Learn to direct commercials
for a living

From filmmakers directing commercials for a living

Welcome

You've found the only suite of courses and workshops solely focused on your career as a Commercial Director.

Our alumni have gone on to sign with production companies, working alongside advertising agencies directing campaigns for major brands.

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Meet Your Mentor: Jordan Brady

A 100% self-taught filmmaker who has directed 4 feature films, 3 documentaries, and over 1,200 national commercials. Jordan has worked with comedy legends like Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, creating award-winning campaigns for major brands worldwide.

Multiple Clios Winner

ADDY Awards

One Show

AICP Awards

Our Programs & Courses

Signature Programs

Online Courses

Featured Course

Complete Commercial Directing Masterclass

Includes a FREE 1:1 mentorship call with your accessible mentor, filmmaker Jordan Brady, director of 4 feature films, 3 documentaries and over 1,340 commercials.

$249

Our Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree is filling up fast!

Thursday, October 1st to Sunday, October 4th, 2026

Limit 15 Filmmakers

What Our Students Say

John Pedersen, In-House Agency Director

We’re stocked up on enthusiasm but thin on real industry experience. That’s why bringing in Jordan is so helpful—his knowledge, instincts, and insight provide a great gut-check on the creative ...

Adam Taylor, Commercial Director (Houston, TX)

The idea that I have someone with his expertise in my corner gives me the ability and confidence to sell some huge productions and then get solid advice from Jordan ...

Kevin O’Brien, Director

I can't recommend Jordan's Director's Retreat enough if you want to get better at the craft. Of course, we learned a tonne of useful tips, phrases, and insights to help ...

Leif Ramsey, Director at Pathfinder Films

Jordan is also an awesome mentor who is incredibly generous with his time. There's no feeling of competitiveness or thoughts like, "Hey, is this guy gonna steal my work?" He's ...

Marq Mssengale, CEO, producer and director at Mass Digital Content

For me, the value in The Filmmakers Retreat is the way it forced me to find myself. I learned to look within myself and find out what kind of filmmaker/storyteller ...

Eliu Cornielle, Commercial director and documentary filmmaker

My “aha” moment from the Joshua Tree commercial filmmaking retreat came in two parts. First, having open, unfiltered access to someone as seasoned as Jordan revealed answers to questions that ...

Tom Staniford, Creative Director, Gusto

For me, the thing that clicked as genius was the environment and experience Jordan inspired us to create on set. Like a giant production company flag coming out of video ...

Kim DiVincenzo, commercial director and filmmaker

The Joshua Tree retreat was a game-changer for me. Seeing real examples of Jordan’s pitch calls, both the wins and the misses, was incredibly valuable. As directors, we rarely get ...

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Pop in during virtual office hours or join our free monthly webinar to learn more about our programs and get your questions answered.

🎙️ Podcast

Respect the Process

Join Jordan Brady as he interviews industry professionals, shares directing insights, and breaks down the creative process behind successful commercial campaigns.

Questions?

jordan@commercialdirectingfilmschool.com

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