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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

Cutting 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 made Matt: Vanishing Angle SXSW virtual panel about the nature of making indie films Myron: Tony Peralta who designed his s...

Jun 18, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 272

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 Shit DW: Self hypnosis with hypnosisdownloads.com Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshoo...

Jun 10, 20211 hr 15 min

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.com Matt: The podcast called Light the Fuse Danielle: The Ezra Klein Show. Specifically the episode How to Have Better Conversations About Hard Things Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or ...

Jun 03, 20211 hr 16 min

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 again Courtney: The show Snowfall Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the sh...

May 27, 20211 hr 12 min

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 @kelladactyl Matt: 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 @ justshoot...

May 20, 20211 hr 26 min

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 Willy Matt: 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] . Follow Matt on t...

May 13, 20211 hr 4 min

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/ornana Unpaid 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 so...

May 06, 20211 hr 34 min

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 downloader Mike: Charity called Please Bring Me Home, and the Sasquatch movie trailer Tim: ‘In & Of Itself’ on Hulu Contribute to the Just Shoot It ...

Apr 29, 20211 hr 29 min

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 doc Matt: Fortune Feimster Sweet and Salty Netflix Special Yoko: A grant resource called Squid Tropica, and Mickey Hargitay Plants in LA Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support t...

Apr 22, 20211 hr 20 min

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, 20215 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 better Matt: The Box, basically you fill a box with all...

Apr 15, 20211 hr 15 min

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 belt Matt: Bad Trip on Netflix Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patr...

Apr 08, 20211 hr 19 min

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] . 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...

Apr 01, 20211 hr 17 min

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.org Matt: The movie The King...

Mar 25, 20211 hr 35 min

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 Be...

Mar 18, 20211 hr 27 min

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] . Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262...

Mar 11, 20211 hr 28 min

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 hunter Contribut...

Mar 04, 20211 hr 31 min

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 meeting Matt: Utilize startup communities to learn more on how to get a film off the g...

Feb 25, 20211 hr 11 min

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 Tell Mike: The book ‘Talking to Strangers’ by Malcolm Gladwell Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions...

Feb 18, 20211 hr 33 min

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. Ma...

Feb 11, 20211 hr 7 min

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 transitions Matt: A Fast Company article called ‘How Bill Hater Went from Produc...

Feb 04, 20211 hr 29 min

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 DP Matt: The film ‘Sound of Metal’ Fisher: Drink green juice Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitp...

Jan 28, 20211 hr 4 min

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 Struc...

Jan 21, 20211 hr 27 min

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 Nomadland Matt: A directing book called Master Shots Justin: The saying ‘all they can say is no’, and general advice that in order to sur...

Jan 14, 20211 hr 28 min

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 Amazon Contribute to the Just Shoot It...

Jan 07, 20211 hr 19 min

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 feed Matt: Laura Jacqmin’s twitter thread on breaking television Carlyn: Dionne Warwicks Twitter account Roxy: The book Ikigai Contribute to the J...

Dec 31, 20201 hr 15 min

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 why Matt: Nick Lutsko twitter account Qasim: The first episode of the show Small Axe Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patr...

Dec 24, 20201 hr 32 min

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: Ste...

Dec 17, 20201 hr 15 min

I Wanna Write a Hollywood Movie on Spec, Now What? - Just Shoot It 245

Today on the pod we’re talking with Carlyn Hudson about what to do now that you have your script written. We chat about getting your script out there and seen, the importance of look books, knowing where your movie is in the marketplace, and more! Unpaid Endorsements: Oren: Check out Helier Smith’s Youtube channel about his theory’s on editing Matt: Nandi Bushell on Youtube Carlyn: Using the Homeless to Guard Empty Houses article in the New Yorker Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help...

Dec 10, 20201 hr 30 min

Shining a Light on Your Own Career - Just Shoot It 244

Accomplished DP Carissa Dorson sits down with us today to talk about being a cinematographer with a publicist, and getting your name out there. We chat about what a social media presence can do for your career, and Carissa shares her insights on what kind of director is best to work with. Check out Carissa’s latest film Darkness in Tenement 45: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wWDzbrYijE Unpaid Endorsements: Oren: Sony A7S 3 Matt: The Netflix special coming out called Nate Carissa: Taking classe...

Dec 03, 20201 hr 37 min
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