Ep. 44: Jeff Tremaine Talks Motley Crue, Big Brother + Jackass

Today on the show we are joined by Jeff Tremaine. Jeff is most famously known for the Jackass Series. He has also directed several music videos and commercials, including “Epic Night,” a 2014 Super Bowl commercial for Bud Light, which was one of the most talked about spots of the entire year and won numerous awards. In April 2014, Jeff launched his own production company, Gorilla Flicks, which houses all of his feature film and television projects. He has a new movie coming out on March 22nd, The Dirt, on Netflix. In this episode Jeff shares more about his inspiration behind choosing his latest project, how he went about seeking out support from the band, and what the pitch was like to Netflix. We also dive into some of the most challenging and most interesting projects that Jeff has done, and what his personal hobbies are that help him unwind. Jeff is an all around awesome dude, so stay tuned and don’t miss out on our incredible conversation! For more information about artists, links and resources from this episode, please visit https://notrealart.com/jeff-tremaine-talks-motley-crue-big-brother-jackass/

Key Points From This Episode:

• What Jeff listens to when he’s stuck on the freeway.
• The one album or band that takes Jeff down memory lane.
• Of all the concerts, the one that stands out the most for Jeff.
• The premier of Jeff’s new film, The Dirt.
• How having a creative job satisfies the artist inside of you.
• Importance of always learning and adding tools to your toolbox.
• Jeff’s inspiration behind wanting to do The Dirt
• The story of how Jeff and his wife first met.
• Support that Jeff received from Mötly Crüe to do the movie.
• What was most important when pitching The Dirt to Netflix.
• How Jeff built a team surrounded by people that he trusts.
• Why the first pitch of Jackass the series was a complete failure.
• The hardest production campaign Jeff has done.
• Fun fact: Jeff directed the safety video for American Airlines.
• Jeff’s favorite way to unwind and shut off from work.