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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 Directing
Filmmaker or Die w/Comedy Director LP - Just Shoot It 254
Today we sit down with comedy director, LP, who is most known for directing sketch comedy on Funny or Die, T.V shows like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
What Makes a Great PA with "Gofers" Author Daniel Scarpati - Just Shoot It 253
Filmmaker Daniel Scarpati sits down with us to chat about his recent book, Gofers: On The Front Lines of Film and Television, and all the valuable lessons it…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Oscars & Indies: Fisher Stevens on the Art of Perseverance - Just Shoot It 252
Director Fisher Stevens sits down with us today to talk about his recently released film ‘Palmer’. He gets into how he got Justin Timberlake to star in his…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Taking Punches with John Wick Stuntman Stephen Koepfer - Just Shoot It 251
Stunt performer Stephen Koepfer can’t wait to get hit by a car (safely), but has been shoved around a bit on projects like John Wick: Chapter 3, The Blacklist…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
From Football Player to Super Bowl Spot Director with Justin Polk - Just Shoot It 250
Accomplished director Justin Polk wasn’t sure where to start his filmmaking career, but he worked hard, made the move to LA, and is now a working director with…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
What Kind of Director Do You Want to Be? w/Jen McGowan - Just Shoot It 249
‘Rust Creek’ director Jen McGowan sits down with us today to talk festivals, picking the kind of director you want to be, and the art of being prepared and…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
End of the Year Round Table - Just Shoot It 248
On this last day of 2020 we are rounding off the year chatting with Roxy Shih and Carlyn Hudson! We get into what this year has done for us, our hopes for…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Believing in Your Projects When No One Else Does (All the Way to Sundance) - Just Shoot It 247
Today we sit down with accomplished Sundance director Qasim Basir and chat about the efforts it took for him to get where he is now. We talk about all the…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Location, Location, Location with Sundance Filmmaker Zeina Durra - Just Shoot It 246
Being a mother doesn’t slow Zeina Durra down from filmmaking, and it certainly didn’t stop her from getting her film Luxor into Sundance. We chat with her…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
I Wanna Write a Hollywood Movie on Spec, Now What? - Just Shoot It 245
Today on the pod we’re talking with Carlyn Hudson about what to do now that you have your script written. We chat about getting your script out there and seen…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Shining a Light on Your Own Career - Just Shoot It 244
Accomplished DP Carissa Dorson sits down with us today to talk about being a cinematographer with a publicist, and getting your name out there. We chat about…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Matt and Oren on Appreciating Art Direction - Just Shoot It 243
Today Matt and Oren sit down to talk about the art department, production designers, and the nature of collaborating. Unpaid Endorsements: Oren: Translights…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Getting 'Lucky' with Genre Films at SXSW - Just Shoot It 242
Director Natasha Kermani joins us on the pod today to talk about her most recent SXSW film Lucky. This episode is a treat for all of the horror genre lovers…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
How ‘Palm Springs’ Filmmakers Wrecked the Sundance Sale Record - Just Shoot It 241
Palm Springs is the movie to watch during quarantine, and Just Shoot It is the podcast to listen to so you can learn about the making of the film and the…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
So You Booked a Commercial, Now What? - Just Shoot It 240
Today we’re following up last weeks Matt and Oren episode with another Matt and Oren Episode! We talk in detail about pre-production meetings, what they are…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Detail-Oriented Directing w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 239
This week on the pod Liz Manashil visits with us to help answer some listener questions about distribution. After that it’s a classic Matt and Oren episode! We…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
The Mystery of the $50 Short Film w/Nancy Drew Director Amanda Row - Just Shoot It 238
Genre director Amanda Row started out embracing her limitations by making fifty dollar shorts, and now she directs for TV shows like The 100, Nancy Drew, and…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Save Yourself! (from your co-director) - Just Shoot It 237
Co-directors Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer join us on the podcast to chat about the making of their latest film Save Yourselves!, and what it’s like…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Jim Cummings is Hungry like the Wolf - Just Shoot It 236
When Jim Cummings isn’t making a studio feature like his upcoming film The Wolf of Snow Hollow, he is self distributing his indie films and advocating for…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Choosing a Camera w/Videomaker's Chris Monlux - Just Shoot It 235
This week we talk with Chris Monlux from Videomaker about all things gear related and what kind of camera he recommends for your projects. Unpaid Endorsements…
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Shooting Till The End of the F'in World - Just Shoot It 234
The End of the F***ing World's DP Benedict Spence joins us this week on the show. We get technical as he shares some of the guidelines used as they were…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Secrets of Film Riot's DIY Approach - Just Shoot It 233
This week we talk with Ryan Connolly about his Youtube channel Film Riot, DIY filmmaking, and what it's like transitioning from a do-it-yourself mindset to a…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Get Your Film Out There (and to the Right Audience) - Just Shoot It 232
Today we talk with Clay Epstein, the president and founder of Film Mode Entertainment, to talk all things distribution, but not after catching up with our…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Dean Parisot Faces the Music - Just Shoot It 231
Bill and Ted Face the Music is Dean Parisot’s most recent film, but not the only notable project in his filmmaking career. He started off his career with an…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Numa Perrier Tells Her Story Like No One Else Could - Just Shoot It 230
Numa Perrier shares her life story in her film Jezebel that featured at SXSW and is now on Netflix. We talk about the work that goes into making a feature that…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
On a Filmmaking Spree to Sundance (and beyond) - Just Shoot It 229
Eugene Kotlyarenko is an accomplished director who has taken many of his films to festivals like SXSW. Today he talks with us in depth about his recently…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Let's Just Shoot It w Pete Chatmon - Just Shoot It 228
This week we talk with Pete Chatmon about the technical aspects of directing TV shows like HBO’s “Silicon Valley”, ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy”, and “Black-ish”…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Notes on Notes w Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot It 227
Friend of the show Carlyn Hudson sits down with us to share her insight on the do's and don'ts when giving notes and receiving them. Contribute to the Just…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
How to Get Into a Writer's Room (and What to Do When You're There) w Sarah LaBrie - Just Shoot It 226
Sarah LaBrie talks with us about putting in the hours to become a writer on shows like Love, Victor and upcoming HBO Max series Made For Love. Contribute to…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Covid Creativity - Just Shoot It 225
Matt & Oren sit down to talk about what the future holds for freelance filmmakers, and strategies on making the most of the rest of your time in quarantine…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
How to get Your Film Press w No Film School's George Edelman - Just Shoot It 224
We sit down with the Editor in Chief of No Film School, George Edelman to talk about what it takes to pitch a story about your film to them, and press outlets…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
How to Build a Career in Commercials w Stefan Dezil - Just Shoot It 223
Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Follow Matt on…
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The Short History of Making a TriBeCa Film - Just Shoot It 222
This week we video conferenced with Writer/Director/Producer Ani Simon-Kennedy and DP/Producer Cailin Yatsko about their creative partnership, working in…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Uncharted Territory with Jon Kroll - Just Shoot It 221
Jon Kroll is an accomplished EP on unscripted shows like Amazing Race, Big Brother, American Grit. He joins us to talk about season 2 of his new show Uncharted…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Cutting Your Way to the Top with Never Have I Ever’s Kabir Akhtar - Just Shoot It 220
Kabir Akhtar started cutting his teeth... cutting concert footage, but now directs huge TV shows like Netflix's recent hit Never Have I Ever. He details what…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
The Amazing Ben Berman Dares You to be Original - Just Shoot It 219
Ben Berman is an accomplished director, helming shows like Workaholics, Lady Dynamite and Comedy Bang! Bang! He's turned his camera in a new direction with his…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
A Quick Update from Matt & Oren
We'll go back to our regular schedule, along with an additional episode next week. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingLynn Chen Writes Her Own Endings - Just Shoot It 218
Lynn Chen found herself at a crossroads where she had to decide between the trilogy of films she'd been a part of for over a decade died without a proper…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
How to Shoot Pro VFX with Man in the High Castle’s Lawson Deming - Just Shoot It 217
Lawson Deming is the founder of the emmy nominated house Barnstorm VFX. He's an old friend of Matt and Oren's and is incredibly knowledgable about the nature…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHow Kestrin Pantera pooled friends and resources to Make Her SxSw Feature - Just Shoot It 216
Kestrin Pantera stars in her second SxSW feature, Mother's Little Helpers alongside Milana Vayntrub, Breeda Wool, David Giuntoli, Rick Overton, and Melanie…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingHow Clark Duke got Hemsworth, Vaughn, & Malkovich to star in his Wacko Noir Arkansas - Just Shoot It 215
Clark Duke got his first break in front of the camera, and has been on hit shows like the Office and films like Hot Tub Time Machine, but he's always had his…
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingShooting To the Stars: Making a Sundance Period Teen Drama that’s Honest w Martha Stephens - Just Shoot It 214
This week we're joined by Martha Stephen's who's new film To the Stars premiered at Sundance in 2019. It's out on VOD now, and we talk about her mumblecore…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
10 Working Directors’ Tips for Quarantine Success Pt. 2 - Just Shoot It 213
We're back again with part two of our Quarantine check-in, rounding out our conversations with Sarah Adina Smith, Matt Pollock, Tim Wilkime and Lily Mariye. If…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
10 Working Directors’ Tips for Quarantine Success Pt. 1 - Just Shoot It 212
Matt and Oren zoom over to check in with some of our fav past guests to check in, and learn how to better cope and thrive during Quarantine. Tune in tomorrow…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
How to Pick a DP with Making Movies Is Hard's Alrik and Liz - Just Shoot It 211
Picking the right cinematographer for your project can be hard (just like making movies). Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell, our pals from the podcast Making…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Hustling In the Time of Corona w Indie Film Hustle's Alex Ferrari - Just Shoot It 210
Alex Ferrari, filmmaker/podcaster/hustler extraordinaire is back on the podcast to talk about his new book, Rise of the Filmtrepreneur. We get into it. It's a…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
SXSW Filmmaker Maureen Bharoocha Battles Quarantine - Just Shoot It 209
Maureen Bharaoocha's film Golden Arm was set to premiere at the SXSW film festival before fears of the Coronavirus outbreak forced programmers to cancel the…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Jessie Kahnweiler Gives us the Skinny - Just Shoot It 208
Jessie Kahnweiler is a writer, director and sometimes actor who's taken two different projects to Sundance. She's a hilarious, indomitable filmmaker filled…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Taking big Shots (Shots! Shots! shots-shots-shots) with Mickey Finnegan - Just Shoot It 207
Mickey Finnegan joins us to talk about his epic career as a music video director, and how he continues to hustle. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Freelancing in the Face of an Epidemic (or Does Oren have Coronavirus?) - Just Shoot It 206
As the corona virus rears its head here in Los Angeles, Oren and Matt talk about the nature of sick days as freelancers. Unpaid Endorsements: Oren: An app…
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Best Summer Ever! SXSW Debut w Michael Parks Randa - Just Shoot It 205
Micheal Parks Randa is half the directing duo behind the new musical Best Summer Ever, premiering at this year's SXSW. The film is filled with fun, great…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Go Towards the Light with founder Becky Morrison - Just Shoot It 204
Becky Morrison founded her production company The Light with the intention of reevaluating and reinventing the way we approach production. We dive on the…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Finding Commercial Directing Reps w/Tony Franklin - Just Shoot It 203
Oren and guest host Carlyn Hudson sit down with commercial director Tony Franklin to hear how a Minnesota transplant to LA got dozens of meetings with…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Accolades, Goals, and Loyalty - Just Shoot It 202
Matt and Oren talk about a listener question regarding turning Vimeo Staff Picks into actual jobs, setting specific goals, and making tough decisions regarding…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Gigs and Jobs and Practice! Q&A - Just Shoot It 201
Matt and Oren dive into the mailbag to answer your pressing listener questions. Do you need a resume? What if there are gaps? What's the difference between a…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
State of the Pod - Just Shoot It 200
Matt and Oren look back on the last 100 episodes of Just Shoot It to recount all the awesome things they've learned. Check it out to learn about all the best…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Joe Hardesty is Dead to Me - Just Shoot It 199
Joe Hardesty has sky rocketed from PA picking up gear at Oren's apartment to the Producer of shows like Dead to Me, American Vandal and No Activity. How did he…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
What's the Deal with Crowd Equity? w Wefunder's Jonny Price - Just Shoot It 198
Matt and Oren sit down with WeFunder's Jonny Price to talk about what crowd equity is, and how it applies to filmmakers. Matt is in the middle of a feature…
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Director Josh Ruben Scares Us at Sundance - Just Shoot It 197
Josh Ruben returns to catch up with Oren and I (Matt). Last time we had Josh on the show, he was dreaming of a DIY feature that he'd write, perform in and…
- Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
How To Hustle During the Holidays - Just Shoot It 196
Matt and Oren settle in for a few weeks of hibernation, now that the holidays have come and gone, and there's nary a job to book. What should one do with all…