Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing

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 Endorsement: The In Sound from Way Out!Oren's Endorsement: Venmo HackPaul's Endorsement: Lettuce Grow & Luis BuñuelContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hauser.Matt's Endorsement: Van NeistatOren's Endorsement: Star Wars & Anti-ImperialismContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Matt's Endorsement: Spoken.ioOren's Endorsement: In Love With The ProcessCameron's Endorsement: Man Seeking WomanContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Endorsement: BARRY on HBOOren's Endorsement: Upgrading Your Computer Pete's Endorsement: Atlanta on FXContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Endorsement: Everything Everywhere All At Once // VFX & ChillOren's Endorsement: Euphoria Season 2 & the SmartLess PodcastContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 'Keeping Company'.Matt's Endorsement: Robert Kirkman's Fantastic FourOren's Endorsement: Mosquito KillerDevin's Endorsement: SodaStreamContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Matt & Oren talk about labeling yourself as a filmmaker & director and do a little catching up!Matt's Endorsement: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2Oren's Endorsement: Gas Station Deals & Chili Roasted PistachiosContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hook & The True Lies Of Elisabeth FinchOren's Endorsement: Mac Studio & Free Covid TestsContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Framed.wtfOren's Endorsement: SeveranceCarlyn's Endorsement: AttachedContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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, Definition Please (which is now streaming on Netflix).Matt's Endorsement: I Dream Of Dinner by Ali SlagleOren's Endorsement: The Chipwich & TucowsSujata's Endorsement: PachinkoContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk about depression, developing multiple projects, and the importance of side hustles. Matt's Endorsement: Ultimate Ears Wonder Boom 2, Atlas Obscura Desk Calendar, Daniel Kwan's Twitter ThreadOren's Endorsement: Panasonic ER430 & SeveranceContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 PlaylistOren's Endorsement: Free Plane Rides For Babies & Maxon DiscountContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 filled with explosions! Matt's Endorsement: This American Life Ep. 279Oren's Endorsement: Trader Joe's Chips & Saying NoBrenna's Endorsement: F27 Telescopic Crane & Peak Design 20L BackpackContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Max: Fury RoadOren's Endorsement: Trader Joe's Pretzels & ChipsContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Matt and Oren do a little catching up and dive into some listener questions!Matt's Endorsement: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Film CriticismOren's Endorsement: Winning TimeContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk with our buddy Tony Yacenda, director for FX's Dave, creator of American Vandal, and the upcoming Paramount+ show Players! In this episode, Tony dives into his process for creating scenes for different creative scenarios and channeling his inner Dave. Matt's Endorsement: Night Lotion on InstagramOren's Endorsement: EuphoriaTony's Endorsemen: Pam & TommyContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Oren walk through the ins and outs of auditioning actors, communicating with producers and clients, and getting the most out of your sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we talk about how to make the best out of difficult projects and work within our limitations.Matt's Endorsement: Purple Carrot & Dead Eyes PodcastOren's Endorsement: After Effects Trick & Ryan Godoy on YouTubeContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat with showrunner and producer, Grant Kahler! We do a deep dive into the survival show 'Alone', how to create & structures stories, and reinventing reality television! Matt's Endorsement: LOL: Last One LaughingOren's Endorsement: Zen CasterGrant's Endorsement: Sambal AsliContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have a meeting and you're not sure what to do to get ready? This week Matt & Oren break down how you should prepare for meetings, big and small. Matt's Endorsement: Partake BeersOren's Endorsement: Animated Spec Logos & PolycamContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Matt & Oren episode! This week we catch up and discuss just how important originality really is.Matt's Endorsement: The Amazing Race Season 33Oren's Endorsement: Pam & TommyContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we talk with our buddy, director Carlyn Hudson, and dive into storyboarding, animatics, shot lists, and creating photo boards.Matt's Endorsement: Purple Carrot, Ethan Coen's Macbeth reviewOren's Endorsement: Photoshop ShortcutCarlyn's Endorsement: Detransition, Baby: A Novel, Céline Sciamma New Yorker articleContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we chat with Director and Editor Matt Kissack about the Pros, Cons, and surprises of directing shows for television.Matt's Endorsement: The New York Times Cooking Section & Motherload by James BrownOrens Endorsement: Birthday Gift Registry, Apple Shared Album, Crib Family PhotosMatt Kissack's Endorsement: Mother Wolf Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you actually meet the goals you set for yourself? Matt and Oren sit down to assess their own goals, and the idea of goal setting in the first place. After a pandemic, we're all thinking about what the future holds, so it's a deep conversation! How do you set goals, and what are they for 2022?Oren's endorsement: https://digg.com/2021/ask-reddit-jobs-salaryMatt's endorsement: https://www.dansk.com/products/kobenstyle-teal-butter-warmerNoah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/noahbashoreContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Oren dig in on a pair of listener questions that boil down to: do you need to live in a major market like Los Angeles or New York to be a filmmaker? Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Maureen Bharoocha is back to talk about her new film The Prank, starring Rita Moreno, her shift into directing network TV and her work building community at the DGA and beyond. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Oren dive into what makes a great director's website... by tearing into their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we talk with Carlyn Hudson, Roxy Shih, and Tim Nackashi about how 2021 went, and our aspirations for 2022. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glen Reynolds has sold over 500 films throughout his career, and today he shares with us some insider knowledge on how to sell your indie.  Check out Glen’s website here: http://www.circusroadfilms.com/Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: GIF gun plug in for After Effects to make making GIFs easier, Everything Everywhere All at Once  Matt: a show called The Murders at Starved Rock Glen: a book called The Cheerful Subversive Guide to Intimate Filmmaking, a series called Halt and Catch Fire, and a Christmas movie called Comfort and JoyContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexandra Henry joins us to talk about her feature doc, ‘Street Heroines’ and also gives us insights from her day-job as an agency producer — what do agencies and producers look for when finding the right director for a job? Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: The show DaveMatt: a short film called The Pitch, and stanley tucci looking for italyAlex: the musician eddie chaconContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creative director Vikkal Parikh joins us on the pod today to talk animation. We chat about how he got started, his company Ataboy Studios, and what he looks for in a director when adding to his team. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: press the tilde key while using the brush tool in photoshop and it turns the brush into the eraser tool, and go to the doctor Matt: a giant no flip blueberry pancake recipe on Bon AppetiteVikkal: the book Creativity Inc Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director Rylee Ebsen joins us on the pod today. We talk about how working at Snapchat, branding herself, and using Instagram all helped advance her career and brought her to commercial filmmaking. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: building small sets to make them look more natural  Matt: an app called 1SE where you film 1 second of every day Rylee: an app called teleprompter Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer Devon Kelly joins Oren and Carlyn on the pod today to talk all things writing, script development, and working with a writer partner.  Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Stuffing flavored potato chips at Trader Joes, invest in a good microphone Carlyn: The novel Beautiful World Where are YouDevon: sunscreen, don’t drink alcohol  Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Matt & Oren talk about keeping yourself and your friends accountable when life changes/gets busy, and we concoct the optimal filmmakers schedule when you have a fews days off. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Phillips sonicate electric toothbrush, coolers.co, press your power button three ties on your phone and it will call 911Matt: a youtube channel called caught in providence, a Tom Cardy song called HYCYBHContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re talking with Christine Weatherup, Beatriz Chahin, and Matt Enlow about their upcoming film See You Next Christmas. Regular listeners will recognize the film from hearing Matt chat about it over the past year and a half. Today we go more in depth to the making of the film, and chat about taking on the role of director for an indie film. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: avatarsdk.com to get a 3D model of yourself, Matt: creating community for yourself Bea: hobbies to momentarily step away from your busy film life Chrissy: think about the trailer when writing your script, and have a character say what the movie is aboutContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we talk with DP Kramer Morgenthau; best known for his work in films such as Thor: The Dark World, Creed II, The Many Saints of Newark, and the TV show Game of Thrones.Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: mynoise.net, and a knack bagMatt: Only Murderer’s in the BuildingKramer: Chicken camera, A7s iii, Rs2Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘The Spine of Night’ creators Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King chat with us about the details of making their hit SXSW animation. Unpaid Endorsements: Oren: the select subject tool in photoshop, and the BTS of a film called ‘Soy Cuba’Matt: The 1977 animated film ‘Wizards’Morgan: The Provider by Matt SmithPhil: Metroid Dread on switch, and the true crime book called ‘Occupied City’Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt & Oren talk new tech, adding your spin onto existing projects that already have a formula, and the director/crew dynamic when it comes to making decisions. Oren: tenminuteemail.com, and the perfect cocktail to get your dialogue to sound greatMatt: A clip called ‘Not This But..’ from a show called That Mitchell and Webb LookContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the pod Matt & Oren chat about maintaining a life while working in this industry, and they answer some listener questions. Oren: you can shoot pores on the new iPhone 13 and do 3D scansMatt: Haddad Burger, Disney+ series What IfContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt & Oren talk about workshopping visuals and attending regional film festivals.Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt, Oren and Carlyn talk about the pros, cons and myths of breaking into commercials. Matt contradicts Oren, Oren contradicts Matt, and Carlyn's stuck in the middle. It's great fun. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk to DP Diana Olifirova. We chat about her most recent project We Are Lady Parts, and she shares her techniques on lighting, lenses, and how she adds a little bit of randomness to her shots. Diana’s website: https://www.dianaolifirova.com/Oren: Q-TAKEMatt: Binax at home covid testsDiana: DDSM Fitness instagram account where Diana herself is a fitness trainer Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we chat with filmmaker Amber Sealey. We get into the making of her most recent project No Man of God, and she shares her experiences of leveling up project by project to get where she is now.  Oren: Dean Kelly_Work instagram pageMatt: the show The Other Two, splash of grape juice in espresso Amber: Breville air fryerContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is a classic Matt & Oren episode! We answer a listener question, talk VFX makeup and VFX in post, sh*t shows, and directing for the long haul.Oren: EvercastMatt: give TikTok a tryContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we try out our first “feature-feature” segment with filmmaker Robyn August. He takes us through the process of making his indie film “Party With Me”, and tells us the lessons he learned along the way. Oren: an article on No Film School called ‘Why the VFX Team of The Boys Avoids Greenscreen at all Costs’Matt: a movie called ‘Chuck and Buck’Robyn: the shows White Lotus, and Reservation Dogs, and also Milanote for production of a film Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is a Matt and Oren episode where we talk about pre-viz (pre-visualization), and the do’s and don'ts of visiting other people’s sets.Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk to Fear Street producer Kori Adelson. Kori shares a lot of insights on getting your foot in the door, how to scout for jobs when there aren’t obvious ‘help wanted’ signs, and making friends in the industry to help your career. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Anatomy of a Song series by the New York Times, and a book called Project Hail Mary Matt: Horror film called ‘The Decent’ Kori: The show ‘BoJack Horseman’Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we chat with accomplished producer Kara Durrett. She’s produced many shorts and features that found themselves in festivals like Sundance, SXSW, Telluride and Cannes Official Selection. We talk about the nature of being a producer, the current climate of being an indie producer, and some things she’s learned along the way in her career.Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Franklin Leonard twitter thread about film reviews by critics vs audience: https://twitter.com/franklinleonard/status/1416670439183683590?s=21Matt: Love IslandKara: The movie The ImpossibleContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlyn Hudson is back on the show to dig in with Matt and Oren on a multifaceted listener question from an actor. We cover the gamut from set etiquette, communicating with actors, and how to build a relationship with them that brings out the best performances. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected] Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.