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

This week we talk to DP Diana Olifirova. We chat about her most recent project We Are Lady Parts, and she shares her techniques on lighting, lenses, and how she adds a little bit of randomness to her shots.  Diana’s website: https://www.dianaolifirova.com/ Oren: Q-TAKE Matt: Binax at home covid tests Diana: DDSM Fitness instagram account where Diana herself is a fitness trainer  Contribu...

Today we chat with filmmaker Amber Sealey. We get into the making of her most recent project No Man of God, and she shares her experiences of leveling up project by project to get where she is now.   Oren: Dean Kelly_Work instagram page Matt: the show The Other Two, splash of grape juice in espresso  Amber: Breville air fryer Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help s...

This week is a classic Matt & Oren episode! We answer a listener question, talk VFX makeup and VFX in post, sh*t shows, and directing for the long haul. Oren: Evercast Matt: give TikTok a try Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter  a...

This week we try out our first “feature-feature” segment with filmmaker Robyn August. He takes us through the process of making his indie film “Party With Me”, and tells us the lessons he learned along the way.  Oren: an article on No Film School called ‘Why the VFX Team of The Boys Avoids Greenscreen at all Costs’ Matt: a movie called ‘Chuck and Buck’ Robyn: the shows White Lotus, and Reserv...

Today is a Matt and Oren episode where we talk about pre-viz (pre-visualization), and the do’s and don'ts of visiting other people’s sets. Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter  and  instagram. Follow Oren on  twitter  an...

This week we talk to Fear Street producer Kori Adelson. Kori shares a lot of insights on getting your foot in the door, how to scout for jobs when there aren’t obvious ‘help wanted’ signs, and making friends in the industry to help your career.  Unpaid Endorsements: Oren: Anatomy of a Song series by the New York Times, and a book called Project Hail Mary  Matt: Horror film called ‘The De...

Today we chat with accomplished producer Kara Durrett. She’s produced many shorts and features that found themselves in festivals like Sundance, SXSW, Telluride and Cannes Official Selection. We talk about the nature of being a producer, the current climate of being an indie producer, and some things she’s learned along the way in her career. Unpaid Endorsements: Oren: Franklin Leonard twitte...

Carlyn Hudson is back on the show to dig in with Matt and Oren on a multifaceted listener question from an actor. We cover the gamut from set etiquette, communicating with actors, and how to build a relationship with them that brings out the best performances. Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or&nbsp...

This week we chat with creative executive Matt Milam from Amazon Studios. He gives a different perspective on studio executives intentions, and shares insight on the process of developing a script.  Unpaid Endorsements: Oren: The show Dave, a website for story boarding called boords.com Matt: a documentary on Hulu called Everything is Copy Matt Milam: Hard Core History podcast, docu-series on...

Today on the pod we answer some listener questions! Emilio asks us for advice on how to stand out in the never ending sea of filmmakers, and George asks us what our domino project was that launched our careers.  Unpaid Endorsements: Oren: There are wire strippers built into outlets, wifi tethering on an A7S 3 Matt: esty.com/shop/castinglifeaway   Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Pat...

How it Ends c o-directors Zoe Lister-Jones & Daryl Wein join us on the pod today. They talk about the making of their recent film, filming in a pandemic, and returning to the just-out-of-film-school gorilla style filmmaking even after they’ve made it big.  Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or...

Accomplished director Maureen Bharoocha checks in with us on the pod today! Her hustle work ethic has gotten her jobs like  Golden Arm ,  Jimmy Kimmel Live! , Hairpin Bender, and much much more. Maureen talks with us about her career, staying on the radar, and investing in yourself as a director.  Unpaid Endorsements: Oren: http://www.pandemoniuminc.com/ Matt: the instagram acc...

This week on the pod it’s a Matt and Oren episode! We talk about stepping up as a director when things get a little crazy, hiring celebrities, and, of course, just shooting it. Unpaid Endorsements: Oren: Cutting your bagel into thirds and throwing out the middle Matt: Bo Burnham episode on the podcast Good One  Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Sen...

Producer Stu Pollard joins us on the pod today. Stu is full of great advice for filmmakers working on getting their first feature off the ground. We talk finances, getting people to truly believe in you and trust you with their money, and how to catch a producers attention to help produce your film. Lunacy Productions Website:   https://lunacyproductions.com/ Jen McGowan JSI episode:   h...

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 An...

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 Contr...

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 th...

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 beco...

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 Comin...

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 suppor...

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 lea...

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 Ho...

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 Squi...

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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...