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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 Directing3 Ways to Present Yourself as a Filmmaker w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 373
In this episode, Matt & Oren do a little catching up and give some tips on presenting yourself as a director online! Matt's Endorsement: Jordan Brady's Video…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingIs Filmmaking a Viable Career? w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 372
This week, Matt & Oren discuss the ongoing WGA strike, along with the struggles of making a living in the film industry. Matt's Endorsement: Polycam Oren's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingTurning a Doc Into a Feature w/Wildflower's Matt Smukler - Just Shoot It 371
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with Matt Smukler, the writer/director of the new indie comedy/drama 'Wildflower'. Matt's Endorsement: CREED Oren's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingManagement Woes w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 370
It's a Matt & Oren Episode! This week Enlow and Kaplan discuss switching managers/reps and time management! Matt's Endorsement: Jury Duty Oren's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingGetting Owen Wilson to Paint w/Brit McAdams - Just Shoot It 369
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren do a deep dive with Brit McAdams, the writer/director of the new Owen Wilson comedy, Paint! Matt's Endorsement: Vermont…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingFinding Your Way In w/Director Justin Lerner - Just Shoot It 368
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk with Justin Lerner, director of the new thriller Cadejo Blanco! Strap in for a long episode filled with Justin's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingThe Missing Episode w/Arielle Zakowski & Austin Keeling - Just Shoot It 367
This week, Matt & Oren chatted with Arielle and Austin, the editors of the new thriller 'Missing', about editing a screenlife feature film using After Effects…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingImproving Your Scripts w/She-Hulk's Melissa Hunter - Just Shoot It 366
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with an old guest of the pod, Melissa Hunter, who's written for shows such as Santa Clarita Diet, Home Economics, &…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingTurning Your Short into a Feature w/Assassin Director Jesse Atlas - Just Shoot It 365
This week Matt & Oren chat with Jesse Atlas, director of the new SciFi/Thriller 'Assassin' starring Bruce Willis. Matt's Endorsement: Unreal Engine & Party…
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The Screenwriting Crossover w/Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna - Just Shoot It 364
It's a crossover episode! This week Matt & Oren sit down with Meg & Lorien, the hosts of The Screenwriting Life podcast! Matt's Endorsement: Charlie Kaufman's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHow To Supercharge Your Style Into a Blumhouse Thriller w/Director Yoko Okomura - Just Shoot It 363
Matt & Oren chat with Yoko Okomura, director of the new Blumhouse thriller, Unseen! Matt's Endorsement: Ducks by Kate Beaton Oren's Endorsement: Using AI…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingBalancing Business & Art w/Filmmaker Tony Gapastione - Just Shoot It 362
This week, Matt & Oren chat with Tony Gapastione about being a Brave Maker and his new feature film, Last Chance Charlene! Matt's Endorsement: A Cool Twitter…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingWriting Partners w/Knock at the Cabin's Steve Desmond - Just Shoot It 361
Matt & Oren chat with Steve Desmond, screenwriter for the new M. Night Shyamalan movie Knock at the Cabin! Matt's Endorsement: Taking a Breather Oren's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingWorking with Celebrities (PART 2) - Just Shoot It 360
Matt & Oren talk about what it took to book a pair of celebrity-driven commercial campaigns, and all the tips and tricks of working with celebs. Contribute to…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingWorking with Celebrities w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 359
Matt & Oren talk about what it took to book a pair of celebrity-driven commercial campaigns, and all the tips and tricks of working with celebs. Contribute to…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingBorat, Paul T. Goldman, and Hybrid Comedy w/Jason Woliner - Just Shoot It 358
Matt & Oren chat with Jason Woliner, director of the new Peacock documentary miniseries 'Paul T. Goldman' and 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm'! Matt's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHow to Direct Great TV w/James Genn - Just Shoot It 357
This week, Matt & Oren chat with James Genn about the ins and outs of directing TV! Matt's Endorsement: Paul T Goldman Oren's Endorsement: Daniel Lablle James'…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingThere's Something Wrong with Roxanne Benjamin - Just Shoot It 356
This week, Matt & Oren talk with Roxanne Benjamin, director of the Blumhouse horror film 'There's Something Wrong with the Children'. Matt's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingReviving 'Willow' with Showrunner Jon Kasdan - Just Shoot It 354
Matt & Oren chat with Jon Kasdan, showrunner to the hit Disney+ series 'Willow', sequel to the timeless fantasy film. Matt, Oren, & Jon's Endorsement: Time…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingWhat Agents Actually Do w/WPA's Louiza Vick - Just Shoot It 354
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with Louiza Vick about what it's like being a Hollywood Agent! Matt's Endorsement: James Cameron GQ Article Oren's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing5 Directors on Setting Goals (Part 2) - Just Shoot It 353
It's 2023! Matt & Oren continue their discussion with Roxy Shih, Tim Nackashi, and Carlyn Hudson in the annual Directors Panel! Matt's Endorsement: 2 Bougie…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing5 Directors On Perseverance (Part 1) - Just Shoot It 352
Happy New Year! As 2022 comes to a close, Matt & Oren yet again chat with Roxy Shih, Tim Nackashi, and Carlyn Hudson in the annual Directors Panel! Auld Lang…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingFlipping Cars w/Christmas Bloody Christmas director Joe Begos - Just Shoot It 351
Happy Holidays! This week Matt & Oren chat with Joe Begos, director of Christmas Bloody Christmas! Matt's Endorsement: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Oren's…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingNetworking vs NOTworking w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 350
It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week they dive into the importance of keeping busy & networking during the holidays. Matt's Endorsement: Watching Great…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingRegrets w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 349
This week, Matt & Oren dive into all the details of Oren's latest commercial shoot and various regrets they've had over the years. Matt's Endorsement: Allied…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingThe Art Of The Schmooze w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 348
In this week's show, Matt & Oren do a little catchin' up, discuss Schmoozin' at client dinners, & Oren's cool new gig! Matt's Endorsement: Barbarian & Wearing…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingProducing Indie Horror w/Peter Phok - Just Shoot It 347
In this episode, Matt & Oren chat with the Executive Producer of A24's 'X' and 'Pearl' about his filmmaking journey. Matt's Endorsement: Joe Perra Soundtrack…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingJust Shootin' Your Hometown Feature w/Noah Bashore - Just Shoot It 346
This week, Matt & Oren talk with the Editor of the pod, Noah Bashore, about his upcoming first feature 'Walter, Grace, & The Submarine'. Matt's Endorsement…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingDynamic Starts, Preparation, and Capturing Comedy w/TV Director Claire Scanlon -Just Shoot It 345
This week, Matt & Oren chat with Claire Scanlon, director of the Amazon original film 'The People We Hate at the Wedding'. Matt's Endorsement: The…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingUsing Low Brow Comedy to Sell High Brow Shows w/‘This Fool’ Director Pat Bishop - Just Shoot It 344
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with the Director & Showrunner of Hulu's 'This Fool'! Matt's Endorsement: Chris Estrada's Episode of the 'Bullseye'…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing5 Principles For Great Action Directing w/Cassie Brooksbank - Just Shoot It 343
Cassie Brooksbank hops on the show this week to talk about her 5 principles of directing action! Matt's Endorsement: Morning To Do List Oren's Endorsement…
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Just Shoot It 342 - Get Your Horror Feature Made w/KillHer Director Robyn August
Robyn August joins us to talk about his new horror film KillHer and how working with larger budgets has changed his filmmaking. Contribute to the Just Shoot It…
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First Impressions with Matt and Oren - Just Shoot It 341
This week Matt and Oren talk about what it takes to make a good first impression in this video-chat era. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help…
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Competition And Jealousy w/Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot It 340
This week, Matt, Oren, and special guest, Carlyn Hudson, talk about navigating jealousy and competition as working directors. And also the importance of…
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The Art Of The Fake Trailer w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 339
It's a Matt & Oren Episode! This week, Matt & Oren gives some VFX tips and discuss creating fake trailers! Matt's Endorsement: All The Hacks Pod Episode &…
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Forging Brutal Battles w/Medieval Director Petr Jákl - Just Shoot It 338
In today's episode, Matt & Oren talk with Director Petr Jákl about shooting all of the epic and brutal battle sequences in his new film 'Medieval'. Matt's…
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Optimizing Your Approach w/ All Sorts Director Rick Castañeda - Just Shoot It 337
In this episode, Matt & Oren chat with Rick Castañeda, writer/director of 'All Sorts', and talk about film distribution, the importance of movie titles, &…
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Making The Alternate Was Hard w/Director Alrik Bursell - Just Shoot It 336
This week, Matt & Oren chat with Alrik Bursell, co-host of 'Making Movies is HARD', and Director of the new Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Alternate. Matt's Endorsement…
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On Set Awkwardness w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 335
It's a catch-up episode! This week, Matt & Oren discuss the importance of making actors feel during awkward scenes & making crowdfunding videos! Matt's…
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5 Things Lara Everly Wished She Knew When She Started Directing - Just Shoot It 334
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with director Lara Everly about some things she wished she had known at the beginning of her directing career! Matt's…
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Steadicams, Coverage, And Other Lessons From A Shoot w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 333
It's a catch-up episode! Matt & Oren talk about what they've been up to, the epic highs and lows of choosing an episode title, Steadicams vs Gimbals, and…
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From YouTube Sketches To HBO Max w/Editor Andy Young - Just Shoot It 332
In this week's episode, Mat & Oren chat with their good friend, Andy Young, editor for HBOMax's Harley Quinn! Andy does a deep dive on editing for animation…
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How to Choreograph a Feature Career w/Director Jeannette Godoy - Just Shoot It 331
This week, Matt & Oren chat with the wonderful Jeanette Godoy about her interesting career and the path to directing her new comedy feature, Diamond In The…
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Kids, Comedy, and Magic Tricks w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 330
It's a craft episode! This week Matt & Oren talk about directing little kids, how to frame comedy, and getting the right pacing from your actors. Matt's…
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Directing Netflix's 'The G Word' & 'Adam Ruins Everything' w/Jon Wolf - Just Shoot It 329
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with Director Jon Wolf about Adam Ruins Everything, and his new Netflix show, The G Word. Matt's Endorsement: Twister…
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Financing 'Mandy' & Fan Fueled Genre Filmmaking w/Paul Scanlan - Just Shoot It 328
Today, Matt & Oren chat with Paul Scanlan, Co-Founder & CEO of Legion M, the fan-fueled company behind movies like Mandy, Colossal, and Save Yourselves! Matt's…
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From Writing On The Wire To Showrunning Black Bird w/Dennis Lehane - Just Shoot It 326
In this episode, Matt & Oren chat with Dennis Lehane, the Showrunner & Writer of the new Apple TV+ series Black Bird, starring Taron Egerton & Paul Walter…
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Money Makers vs Passion Projects w/Cameron Fife - Just Shoot It 326
This week, Matt & Oren chat with producer Cameron Fife about the work that you do to stay afloat and the passion projects that keep you feeling fulfilled…
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Directing Great TV w/Pete Chatmon - Just Shoot It 325
This week, Matt & Oren reunite with the prolific and talented TV director, Pete Chatmon, and discuss bringing his unique vision to ongoing projects. Matt's…
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Quick Tips For New Directors w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 324
This week, Matt & Oren rocket through a quick episode to give new directors some important advice, along with some tips for your first feature film. Matt's…
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Networking & Working Up The Ladder w/Devin Das - Just Shoot It 323
In this week's episode, we do a deep dive with Devin Das (Actor/Writer/Producer) about his career and two indie features: 'Wes Schlagenhauf Is Dying' and…
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How To Know If You're Really A Director w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 322
This week, Matt & Oren talk about labeling yourself as a filmmaker & director and do a little catching up! Matt's Endorsement: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2…
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Finding Confidence In Yourself And Your Crew w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 321
This week, Matt & Oren catch up and talk about having confidence in yourself and your crew during pre-production and on set. Matt's Endorsement: Headphones…
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Killer Treatments w/Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot it 320
And we're back! This week we chat with our buddy Carlyn Hudson about commercial/feature treatments and answer some listener questions. Matt's Endorsement…
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The One Where Matt & Oren Skip An Episode - Just Shoot It 319
For reasons we'll divulge, we didn't record a real episode this week. Sorry! We'll be back next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Working Your Way Into Sundance, Netflix, and Beyond w/Filmmaker Sujata Day - Just Shoot It 318
This week we chat with Sujata Day from Insecure on HBO and dive into her long journey towards writing, directing, and starring in her debut feature film…
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Side Hustles & Depression w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 317
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk about depression, developing multiple projects, and the importance of side hustles. Matt's Endorsement: Ultimate Ears…
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Deals & Development w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 316
In this episode, Matt & Oren do a little catching up and talk about their current projects that are in development. Matt's Endorsement: David Lynch Playlist…
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Crafting An Extraordinary Short w/TV Director Brenna Malloy - Just Shoot It 315
In this week's episode, Matt & Oren sit down with Chicago Fire director Brenna Malloy and do deep dive into directing extraordinary shorts and network tv shows…
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Useful Filmmaking Terms w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 314
This week, Matt & Oren do a deep dive on some important terms to use for pitching! Matt's Endorsement: Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad…