Respect The Process

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, and Chase. In this episode, Gary traces his journey from rubber-numbering film cans as a teenage runner in Soho to becoming a sought-after storyteller in the edit bay. We dig into the craft […] The post Happy Accidents and Hard Cuts: Inside Commercial Editor Gary Knigh’s Edit Suite. appeared first on Jordan Brady.

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: director Courtney Marsh, director Quinn Katherman, editor Chris Salters (Part 2), Chris Salters (Part 1), writer/director/producer Michael Patrick Jann, dynamic directing duo Morgan & Nick, director Elana Barkowski, director JJ Adler, actor and […] The post Our Editor’s Picks: Jake Brady’s Top 10 Filmmaker Conversations. appeared first on Jordan Brady.

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 crossed paths at my Commercial Directing Bootcamp, where his passion for storytelling and his unique ability to wear multiple hats in production stood out. Over the years, Josh has honed his craft, […] The post Unpacking A Gray Wolf and Brown Bear Friendship: Inside Filmmaker Josh Baker’s Wolf Bear Agency. appeared first on Jordan Brady.

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 why he wants access as early as the script stage. We dive into “temp love”—that dangerous attachment to placeholder tracks that directors can never quite shake—and how it can sabotage your final score if you’re not […] The post Music for the Heart of the Story: Randy Shattuck of Supernatural Sounds. appeared first on Jordan Brady.

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. Courtney emphasized the importance of building strong industry relationships and trusting the creative process, even when faced with constraints like iPhone filmmaking. Her insights into personal branding and the evolving landscape of filmmaking offer valuable lessons for both […] The post Creativity and Career Growth with Director Courtney Marsh. appeared first on Jordan Brady.