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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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....

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...

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