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

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

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A Freelancer's Schedule w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 294

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.

Nov 18, 202156 min

Making a Commercial Indie w/the ‘See You Next Christmas’ Filmmakers - Just Shoot It 293

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.

Nov 11, 20211h 35m

How to Shoot 'Game of Thrones' w/DP Kramer Morgenthau - Just Shoot It 292

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.

Nov 4, 20211h 5m

Indie Animation w/ 'The Spine of Night' Filmmakers - Just Shoot It 291

‘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.

Oct 28, 202159 min

Finding an Angle - Just Shoot It 290

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.

Oct 21, 20211h 9m

Finding That Work-Life Balance - Just Shoot It 289

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.

Oct 14, 20211h 5m

Should I Go To That Festival w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 288

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.

Oct 7, 20211h 0m

Pros, Cons and Myths of Commercial Directing - Just Shoot It 287

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.

Oct 1, 20211h 30m

We Are Lady Parts DP on Embracing Randomness - Just Shoot It 286

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.

Sep 23, 20211h 15m

Big Breaks Are Overrated w/ Director Amber Sealey - Just Shoot It 285

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.

Sep 16, 20211h 19m

Sh*t Show w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 284

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.

Sep 9, 20211h 3m

The 'Feature Feature' and Other Questions w/Robyn, Matt, and Oren - Just Shoot It 283

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.

Sep 2, 20211h 5m

Other People's Sets w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 282

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.

Aug 26, 20211h 6m

Developing a Netflix Franchise w/ Producer Kori Adelson - Just Shoot It 281

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.

Aug 19, 20211h 21m

Hands-On Producing w/Sundance Alum Kara Durrett - Just Shoot It 280

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.

Aug 12, 20211h 27m

The Director/Actor Relationship w Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot It 279

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.

Aug 5, 20211h 6m

Selling Your TV Show w/Amazon Studio Executive Matt Milam - Just Shoot It 278

This week we chat with creative executive Matt Milam from Amazon Studios. He gives a different perspective on studio executives intentions, and shares insight on the process of developing a script. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: The show Dave, a website for story boarding called boords.comMatt: a documentary on Hulu called Everything is CopyMatt Milam: Hard Core History podcast, docu-series on Netflix called Formula 1: Drive to Survive, David Sandberg’s youtube channelContribute 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.

Jul 29, 20211h 17m

Ep 277Hustle, Plan, and Get That Lucky Break - Just Shoot It 277

Today on the pod we answer some listener questions! Emilio asks us for advice on how to stand out in the never ending sea of filmmakers, and George asks us what our domino project was that launched our careers. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: There are wire strippers built into outlets, wifi tethering on an A7S 3Matt: esty.com/shop/castinglifeaway 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.

Jul 22, 202154 min

Ep 276Embracing Unlikely Opportunities w/Sundance Directors Zoe Lister-Jones & Daryl Wein - Just Shoot It 276

How it Ends co-directors Zoe Lister-Jones & Daryl Wein join us on the pod today. They talk about the making of their recent film, filming in a pandemic, and returning to the just-out-of-film-school gorilla style filmmaking even after they’ve made it big. 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.

Jul 15, 20211h 15m

Ep 275Leveling Up with Edith's Maureen Bharoocha - Just Shoot It 275

Accomplished director Maureen Bharoocha checks in with us on the pod today! Her hustle work ethic has gotten her jobs like Golden Arm, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Hairpin Bender, and much much more. Maureen talks with us about her career, staying on the radar, and investing in yourself as a director. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: http://www.pandemoniuminc.com/Matt: the instagram account ‘siblings or dating?’Maureen: Watch ‘Good On Paper” on NetflixContribute 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.

Jul 8, 20211h 36m

Captain Your Ship: Directing w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 274

This week on the pod it’s a Matt and Oren episode! We talk about stepping up as a director when things get a little crazy, hiring celebrities, and, of course, just shooting it.Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Cutting your bagel into thirds and throwing out the middleMatt: Bo Burnham episode on the podcast Good One 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.

Jul 1, 20211h 9m

S1 Ep 273Financing Your Film with Producer Stu Pollard - Just Shoot It 273

Producer Stu Pollard joins us on the pod today. Stu is full of great advice for filmmakers working on getting their first feature off the ground. We talk finances, getting people to truly believe in you and trust you with their money, and how to catch a producers attention to help produce your film.Lunacy Productions Website: https://lunacyproductions.com/Jen McGowan JSI episode: https://justshootitpodcast.com/2021/01/07/what-kind-of-director-do-you-want-to-be-w-jen-mcgowan-just-shoot-it-249/Plus One: Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer JSI episode: https://justshootitpodcast.com/2019/07/26/how-one-shot-turned-into-plus-one-with-jeff-chan-andrew-rhymer-just-shoot-it-173/Short History of a Long Road JSI episode: https://justshootitpodcast.com/2020/07/02/the-short-history-of-making-a-tribeca-film-just-shoot-it-222/Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Premiere Pro’s new caption trackMatt: Filmmakers and Financing Business Plans for Independents by Louise Levinson Stu: moo.com for on demand business cards, and wintersmiths.comContribute 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.

Jun 24, 20211h 40m

S1 Ep 272Cutting Music w/ In the Heights Editor Myron Kerstein - Just Shoot It 272

You may have booked tickets to see In the Heights, Myron Kerstein’s latest editorial project, and have seen some of his other films like Crazy Rich Asians, Garden State, and the TV show Girls. Myron chats with us about editing In the Heights, his techniques, and the overall craft of editing.Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Carry around a 5tb hard-drive with all your stuff you’ve madeMatt: Vanishing Angle SXSW virtual panel about the nature of making indie filmsMyron: Tony Peralta who designed his shirt, peraltaproject.com/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.

Jun 18, 20211h 14m

It's Never Too Late to Start Directing w/DW Thomas - Just Shoot It 271

Editor turned director DW Thomas chats with us today. We talk about her upcoming film Too Late, she shares insight on valuing your time as a director, and has an interesting spin on where to spend your distribution money for an indie film. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Glide gear butterfly scrim photography kit Matt: A podcast called Make Cool ShitDW: Self hypnosis with hypnosisdownloads.comContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 20211h 15m

Turning Inspiration into a Cannes Feature Film w/Danielle Lessovitz - Just Shoot It 270

Director Danielle Lessovitz joins us on the pod today! She talks about her recent directorial debut Port Authority, indie films, and how Martin Scorsese came to produce her feature. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: The website Artstation.comMatt: The podcast called Light the FuseDanielle: The Ezra Klein Show. Specifically the episode How to Have Better Conversations About Hard ThingsContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 20211h 15m

Life Unscripted w/Hoarders Producer Courtney LeMarco - Just Shoot It 269

Today on the pod we are chatting with A&E ‘Hoarders’ producer Courtney LeMarco. Courtney shares the crazy story on how he came to produce the iconic show, the ins and outs of unscripted TV, and he gives tips on how to stand out in your pitches. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: The HBO show Hacks Matt: Breaking Bad, now that we’re at the end of the pandemic watch all the TV you can before becoming busy againCourtney: The show SnowfallContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 20211h 12m

Constructive Collaboration w/Tim Nackashi - Just Shoot It 268

This week on the pod we are talking with director Tim Nackashi! We talk passion projects, budgets, and, most importantly, collaboration. Check out Tim’s website: http://www.timnackashi.com/ Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Kelly Erdmann on insta @kelladactylMatt: Sandbox.LA is an online workshop for directors where you can test out scenes with actors Tim: The graphic novel called Short Comings 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 20211h 26m

Back to Work w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 267

This week it’s another classic M&O episode! We talk ripomatics, what non-directing jobs could help you get directing jobs, and the state of the film industry as the world reopens and what that means for you.Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Youtube video called ‘My Two Year Blender Progression’ by WillyMatt: The Circle season 2 on Netflix 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 20211h 4m

Flirting with Hollywood w/Beast Beast Director Danny Madden - Just Shoot It 266

Today on the pod we are joined by writer/director Danny Madden. Dannys talks us through the making of his Sundance feature Beast Beast, how he used his hometown connections to make the film, and how Alec Baldwin came to produce the feature. Beast Beast IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8785030/ Ornana Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ornanaUnpaid Endorsements:Oren: Leasehackr if you’re trying to lease a car, parent hack: if your kid wants something really expensive just tell them they have to sell something of theirs to get the new thing and they will change their mind most likely Matt: A film called Blow the Man DownDanny: The book Deliverance 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 20211h 34m

Turning Your Family's Stories into TV - Just Shoot It 265

This week on the pod we are joined by ‘For Heaven’s Sake’ filmmakers Tim Johnson and Mike Mildon. Tim and Mike break down the process of filming a true crime documentary, and how they went about adding comedic relief to such a serious topic. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Ponysmasher, Hayden Hillier Smith on Youtube, All Gas No Breaks Matt: 4k video downloaderMike: Charity called Please Bring Me Home, and the Sasquatch movie trailerTim: ‘In & Of Itself’ on HuluContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 20211h 29m

Success is Not Linear w/Yoko Okumura - Just Shoot It 264

Today on the pod we talk with AFI grad and accomplished director Yoko Okumura. She gives tips on writing/directing compelling stories, and shares her experience during and after attending one of the most prestigious film schools, American Film Institute. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Jackie Chan: My Stunts docMatt: Fortune Feimster Sweet and Salty Netflix SpecialYoko: A grant resource called Squid Tropica, and Mickey Hargitay Plants in LAContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 20211h 20m

Just Shoot It BONUS - Blackmagic ATEM Switcher Giveaway Announcement

Hey everyone, we announced the winner of our first giveaway recipient live on instagram, but wanted to catch listeners up, and remind them of how to enter our other giveaways. We're giving away cameras, resolve licenses and more, so you don't wanna miss out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 20214 min

Directing Your Way to HBO - Just Shoot It 263

Today on the pod we chat with Director Craig Zobel whose credits include HBO show Mare of Easttown, Z for Zachariah, and Compliance. He shares details on how he came to direct for HBO, chats philosophy of lenses, and gives a different perspective on how being an AD has helped his career as a director.Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Everything but the bagel seasoning, also you can mail Jeni’s Ice Cream to people kind of like a thank you card but betterMatt: The Box, basically you fill a box with all the different movies (written down) that would have been released theatrically in 2020. Then when you want to watch a movie, pick one out of the box to kind of replicate going to the actual movie theater Craig: The movie The Silent PartnerContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 20211h 15m

Lessons From a Shoot w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 262

Today we briefly catch up with friend of the show Jumai! She fills us in on her experience in the final semesters of film school, and learning while in a pandemic. Matt and Oren continue on to talk development, actors, and they share some tips on hitting those early call times when in a different time zone. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Writer Dan Hernandez's twitter thread about the kind of variety a writer should have under their beltMatt: Bad Trip on NetflixContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 20211h 18m

Level Up Your Production Company - Just Shoot It 261

Today we talk with Pastor Alvarado and Jeff Molyneaux, two of the founders of Riverside Entertainment, a production company with offices in LA and Nashville.Riverside's website: https://www.riverside-ent.com/ 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 20211h 17m

Exposing for Explosions w/DP Andy Strahorn - Just Shoot It 260

Today we talk with DP Andy Strahorn who is most known for his work on 9-1-1: Lone Star, Lethal Weapon, and Good Girls Revolt. Andy gets down to the nitty gritty explaining the specifics of being a cinematographer for TV, the importance of collaborating with the director, and how he exposes for explosions. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Judith and the Black Messiah on HBO Max, if you or someone you know is having trouble finding a way to get the vaccine use vaccinespotter.orgMatt: The movie The King of Staten Island on HBO MaxAndy: The Trial of the Chicago SevenAndy’s website: https://www.andystrahorn.com/ 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 20211h 34m

How to Get a Producer's Attention - Just Shoot It 259

This week we are joined by accomplished producer Carolina Groppa, who is most known for Autism in Love, Miss Virginia, and The Female Brain. Carolina shares what it’s like working as a freelance producer, and lists the kind of qualities a director should have to get a producer's attention.Check out Carolina’s podcast, Angle on Producers, anywhere you find podcasts. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Wag Flag to get a studio look for your on a budget shoots Matt: The second half of the movie Black BearCarolina: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar on Amazon PrimeContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 20211h 26m

Directors on Auditioning w/The Lee Strasberg Institute - Just Shoot It 258

Today on the pod we offer our advice on acting while chatting with actors from the Lee Strasberg Institute. We talk about prep, reels, and give first hand accounts of what the director is actually thinking after your audition. 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 20211h 28m

Innovating the Commercial Model - Just Shoot It 257

Today on the pod we chat with partner and executive producer Sam Penfield of 1stAveMachiene. Sam helps steer the careers of emerging directors, and she shares advice on what you could do to kickstart yours. Check out 1stAveMachiene and all the awesome work they do at https://www.1stavemachine.com/Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: If you like someones art online try to work with them Matt: Instagram feed called ‘shitty rigs’Sam: A company called This is Arc if you’re in need of a head hunterContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 20211h 30m

Other People's Scripts - Just Shoot It 256

Friend of the show Roxy Shih joins us on the pod today! We chat about how to navigate directing other people’s scripts, and how to go about making changes if necessary. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: If you rent Airbnb or go to a place with a pool, bring a pump to inflate pool toys and a set of tools. Also, if you’re on a zoom call use names with addressing people so everyone knows they’re important to you in that meetingMatt: Utilize startup communities to learn more on how to get a film off the ground, and start thinking of your film like a startup Roxy: Directing tip: using the way you say action to set up the mood of a sceneContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 20211h 10m

When to Move to Hollywood w/Director Mike Pecci - Just Shoot It 255

Accomplished director and fellow podcaster Mike Pecci joins us on the pod this week. He shares his insights about becoming a working director, and answers the question of when should you move to Hollywood? Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Matt Ridder Twitter thread about his first open writing assignment Matt: Episode 132 of the podcast Show Don’t TellMike: The book ‘Talking to Strangers’ by Malcolm GladwellContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 20211h 32m

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, and her latest feature Desperados on Netflix. We chat about how she took her experience making short 3 min sketches, and turned it into a film and television directing career. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Using Youtube for things like how to tile a backsplash, a short film from Lulu Wang on Youtube called ‘Nian’ shot on the iPhone 12 pro. Matt: ‘Freaks and Geeks’ is on HuluLP: The reality show ‘Ink Master’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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 20211h 6m

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 contains. We outline the life of a production assistant, how to start in this business with zero connections, and explain why success is about who you don’t know. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: The ticktok-er Mad Matthies has a Youtube channel about her crazy video transitionsMatt: A Fast Company article called ‘How Bill Hater Went from Production Assistant to SNL Hero to Leading Man’ and a film called ‘The Donut King’Daniel: A 3 part book series called ‘Keeper of the Clown’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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 20211h 28m

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 film, what it’s like working with a minor, and his decision to make the movie he wanted for a smaller budget. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: A Youtube channel called Wandering DPMatt: The film ‘Sound of Metal’Fisher: Drink green juiceContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 20211h 3m

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, and Devs. Stephen talks with us about the technical side of stunt work, and how achievable stunts are even for the low budget films. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: The essential sounds tab in premiere pro now lets you license music directly from premiere Matt: A video essay called Howard Hawks and the Art of the Screwball Comedy on Film Struck Steve: Open Broadcast Studio to find footage for your reel 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 20211h 27m

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 his own production company Invisible Collective. Justin shares his story and gives insights along the way on what worked for him, and how it could work for you. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Watch the film NomadlandMatt: A directing book called Master ShotsJustin: The saying ‘all they can say is no’, and general advice that in order to survive as a working director you have to be willing to collaborate 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 20211h 27m

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 ready to go when an unexpected opportunity comes along. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Apple original movie called Wolf Walkers, and Handstand Kitchen Matt: If you have the means, just get the better version of whatever you’re investing in instead of the cheap version Jen: An animated series called Undone on AmazonContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 20211h 18m

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 2021, and if this past year has changed the central question of this show: whether or not you should move to LA?Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Melissa Hunter’s Twitter feed, and John Zaozirny’s Twitter feedMatt: Laura Jacqmin’s twitter thread on breaking television Carlyn: Dionne Warwicks Twitter accountRoxy: The book IkigaiContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 31, 20201h 14m

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 highs, the lows, and everything in between about becoming a working director and what it takes to get there. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Tip: when sending people projects, give a small description of what you are sending and whyMatt: Nick Lutsko twitter account Qasim: The first episode of the show Small AxeContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 20201h 31m

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 about what it was like shooting in Egypt, adapting to the parent life while also being a Director, and Matt & Oren go into detail about what they prefer in a location. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: A Youtube video commentary by Hayden Hillier Smith called How to Make a David Dobrik Vlog Matt: The Great British Bake Off reality show Zeina: Steve McQueen’s film Mangrove on BBCContribute 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 20201h 14m