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NYC-based director Joe Bressler shares insights on leveraging YouTube, navigating commercial directing, and balancing creativity with business in the film industry. Connect with Joe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joebressler?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== YouTube: www.youtube.com/@joebressler https://www.josephbressler.com/ ___________ ✦Treatment Templates: https://pitch-studio.com/collection/all ✦Treatment Writing 101: https://pitch-studio.com/b/directorstreatment101 ✦Best Music Here: https://audiio.com/nurniaz - use code "nur70" for 70% off your first year of audiio pro ✦Image Library for Filmmakers: https://frameset.app/stills?via=nurniazfilms - use code "nurniazfilms" for 10% off your first year ✦Connect w Me: Instagram (learn filmmaking): https://www.instagram.com/nurniaztalk/ Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/nur.niaz/ 00:00:00 - intro 00:01:53 - how Joe started 00:04:03 - first paycheck 00:05:13 - how long did it take 00:06:42 - beginning of commercial career 00:10:43 - showing your voice 00:14:46 - directing is like hosting a party 00:17:17 - solving problems 00:19:33 - YouTube and career 00:26:59 - spec commercials 00:35:27 - dop - director carrer balance 00:38:46 - shooting for the edit 00:41:28 - free course announcement 00:42:04 - where does Joe mostly work? 00:42:49 - opinion on moving to NYC 00:45:13 - NYC vs LA 00:49:19 - alternative ways to monetize 00:56:29 - income streams 00:58:29 - commercials have changed 01:03:03 - a shift in perspective 01:07:23 - personal life 01:09:51 - work-life balance 01:14:01 - seasons 01:15:55 - organizing time 01:17:25 - to-do lists 01:21:54 - the future

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This film is my attempt to portray the beauty of human diversity, illustrating how, despite our differences, we are all connected by our shared flaws. Making-of: https://youtu.be/OCqhlUTTiaU Credits: Director: Nur Niaz @nur.niaz DOP: Madiar Satybaldiyev @madiars Producer: Mark Kotokonov @kotokonov 1AD: Arman Sandybay @armandoooooos Production Designer: Azhar Bimamir @accio_adventure PD assistant: Assyl Boranbay @udecor.kz Style: Azhar Bimamir @accio_adventure Style assistant: Symbat Sovet @fullybullshit MUAH: Aliya @lemonwithcitrus Editing: Daniyar Ospanov @kurogatsu Sound design: Arsen Oganessov @invibeme Casting Manager: Aida Ablayeva @aidabowwie Lighting crew: @penumbra.rental Sound recording: Sanzhar Murat @sanzhar.wav Location manager: Leonid Pivovarov @leonart_kz, @locationalmaty Location manager assistant: Zhumasseiitov Yernar @zhuma_photo Cast: Kamila Rakhmetulayeva @rakhmetulayeva Mariya Sherimova @mariya.sherimova Maryam Mombekova @vingraped Islambek Mukhamedzhanov @atlanttherapper Zhaniya Sarsenbekova @zhanifiera Dani Zhaukin @danizhaukin Nwibana Felix Barine @felnw15 Angela Da Silva @black.kazakh Adelya Baidibekova @2biigpiig Behind the scenes: Aldiyar Baikenov @baykewa Administration: Sergey Golovashkin @067.raiva Rental: @penumbra.rental Special thanks: Yerkebulan Kurishbaev @qeshabulan Yevgenia Moreva @maremorem Produced by @qara.studios #shortfilm #filmmaking #arrialexa #alexa35

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Ian's Portfolio: https://ianponsjewell.com/ Thanks to Qara Forum for making this episode possible: https://forum.qarastudios.com/ ✦Treatment Templates: https://pitch-studio.com/collection/all ✦Treatment Writing 101: https://pitch-studio.com/b/directorstreatment101 ✦Best Music Here: https://audiio.com/nurniaz - use code "nur70" for 70% off your first year of audiio pro ✦Image Library for Filmmakers: https://frameset.app/stills?via=nurniazfilms - use code "nurniazfilms" for 10% off your first year ✦The Only Lights I Use: https://store.zhiyun-tech.com/collections/photography-light/products/molus-g200?ref=jLzvhxGgmvvuZw ✦Connect w Me: Instagram (learn filmmaking): https://www.instagram.com/nurniaztalk/ Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/nur.niaz/ _ In this special episode, we have a delightful chat with Ian Pons Jewell, one of the most influential directors in the commercial space today. Enjoy! 00:00 - start 00:44 - intro 02:24 - how it all started 08:32 - videographer phase 09:15 - first big check 13:39 - starting a production company 16:25 - freelance vs repped 20:13 - get noticed by production companies 22:45 - the importance of your own voice 25:43 - coping with losing jobs 28:14 - write from your heart 29:32 - nothing stops you from shooting 31:45 - on spec commercials 33:42 - commercials is a side quest 36:31 - inspiration 39:22 - you can't design your path 40:24 - listen to your gut 41:02 - Ian's process of writing a treatment 45:14 - Ian's VFX and CG workflow 50:37 - on making a feature film 54:36 - final

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▸Samsung Production Brief + My Treatment https://pitch-studio.com/treatment-examples ✦Treatment Templates: https://pitch-studio.com/collection/all ✦Treatment Writing 101: https://pitch-studio.com/b/directorstreatment101 ✦Best Music Here: https://audiio.com/nurniaz - use code "nur70" for 70% off your first year of audiio pro ✦Image Library for Filmmakers: https://frameset.app/stills?via=nurniazfilms - use code "nurniazfilms" for 10% off your first year ✦The Only Lights I Use: https://store.zhiyun-tech.com/collections/photography-light/products/molus-g200?ref=jLzvhxGgmvvuZw ✦Connect w Me: Instagram (learn filmmaking): https://www.instagram.com/nurniaztalk/ Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/nur.niaz/ __________________ We'll take a look at the treatment I made for Samsung and compare it to the final commercial. 00:00 - intro 00:31 - how I got this job 01:47 - agency brief vs. my treatment 02:40 - the treatment 03:42 - camera work 04:36 - lighting + color 05:27 - set design 05:54 - characters 06:30 - wardrobe 06:46 - director's treatment 101 07:13 - storyboards 09:38 - editing 09:55 - sound design 10:26 - the end result #nurniazfilms #directing #treatments #pitching

▸Watch EPIPHANY https://youtu.be/EqbYQoqIZvU ✦Free Treatment Examples: https://pitch-studio.com/treatment-examples ✦Treatment Templates: https://pitch-studio.com/collection/all ✦Treatment Writing 101: https://pitch-studio.com/b/directorstreatment101 ✦Best Music Here: https://audiio.com/nurniaz - use code "nur70" for 70% off your first year of audiio pro ✦Image Library for Filmmakers: https://frameset.app/stills?via=nurniazfilms - use code "nurniazfilms" for 10% off your first year ✦The Only Lights I Use: https://store.zhiyun-tech.com/collections/photography-light/products/molus-g200?ref=jLzvhxGgmvvuZw ✦Connect w Me: Instagram (learn filmmaking): https://www.instagram.com/nurniaztalk/ Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/nur.niaz/ __________________ This is how we made a short film using virtual production technology and UnrealEngine 5. 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - how it began 01:59 - the idea 03:59 - pre-production 11:15 - the shoot 12:21 - post-production 14:35 - final thoughts

Here's how we made it - https://youtu.be/LyZ1nZtpYgM "Epiphany" is a reflection on the modern world we live in, where we are often blinded by our own biases, prejudices, and fears. It is a commentary on the human condition, where we struggle to find meaning and purpose in our lives. The film challenges us to question our assumptions and beliefs, see beyond the surface, and embrace the unknown. ✦Treatment Templates: https://pitch-studio.com/collection/all ✦Treatment Writing 101: https://pitch-studio.com/b/directorstreatment101 ✦Best Music Here: https://audiio.com/nurniaz - use code "nur70" for 70% off your first year of audiio pro ✦Image Library for Filmmakers: https://frameset.app/stills?via=nurniazfilms - use code "nurniazfilms" for 10% off your first year ✦Connect w Me: Instagram (learn filmmaking): https://www.instagram.com/nurniaztalk/ Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/nur.niaz/ __________________ Credits: Director: Nur Niaz DoP: Vlad Sabatovsky Producers: Askar Satybayev, Mira Shapayeva Casting Director: Nazik Janabek 1AC: Farkhat Bulgynov Gaffer: Ruslan Salamov Administration: Amin Alexandrov PA: Alen Asanov Stylist: Azhar Kudaibergenova MUAH: Aliya Orakbayeva Colorist: Daniyar Mussin Music & sound design: Arsen Oganessov UE Artists: Radmir Serazhiyev, Stanislav Shtrikh Cast: Nurbek Yelemesov Aruzhan Turebekova Seifeldin Abdalla Yuliya Dovzhych Nur Niaz Special thanks to: Samsung Kazakhstan Filmotion Cinerental Location: Contentfabrika Dmitriy Abdrakhmanov Production: Colabalab x Urpaq 2023

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✦Free Treatment Examples: https://pitch-studio.com/treatment-examples ✦Treatment Templates: https://pitch-studio.com/collection/all ✦Treatment Writing 101: https://pitch-studio.com/b/directorstreatment101 ✦Best Music Here: https://audiio.com/nurniaz - use code "nur70" for 70% off your first year of audiio pro ✦Image Library for Filmmakers: https://frameset.app/stills?via=nurniazfilms - use code "nurniazfilms" for 10% off your first year ✦The Only Lights I Use: https://store.zhiyun-tech.com/collections/photography-light/products/molus-g200?ref=jLzvhxGgmvvuZw ✦Connect w Me: Instagram (learn filmmaking): https://www.instagram.com/nurniaztalk/ Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/nur.niaz/ __________________ How to write a winning director's treatment. Key lessons I learned in 5+ years of directing commercials. 00:00 - intro 00:45 - what is a treatment? 02:19 - approach 02:28 - idea 02:45 - visuals 03:45 - wardrobe 04:21 - high-quality images 05:26 - post-production 06:19 - where to build treatments? 06:46 - my store 07:38 - how long? 08:26 - paid services and ghostwriters 09:37 - practice 09:54 - outro #nurniazfilms #directing #treatments #pitching

✦Treatment Templates: https://pitch-studio.com/collection/all ✦Treatment Writing 101: https://pitch-studio.com/b/directorstreatment101 ✦Best Music Here: https://audiio.com/nurniaz - use code "nur70" for 70% off your first year of audiio pro ✦Image Library for Filmmakers: https://frameset.app/stills?via=nurniazfilms - use code "nurniazfilms" for 10% off your first year ✦The Only Lights I Use: https://store.zhiyun-tech.com/collections/photography-light/products/molus-g200?ref=jLzvhxGgmvvuZw ✦Connect w Me: Instagram (learn filmmaking): https://www.instagram.com/nurniaztalk/ Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/nur.niaz/ 00:00 - Sketch 00:45 - Intro 01:52 - Method 1 02:58 - Where I Find Images 03:45 - Method 2 04:53 - Method 3 05:48 - Templates 06:11 - Practice #nurniazfilms #directing #storyboard #behindthescenes

✦Treatment Templates: https://pitch-studio.com/collection/all ✦Treatment Writing 101: https://pitch-studio.com/b/directorstreatment101 ✦Best Music Here: https://audiio.com/nurniaz - use code "nur70" for 70% off your first year of audiio pro ✦Image Library for Filmmakers: https://frameset.app/stills?via=nurniazfilms - use code "nurniazfilms" for 10% off your first year ✦The Only Lights I Use: https://store.zhiyun-tech.com/collections/photography-light/products/molus-g200?ref=jLzvhxGgmvvuZw ✦Connect w Me: Instagram (learn filmmaking): https://www.instagram.com/nurniaztalk/ Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/nur.niaz/ Hi, I'm Nur. In this video, I show what my typical day looks like and how I make my personal projects. Enjoy! 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - writing a treatment 01:31 - about the film 02:25 - the treatment 02:41 - characters 03:47 - film in unreal engine 04:25 - grabbing some food 05:02 - color grading session 06:01 - family time

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✦Treatment Templates: https://pitch-studio.com/collection/all ✦Treatment Writing 101: https://pitch-studio.com/b/directorstreatment101 ✦Best Music Here: https://audiio.com/nurniaz - use code "nur70" for 70% off your first year of audiio pro ✦Image Library for Filmmakers: https://frameset.app/stills?via=nurniazfilms - use code "nurniazfilms" for 10% off your first year ✦The Only Lights I Use: https://store.zhiyun-tech.com/collections/photography-light/products/molus-g200?ref=jLzvhxGgmvvuZw ✦Connect w Me: Instagram (learn filmmaking): https://www.instagram.com/nurniaztalk/ Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/nur.niaz/ Shot on the Fujifilm X-T20. Special thanks to my man Dima Grab (ig: dima_grab) for helping me shoot this.

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