about how the film came to be, the technical and legal challenges and more. We also explore the wonderful, healing effect making the film had on the surviving bandmates. Rent, steam or buy the film here. Happy Holidays, Jordan "I Am Battle Comic" is the perfect stocking stuffer.
Dec 13, 2017 · 1 hr 6 min
AbelCine CEO Pete Abel Is Committed To Serving Filmmakers.
AbelCine CEO Pete Abel discuss his company's long-standing commitment to educating our filmmaking community. In addition to their sales and renting the hottest new gear, AbelCine has a series of training workshops that keep us filmmakers up to speed. Pete and I share the philosophy that the tool must serves the story, and you'll love his origin story that got him in the game. Full disclosure, AbelCine's new Brooklyn location in Industry City has me drooling to do a Commercial Directing Bootcamp there. Click here for the AbelCine Class and Workshops. Thanks, Jordan This runs just over an hour. "I Am Battle Comic" makes a great gift. Just saying.
Dec 6, 2017 · 1 hr 43 min
So Why Is Super Producer-Director Judd Apatow Doing A Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Special?
Writer/Producer/Director Judd Apatow is one of my favorite filmmakers, with "Knocked Up", "This is 40", "40 Year Old Virgin" and "Funny People" being my personal loves. As the ultimate Hollywood hyphenate, he's produced dozens of Brady family classics such as "Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy", the recent "The Big Sick" and the comedic tour-de-force "Talladego Nights: the Ballad of Ricky Bobby". So why after 22 years would Judd Apatow return to his roots of stand up comedy? Find out here. Judd also shares his method of extracting the most from his entire filmmaking team actors, writers, directors and editors, never stopping until the film is it's funniest. I've always admired how he's encouraged his actors to write his or her own stories, and his support has brought us HBO's "Girls", "Crashing" and all things Franco. Judd Apatow: The Return" debuts December 12th on Netflix. See the trailer here. Enjoy! Jordan This chat is one hour and 40 plus minutes. And hey, "I Am Battle Comic" digital downloads make great stocking stuffers.
Nov 20, 2017 · 1 hr 20 min
From Copywriting to Commercial Directing With Comedy Director Alex Grossman.
A former copywriter, Alex Grossman has always had a love for advertising. In 2011 he got his start directing commercials and was named one of the Top 25 New Commercial Directors by Shoot Magazine. His short mockumentary for Canal+ went on to win multiple lions at Cannes and his Gatorade work starring the Manning Brothers and JJ Watt got over 40 Million hits on YouTube in just over a month. You're gonna love this chat. thanks, Jordan This is an hour and 20 minutes of the good stuff. Commercial Directing Bootcamp will sell out soon. December 2, 2017 in LA. Hurry and sign up now.