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

Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplanjustshootitpod.com
Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing hosted by directors. Each week we interview filmmakers on writing, cinematography, development and acting to learn how to build a successful career as a filmmaker in the Hollywood industry.

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Episodes

Balancing Business & Art w/Filmmaker Tony Gapastione - Just Shoot It 362

This week, Matt & Oren chat with Tony Gapastione about being a Brave Maker and his new feature film, Last Chance Charlene! Matt's Endorsement: A Cool Twitter Thread Oren's Endorsement: podcast.adobe.com Tony's Endorsement: Coffee Bean Blast, vidyo.ai, Extraordinary on Hulu Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be o...

Mar 09, 20231 hr 16 min

Writing Partners w/Knock at the Cabin's Steve Desmond - Just Shoot It 361

Matt & Oren chat with Steve Desmond, screenwriter for the new M. Night Shyamalan movie Knock at the Cabin ! Matt's Endorsement: Taking a Breather Oren's Endorsement: Linkedin Hack Steve's Endorsement: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the show? Call us with a ...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 7 min

Working with Celebrities (PART 2) - Just Shoot It 360

Matt & Oren talk about what it took to book a pair of celebrity-driven commercial campaigns, and all the tips and tricks of working with celebs. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow 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...

Feb 23, 202349 min

Working with Celebrities w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 359

Matt & Oren talk about what it took to book a pair of celebrity-driven commercial campaigns, and all the tips and tricks of working with celebs. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow 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...

Feb 16, 202349 min

Borat, Paul T. Goldman, and Hybrid Comedy w/Jason Woliner - Just Shoot It 358

Matt & Oren chat with Jason Woliner, director of the new Peacock documentary miniseries 'Paul T. Goldman' and 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm'! Matt's Endorsement: Missing Oren's Endorsement: Actors Roundtable Jason's Endorsement: Jack Bensinger Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the show? Call us with...

Feb 09, 20231 hr 11 min

How to Direct Great TV w/James Genn - Just Shoot It 357

This week, Matt & Oren chat with James Genn about the ins and outs of directing TV! Matt's Endorsement: Paul T Goldman Oren's Endorsement: Daniel Lablle James' Endorsement: The Friedkin Connection Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow 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...

Feb 02, 20231 hr 11 min

There's Something Wrong with Roxanne Benjamin - Just Shoot It 356

This week, Matt & Oren talk with Roxanne Benjamin, director of the Blumhouse horror film 'There's Something Wrong with the Children'. Matt's Endorsement: Everything But The Bagel Nut Duo Oren's Endorsement: The Town (podcast) Roxanne's Endorsement: Makin' Book Nooks Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be ...

Jan 26, 20231 hr 9 min

Reviving 'Willow' with Showrunner Jon Kasdan - Just Shoot It 354

Matt & Oren chat with Jon Kasdan, showrunner to the hit Disney+ series ' Willow' , sequel to the timeless fantasy film. Matt, Oren, & Jon's Endorsement: Time Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow 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 y...

Jan 19, 202340 min

What Agents Actually Do w/WPA's Louiza Vick - Just Shoot It 354

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with Louiza Vick about what it's like being a Hollywood Agent! Matt's Endorsement: James Cameron GQ Article Oren's Endorsement: Conan Needs A Friend Louiza's Endorsement: 'Living' directed by Oliver Hermanus Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the show? Call ...

Jan 12, 20231 hr

5 Directors on Setting Goals (Part 2) - Just Shoot It 353

It's 2023! Matt & Oren continue their discussion with Roxy Shih, Tim Nackashi, and Carlyn Hudson in the annual Directors Panel! Matt's Endorsement: 2 Bougie Christmas Drinks Oren's Endorsement: Mixologists & Having Friends In The 1% Roxy's Endorsement: Herself & Two Horny Goats Tim's Endorsement: Deacon King Kong by James McBride Carlyn's Endorsement: The ScriptNotes DANIELS Episode Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ jus...

Jan 05, 20231 hr

5 Directors On Perseverance (Part 1) - Just Shoot It 352

Happy New Year! As 2022 comes to a close, Matt & Oren yet again chat with Roxy Shih, Tim Nackashi, and Carlyn Hudson in the annual Directors Panel! Auld Lang Syne by Jingle Punks & E's Jammy Jams. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow 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...

Dec 29, 202238 min

Flipping Cars w/Christmas Bloody Christmas director Joe Begos - Just Shoot It 351

Happy Holidays! This week Matt & Oren chat with Joe Begos, director of Christmas Bloody Christmas! Matt's Endorsement: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Oren's Endorsement: Torani Vanilla Syrup (with the pump) Joe's Endorsement: Dinner In America Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the show? Call us with...

Dec 22, 20221 hr 20 min

Networking vs NOTworking w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 350

It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week they dive into the importance of keeping busy & networking during the holidays. Matt's Endorsement: Watching Great Films (Even On An Airplane), Coffee Subscription Services, & a Travel Hack Oren's Endorsement: PDF Squeezer & Notarize.com Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitt...

Dec 15, 202244 min

Regrets w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 349

This week, Matt & Oren dive into all the details of Oren's latest commercial shoot and various regrets they've had over the years. Matt's Endorsement: Allied Vaughn & 'See You Next Christmas' Oren's Endorsement: Tom Cruise AFC Championship & John Malkovitch Football Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. W...

Dec 08, 202255 min

The Art Of The Schmooze w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 348

In this week's show, Matt & Oren do a little catchin' up, discuss Schmoozin' at client dinners, & Oren's cool new gig! Matt's Endorsement: Barbarian & Wearing A Dumb Watch Oren's Endorsement: Buying A Hard Drive Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6...

Dec 01, 202250 min

Producing Indie Horror w/Peter Phok - Just Shoot It 347

In this episode, Matt & Oren chat with the Executive Producer of A24's 'X' and 'Pearl' about his filmmaking journey. Matt's Endorsement: Joe Perra Soundtrack Oren's Endorsement: @TheChrisDo Peter's Endorsement: Bad Axe Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-...

Nov 24, 20221 hr 11 min

Just Shootin' Your Hometown Feature w/Noah Bashore - Just Shoot It 346

This week, Matt & Oren talk with the Editor of the pod, Noah Bashore, about his upcoming first feature 'Walter, Grace, & The Submarine'. Matt's Endorsement: Sending That Email Oren's Endorsement: Apple's Focus Mode Noah's Endorsement: ANDOR & Cooper Raiff (Thumbnail Photo by Jordan Skutar) Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on ...

Nov 17, 202254 min

Dynamic Starts, Preparation, and Capturing Comedy w/TV Director Claire Scanlon -Just Shoot It 345

This week, Matt & Oren chat with Claire Scanlon, director of the Amazon original film 'The People We Hate at the Wedding'. Matt's Endorsement: The Screenwriting Life Oren's Endorsement: Target Deals & Black and White Cookies Claire's Endorsement: Mike Nichols: A Life Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wann...

Nov 10, 202257 min

Using Low Brow Comedy to Sell High Brow Shows w/‘This Fool’ Director Pat Bishop - Just Shoot It 344

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with the Director & Showrunner of Hulu's 'This Fool'! Matt's Endorsement: Chris Estrada's Episode of the 'Bullseye' Podcast Oren's Endorsement: Bodies Bodies Bodies, Bullet Train, Comedy Casting Tip Pat's Endorsement: Attack On Titan Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagra...

Nov 03, 20221 hr 15 min

5 Principles For Great Action Directing w/Cassie Brooksbank - Just Shoot It 343

Cassie Brooksbank hops on the show this week to talk about her 5 principles of directing action! Matt's Endorsement: Morning To Do List Oren's Endorsement: House Of Dragons, T-Swift's Midnights, & Medical Advice Cassie's Endorsement: Canva Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the show? Call us with a...

Oct 27, 20221 hr 13 min

Just Shoot It 342 - Get Your Horror Feature Made w/KillHer Director Robyn August

Robyn August joins us to talk about his new horror film KillHer and how working with larger budgets has changed his filmmaking. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow 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 iTu...

Oct 20, 20221 hr 16 min

First Impressions with Matt and Oren - Just Shoot It 341

This week Matt and Oren talk about what it takes to make a good first impression in this video-chat era. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow 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/2fl9ojy S...

Oct 13, 202257 min

Competition And Jealousy w/Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot It 340

This week, Matt, Oren, and special guest, Carlyn Hudson, talk about navigating jealousy and competition as working directors. And also the importance of therapy. Matt's Endorsement: Leaving Oren's Endorsement: Corridor Digital's Death of VFX Video Carlyn: BROS Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the sho...

Oct 06, 202245 min

The Art Of The Fake Trailer w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 339

It's a Matt & Oren Episode! This week, Matt & Oren gives some VFX tips and discuss creating fake trailers! Matt's Endorsement: All The Hacks Pod Episode & Bradley Thomas Turner Oren's Endorsement: David Wappel Twitter Thread & Pantry Outlets Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the show? ...

Sep 29, 202249 min

Forging Brutal Battles w/Medieval Director Petr Jákl - Just Shoot It 338

In today's episode, Matt & Oren talk with Director Petr Jákl about shooting all of the epic and brutal battle sequences in his new film 'Medieval'. Matt's Endorsement: Food Tour of Prague Oren's Endorsement: Poly Fjord's Sound Design Tutorial & Soundly Petr's Endorsement: Prague & Crowning Arts App Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow...

Sep 22, 202251 min

Optimizing Your Approach w/ All Sorts Director Rick Castañeda - Just Shoot It 337

In this episode, Matt & Oren chat with Rick Castañeda, writer/director of 'All Sorts', and talk about film distribution, the importance of movie titles, & lessons learned from directing DIY features. Matt's Endorsement: Apurture MC Lights Oren's Endorsement: Scary Lenovo Ad Rick's Endorsement: Liz Manashil Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Fo...

Sep 15, 20221 hr 16 min

Making The Alternate Was Hard w/Director Alrik Bursell - Just Shoot It 336

This week, Matt & Oren chat with Alrik Bursell, co-host of 'Making Movies is HARD', and Director of the new Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Alternate. Matt's Endorsement: DALL-E 2 Prompt Book Oren's Endorsement: Rugs USA Alrik's Endorsement: Davinci Resolve Function Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the show...

Sep 08, 20221 hr 11 min

On Set Awkwardness w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 335

It's a catch-up episode! This week, Matt & Oren discuss the importance of making actors feel during awkward scenes & making crowdfunding videos! Matt's Endorsement: Orbit Beehive Sprinkler System Oren's UnEndorsement: All The Hacks Podcast Noah's Movie: https://seedandspark.com/fund/waltergraceandthesubmarine Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram....

Sep 01, 202244 min

5 Things Lara Everly Wished She Knew When She Started Directing - Just Shoot It 334

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with director Lara Everly about some things she wished she had known at the beginning of her directing career! Matt's Endorsement: Sandman on Netflix & DANIELS on the a24 podcast Oren's UnEndorsement: Hanging Things On Doorknobs Lara's Endorsement: Naps & Physical on AppleTV Noah's Seed & Spark: https://seedandspark.com/fund/waltergraceandthesubmarine Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or quest...

Aug 25, 20221 hr 5 min

Steadicams, Coverage, And Other Lessons From A Shoot w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 333

It's a catch-up episode! Matt & Oren talk about what they've been up to, the epic highs and lows of choosing an episode title, Steadicams vs Gimbals, and coverage! Matt's Endorsement: Wally Woods 22 Panels That Always Work, Jake In Motion Oren's Endorsement: A Brand New Segment Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagra...

Aug 18, 202254 min
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