Reframed The Podcast

▶ About This Episode: Nicholas Jandora is what you might call a self-made music video boy genius, with a talent for working big and small. In this episode, he and Dylan Hahn talk about growing up in a small town, the art of creating within limitations, and the thrill of tackling that first big-budget project. ▶ Sources: • Connect with Nicholas Jandora •    / @nicholas_jandora   •   / nicholasjandora   • Featured Music Video: Arizona Zervas - ROXANNE (Official Video) •    • Arizona Zervas - ROXANNE (Official Vi...   ▶ About The Reframed Podcast: “Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it. ▶ Find Inspiration with Frame Set: • https://go.frameset.app/4g74Bun

Why are filmmakers still choosing film in the digital age? In this episode, cinematographer Luke Harper shares his passion for shooting on film while breaking down the creative process behind his viral music video for Artemas—complete with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Discover why film's gritty, grainy aesthetic continues to captivate visual creators and remains timeless. Connect with Luke C. Harper: https://www.lukecharper.com/ https://www.instagram.com/luke.c.harper/ About The Reframed Podcast: “Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it. About Frame Set: Frame Set is a filmmaker’s source of inspiration where they can find high quality references for their commercial, music video, and film projects. https://go.frameset.app/4fojlod Super 8 Footage in the intro shot by DP Alexander Rivera Other Film B-roll provided by Ramez Silyan and Damien Blue This video contains copyrighted material used for the purpose of criticism, review, and education under Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights remain with the original creators.

In this episode, director Alex Takacs (Young Replicant) and Dylan Hahn dive deep into AI and its ever-growing influence on the industry, finding your voice as a filmmaker, and the unspoken hierarchy that a director has on set. They break down what's arguably one of the most beautiful commercials of all time and attempt to uncover the secret behind Takacs's distinctive visual style. Alex has been quite the influencer when it comes to style and it's exciting to have him on episode 08 of The Reframed Podcast. Connect with Alex Takacs: https://alextakacs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/youngreplicant/ About The Reframed Podcast: “Reframed” is a filmmaker podcast that poses fresh and insightful questions to filmmakers. It offers a compelling look behind the scenes, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the film industry and the creative minds that drive it. ____ About Frame Set: Frame Set is a filmmaker’s source of inspiration where they can find high quality references for their commercial, music video, and film projects. https://go.frameset.app/3LROmoa

On Episode 003 of the Reframed Podcast, Dylan Hahn sits down with director Ben Carter. Raised in the home of Nascar, he’s someone who been able to take his deep-rooted love for racing and use it to fuel his career. With commercials for Toyota, Lexus, and Harley Davidson, it’s inspiring to see just how dialed in he is to the automotive genre of commercial filmmaking. In this episode, we talk about his on-set reputation for fostering a collaborative work environment and setting good vibes. We also cover some of the fun tools that have helped elevate his work to the next level. Ben knows how to captivate and sell the performance of a vehicle with intensity, but he almost always does it through the eyes of the people who drive them. Find Inspiration for your next film. https://frameset.app/stills

On Episode 002 of the Reframed Podcast, Dylan Hahn sits down with director Freddie Leyden. They breakdown his award winning project of a lifetime, "Santo", talk about this word “vision”, how to push past failure, and much more. Originally from the west of Ireland, Freddie has spent the last 10 years honing his craft in London. His unique and exciting style of filmmaking is steeped in artistic and historical visual references. His films, which both reference art and are artworks in themselves, have made him internationally sought after. He has made films for the biggest brand names in the art world and beyond. His groundbreaking new narrative short film FARMERS!? was shot in Ireland in 2023 and is currently in the festival circuit. Find inspiration for your next project: https://go.frameset.app/4fg00H2

Separating yourself from your work can be quite the challenge. Dylan Hahn sits down with director Ben Lalande to discuss the role of a commercial director, sticking to your creative vision, how to avoid the all-too-feared "creative burnout", and much more. Find inspiration for your next project: https://go.frameset.app/4fg00H2

In this episode, director Elle Brooks-Tao and Dylan Hahn chat about what it means to really own being a director and the ups and downs of finding your creative voice. Elle opens up about tapping into her early creativity, working with amazing teams, and how she keeps learning on set. We also get into the whole work-life balance thing, staying healthy, and what keeps her excited and fresh as an artist. Connect with Elle Brooks-Tao: https://ellebrookstao.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ellebrookstao/ Frame Set is a filmmaker’s source of inspiration where they can find high quality references for their commercial, music video, and film projects.

Dylan Hahn sits down with director Jackson Tisi for episode 6 of the Reframed Podcast. In this episode, they talk about the use of a directors cut, working with your friends, and how his role as a director fits into the big picture. We get behind the scenes with Jackson and break down his recent commercial for Remy Martin, and for the first time on this show we pick apart the unique treatment that won him the job.Jackson Tisi a Wyoming raised, New York/LA based filmmaker. His passion for filmmaking started by capturing action sports like freestyle skiing and skateboarding. He has since gone on to work for brands like, META, Honda, Cadillac, AWAY, Spotify, Starbucks, to name a few. He has been trusted to work with a wide range of artists, models, and athletes. He is a Young Director’s Award winner and was part of the Young Guns Class in 2020. He is currently developing his first feature film. Connect with Jackson Tisi: https://www.instagram.com/jacksontisi/

Director Mia Barnes and Dylan Hahn talk about all things music videos. They get into word-building, and creating for an artist's brand. She dives into her creative process, which involves listening to songs repeatedly, finding personal passion, and being selective about the projects she takes on. Mia shares lessons learned, the role of representation in her career, and the importance of being over-prepared, while still allowing room for creative flexibility. 30 minutes of the episode is dedicated to breaking down her Ed Sheeran Project of a lifetime. Enjoy. Connect with Mia Barnes: https://www.instagram.com/_miabarnes/

In Episode 004 of the Reframed Podcast, Dylan Hahn talks with director Damien Blue, exploring the intricacies of commercial filmmaking. They delve into Damien's approach to balancing his roles as both director and DP, along with various other aspects of his creative process. https://www.damienblue.com/ Find inspiration for your next project. https://go.frameset.app/3WVLsUA