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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

Drunk History + Art Direction = Sarah & Jeremy - Just Shoot It 392

This week, Matt & Oren chat with the comedy directing duo, Sarah & Jeremy! Matt's Endorsement: Sundance Quizlet & Renfield Oren's Endorsement: John Finger & DeSano's Pizza Sarah's Endorsement: Traeger Applewood / Pork n Pultry Rub & Resort Pass Jeremy's Endorsement: Pizzana & Adobe Generative Fill 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. Fol...

Oct 05, 20231 hr 11 min

Directors Prep w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 391

It's a Matt & Oren episode! This week they dive into table reads, receiving notes, and movie prep! Matt's Endorsement: Black Magic Camera App & The Vice Guide To Film Oren's Endorsement: Using A.I. in the Art Dept 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 question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, ...

Sep 28, 20231 hr 3 min

Managing Careers w/Rep Nikki Weiss - Just Shoot It 390

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk with Nikki Weiss about representing filmmakers! Matt's Endorsement: Letterboxd on Instagram Oren's Endorsement: Handbreak App Nikki's Endorsement: Natasha Swingler 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 question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air...

Sep 21, 20231 hr 12 min

Make Money Teaching Film w/Sahra Bhimji - Just Shoot It 389

Matt & Oren chat with Professor Sahra Bhimji about working in film education to support & finance your filmmaking dreams! Matt's Endorsement: Chevy Bolt & Righteous Gemstones Oren's Endorsement: Case 63 & Krotos Studio Sahra's Endorsement: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow & Somebody Somewhere 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 O...

Sep 14, 20231 hr 10 min

How To Win Commercial Jobs w/EP Rebecca Niles - Just Shoot It 388

Matt & Oren sit down with Rebecca Niles, Managing Director and EP of ArtClass, and discuss how directors can stand out to executive producers! Matt's Endorsement: Mowgly Lee Oren's Endorsement: Black Mirror S6 Rebecca's Endorsement: Unreasonable Hospitality 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...

Sep 07, 20231 hr 16 min

Chris Passig Screws with the Wrong Telemarketers - Just Shoot It 387

In this episode, Matt & Oren talk with Chris Passig, editor for the new Max docuseries, Telemarketers! Matt's Endorsement: Heavy Metal Parking Lot & Decline of the Western Civilization Oren's Endorsement: Trader Joe's Dill Salad Chris's Endorsement: Small Town Ecstasy 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...

Aug 31, 202355 min

Directing Hell w/Cat Solen - Just Shoot It 386

This week, Matt & Oren chat with Cat Solen, director of the new Peacock comedy special Chris Fleming: Hell and The Shivering Truth on Adult Swim! Matt's Endorsement: Benny Boy Brewing, Pete & Pete Oren's Endorsement: Barry S4, cleaning your dryer ducts, Racka Racka, and daytime naps Cat's Endorsement: Mary Lattimore and long walks in Los Angeles Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow M...

Aug 24, 20231 hr 14 min

Finding Art In Advertisement w/Kristyna Archer - Just Shoot It 385

Matt & Oren chat with Kristyna Archer about viewing advertisement work as art, shooting on The Volume, and using A.I. as a tool! Matt's Endorsement: RackaRacka Oren's Endorsement: Rotobrush 3 Kristyna's Endorsement: Vu.ai , Kive.ai , Scene Forge 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 q...

Aug 17, 20231 hr 16 min

Hustles & Struggles w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 384

This week, Matt & Oren test out a new segment: Hustles and Struggles! Matt's Endorsement: CGY Oren's Endorsement: Soundly 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 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...

Aug 11, 202345 min

Discovering Your Directing Brand w/Bonabart - Just Shoot It 383

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with Bonnie & Allison, the Bonabart directing duo! Matt's Endorsement: Elevenlabs.io, Adobe Podcast, & Chris Blattman's Professional Advice Oren's Endorsement: Bonabart's Endorsement: Matcha Lattes, Being A Boulder Pusher, Come As You Are, & Catch Air 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 tw...

Aug 03, 20231 hr 4 min

Are You Overwhelmed? w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 382

AAA!! Matt & Oren are feeling overwhelmed! This week, they chat about that universal feeling and how they're working through it. Matt's Endorsement: The Bear S2 & Love Island Oren's Endorsement: Kill Fees, Eye Masks, & iPhone Chargers 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 ques...

Jul 27, 202345 min

Showing Up To The Party w/Kestrin Pantera - Just Shoot It 381

Kestrin is back! This week, Matt & Oren discuss her new movie 'Pretty Problems', how to talk to celebrities, and "showing up". Matt's Endorsement: Cowboy Pool Oren's Endorsement: Travel Health Insurance & Coffee Power Naps Kestrin's Endorsement: Delegating & Picking One Airline 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 instagra...

Jul 20, 20231 hr

3 Lessons From a First Feature w/Noah Bashore - Just Shoot It 380

In this week's episode, editor Noah is back! Matt & Oren dive in on post-production for Noah's first indie feature and the 3 big lessons he took away from it all. Matt's Endorsement: NYT Dad Canon Article Oren's Endorsement: Low Power Mode Noah's Endorsement: MoviesBrand and GR Film Society (Photo by Jordan Skutar) 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. Follo...

Jul 13, 202325 min

Red Flags & Sh*t Shows: Making The Most of Challenging Shoots w/Roxy Shih - Just Shoot It 379

While Oren is flying away on vacation, Matt, and special guest Roxy Shih, dish out some advice on how to deal with turbulent productions! Matt's Endorsement: Vintage Sci-Fi Art on IG Roxy's Endorsement: Past Lives 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 question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’l...

Jul 06, 20231 hr 16 min

5 Ways to Avoid Burnout w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 378

All filmmakers understand what it's like to experience burnout, and in this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk about their experiences with it and give some nuggets of advice. Matt's Endorsement: Paper Moon Oren's Endorsement: Fiscal Responsibility 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 ...

Jun 29, 20231 hr 15 min

Scheduling a Filmmaker's Life w/Jordan Brady - Just Shoot It 377

In this week's episode, Matt and Oren talk with their old pal, Jordan Brady, about scheduling, making the most of your time in between jobs, and more! Matt's Endorsement: Drifting Off w/Joe Pera Oren's Endorsement: iPad Pro & the Apple Pencil Jordan's Endorsement: Glyph Drives 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 ...

Jun 22, 20231 hr 20 min

Pitching Narrative vs Commercials w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 376

This week, Matt & Oren discuss the dual lives of directors and the differences between pitching commercial and narrative projects. 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 question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show. Show your support: rate and review us on iTun...

Jun 15, 20231 hr 5 min

Aspect Ratios You Need To Know w/DP Bobby Lam - Just Shoot It 375

In this episode, Matt, Oren, and DP Bobby Lam do a deep dive into all things Aspect Ratio! Matt's Endorsement: You Hurt My Feelings & Movie Theaters Oren's Endorsement: Sony Rialto & Karen Gillan's YouTube Bobby's Endorsement: Shot Deck & Steve Yedlin 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? Ca...

Jun 08, 20231 hr 19 min

3 Ways to Get a Directing Job w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 374

In this episode, Matt & Oren give you 3 solid ways to get a directing job! Matt's Endorsement: Nixie Sparkling Water Oren's Endorsement: Flying First Class, Photoshop Ai Generative Fill, Avoiding Cataclysm 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 question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll ai...

Jun 01, 20231 hr 4 min

3 Ways to Present Yourself as a Filmmaker w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 373

In this episode, Matt & Oren do a little catching up and give some tips on presenting yourself as a director online! Matt's Endorsement: Jordan Brady's Video Oren's Endorsement: Ponysmasher 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 question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail...

May 25, 20231 hr 5 min

Is Filmmaking a Viable Career? w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 372

This week, Matt & Oren discuss the ongoing WGA strike, along with the struggles of making a living in the film industry. Matt's Endorsement: Polycam Oren's Endorsement: Robinhood 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 question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the sho...

May 18, 20231 hr 3 min

Turning a Doc Into a Feature w/Wildflower's Matt Smukler - Just Shoot It 371

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with Matt Smukler, the writer/director of the new indie comedy/drama 'Wildflower'. Matt's Endorsement: CREED Oren's Endorsement: 4k Video Downloader (Paid Version) Smukler's Endorsement: Applying Vaseline to your Nipples (while playing tennis) 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....

May 11, 20231 hr 11 min

Management Woes w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 370

It's a Matt & Oren Episode! This week Enlow and Kaplan discuss switching managers/reps and time management! Matt's Endorsement: Jury Duty Oren's Endorsement: Beef, Dave, Premiere Pro Transcribe, @NickFloats 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 question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll a...

May 04, 20231 hr 8 min

Getting Owen Wilson to Paint w/Brit McAdams - Just Shoot It 369

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren do a deep dive with Brit McAdams, the writer/director of the new Owen Wilson comedy, Paint! Matt's Endorsement: Vermont Teddy Bears & Dakota Ring's Yanni Episode Oren's Endorsement: Otter.AI Brit's Endorsement: Zip Fiz & White Lotus S2 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. Wann...

Apr 27, 20231 hr 28 min

Finding Your Way In w/Director Justin Lerner - Just Shoot It 368

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk with Justin Lerner, director of the new thriller Cadejo Blanco! Strap in for a long episode filled with Justin's insight on working with non-actors, how to approach making a feature film, and what it was like shooting in Guatemala! Matt's Endorsement: Hiding your Phone beneath your Screenplay Oren's Endorsement: Volume Ad and BTS Justin's Endorsement: Claire Denis Film Scores , Three Uses of the Knife , Return to Seoul @CadejoFilm on IG/Twitter https:...

Apr 20, 20231 hr 32 min

The Missing Episode w/Arielle Zakowski & Austin Keeling - Just Shoot It 367

This week, Matt & Oren chatted with Arielle and Austin, the editors of the new thriller 'Missing', about editing a screenlife feature film using After Effects & Premiere. Matt's Endorsement: Cold War Soundtrack Oren's Endorsement: Daniel Kwan's Oscar Speech Arielle's Endorsement: Getting a Dog Austin's Endorsement: Twin Peaks 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 i...

Apr 13, 20231 hr 15 min

Improving Your Scripts w/She-Hulk's Melissa Hunter - Just Shoot It 366

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with an old guest of the pod, Melissa Hunter, who's written for shows such as Santa Clarita Diet, Home Economics, & Marvel's She-Hulk! Matt's Endorsement: Bub and Grandma's Bread n Breakfast Oren's Endorsement: The Last of Us Podcast Melissa's Endorsement: Theodore Payne Foundation 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 insta...

Apr 06, 20231 hr 15 min

Turning Your Short into a Feature w/Assassin Director Jesse Atlas - Just Shoot It 365

This week Matt & Oren chat with Jesse Atlas, director of the new SciFi/Thriller 'Assassin' starring Bruce Willis. Matt's Endorsement: Unreal Engine & Party Down Oren's Endorsement: Air Fryer Jesse's Endorsement: Brownie Crisp Coffee Icecream Sandwiches 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 ...

Mar 30, 20231 hr 15 min

The Screenwriting Crossover w/Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna - Just Shoot It 364

It's a crossover episode! This week Matt & Oren sit down with Meg & Lorien, the hosts of The Screenwriting Life podcast! Matt's Endorsement: Charlie Kaufman's WGA Speech Oren's Endorsement: Jennifer Gross's Hamburger Tweet Meg's Endorsement: Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow Lorien's Endorsement: Shark Navigator 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...

Mar 23, 20231 hr 11 min

How To Supercharge Your Style Into a Blumhouse Thriller w/Director Yoko Okomura - Just Shoot It 363

Matt & Oren chat with Yoko Okomura, director of the new Blumhouse thriller, Unseen ! Matt's Endorsement: Ducks by Kate Beaton Oren's Endorsement: Using AI Creatively Yoko's Endorsement: Event Step & Repeat 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 question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’l...

Mar 16, 20231 hr 4 min
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