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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 DirectingStep-Friends w/Selyna Warren & Melissa Read - Just Shoot It 432
Selyna Warren & Melissa Read hop on the pod this week to talk about showrunning Foursome on YouTube Premium as well as their new proof-of-concept Step-Friend!…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingOpening Shots w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 431
It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week the fellas do a deep dive into the importance of an opening shot, what kinds of shots to avoid, and how to find and…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingThe Pillars of a Directing Career (and other topics) - Just Shoot It 430
It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week the fellas chat about working with animals, a kitchen epiphany, and how to make a DCP! Matt's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingPitching Strategies w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 429
It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week, the fellas do a little catching up and discuss pitching strategies and treatments! Matt's Endorsement: Meaningful…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingNegotiating Your Directing Rate w/Scott Feinstein - Just Shoot It 428
This week, Matt & Oren chat with industry-veteran, Scott Feinstein, about his commercial director consultation services and what it takes to break into the…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingMeditations on Directing w/Nina Meredith - Just Shoot It 427
This week, Matt & Oren chatted with Director Nina Meredith about her commercial and documentary filmmaking career, along with a breakdown of her latest…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingLessons In Cinematography w/Jason Oldak - Just Shoot It 426
ASC-nominated Cinematographer, Jason Oldak, hops on the pod this week to chat with Matt & Oren about his career leading up to working on the hit AppleTV show…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingThe Last Movie Ever Made w/Nathan Blackwell - Just Shoot It 425
This week, Nathan Blackwell hops on the pod to chat about his new Indie/Sci-Fi/Comedy feature, The Last Movie Ever Made! Matt's Endorsement: Eating Seasonally…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingFilmmaking Odds & Ends w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 424
It's a Matt & Oren episode! This week the fellas do a little catching up and talk about the odds and ends of being a working filmmaker. Matt's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingThe Maestro of Music Videos w/Hannah Lux Davis - Just Shoot It 423
This week, Matt & Oren are joined by powerhouse music video director, Hannah Lux Davis, to discuss her filmmaking journey and working with incredible artists!…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingThe Last Stop In Yuma County w/Francis Galluppi - Just Shoot It
Director Francis Galluppi is on the pod this week to chat with Matt & Oren about his new thriller feature, The Last Stop in Yuma County, starring Jim Cummings!…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingBallin' & Bookin' w/Tom Morris - Just Shoot It 421
Director Tom Morris is back on the pod this week to catch up with Matt & Oren and discuss the ins and outs of booking directing jobs! Matt's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingScheduling w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 420
This week, Matt & Oren catch up and discuss the stress of scheduling your filmmaking life! Matt's Endorsement: Bob Baker Marionette Theater & Bob Baker Day…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingNetworking w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 419
It's a Matt & Oren episode! This week, the fellas do a little catching up and dive into all things networking! Who you should be networking with, how you…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingThe Comedy Process w/Eddie Schmidt - Just Shoot It 418
This week, Matt & Oren chatted with Eddie Schmidt about directing the new Peacock Original, Good One: A Show About Jokes, and the process behind empowering his…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingThe Casting Director Panel - Just Shoot It 417
Matt & Oren are joined by Danielle Aufiero, Mary Ruth Manley, and Jane Flowers for a special casting-themed LIVE SHOW at the Lee Strasberg Institute! Matt's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingDocumenting Redemption w/Brenton Gieser - Just Shoot It 416
Director Brenton Gieser hops on the pod with Matt & Oren this week to discuss his upcoming documentary feature: The 50! Matt's Endorsement: Chuao Chocolate & A…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHow To Destroy Your Neighbors w/Josh Forbes - Just Shoot It 415
This week, Josh Forbes hops on the pod to chat with Matt & Oren about his brand new, goopy horror feature: Destroy All Neighbors! Matt's Endorsement: Vidiots…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingThe Distribution Cheat Sheet w/Avril Speaks - Just Shoot It 414
Matt & Oren chat with Avril Speaks about her brand new podcast Distribution Advocates Presents, along with alternative ways to distribute your feature film!…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingEye Trace w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 413
This week, Matt & Oren dive into their current, career-fueled obsessions: Eye Trace, Screenwriting, & Instagram Doomscrolling! Matt's Endorsement: OmgAdrian &…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingReinventing Orlando Bloom w/ the Nelms Brothers - Just Shoot It 412 Pt. 2
We're back with the second part of our conversation with the Nelms Brothers, Ian and Esh, to close out their epic tale of indie filmmaking to... bigger indie…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHustling for Big Stars and Fat Men w/ the Nelms Brothers - Just Shoot It 412 Pt. 1
This week, we're joined by the Nelms Brothers, Ian and Esh, a pair of writer/directors/brothers who take us on a voyage through their careers, starting in DIY…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingDirector's Cuts w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 411
This week, Matt & Oren chat about why and how you should make a Director's Cut of your latest client job. They also talk about their favorite Super Bowl…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingMaking Connections in Hollywood w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 410
This week, Matt & Oren chat about making connections, presenting yourselves to employers, and getting people to email you back! Matt's Endorsement: The Academy…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingBreaking into TV w/Director Amanda Row - Just Shoot It 409
This week we decided to not release out originally planned episode for reasons you will hear about in the podcast. But we did pull one of our favorites out of…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingNo Pretense w/Origin & Spider-Man DP Matt J Lloyd - Just Shoot It 408
This week, Matt & Oren chat with Matt J. Lloyd, DP for Ava DuVernay's Origin & Spider-Man Far From Home! Matt's Endorsement: John Lyke & Shortcomings (2023)…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingSundance FOMO & Shotlists - Just Shoot It 407
Honorary co-host, Carlyn Hudson, returns to the pod to chat about Sundance FOMO, selling Editor Noah's feature, and shotlists! Matt's Endorsement: Babe (1995)…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingThe 2024 Directors Panel - Just Shoot It 406
It's not quite New Years Eve anymore, but in this 2023 round table Matt, Oren, Roxy, Carlyn, and Maureen get retrospective and discuss goals for 2024! Editor…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingWhat We Learned In 2023 w/Jordan Brady - Just Shoot It 405
This week, Jordan Brady joins Matt & Oren to chat about everything Matt's Endorsement: Epicurious Gourmet Oren's Endorsement: Songwriters Roundtable Jordan's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingFilmmaker's Financial Guide w/ Yuki Noguchi - Just Shoot It 404
Part 2 of Matt & Oren's conversation with DP Yuki Noguchi about filmmaker finances! Matt's Endorsement: Dean Peterson Oren's Endorsement: Poor Things & It…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingShould I Buy A Camera? w/ Yuki Noguchi - Just Shoot It 403
Part 1 of Matt & Oren's conversation with DP Yuki Noguchi about filmmaker finances! Yuki's financial guidebook! Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingFinding Your Process w/Felicia Day - Just Shoot It 402
In this week's episode, Matt interviews his old buddy Felicia Day about her new Audible Original: Third Eye! Matt's Endorsement: Content by Caley Felicia's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingState of The Union w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 401
This week, Matt & Oren do some catching up, discuss super bowl commercials, and making offers to talent! Matt's Endorsement: plotdevices.co Oren's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingWhat We Learned in 400 Episodes w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 400
In this special 400th episode of JSI, Matt & Oren chat about the truths and fictions they've learned about what it takes to be a filmmaker. Matt's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingMilli Vanilli Unsynced w/Luke & Patrick - Just Shoot It 399
Director Luke Korem is back on the pod! Matt & Oren chat with him and editor Patrick Berry about their new Paramount+ documentary, Milli Vanilli! Matt's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHustling for Gigs w/Tom Morris - Just Shoot It 398
This week, Matt & Oren chat with director Tom Morris about finding gigs and drinkin' water! Matt's Endorsement: Belly (1998) on Criterion Oren's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingOversharing w/Ira Rosensweig - Just Shoot It 397
In this weeks episode, Matt & Oren Chat with Ira Rosenweig about his upcoming Sci-Fi/Thriller: Share? Matt's Endorsement: Tele Health & The Daily's 'The Genius…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingJust Shoot It LIVE: Halloween - Just Shoot It 396
The wait is finally over! Matt & Oren return with the Just Shoot It Halloween Panel, featuring Mercedes Mason, Chelsea Stardust, Lee Roy Kunz, & Jim Cummings!…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingAre Tools Important? w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 395
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat about how important all of the filmmaking tools are, when it really comes down to it. Matt's Endorsement: Tactiq.io…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingTech Scouting w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 394
It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week the fellas catch up and chat about tech scouting! Matt's Endorsement: In Depth Cine Oren's Endorsement: Past Lives…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingCatching Up w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 393
This week, Matt & Oren do some catching up and talk about previz, DPs, and schedules! Matt's Endorsement: John Waters TikTok and Joe Pera's Slow & Steady…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingDrunk History + Art Direction = Sarah & Jeremy - Just Shoot It 392
This week, Matt & Oren chat with the comedy directing duo, Sarah & Jeremy! Matt's Endorsement: Sundance Quizlet & Renfield Oren's Endorsement: John Finger &…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingDirectors Prep w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 391
It's a Matt & Oren episode! This week they dive into table reads, receiving notes, and movie prep! Matt's Endorsement: Black Magic Camera App & The Vice Guide…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingManaging Careers w/Rep Nikki Weiss - Just Shoot It 390
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk with Nikki Weiss about representing filmmakers! Matt's Endorsement: Letterboxd on Instagram Oren's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingMake Money Teaching Film w/Sahra Bhimji - Just Shoot It 389
Matt & Oren chat with Professor Sahra Bhimji about working in film education to support & finance your filmmaking dreams! Matt's Endorsement: Chevy Bolt &…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHow To Win Commercial Jobs w/EP Rebecca Niles - Just Shoot It 388
Matt & Oren sit down with Rebecca Niles, Managing Director and EP of ArtClass, and discuss how directors can stand out to executive producers! Matt's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingChris Passig Screws with the Wrong Telemarketers - Just Shoot It 387
In this episode, Matt & Oren talk with Chris Passig, editor for the new Max docuseries, Telemarketers! Matt's Endorsement: Heavy Metal Parking Lot & Decline of…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingDirecting Hell w/Cat Solen - Just Shoot It 386
This week, Matt & Oren chat with Cat Solen, director of the new Peacock comedy special Chris Fleming: Hell and The Shivering Truth on Adult Swim! Matt's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingFinding Art In Advertisement w/Kristyna Archer - Just Shoot It 385
Matt & Oren chat with Kristyna Archer about viewing advertisement work as art, shooting on The Volume, and using A.I. as a tool! Matt's Endorsement: RackaRacka…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHustles & Struggles w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 384
This week, Matt & Oren test out a new segment: Hustles and Struggles! Matt's Endorsement: CGY Oren's Endorsement: Soundly Contribute to the Just Shoot It…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingDiscovering Your Directing Brand w/Bonabart - Just Shoot It 383
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with Bonnie & Allison, the Bonabart directing duo! Matt's Endorsement: Elevenlabs.io, Adobe Podcast, & Chris…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingAre You Overwhelmed? w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 382
AAA!! Matt & Oren are feeling overwhelmed! This week, they chat about that universal feeling and how they're working through it. Matt's Endorsement: The Bear…
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Showing Up To The Party w/Kestrin Pantera - Just Shoot It 381
Kestrin is back! This week, Matt & Oren discuss her new movie 'Pretty Problems', how to talk to celebrities, and "showing up". Matt's Endorsement: Cowboy Pool…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing3 Lessons From a First Feature w/Noah Bashore - Just Shoot It 380
In this week's episode, editor Noah is back! Matt & Oren dive in on post-production for Noah's first indie feature and the 3 big lessons he took away from it…
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Red Flags & Sh*t Shows: Making The Most of Challenging Shoots w/Roxy Shih - Just Shoot It 379
While Oren is flying away on vacation, Matt, and special guest Roxy Shih, dish out some advice on how to deal with turbulent productions! Matt's Endorsement…
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5 Ways to Avoid Burnout w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 378
All filmmakers understand what it's like to experience burnout, and in this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk about their experiences with it and give some…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingScheduling a Filmmaker's Life w/Jordan Brady - Just Shoot It 377
In this week's episode, Matt and Oren talk with their old pal, Jordan Brady, about scheduling, making the most of your time in between jobs, and more! Matt's…
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Pitching Narrative vs Commercials w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 376
This week, Matt & Oren discuss the dual lives of directors and the differences between pitching commercial and narrative projects. Contribute to the Just Shoot…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingAspect Ratios You Need To Know w/DP Bobby Lam - Just Shoot It 375
In this episode, Matt, Oren, and DP Bobby Lam do a deep dive into all things Aspect Ratio! Matt's Endorsement: You Hurt My Feelings & Movie Theaters Oren's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing3 Ways to Get a Directing Job w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 374
In this episode, Matt & Oren give you 3 solid ways to get a directing job! Matt's Endorsement: Nixie Sparkling Water Oren's Endorsement: Flying First Class…