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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

From YouTube Sketches To HBO Max w/Editor Andy Young - Just Shoot It 332

In this week's episode, Mat & Oren chat with their good friend, Andy Young, editor for HBOMax's Harley Quinn! Andy does a deep dive on editing for animation, networking your way to success, and making the move to LA! Matt's Endorsement: The Remix Tool on Premiere Oren's Endorsement: Pic Drop Andy's Endorsement: Letterboxd 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 i...

Aug 11, 20221 hr 1 min

How to Choreograph a Feature Career w/Director Jeannette Godoy - Just Shoot It 331

This week, Matt & Oren chat with the wonderful Jeanette Godoy about her interesting career and the path to directing her new comedy feature, Diamond In The Rough! Matt's Endorsement: The Rehearsal Oren's Endorsement: Nespresso Machine Jeanette's Endorsement: Anna Karenina on Audible 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 ins...

Aug 04, 20221 hr 7 min

Kids, Comedy, and Magic Tricks w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 330

It's a craft episode! This week Matt & Oren talk about directing little kids, how to frame comedy, and getting the right pacing from your actors. Matt's Endorsement: AmbuLAnce Oren's Endorsement: Top Gun 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...

Jul 28, 20221 hr 10 min

Directing Netflix's 'The G Word' & 'Adam Ruins Everything' w/Jon Wolf - Just Shoot It 329

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with Director Jon Wolf about Adam Ruins Everything, and his new Netflix show, The G Word. Matt's Endorsement: Twister Oren's Endorsement: The Bear Jon's Endorsement: Ru Paul's Drag Race 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 ...

Jul 21, 20221 hr 9 min

Financing 'Mandy' & Fan Fueled Genre Filmmaking w/Paul Scanlan - Just Shoot It 328

Today, Matt & Oren chat with Paul Scanlan, Co-Founder & CEO of Legion M, the fan-fueled company behind movies like Mandy, Colossal, and Save Yourselves! Matt's Endorsement: The In Sound from Way Out! Oren's Endorsement: Venmo Hack Paul's Endorsement: Lettuce Grow & Luis Buñuel 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 i...

Jul 14, 20221 hr 12 min

From Writing On The Wire To Showrunning Black Bird w/Dennis Lehane - Just Shoot It 326

In this episode, Matt & Oren chat with Dennis Lehane, the Showrunner & Writer of the new Apple TV+ series Black Bird, starring Taron Egerton & Paul Walter Hauser. Matt's Endorsement: Van Neistat Oren's Endorsement: Star Wars & Anti-Imperialism 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...

Jul 07, 202254 min

Money Makers vs Passion Projects w/Cameron Fife - Just Shoot It 326

This week, Matt & Oren chat with producer Cameron Fife about the work that you do to stay afloat and the passion projects that keep you feeling fulfilled. Matt's Endorsement: Spoken.io Oren's Endorsement: In Love With The Process Cameron's Endorsement: Man Seeking Woman 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...

Jun 30, 20221 hr 14 min

Directing Great TV w/Pete Chatmon - Just Shoot It 325

This week, Matt & Oren reunite with the prolific and talented TV director, Pete Chatmon, and discuss bringing his unique vision to ongoing projects. Matt's Endorsement: BARRY on HBO Oren's Endorsement: Upgrading Your Computer Pete's Endorsement: Atlanta on FX 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 ...

Jun 23, 20221 hr 41 min

Quick Tips For New Directors w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 324

This week, Matt & Oren rocket through a quick episode to give new directors some important advice, along with some tips for your first feature film. Matt's Endorsement: Everything Everywhere All At Once // VFX & Chill Oren's Endorsement: Euphoria Season 2 & the SmartLess Podcast 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...

Jun 16, 202233 min

Networking & Working Up The Ladder w/Devin Das - Just Shoot It 323

In this week's episode, we do a deep dive with Devin Das (Actor/Writer/Producer) about his career and two indie features: 'Wes Schlagenhauf Is Dying' and 'Keeping Company'. Matt's Endorsement: Robert Kirkman's Fantastic Four Oren's Endorsement: Mosquito Killer Devin's Endorsement: SodaStream 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 an...

Jun 09, 20221 hr 34 min

How To Know If You're Really A Director w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 322

This week, Matt & Oren talk about labeling yourself as a filmmaker & director and do a little catching up! Matt's Endorsement: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Oren's Endorsement: Gas Station Deals & Chili Roasted Pistachios 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 ...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 2 min

Finding Confidence In Yourself And Your Crew w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 321

This week, Matt & Oren catch up and talk about having confidence in yourself and your crew during pre-production and on set. Matt's Endorsement: Headphones Hook & The True Lies Of Elisabeth Finch Oren's Endorsement: Mac Studio & Free Covid Tests 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? ...

May 26, 202253 min

Killer Treatments w/Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot it 320

And we're back! This week we chat with our buddy Carlyn Hudson about commercial/feature treatments and answer some listener questions. Matt's Endorsement: Framed.wtf Oren's Endorsement: Severance Carlyn's Endorsement: Attached 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...

May 19, 202259 min

Working Your Way Into Sundance, Netflix, and Beyond w/Filmmaker Sujata Day - Just Shoot It 318

This week we chat with Sujata Day from Insecure on HBO and dive into her long journey towards writing, directing, and starring in her debut feature film, Definition Please (which is now streaming on Netflix). Matt's Endorsement: I Dream Of Dinner by Ali Slagle Oren's Endorsement: The Chipwich & Tucows Sujata's Endorsement: Pachinko Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twi...

May 05, 20221 hr 12 min

Side Hustles & Depression w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 317

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk about depression, developing multiple projects, and the importance of side hustles. Matt's Endorsement: Ultimate Ears Wonder Boom 2, Atlas Obscura Desk Calendar, Daniel Kwan's Twitter Thread Oren's Endorsement: Panasonic ER430 & Severance 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 ins...

Apr 28, 202241 min

Deals & Development w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 316

In this episode, Matt & Oren do a little catching up and talk about their current projects that are in development. Matt's Endorsement: David Lynch Playlist Oren's Endorsement: Free Plane Rides For Babies & Maxon Discount 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 (...

Apr 21, 202238 min

Crafting An Extraordinary Short w/TV Director Brenna Malloy - Just Shoot It 315

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren sit down with Chicago Fire director Brenna Malloy and do deep dive into directing extraordinary shorts and network tv shows filled with explosions! Matt's Endorsement: This American Life Ep. 279 Oren's Endorsement: Trader Joe's Chips & Saying No Brenna's Endorsement: F27 Telescopic Crane & Peak Design 20L Backpack Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmai...

Apr 14, 202257 min

Useful Filmmaking Terms w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 314

This week, Matt & Oren do a deep dive on some important terms to use for pitching! Matt's Endorsement: Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road Oren's Endorsement: Trader Joe's Pretzels & Chips 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 ...

Apr 07, 202255 min

Setting The Vibe On Set w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 313

In this week's episode, Matt and Oren do a little catching up and dive into some listener questions! Matt's Endorsement: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Film Criticism Oren's Endorsement: Winning 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 voic...

Mar 31, 202238 min

Designing Scenes w/Dave's Tony Yacenda - Just Shoot It 312

This week we talk with our buddy Tony Yacenda, director for FX's Dave, creator of American Vandal, and the upcoming Paramount+ show Players! In this episode, Tony dives into his process for creating scenes for different creative scenarios and channeling his inner Dave. Matt's Endorsement: Night Lotion on Instagram Oren's Endorsement: Euphoria Tony's Endorsemen: Pam & Tommy Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or jus...

Mar 24, 20221 hr 14 min

Making The Most Of Your Shoot w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 310

In this week's episode, we talk about how to make the best out of difficult projects and work within our limitations. Matt's Endorsement: Purple Carrot & Dead Eyes Podcast Oren's Endorsement: After Effects Trick & Ryan Godoy on YouTube 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...

Mar 10, 202244 min

Crafting 'Alone' w/Showrunner Grant Kahler - Just Shoot It 309

This week we chat with showrunner and producer, Grant Kahler! We do a deep dive into the survival show 'Alone', how to create & structures stories, and reinventing reality television! Matt's Endorsement: LOL: Last One Laughing Oren's Endorsement: Zen Caster Grant's Endorsement: Sambal Asli 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 ...

Mar 03, 202255 min

Being Ready for that Big Meeting w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 308

Do you have a meeting and you're not sure what to do to get ready? This week Matt & Oren break down how you should prepare for meetings, big and small. Matt's Endorsement: Partake Beers Oren's Endorsement: Animated Spec Logos & Polycam 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...

Feb 24, 202246 min

Why Originality Is Less Important Than You Think w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 307

It's a Matt & Oren episode! This week we catch up and discuss just how important originality really is. Matt's Endorsement: The Amazing Race Season 33 Oren's Endorsement: Pam & Tommy 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 voic...

Feb 17, 202232 min

Storyboarding w/Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot It 306

Today we talk with our buddy, director Carlyn Hudson, and dive into storyboarding, animatics, shot lists, and creating photo boards. Matt's Endorsement: Purple Carrot, Ethan Coen's Macbeth review Oren's Endorsement: Photoshop Shortcut Carlyn's Endorsement: Detransition, Baby: A Novel, Céline Sciamma New Yorker article 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...

Feb 10, 202258 min

Pros and Cons of TV Directing w/ Eric Kissack - Just Shoot It 305

Today we chat with Director and Editor Matt Kissack about the Pros, Cons, and surprises of directing shows for television. Matt's Endorsement: The New York Times Cooking Section & Motherload by James Brown Orens Endorsement: Birthday Gift Registry, Apple Shared Album, Crib Family Photos Matt Kissack's Endorsement: Mother Wolf Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on twitter a...

Feb 03, 20221 hr 23 min

Achieve Your Goals and Raise Your Rates w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 304

How do you actually meet the goals you set for yourself? Matt and Oren sit down to assess their own goals, and the idea of goal setting in the first place. After a pandemic, we're all thinking about what the future holds, so it's a deep conversation! How do you set goals, and what are they for 2022? Oren's endorsement: https://digg.com/2021/ask-reddit-jobs-salary Matt's endorsement: https://www.dansk.com/products/kobenstyle-teal-butter-warmer Noah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/noahbashore C...

Jan 27, 202235 min

Do I Need to Live in LA? Filmmakers Discuss - Just Shoot It 303

Matt and Oren dig in on a pair of listener questions that boil down to: do you need to live in a major market like Los Angeles or New York to be a filmmaker? Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . 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 supp...

Jan 20, 202255 min
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