2026 Filmmaker Retreat

15 Filmmakers.
Real Conversations.
Career-Changing Perspective.

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

Limit 15 Filmmakers

You get jobs, know how to shoot, and perhaps you edit too.
But do you know how to build a career?

Secure Your Spot Now - $2,595

Who This Is For

Directors

Editors

DPs

Creatives

Anyone who wants to Define Their Voice

Why I Host This Retreat

I host this retreat because most filmmakers never get taught the stuff that actually books jobs. I have directed over 1350 commercials, 3 feature films, 5 documentaries and one Netflix comedy special over last 25+ years.
Sure, I am lucky – cuz I know what works for me. I'll share it:

How to pitch and land gigs

How to build real relationships

How to CURATE your reel so reps, brands, prodco's and agencies actually want you

How the have a CAREER with Repeat Business

There's a few interactive seminars, but the magic is in this small group of filmmakers, gathered in Joshua Tree, getting real about how we all build our careers in commercial filmmaking and with our passion projects.

What You'll Get

The 4 R's Framework

My proven framework: Reel, Relationships, Revenue, Repeat Biz. Live pitching practice with actionable feedback in a safe environment.

Industry Insights

Step-by-step breakdowns of how to approach agencies, reps, and brands. The secret stuff: what to avoid, how to price yourself, and how not to sound desperate.

All-Inclusive Experience

All catered meals, your private room with AC, all refreshments, transportation to Joshua Tree National Park. You just get yourself to Joshua Tree!

What Makes This Different

Small Group Size

Not a huge conference. This is intimate, interactive, personal.

Build Relationships

Not just with me, but with your fellow filmmakers.

Desert Clarity

No distractions, just focused work (plus amazing walks and sunsets).

What Past Attendees 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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Investment

$2,595

This includes everything: meals, lodging, beverages, all workshops and mentoring calls. You just get there.

Retreat Alumni:

$300 discount

Bootcamp Alumni:

$300 discount

Course Alumni:

$100 discount

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Location

Joshua Tree Retreat Center
59700 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Rooms are private with bathroom, very modest and clean. Food is healthy and good.

3 hours from LAX
Less than 1 hour from Palm Springs Airport

Run Of Show

Like my popular Bootcamps, the curriculum is fine-tuned and personalized to the needs of the attendees.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

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This is NOT a big retreat. Spots are intentionally limited to 15 professional filmmakers, so everyone gets personal attention.

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"You'll leave with knowledge. You'll leave with perspective. And you'll leave with new filmmaking friends."
— Jordan Brady

Questions?

jordan@commercialdirectingfilmschool.com

15 Filmmakers.Real Conversations.Career-Changing Perspective.