The Yummy Factor: Behind The Scenes Of Food Commercials podcast

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

The Yummy Factor: Behind the Scenes of Food Commercials

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Lights, camera, deliciousness!
Get ready for a mouthwatering adventure in the world of commercial table top.
Join lively conversations with the maestros of the craft - directors, food stylists, and even motion control operators - as they spill the beans on how to make food look tantalizing on screen.

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The Yummy Factor: Behind the Scenes of Food Commercials

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Telling Food-Stories That Matter Ft. Ben Liebmann 34:56

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🎙 Meet Ben Liebmann, founder of Understory, who’s blending his passion for food and media to help chefs tell their unique stories. In this episode, Ben shares his journey from working on MasterChef to serving as COO of Noma, and finally to creating Understory, where he collaborates with top creators and change-makers to build powerful brands and stories. https://www.understory.tv/ Discover how he combines the worlds of food and storytelling, and the inspiration behind projects like Omnivore with René Redzepi. Tune in for a peek into the art of crafting memorable, culinary-driven content! Find Ben on IG: @benliebmann Get in touch: @directedbyxander…

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The Fantasy vs. Reality of Becoming a Commercial Director Ft. Eric Yealland 25:28

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🎙 Meet award-winning director Eric Yealland, who’s reinvented himself time and again before finding his sweet spot as a food and tabletop director. In this episode, we dive into the fantasy vs. reality of the director’s chair—what pulled Eric into the world of commercials, the parts he couldn’t stand, and the moments that still make him love the job. Buckle up for a fun, honest chat about the highs, lows, and everything in between! Find Eric on IG: @ericyealland Get in touch: @directedbyxander…

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The Chip Master Ft. Steve Starkman 30:00

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🎙 Meet Steve Starkman, the chip master! He’s the guy behind every Dorito, Lay, or Cheeto you've seen on TV, including some iconic Super Bowl ads. From working with Messi to Walter White, and directing legends like Michael Bay and Spike Jonze, Steve’s got the coolest job in snacks! Tune in for a crunchy chat about how he became the go-to chip guy for the ad world! 🍿🎬 Find Steve on IG: @stevestarkman Get in touch: @directedbyxander…

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How Creative is Directing Commercials Ft. Joris Noordenbos 28:20

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🎙 Welcome back director Jooris Noordenbos. We talked about the frustrating side working as a commercial table top director and how the process tends to leave little room for innovation and creativity. Find Joris on IG: @jorisnoordenbos Get in touch: @directedbyxander

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The Future of Virtual Production Ft. Steve Giralt 30:17

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Visual Engineer Steve Giralt told me all about his amazing developments at on the forefront of virtual production for table top, including inisane high speed capabilities, "GhostFrame" and the use of AI to create digital worlds at The Garage 🎬 Get in touch: @directedbyxander

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What's the Difference Between Directors? Ft. DP Alejandro H. Madrid 24:06

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DP Alejandro H. Madrid told me all about the different approach of different directors. We also discussed why a succesful DP nowadays needs to know about more than just his camera and light deparment. Get in touch: @directedbyxander

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Co-Directing with Niels Thomsen 20:51

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🎙 Welcome back director Niels Thomsen. We co-directed a job last week, so we're talking about it! 🎥 Find Niels on IG: @nilex_hh Get in touch: @directedbyxander

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Post-Production Discussions Ft. 1st AD Mauricio Coronado 29:38

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🎙Meet 1st AD Mauricio Coronado , with who I just finished a 4 week project for 9 different brands. II thought it would be a cool idea to rant about this crazy journey literally a day after it ended. We had a fun conversation about all the ups and downs of the project, the frustrations but above all we discussed the great experience of sharing time with a super talented crew for an entire month shooting statee of the art table top. Get in touch: @directedbyxander…

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Shooting in Mexico Ft. Director Eduardo Ávila 30:30

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🎙 Meet Eduardo Avila one of Mexicos most well-established commercial Directors, 🌮 and co-founder of FFFRAME, latin-americas first table top and visual engineering studio. https://www.ffframe.tv/eduardo-ávila We had a fun conversation about what's it's like to work in Mexico, one of the largest markets in the world! Find Eduardo on IG: @eduardo_avil4 Get in touch: @directedbyxander…

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Editing Food Commercials On Set Ft. Editor Vee Pinot 33:14

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🎙 Meet New York-based editor Vee Pinot, who has extensive tabletop experience and is an on-set editing ninja. 🥷 https://www.veepinot.com/ We had a delightful conversation about what makes a great editor and the advantage of having the editor on set, editing in real time to the point of being able to safe a whole production. 🎥 Find Vee on IG: @editor_veepinot Get in touch: @directedbyxander…

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What It Takes to Be a Director Ft. Niels Thomsen 31:18

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🎙 🎬 Dive into the captivating world of director Niels Thomsen, whose breathtaking tabletop work will leave you spellbound! 🌟 https://www.niels-thomsen.com/ Niels traced his path from early beginnings and discussed the essentials of being a modern commercial director today. 🎥 Find Niels on IG: @nilex_hh Get in touch: @directedbyxander…

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Producing Complex Table Top Ft. Head of Production Benjamin Horstkotte 24:48

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🎙 Meet executive producer and now head of production, Benjamin Horstkotte 🎬, who for many years and until very recently worked at the legendary tabletop studio, The Marmalade 🍯, where he produced some of the world’s most stunning food 🍲 and cosmetic 💄 commercials. Today Ben is head of production at Hafengold Film. https://www.hafengoldfilm.de/#team We talked about how essential it is to test your shots 📸 before a project and the dangers of going into a shoot 🎥 not being well prepared ⚠️. Get in touch: @directedbyxander…

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Growing Up in a Tabletop Home Ft. Producer Kosma Tyszkiewicz 24:49

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🎙️ Meet Kosma Tyszkiewicz, a producer with a unique upbringing. 🍴Raised by an award-winning, food-loving dad 🏆 and surrounded by creative gear 📸, she's developed a keen instinct for food and tabletop projects. We talked about the thrill of seeing the world in frames per second 🎞️ and the special set of skills 🛠️ a tabletop producer needs to bring to the table. Get in touch: @directedbyxander…

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The 1st Assistant Director Ft. 1st AD Marcus Scigliano 35:02

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🎙 Meet Marcus Scigliano, a New York based 1st AD who's worked in the industry for over two decades having assisted on all types of commercial shoots you can imagine. http://marcus-scigliano.com Marcus finally explains what an assistant director really does and how his particular style of running a film set is based on love for the craft and respect to every single person involved in bringing a commercial to life. 🎥 🎬 Find Marcus on IG: @the_set_whisperer Get in touch: @directedbyxander…

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Directing Your Own Way Ft. Director Catherine Millais 32:10

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