Comedy Director Michael Martin on Ego, Craft and Landing the Next Big Commercial.
Michael Martin and I discuss how commercial directors can stand out by developing a distinct point of view, taking creative risks, and makin...
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Puppet Master Jamie Shannon on the Magic of Simple Puppets for Brands Work.
Legendary puppeter Jamie Shannon' s approach to puppetry shows that the most memorable characters come from simplicity, intention, and a pro...
Nott Bros. Return to Talk Repeat Clients, Better Commercials and Career Momentum.
Loved hanging out with Nathan Miller and Mark Danciger of the Nott Brothers - talking about what it really takes to make it as a director. W...
How PJ Koll's Timmy IO Turns Production Chaos into Real-Time Profit Data.
EP PJ Koll has spent years in production and founded Where the Buffalo Roam before building Timmy.io , a platform shaped by his experience w...
Wild Gravity's Jon Sneider on Hacking Advertising.
Jon Sneider , Founder of Wild Gravity, teaches us how his small, experienced teams can create better work faster than big, layered agencies....
Beauty Commercial Director Jasmin Kuhn: Finding Your Voice.
In this conversation with beauty director Jasmin Kuhn , we dig into the path that helped shape her voice as a filmmaker—from her early expos...
Pat Finn Would've Loved These Lovebirds with Tom Kenny & Jill Talley.
Just 15 minutes of me rambling about my caldron of feelings over fun, new work. Enjoy. My Filmmaker Retreat has 7 spots left so save your sp...
Shiouwen Hong & Nathan Freise Are Married Filmmakers Thriving Apart.
Explore the dynamic world of Shiouwen Hong and Nathan Freise , married filmmakers thriving on separate creative paths. Shiouwen focuses on i...
Ikigai Plus and Your Filmmaker Voice = Reel plus Reputation.
After the last episode's babble, I dig into what it really means to "find your voice" as a filmmaker—especially in the commercial world. It...
From 30-Foot Colons to CGI Critters: Staying Tool Agnostic as a Commercial Director.
Just me talking about staying tool agnostic as a commercial director—moving between live-action, CG, and AI without losing my point of view....
Jonathan Del Gatto: Brand Films, Direct-to-Consumer & Creative Coaching.
Jonathan Del Gatto is a visionary filmmaker and creative coach , known for his transformative work in brand films and direct-to-consumer con...
Jonathan Del Gatto Nails Direct-to-Consumer and Creative Coaching
Jonathan Del Gatto is a visionary filmmaker and creative coach , known for his transformative work in brand films and direct-to-consumer con...
Happy Accidents and Hard Cuts: Inside Commercial Editor Gary Knight's Edit Suite.
Gary Knight is a legendary commercial editor and partner at Cut+Run whose work spans iconic spots for brands like Adidas, American Express,...
Our Editor's Picks: Jake Brady's Top 10 Filmmaker Conversations.
Happy birthday to Jake Brady, our show's editor. I asked him to choose his Top 10 recent episodes and here it is, in no particular order: di...
Scotty Bergstein Shares The Value of Embracing Change and Letting Go of Ego in Advertising
Creative Director/Director Scotty Bergstein has been revolutionizing the commercial production process by embracing integrated teams, trust-...
Exploring Art and AI in Modern Media with Adam Witten.
Filmmaker Adam Witten , a seasoned expert in the filmmaking industry and partner in Smokin' Oakham , chats with me about the transformative...
The Joys Being An In-House Filmmaker with Chris Francis.
Chris Francis' s journey in filmmaking and advertising is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. From his early days as a spe...
Creativity and Career Growth with Director Courtney Marsh.
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Courtney Marsh shares her inspiring journey behind the camera directing acclaimed commercials and short films. Cou...
Music for the Heart of the Story: Randy Shattuck of Supernatural Sounds.
Composer, filmmaker, and Supernatural Sounds founder Randy Shattuck joins us to talk about crafting "music for the heart of the story" and w...
Unpacking A Gray Wolf and Brown Bear Friendship: Inside Filmmaker Josh Baker's Wolf Bear Agency.
Filmmaker Josh Baker' s journey from a staff filmmaker to the founder of The Wolf Bear Agency is nothing short of inspiring. We first crosse...