Film Mavericks

Have you ever wondered how your work compares to others in the industry? Have you ever wanted better feedback on your work? This week, Jordan sat down with one of WPPI's filmmaking judges, Olya Glotka, to chat all about the importance of film competitions. Don't miss out on this great conversation!

Camera brand conversations are brutal online. But what if a group of pro filmmakers sat down in a penthouse suite in Las Vegas to discuss camera systems? What camera brand is best? Who's slacking? You may be surprised.

Today, Jordan sits down with Sean Robinson (Lumix Product Manager) to discuss the 3 lenses and 2 Full-frame cameras that Lumix has just released. They talk specifically from the perspective of filmmaking why these cameras and lenses might just be the best mirrorless camera system ever.

AMC, Cinemax, A&E, HBO, Nat Geo, Discovery, Cartoon network, Google, Facebook, Adobe, Nike, Alpha Romeo, BMW… These are just a few of the clients Dallas Taylor and his company Defacto Sound have done the sound design for.  In this episode, we talk all about sound design from one of the greatest sound designers in the world.

This week we explore how Jonathan and Kaye Snyder took their wedding film company from average to the top luxury brand in their market and how they book 5 figure weddings on the regular. They hold nothing back as they bring an incredible amount of wisdom to those of you looking to do the same. 

Episode 100 is HERE!! Can you believe it?! In this special episode, Jordan talks with 5 other world class wedding filmmakers about what the wedding film industry needs and how to make a life long career as a wedding film-maker. We also take listener questions from our live audience. Don’t miss out on this amazing episode!

This week on the podcast we hear from the number one Tesla salesperson in the world! Hear how Andy Slye created a hand full of videos that resulted in Tesla giving him half a million dollars worth of cars! For those counting, that means 2 Tesla Roadsters! Check out his YouTube channel as well. https://www.youtube.com/user/MyTechMethods1

If you were learning how to take your video production business to the next level, wouldn’t you want to learn from a team that has already taken theirs to the next level? This week we interview TJ Gaylord who helped take the Switzerfilm team to $1,000,000+ annual revenue per year! Learn how they set goals and how they go about accomplishing them in order to set yourself up for the best 2019 ever!

New year, new goals! Wedding Film-maker and fellow podcaster, John Bunn, is a goal setting/measuring machine. In this weeks episode John shares how and why he sets realistic, measurable goals each year and steps for making sure that he achieves those goals. You’re not going to want to miss this!

This week, we continue our series with Ryan Koral of Studio Sherpas! Ryan shares with us his journey from a one man band to a $1 million+/year studio. He talks about the ups and downs of growing a business of that size and what it takes to build a business that keeps projects in the pipeline year round. Subscribe on Patreon to hear the full episode!

This week, we continue the Off-Season Series by having a conversation with our producer, Taylor Juarez! Taylor Juarez is a lead shooter and Studio Manager for Ladybird Studios and is great at staying active during the off-season. Join us as we talk about ways you can grow your business, ways to increase leads, and ways to grow creatively during your down time. Subscribe on Patreon to hear the full episode!

This week, we are starting a new series about something that affects us all: off-season. We’ve all had that feeling when we complete our last wedding of the year and find ourselves facing a slow winter. But just because your calendar isn’t full doesn’t mean that your business stops! Today we sat down with one of our great friends, TJ Gaylord, to chat about how to deal with off-season and things you can do to maximize your time and grow your business during the slower months. You definitely don’t want to miss this episode full of tips and tricks! Subscribe on Patreon to hear the full episode!

This week, we wrap up our Color Series with the amazing Henry Martens! Henry does a lot of color grading while he's actually at a wedding and is always finding ways for color to motivate his films. In this episode, we talk about how your lens selections, shooting techniques, and lighting choices all affect your color. If you're looking to really improve your shooting techniques and color capabilities, you won't want to miss out on this conversation! Subscribe on Patreon to hear the full episode!

This week, we dive back into our Color Series with the amazing Matt Harris! Matt Harris of “Film Poets” brings tips and tricks that have given his films some of the very best color in the industry.  Matt teaches how he has brought his post color correction to ZERO, by nailing the color in camera 100% of the time!  He also gives incredible information never shared before on the podcast about his color grading workflow.  Be sure to sign up to get more info on his class at www.resolveforweddings.com. Subscribe on Patreon to hear the full episode!

This week, we are taking a break from our Color Series and talking about a very important topic: collaboration. Jordan sat down with Nick and the newest member of his team, Teddy Findysz, to chat about how important it is to collaborate with creatives. Join us for a great conversation about how Teddy & Nick are collaborating and how Jordan has made collaboration a core part of his companies and his creative vision. Subscribe on Patreon to hear the full episode!

This week, we continue our Color Series with the amazing Giulio Sciorio! Giulio is not only a super talented colorist, but has been an inspiration and fantastic resource for us. Join us as we dive deep into different tools and techniques you can use to take your color game to the next level! Subscribe on Patreon to hear the full episode!

This week, we are kicking off a series we have been wanting to do for a long time: The Color Series! One of the clearest ways to improve your work is to up your color game. In the first episode of this series, Jordan and Nick talk all about getting the color right in camera. Make sure to subscribe on Patreon so you don’t miss out on this great series!

Think real estate is boring? Think again! This week, we sat down with Mark Sawatzky to talk about about how he conceived an idea to turn boring, cookie cutter real estate videos into incredible story driven films. Subscribe on Patreon to hear the full episode!

This week, Jordan sat down with two of the guys on his team, Marshall & Nick, to chat about how to build a successful corporate brand through specialization. We’ve talked about Film Mavericks in the past, but today we discuss what we’re up to, the work we’re passionate about, and the direction we’re headed with this new brand. Don’t miss out on this fun and informative episode!

Last week, Jordan and Taylor sat down to discuss how to build and sustain a volume brand. Because of the great feedback and questions received, they are back this week to talk more in depth about training shooters, pricing structure, pay structure, successful margins, and more! Don’t miss out on part 2 of this awesome conversation!

This week, we dive back into a topic from our early podcasting days: how to build a volume brand. Jordan has talked about Ladybird Studios in the past, but this week he sat down with his Studio Manager, Taylor Juarez, to discuss how Ladybird was started, how he trained and grew his team, and how the brand has grown over the last several years. Don't miss out on this super informative episode!

This week, we are bringing back the popular Shooter/Editor series and chatting with our friends, Rick & Sarah Pendergraft! Rick & Sarah are incredible storytellers and we had a great a time delving into their shooting & editing process. Subscribe on Patreon to hear the full episode!

This week, we sat down with Alex & Whitney Douglas again for another informative and inspiring conversation! Join us as we take a look behind the scenes of two of Alex & Whitney's latest films: "Harvey's Heros" documentary and an epic wedding film, shot in 3 countries in 10 days! Don't miss out on this exclusive look into the making of these films by two award winning filmmakers!

This week we have a super special treat for you! This episode has been long overdue and we are so excited to welcome back our friends, Alex & Whitney Douglas from Sculpting With Time! Alex & Whitney's film "Dream of Life" won the Grand Award in this year's WPPI Filmmaking Competition. It was made for the Alan Watts Foundation over a period of two years. Join us as we delve into how the idea for the film originated, how they got connected with the Alan Watts Foundation, their filmmaking process, and how they traveled the world to create this award-winning film.

This week, we are wrapping up the Shooter/Editor series by chatting with one of our amazing team members, Nick Harral! Nick is passionate about filmmaking and storytelling and gets to play several unique roles on our team. Join us to hear Nick's story of how he has evolved from second shooting weddings, to becoming an editor, to now producing a web series. 

This week on our Shooter/Editor series, we sat down with Larry Marshall to delve into his shooting style and editing techniques! Larry just moved across the country and is continuing to grow in his passion for filmmaking and weddings. Join us for a great conversation about how he tackles a wedding day, how he crafts an edit, and his advice for standing out as a filmmaker. 

This week, we sat down with Charlie Hilbrant during his visit to ATX! Charlie has his own wedding film company in Chicago and is a wonderful cinematic storyteller. Join us for a fun conversation as we hear about Charlie's film experience, his evolution into weddings, the wedding industry in Chicago, and his shooting and editing process. 

This week, we continue the Shooter/Editor series with one of the amazing members of the Switzerfilm team - Kristin Rolla! Kristin has been shooting and editing for Switzerfilm for 4 years. Join us for a fun and informative conversation about how Kristin shoots a wedding day, what her editing workflow looks like, and her advice for other shooters. 

This week, we are kicking off our Shooter/Editor Series with one of our awesome team members, Marshall Webb! We chat with Marshall about his experience as both a videographer and an editor, how he approaches his shooting and editing, and how being an editor has made him a better shooter. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned shooter looking to brush up on your skills, this will be a great episode!

This week, we bring you a behind the scenes look at the Film Mavericks core team and all the exciting things that are happening in our studio! Jordan chats with 3 members of his team - Nick, Sara, and Taylor - about the web series they are producing and the things they are doing to grow the new business. Join us for a great conversation!

YouTube? Facebook? IGTV? Vimeo? LinkedIn? With so many options, where do you invest your time and energy? Who do you trust to get your videos into the right eyes? Today, we discuss these questions with a Tech Forbes 30 Under 30, Savannah Peterson. Join us for a super informative and eye-opening conversation about the power of video and how to get your content seen. 

This week on the Corporate Video Series we chat with Matt Davis about his passions and experience in the corporate world. Join us as we hear how Matt has evolved from his wedding company into the corporate space and his advice for how to be successful doing corporate video. 

This week, we are jumping back in to our Corporate Video Series! The ever popular (and continually hilarious) Joe Switzer & TJ Gaylord of Switzerfilm are back to tell you all about their corporate work, how they pursue clients, how they approach pricing, and much more. If you're a wedding filmmaker looking to grow in the corporate world, this episode is a great place to start. Join us for some Switzer fun and wisdom!

This week, we are hitting pause on the Corporate Video Series and bringing you a brief episode to discuss some of the latest news in our world. Jordan and Nick chat about what's to come, how WFA is expanding, and even IGTV and what it means for the film world. Join us for a fun chat and stay tuned for more killer episodes to come!

This week, we kicking off the Corporate Video Series with some very exciting news! Jordan and his team just launched a new company called Film Mavericks, designed to encompass commercial and branding work. Jordan sat down with two members of his team, Taylor Juarez and Nick Harral, to discuss all the exciting things happening at the studio and what the future of Film Mavericks looks like. If you're in the corporate video world, don't miss out on this new series!

Today we head to Seattle, Washington to chat with Andrew Aziz of Aziz Studios to hear about his amazing 2.5 year journey from ground zero to collaborating with other incredibly talented film-makers on his dream weddings.  If you want to explore the idea of collaboration to make incredible films that scratch your creative itch, this episode is a must listen!

This week, we bring you a whole new perspective - how to become a wedding filmmaker without attending film school. Join us as we chat with Tyler Herrinton and learn about his untraditional path into the wedding industry. 

This week, we sat down with one of our very own team members, Marshall Webb! Marshall was one of the first videographers to be hired for Ladybird Studios and is here to share his experience attending UT Film School. Join us as we hear Marshall's story and how film school has shaped his career path. 

This week, we are kicking off the Film School Series! We sat down with Larry Marshall to discuss his diverse experience in film education as we try to determine the best ways to educate yourself about making a successful wedding film company. Join us for a great conversation!

This week, we are bringing back one of our seasoned guests - but this time, he's got his amazing other half with him! When Rob Adams and Vanessa Joy visit the ATX, you have to hang out and do a podcast with them. Join us for a fun conversation to hear the story of how these two became a killer photo and video team and how they run their businesses. 

Ladies and gentlemen! This week, we are bringing back our great friends and legendary filmmakers from Switzerfilm! We've had some great conversations with them, but this time, we dive deep into how Switzerfilm began and learn about the journey from chicken & beer to the newly founded Switzerworld. Join us for another hilarious and informative conversation!

This week, we bring you a super informative interview with Makayla & Dave from The Harris Company. We had the pleasure of meeting this husband and wife team at Shutterfest and chatting with them about a topic that everyone needs to hear about: in-person sales. Join us for a great discussion about how you can advance your business and take your client experience to the next level!

This week, we bring back the one and only TJ Gaylord from Switzerfilm to talk exclusively about drones! Whether you're just beginning or advancing in your skills, you'll definitely want to hear what TJ has to say. Don't miss out on this fun and informative episode!

This week, we bring to you another great episode recorded at Shutterfest! Join us for a pub chat with our photographer friend, Frank Carrino, where we chat about networking, industry conferences, and even dig into some great stories from Frank's previous life as a celebrity trainer!

This week, we sit down with the founder and CMO Matt Thompson and Jason Groupp to discuss the amazing things FFSF is doing to advance the world of filmmaking. You won't want to miss out on this exciting episode!

This week, Jordan sat down with Dave Williams of CinemaCake, located in Philadelphia, to learn how he started one of the most successful wedding film studios on the planet. If you're interested in expanding your business, this episode is a must-listen! Join us for a great conversation!

This week, we bring you an interview with the founder of FStoppers! Whether you're a photographer or videographer, chances are you use FStoppers as a resource. With a team of over 60 writers, FStoppers is able to bring you tons of amazing content. Tune in to learn more about Lee and how he created his super successful website and online community!

A few weeks ago, we had the chance to interview some awesome vendors at the WPPI Expo. This week, we bring you a collection of interviews with some great companies. These companies offer some amazing services for videographers and wedding professionals. Don't miss out on this informative episode!

This week, we've got a real treat for you! The next installment in our gear series introduces the brand new Sony A7iii, which was recently unveiled at WPPI!! Our good friends, Garrette & Amber Baird, have been testing it out and are here to tell you all about it! Join us for this exclusive preview of the Sony A7iii!

This week, we are bringing back the gear series! While we were at WPPI, we got a chance to sit down with Panasonic's training field manager, Matt Fraser, to talk about the greatest low light monster from Panasonic: the GH5s! Don't miss out on this super informative episode!

Hold on to your seats, folks! This week, we met up with 3 members of the phenomenal Switzerfilm team at WPPI for an amazing pub chat! This is definitely one of our most hilarious and informative podcasts yet! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the hilarity and "golden nuggets" from this amazing episode!