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Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing hosted by directors. Each week we interview filmmakers on writing, cinematography, development and acting to learn how to build a successful career as a filmmaker in the Hollywood industry.
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Episodes
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingEngagement Farming w/Matt & Oren- Just Shoot It 492
Matt & Oren dive into answering your questions. It's a new format and we hope it clicks! And whether it works or not, there's a new way you can let them know…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingPutting A TV Show Together w/ Matlock and She-Hulk Showrunner Kat Coiro - Just Shoot It 491
Marvel director Kat Coiro https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0192478 covers everything from working with day players to why directors have to take acting classes…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingMarketing Yourself w/Matt and Oren - Just Shoot It 490
After an amazing DP/cinematographer has an unfortunate schedule change, Matt & Oren whip up a discussion about social media and listener notes about their…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingVibe Checks w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 489
Matt & Oren discuss the feeling dogging every freelancer: "Will I ever work again?" They dig into who they recommend when they can't take an awesome job, and…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingUpdate Your F**king Website! w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 488
Matt's been getting wrapped up in analytics, and Oren's been updating his reel. So yeah, update your f**king website if you haven't! This week, we get into…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingTurning 'Keily: Homecoming Dweeb' into a Feature w/Emily Elizabeth Thomas- Just Shoot It 487
Director Emily Elizabeth Thomas joins Matt and Oren to talk about her journey from commercial success to directing vertical series and feature films…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingCrafting your Directing Brand w/Jamaal Parham - Just Shoot It 486
Jamaal Parham, part of the directing duo Jams and Bash, talks to Oren and Matt about how they approach their business without the cheesiness. From a start…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingJoseph Kahn Gives Audiences the Ick (in a good way) - Just Shoot It 485
Legendary director Joseph Kahn https://www.josephkahn.com/ talks about his new movie "Ick" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31795447/. And Matt and Oren get him to…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingWhat Makes a Good Producer w/Kelly Christensen - Just Shoot It 484
Kelly Christensen built a toolkit for crafting a lasting career as a commercial producer. And he shares what directors can do to stand out and keep getting…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingWhat Makes Something Cinematic? w/Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot It 483
What does cinematic mean to you? Carlyn Hudson https://www.carlynhudson.com/ joins Matt and Oren fresh off completing her latest short, "Waffle". Is cinematic…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingBeing In the Mix w/Matt and Oren - Just Shoot It 482
Matt’s back from the Chattanooga Film Festival, and Oren just wrapped a whirlwind gig in Thailand. Jet lag not included. Yay!!! This week, they unpack the…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingMaking Creative Decisions w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 481
Matt and Oren dig into the creative choices director's make. And they kick it off by looking at the growing influence of AI on the process. They also tackle…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing"Don't Tell Larry" w/Greg Porper and John Shimke - Just Shoot It 480
The directing duo from "Don't Tell Larry" detail their eight-year journey to turn the phrase, "Don't Tell Larry", into a world, a web series, and feature…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingEditing Chimp Crazy's 1,500 hours of Footage w/Evan Wise - Just Shoot It 479
"Chimp Crazy" is HBO's top-watched documentary. But being from the team that made Tiger King is both a plus and a minus. In this episode, writer, producer, and…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHow to Choose a DP w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 478
Matt and Oren dive into the process of finding the right cinematographer or DP for your project, breaking down key factors like reputation, working…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingAdventures from Set w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 477
Matt and Oren break down their approach to directing on set—from working with celebrity talent like Neil Patrick Harris to navigating the challenges of…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingBuilding "Friendship" w/Cinematographer Andy Rydzewski - Just Shoot It 476
The skyrocketing success of "Friendship," starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, is tied to its distinct visual style. Cinematographer Andy Rydzewski…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingDirecting The Weeknd's "Hurry Up Tomorrow" w/Trey Edward Shults - Just Shoot It 475
Trey Edward Shults https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4099092/ has been called a visionary film director. Matt and Oren chat with Trey about his bold leap into auteur…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingEditing "The Studio" w/Eric Kissack - Just Shoot It 474
Ever wonder how "The Studio" perfected comedic timing using oners and one-shot scenes? Eric Kissack, who edited the entire season for Seth Rogen, shares his…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingCrafting Spy High for Amazon w/Jody McVeigh-Schultz - Just Shoot It 473
Jody McVeigh-Schultz shares his journey from editor to director of Amazon’s *Spy High*. Matt and Oren quiz Jody on exactly what made him the right fit for the…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingProduction Pivots w/ Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot It 472
Carlyn Hudson returns! Matt and Oren dive into the art of game-time decisions on set—when to stick to the plan and when a last-minute change is worth the risk…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingBack to Basics, AI, & Travel Tips w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 471
Matt and Oren are back to basics and pushing creative boundaries. Whether it's tackling passion projects, experimenting with constraints like shooting…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingSNL or Die w/ Oz Rodriguez - Just Shoot It 470
Can a well-timed email get you on SNL as a director? Oz Rodriguez made it happen. But TV was a whole different game back then! The formula, though, remains the…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingDeep Thoughts w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 469
Matt and Oren take a hard look at the current state of the film and TV industry in the wake of the LA fires, pandemic, strikes, AI, and streaming. It’s some…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHow to Make a Rock Opera for Hulu w/ "O'Dessa" Director Geremy Jasper - Just Shoot It 468
Geremy Jasper https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3017455/ , the visionary behind the stylized rock musical "O'dessa" on Hulu https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26304178 …
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHonest Feedback w/ Pete Chatmon - Just Shoot It 467
Pete Chatmon is one of those select few directors who is constantly working as a director on TV episodes from Ghosts, to Yellowjackets, Chicago Fire, and lots…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingF*** My Shoot w/Laura Murphy (Part 2) - Just Shoot It 466
AWESOME EVENT! Help victims of the California wildfires (*) by attending a screening of a new episode of "Yellowjackets" with a discussion with Director Pete…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingF*** Marry Kill w/Laura Murphy (Part 1) - Just Shoot It 465
Laura Murphy chats with Matt and Oren about directing her new film "F*** Marry Kill" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22528200 And they talk about the process to…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingConquering Production Hurdles w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 464
Oren's on another commercial shoot and Matt's just started another new show! Everything's great, or is it? Matt and Oren chat about why the vision you pitch…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingDirecting My Dead Friend Zoe w/ Kyle Hausmann-Stokes - Just Shoot It 463
First-time director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes IG @kylehausmannstokes https://www.instagram.com/kylehausmannstokes/ shares how he landed Ed Harris and Morgan Freeman…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingGood Times w/ EP Eric McCasline - Just Shoot It 462
Executive Producer (EP) Eric McCasline talks about building his new, top-tier production company, Good Times. https://ItsGoodTimes.com/ And he chats with Matt…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingA Director and a DP Get Lost w/ Andrew Kightlinger & Idan Menin - Just Shoot It 461
Director Andrew Kightlinger IG@Andrew.vhs and DP Idan Menin IG:@idanmenin talk about their film, from Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions, "Lost On a…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingChoreograph Your Career w/Daniel Russell - Just Shoot It 460
Daniel Russel https://www.daniel-russell.com/ went from an assistant for Dave Meyers www.radicalmedia.com/us/directors/dave-meyers to directing music videos…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingLA Stories w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 459
Matt & Oren chat about the LA fires and their impact on freelancers, filmmakers, and the industry. It's a conversation about navigating so-called 'normalcy' --…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingNew Year, New Goals w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 458
Matt and Oren chat about 2024, what they learned and what they're planning to do for 2025. Everything from posting on Instagram & LinkedIn, being more…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingFinding Success in 2025 w/Carlyn Hudson, Maureen Bharoocha, and Roxy Shih - Part 2 of 2 - Just Shoot It 457
"Survive til '25", mission accomplished! But what really sustained the Hollywood and LA production scene -- TV, TikTok, commercials, or movies? Matt and Oren…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingFinding Success in 2025 w/Carlyn Hudson, Maureen Bharoocha, and Roxy Shih - Part 1 of 2 - Just Shoot It 456
"Survive til '25", mission accomplished! But what really sustained the Hollywood and LA production scene -- TV, TikTok, commercials, or movies? Matt and Oren…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing10 Tips from Thailand w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 455
What's different about directing a commercial internationally? Everything!! Oren's back from 3 weeks in Thailand and he's got 10 things to remember when…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingFinding Your Filmmaking Superpower w/ G. G. Hawkins - Just Shoot It 454
How can you give your film a big budget look, on a tiny budget? Matt and Oren chat with G. G. Hawkins about her latest feature, "I Really Love My Husband" and…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingFreaking Out w/ Oren & Matt - Just Shoot It 453
Being flown around the world as a commercial director, or working daily with celebrity artists sounds amazing. But how about over Thanksgiving and the…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingTwisting Genres in "Samson" w/Ruth Du - Just Shoot It 452
What's the secret to getting accepted into director development programs? Are you making these common mistakes when pitching by email? How can you standout and…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingStoryboarding & Previz w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 451
Are previz and storyboarding really worth the time and effort? What's the best way to work with a storyboard artist? And, what if you don't have access to a…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingTurning Passion into Profit w/Jordan Brady - Just Shoot It 450
Jordan Brady, live from the Lee Strasbourg Institute! In this special IRL version of Just Shoot It! Oren and Matt chat with commercial director and host of the…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingPersuasive Communication w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 449
Communicating. Directors do this all the time. It's how you get a client excited about choosing you for their high profile commercial. Or get producers…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingDirecting Katie's Mom w/Tyrrell and Meryl - Just Shoot It 448
Navigating sex and intimacy scenes along with the wild ride of crashing Sundance. Meryl Branch McTiernan and Director Tyrrell Shaffner join Matt & Oren in a…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHandling Rejection w/Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot It 447
This week Matt & Oren chat with Director & long time friend of the show Carlyn Hudson about how to deal with rejection as a director. Carlyn's Endorsement: Al…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingOperating Your Way Into TV w/Ben Semanoff - Just Shoot It 446
This week Matt & Oren chat with Director Ben Semanoff about his journey from camera operator to director, and everything in-between. Ben's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHow to Succeed in Film w/Editor Andy Young - Just Shoot It 445
This week Matt & Oren chat with Editor and friend of the Show Andy Young about networking, working for free, and more! Andy's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingPersonalizing your Pitch w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 444
This week Matt & Oren chat about how they add personalization to pitches to win the bid. Matt's Endorsement: Rebel Ridge (Netflix), On Fire Podcast. Oren's…
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Commitment Issues w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 443
This week Matt & Oren chat about work-life balance, adapting to different workflows, and working with new companies. Matt's Endorsement: Going on a hike…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingMastering Docu-Style Drama w/Robert Kolodny - Just Shoot It 442
This week Matt & Oren chat with Venice, Directing, and Boxing with "Featherweight" Director Robert Kolodny Robert's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingGetting the Most Out of your Collaborators w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 441
This week Matt & Oren get up to speed on recent projects, chat costume fabrication, and how to work across departments. Matt's Endorsement: Disneyland Parent's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingIs the Industry Back? Career Highs and Lows w/ Matt and Oren - Just Shoot It 440
This week Matt & Oren chat recent highs and lows! Matt's Endorsement: English Teacher on Hulu. Oren's Endorsements: Wandering DP , Trading in your old iPhone…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingWhen Are You Too Old to Start Filmmaking w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot it 439
This week Matt & Oren discuss what's going on in their careers and attempt to answer the internet's most pressing filmmaking questions! Matt's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingBuilding a Horror Career w/The Butcher Brothers -Just Shoot It 438
This week Matt & Oren chat with Director Mitchel Alteiri and Producer Phil Flores, otherwise known as The Butcher Brothers, about their new horror feature…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHow to Share Your Work w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 437
It's another catchin' up episode! This week Matt & Oren chat about house-keeping, keeping your portfolios tidy, and more! Matt's Endorsement: Alien: Romulus &…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingTalking to Actors w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 436
This week, Matt & Oren do a little catching up and chat about talking to actors! Matt's Endorsement: NoBudge, One Sandwich To Rule Them All Oren's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing2 Wins & 2 Losses w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 435
This week, Matt & Oren dive into some wins and losses when it comes to landing commercial directing jobs. Matt's Endorsement: Fruits! Oren's Endorsement: Beer…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingDominating A Smaller Market w/Morgan & Nick - Just Shoot It 434
This week, Matt & Oren chat with the directing duo Morgan & Nick about their commercial directing careers, how to dominate your smaller local market, and…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing3 Career-Changing Emails - Just Shoot It 433
In this episode Carlyn Hudson joins Matt and Oren to read some of the most impactful emails that they have sent and received in terms of moving their…