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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

Storyboarding & Previz w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 451

Are previz and storyboarding really worth the time and effort? What's the best way to work with a storyboard artist? And, what if you don't have access to a storyboard artist? Oren & Matt chat about how previz and storyboarding can make you a more efficient and effective director. And they share tips and tools for creating your own previz and storyboards. Matt's Endorsement: @TylerBellMakes on YouTube - "How Hollywood Shot Actors with Arrows before CGI" https://youtu.be/D3BxILDpT6k Oren's En...

Nov 28, 202458 min

Turning Passion into Profit w/Jordan Brady - Just Shoot It 450

Jordan Brady, live from the Lee Strasbourg Institute! In this special IRL version of Just Shoot It! Oren and Matt chat with commercial director and host of the podcast "Respect the Process", Jordan Brady, about building a career as a commercial and film director. Jordan is a 100% self-taught filmmaker whose directed four narrative feature films, three full documentaries and over 1300 national & regional commercials. On top of that, he directed Maria Bamford’s acclaimed Netflix Comedy Special...

Nov 21, 20241 hr 10 min

Persuasive Communication w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 449

Communicating. Directors do this all the time. It's how you get a client excited about choosing you for their high profile commercial. Or get producers comfortable with having you direct your favorite TV show. You do it whenever you inspire people to invest in your film, or be on your crew. And it's how you can punch-above-your-weight-class and land the best actors and directing opportunities. Oren & Matt chat about why directors can't overlook their communication skills. And how often it's ...

Nov 14, 202448 min

Directing Katie's Mom w/Tyrrell and Meryl - Just Shoot It 448

Navigating sex and intimacy scenes along with the wild ride of crashing Sundance. Meryl Branch McTiernan and Director Tyrrell Shaffner join Matt & Oren in a chat about securing investors for their indie film, "Katie's Mom". With an election-worthy debate about networking, why live in Los Angeles. Watch "Katie's Mom" on Amazon, Fandango, or your favorite VOD streaming platform! "Katie's Mom" trailer https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22307442/ Starring: Dina Meyer, Aaron Dominguez, Julia Tolchin Fi...

Nov 07, 20241 hr 8 min

Handling Rejection w/Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot It 447

This week Matt & Oren chat with Director & long time friend of the show Carlyn Hudson about how to deal with rejection as a director. Carlyn's Endorsement: Al Matt's Endorsement: Rotating one monitor 90 degrees. Oren's Endorsement: New iPhone Audio Features. 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. Hosted on Acast. See ...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 10 min

Operating Your Way Into TV w/Ben Semanoff - Just Shoot It 446

This week Matt & Oren chat with Director Ben Semanoff about his journey from camera operator to director, and everything in-between. Ben's Endorsement: https://www.storyboardsmarter.com/ Matt's Endorsement: USB Docks Oren's Endorsement: Airpod shaking head feature 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. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 16 min

How to Succeed in Film w/Editor Andy Young - Just Shoot It 445

This week Matt & Oren chat with Editor and friend of the Show Andy Young about networking, working for free, and more! Andy's Endorsement: http://www.lafcpug.org/ Matt's Endorsement:Scare Tactics (Peacock | Monkey Paw Productions) Oren's Endorsement: Hollywood Reporter Article 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. Hosted...

Oct 17, 20241 hr 24 min

Personalizing your Pitch w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 444

This week Matt & Oren chat about how they add personalization to pitches to win the bid. Matt's Endorsement: Rebel Ridge (Netflix), On Fire Podcast. Oren's Endorsement: Nobody Wants This (Netflix), Downloading kids shows before flights. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Oct 10, 202451 min

Commitment Issues w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 443

This week Matt & Oren chat about work-life balance, adapting to different workflows, and working with new companies. Matt's Endorsement: Going on a hike. Specifically Millard Canyon. Oren's Endorsements: Listening to Music, https://frameset.app/ 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 04, 20241 hr 14 min

Mastering Docu-Style Drama w/Robert Kolodny - Just Shoot It 442

This week Matt & Oren chat with Venice, Directing, and Boxing with "Featherweight" Director Robert Kolodny Robert's Endorsement: https://www.youtube.com/@Mosfilm_eng Matt's Endorsement: I Saw the TV Glow (Max) Oren's Endorsements: Agatha All Along (Disney Plus), Spigen iPhone Screen Protector 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Sep 26, 20241 hr 11 min

Getting the Most Out of your Collaborators w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 441

This week Matt & Oren get up to speed on recent projects, chat costume fabrication, and how to work across departments. Matt's Endorsement: Disneyland Parent's Bathroom & https://www.keh.com/ Oren's Endorsements: Rebel Ridge (Netflix), The Boys Season 4, & Oren's Article , 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Sep 19, 202441 min

Is the Industry Back? Career Highs and Lows w/ Matt and Oren - Just Shoot It 440

This week Matt & Oren chat recent highs and lows! Matt's Endorsement: English Teacher on Hulu. Oren's Endorsements: Wandering DP , Trading in your old iPhone for a credit, asking logistical filmmaking questions on people's work. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 12, 20241 hr 8 min

When Are You Too Old to Start Filmmaking w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot it 439

This week Matt & Oren discuss what's going on in their careers and attempt to answer the internet's most pressing filmmaking questions! Matt's Endorsement: Language Lessons Oren's Endorsement: Reddit.com/r/acting 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 05, 202445 min

Building a Horror Career w/The Butcher Brothers -Just Shoot It 438

This week Matt & Oren chat with Director Mitchel Alteiri and Producer Phil Flores, otherwise known as The Butcher Brothers, about their new horror feature: CONSUMED! Matt's Endorsement: Smart Sheets Oren's Endorsement: Award Wallet Mitchel's Endorsement: Grammarly Phil's Endorsement: Dumping Things Behind His House 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...

Aug 29, 20241 hr 28 min

How to Share Your Work w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 437

It's another catchin' up episode! This week Matt & Oren chat about house-keeping, keeping your portfolios tidy, and more! Matt's Endorsement: Alien: Romulus & Ridley Scott Letterboxd Top 4 Oren's Endorsement: All The Hacks 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Aug 22, 20241 hr 7 min

Talking to Actors w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 436

This week, Matt & Oren do a little catching up and chat about talking to actors! Matt's Endorsement: NoBudge, One Sandwich To Rule Them All Oren's Endorsement: Dropbox Tip, Filmot , Untoldstudios.tv 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 15, 202451 min

2 Wins & 2 Losses w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 435

This week, Matt & Oren dive into some wins and losses when it comes to landing commercial directing jobs. Matt's Endorsement: Fruits! Oren's Endorsement: Beer Guidelines 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 08, 20241 hr 8 min

Dominating A Smaller Market w/Morgan & Nick - Just Shoot It 434

This week, Matt & Oren chat with the directing duo Morgan & Nick about their commercial directing careers, how to dominate your smaller local market, and pre-vising with Unreal Engine! Matt's Endorsement: Alex Hormozi's Productivity Advice & Scott Peters Oren's Endorsement: Seth Meyers & The Lonely Island Morgan's Endorsement: Call Your Siblings Everyday Nick's Endorsement: Matt Workman / Cinematography Database Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feed...

Aug 01, 20241 hr 7 min

3 Career-Changing Emails - Just Shoot It 433

In this episode Carlyn Hudson joins Matt and Oren to read some of the most impactful emails that they have sent and received in terms of moving their filmmaking careers forward. Matt's Endorsement: Don't Change your Email Address, Ali Abdaal and Make with Miles on YouTube Oren's Endorsement: Shipping Amazon purchases to your hotel & the AirFly Bluetooth Transmitter Carlyn's Endorsement: Hollywood Con Queen on Apple TV+ and TimeShifter App Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the ...

Jul 25, 20241 hr 13 min

Step-Friends w/Selyna Warren & Melissa Read - Just Shoot It 432

Selyna Warren & Melissa Read hop on the pod this week to talk about showrunning Foursome on YouTube Premium as well as their new proof-of-concept Step-Friend ! Matt's Endorsement: Romeo & Juliet on Criterion Oren's Endorsement: Storyboarding Tip Selyna's Endorsement: Cinema Possessed Melissa's Endorsement: Three Sister's Coffee & Tea Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on t...

Jul 18, 20241 hr 17 min

Opening Shots w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 431

It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week the fellas do a deep dive into the importance of an opening shot, what kinds of shots to avoid, and how to find and craft the perfect opening shot for your project! Matt's Endorsement: Problemista Oren's Endorsement: Jiminy Glick Interviews Bill Hader WGATS @ BRAVEMAKER 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 ...

Jul 11, 202459 min

The Pillars of a Directing Career (and other topics) - Just Shoot It 430

It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week the fellas chat about working with animals, a kitchen epiphany, and how to make a DCP! Matt's Endorsement: Mapify.AI Oren's Endorsement: House of The Dragon WGATS @ BRAVEMAKER 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 04, 20241 hr 11 min

Pitching Strategies w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 429

It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week, the fellas do a little catching up and discuss pitching strategies and treatments! Matt's Endorsement: Meaningful Meeting Spots Oren's Endorsement: Time Shifter App, Lactaid Milk, Source Creative 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 27, 202457 min

Negotiating Your Directing Rate w/Scott Feinstein - Just Shoot It 428

This week, Matt & Oren chat with industry-veteran, Scott Feinstein, about his commercial director consultation services and what it takes to break into the business! Matt's Endorsement: Carl's Jr Commercial Oren's Endorsement: Lambo Scott's Endorsement: Mancala 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? ...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 27 min

Meditations on Directing w/Nina Meredith - Just Shoot It 427

This week, Matt & Oren chatted with Director Nina Meredith about her commercial and documentary filmmaking career, along with a breakdown of her latest project! Matt's Endorsement: Richard Linklater Interview Oren's Endorsement: Breville Air Fryer Nina's Endorsement: Ripple Pea Milk 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. ...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 4 min

Lessons In Cinematography w/Jason Oldak - Just Shoot It 426

ASC-nominated Cinematographer, Jason Oldak, hops on the pod this week to chat with Matt & Oren about his career leading up to working on the hit AppleTV show, Lessons in Chemistry, starring Brie Larson! Matt's Endorsement: You Made It Weird Oren's Endorsement: Chat GPT Music & Target Hacks Jason's Endorsement: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod or [email protected] . Follow Matt on t...

Jun 06, 20241 hr 14 min

The Last Movie Ever Made w/Nathan Blackwell - Just Shoot It 425

This week, Nathan Blackwell hops on the pod to chat about his new Indie/Sci-Fi/Comedy feature, The Last Movie Ever Made! Matt's Endorsement: Eating Seasonally Oren's Endorsement: Scriptnotes Nathan's Endorsement: Veratasium 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...

May 30, 20241 hr 13 min

Filmmaking Odds & Ends w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 424

It's a Matt & Oren episode! This week the fellas do a little catching up and talk about the odds and ends of being a working filmmaker. Matt's Endorsement: Babe: Pig in The City & Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Oren's Endorsement: The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna 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 i...

May 23, 20241 hr 8 min

The Maestro of Music Videos w/Hannah Lux Davis - Just Shoot It 423

This week, Matt & Oren are joined by powerhouse music video director, Hannah Lux Davis, to discuss her filmmaking journey and working with incredible artists! Matt's Endorsement: The Brothers Bloom OST Oren's Endorsement: Hungry Hungry Hippos Hannah's Endorsement: Charli XCX 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...

May 16, 20241 hr 19 min

The Last Stop In Yuma County w/Francis Galluppi - Just Shoot It

Director Francis Galluppi is on the pod this week to chat with Matt & Oren about his new thriller feature, The Last Stop in Yuma County, starring Jim Cummings! Matt's Endorsement: Fallout Oren's Endorsement: (also Fallout) Meeting Hack Francis' Endorsement: Shot Designer & Shot Deck 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 instagr...

May 09, 20241 hr 15 min
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