Join us for the first in a series of director interviews from the roster of Cry, the creative and post studio behind this podcast. First on the list is none other than Michela Maria, a self-described “Slice of Cake” filmmaker. Michela’s work spans comedy shorts for Adult Swim, Above Average, and Funny or Die, along with commercials for brands like Netflix, HBO, Amazon, Google, and more. She’s also collaborated with Isabella Rossellini on a project exploring her Italian-American family. Needle...
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Join us for the first in a series of director interviews from the roster of Cry, the creative and post studio behind this podcast. First on the list is none other than Michela Maria, a self-described “Slice of Cake” filmmaker. Michela’s work spans comedy shorts for Adult Swim, Above Average, and Funny or Die, along with commercials for brands like Netflix, HBO, Amazon, Google, and more. She’s also collaborated with Isabella Rossellini on a project exploring her Italian-American family. Needle...
Join us for the first in a series of director interviews from the roster of Cry, the creative and post studio behind this podcast. First on the list is none other than Michela Maria, a self-described “Slice of Cake” filmmaker. Michela’s work spans comedy shorts for Adult Swim, Above Average, and Funny or Die, along with commercials for brands like Netflix, HBO, Amazon, Google, and more. She’s also collaborated with Isabella Rossellini on a project exploring her Italian-American family. Needle...
Tune in for an insightful discussion with Tessa Banks, Group Executive Producer at GALE, about her journey producing within the highly evolving advertising industry. Tessa shares her journey from Los Angeles to becoming a key figure in various major advertising campaigns including her work with brands like Buzzfeed, Beats by Dre, and the hilarious 'Wood Milk' campaign featuring Aubrey Plaza. Tessa also discusses the unique aspects of GALE, and their integrated approach to production and...
Join us for a captivating episode as we welcome Luke Atencio, a seasoned composer with two decades of experience in film, TV, and advertising music. This deep dive into the world of music composition explores Luke's creative process, the challenges of temp music, and the critical importance of early composer involvement in film projects. Luke shares compelling stories behind his celebrated works, including his collaborations with director Dan DiFelice on the impactful short film 'Carved...
Today, we chat with Win Bates, seasoned commercial director currently at Tool of North America about navigating the world of humor and storytelling. Do you ever wonder what it takes to land a major ad campaign with your ability to make people laugh? Do you wanna learn a little bit about the art of casting, working with celebrities and the elusive rug pull of comedy? If so, you're in luck. Win shares behind the scenes stories working on major campaigns, including but not limited to his recent ...
Today, we chat with Matt Johnson - Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Haymaker - the independent, Emmy-winning, full-service advertising agency. Matt takes us through Haymaker’s origin story: from launching with no clients or office to growing into a respected agency over the past eight years. With a background at industry heavyweights like 180LA and 72andSunny, Matt brings a wealth of experience and insight into what it takes to see ideas through towards proven results. We discuss s...
This week, we're joined by Nate Houghteling — filmmaker and co-founder of Portal A, an award-winning branded and original content company. Nate walks us through his journey from 24-hour film competitions in college to co-founding Portal A, the creative force behind major brand collaborations and cultural moments like YouTube Rewind. We dig into: His early web series experiments in the wild west of pre-YouTube internetA decade of reinventing the YouTube Rewind formatHow spontaneous creative pr...
Today we’re talking to a production company heavy-hitter: Dustin Callif, President of TOOL of North America about the innovation of A.I. integration into filmmaking and advertising - done the right way. Dustin provides an “open source” approach to the tools he and his team have utilized in their approach to AI-driven campaigns. He touches on the ethical considerations surrounding this technology, and how they're blending traditional and AI-driven creative processes into the work. He discusses...
Join us for an insightful journey through the world of advertising with Justin Bajan, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Familiar Creatures! With nearly two decades of experience at major agencies like The Martin Agency, GSD&M, Arnold Worldwide, and David & Goliath, Justin brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the table. In this episode, we dive into: The Genesis of Familiar CreaturesCreativity on a Shoestring“Challenger Brand” AdvocacyOutsmarting Brand Behem...
In this episode, Codey chats with Jessica Zalaznik and Adrien Bindi of GSD&M, the creative minds behind the “Goldilocks and The Three Trucks” Super Bowl commercial, which features Glen Powell for RAM Trucks: . They touch on their career paths, the exciting challenges of creating a Super Bowl ad, and their insights on working with celebrities like Glen Powell and directors like David Leitch. Some of our favorite topics include: The future of advertising, Their perspe...
Scott Terry | Director of Business Affairs at Forsman & Bodenfors In this episode, Scott Terry, Director of Business Affairs at Forsman & Bodenfors, provides insights into his multifaceted role in the advertising industry. Speaking from his experience handling legal issues, talent management, social media, PR, and more, Scott talks about solving the production problems that few of us see coming. Some highlights include: Solving licensor issues the night before a commercial’s r...
In this episode, creative directors Brandon Curl and Dale Austin of GSD&M discuss their extensive work with major brands, including recent campaigns for Capital One and Pizza Hut. They share their strategies for selecting directors, handling unexpected challenges, and the importance of pushing deadlines when necessary. They also explore their backgrounds, how they got here, the origins of their partnership and how it has grown, their range of creative inspirations, and their B...
Marta Hooper | Group Creative Director at AntiSocial/Thinkingbox Today, Monica chats with Marta Hooper, Group Creative Director at AntiSocial - the social media division of Thinkingbox. In this episode, Marta discusses: Social-first thinking in your brand strategyHow she got her start in advertising (as a plan B to becoming a pro tennis player)A deep dive into the craft and creativity of advertisingThe value of mentorship in creative fields like advertisingThe impact of remote culture o...
Have you seen - the Jason Kelce ads with the B-Dubs buffalo at the bar? Or maybe you've seen something a little more “pinkies out” such as the holiday campaign for Tiffany & Co featuring Anya Taylor Joy. Do you like Super Bowl commercials? If any of these interest you, then today is your day, cause we’re talking to industry pro - Mike Byrne, Founding Partner and Global Chief Creative Officer of Anomaly. Anomaly has in their portfolio: THIRTY-ONE Super Bowl commercia...
IS ADVERTISING GETTING FUN AGAIN? Apparently, innovative, interesting, and fun work is making a comeback. That’s according to today’s guest Norm Shearer Partner, and CCO at Cactus (...among other things) Look, today’s guest, won a 7th-grade art contest with a drawing of an X-Wing fighter. ...So you should probably listen up. We grabbed some good stuff from Norm that is informative and validating for how we can operate. Norm was a great guest and generous with his experience....
Gordy Sang & Brian Siedband, Co-Founders / Co-CCOs of Quality Meats - put the Quality in Quality Meats (Ad Age Small Agency of The Year… Again!) In this episode with Quality Meats, (not a butcher shop), we gain a plethora of knowledge. Their creative is fun, - and if you watch it you’ll notice a refreshing and straightforward authenticity to their humor and narratives, and I (Codey) highly recommend you check out their work. Quality Meats was founded during the pandemic wi...
Colin Jeffery is the Chief Creative Officer at Doner / Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer at Wolfgang / Advisory Board Member / Ad Age 2023 Agency A-List / Adweek Creative 100 Colin was instrumental in helping Kia Motors become one of the fastest-growing car brands in the world, taking them from 28th to 7th largest automotive brand in the US. Colin created the wildly popular Kia Hamsters which helped catapult the brand into pop culture. The long-standing campaign includes one of the mo...
The agency team responsible for the blockbuster launch of the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League spot featuring celebrity talent Will Arnett and Ron Funches for Warner Bros games. Phil Khosid Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Stanton Hill Head of Production Battery - 3X Ad Age Creative Agency of the Year Advertising as sought after as Entertainment. This episode is packed with wisdom from Phil and Stan’s combined experience. Some of our favorite highlights from ...
Today we chat with Megan Cunningham, founder of Magnet Media. In this episode, Megan discusses: Apple as Magnet Media’s first clientLeveraging knowledge in the tech space to start a companyThe biggest mistake filmmakers make when approaching brands and how to pivot your approachMagnet Media’s “think, make, reach” brand storytelling strategy Her early career and how her passion for storytelling developedThe State of the Story trend reports and summitsThe magic of AI Megan Cunning...
We are so back! Listen to a quick overview of what we’ve been up to and what’s coming. If you want a shoutout in a future episode please leave us a written review on Apple podcasts. Brought to you by CRY www.filmcry.com If you want a shoutout in a future episode please leave us a written review on Apple podcasts. From CRY, a Creative, Production, and Post house based in New York City. Brought to you by CRY www.filmcry.com Intro mixed by Micheal Hartman - michaelhrtm...
Today we’re talking to Levi Sanford, Senior Marketing Manager at Ice Barrel. If you’re a filmmaker who works in advertising, this discussion is tangential because it will help you better understand how a (truly) value-driven company and its teams communicate in healthy ways, serve their customers, and achieve their goals. Levi is one of the most genuinely authentic guests we've spoken to thus far. His leadership style, and commitment to his team and helping others,...
Join us for the first in a series of director interviews from the roster of Cry, the creative and post studio behind this podcast. First on the list is none other than Michela Maria, a self-described “Slice of Cake” filmmaker. Michela’s work spans comedy shorts for Adult Swim, Above Average, and Funny or Die, along with commercials for brands like Netflix, HBO, Amazon, Google, and more. She’s also collaborated with Isabella Rossellini on a project exploring her Italian-American family. Needle...
