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

This week, Matt & Oren chat about why and how you should make a Director's Cut of your latest client job. They also talk about their favorite Super Bowl commercials. Matt's Endorsement: Tile Trackers Oren's Endorsement: Larry David on Conan Needs a Friend Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Get a Free copy of ShotLister Pro ! Send feedback or questions to @ j...

This week, Matt & Oren chat about making connections, presenting yourselves to employers, and getting people to email you back! Matt's Endorsement: The Academy Museum Screenings Oren's Endorsement: Trader Joe's Dark Choc Mini Hearts, Fargo S5, Life References, 3 Cool Spots Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod &nbs...

This week we decided to not release out originally planned episode for reasons you will hear about in the podcast. But we did pull one of our favorites out of the archive -- Episode 238 with TV Director Amanda Row. She shows how her persistence and work ethic led her to directing some of the biggest shows on TV like Star Trek, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and the Chucky TV shw. Hosted on Acast. See...

This week, Matt & Oren chat with Matt J. Lloyd, DP for Ava DuVernay's Origin & Spider-Man Far From Home! Matt's Endorsement: John Lyke & Shortcomings (2023) Oren's Endorsement: WheresSpot & Ethan Hawke on Directors Other Matt's Endorsement: Ava DuVernay & Aunjanue Ellis Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justsh...

Honorary co-host, Carlyn Hudson, returns to the pod to chat about Sundance FOMO, selling Editor Noah's feature, and shotlists! Matt's Endorsement: Babe (1995) & recognizing when you don't know something! Oren's Endorsement: True Detective S4 & Mister Clean Magic Eraser Carlyn's Endorsement: How a Script Doctor Found His Own Voice Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help...

It's not quite New Years Eve anymore, but in this 2023 round table Matt, Oren, Roxy, Carlyn, and Maureen get retrospective and discuss goals for 2024! Editor Noah and Producer Tyler hop on the pod too! Matt's Endorsement: Ted Hope's Substack Oren's Endorsement: Ridley Scott's 8 Cameras & Dream Scenario Carlyn's Endorsement: Guided Psychedelics Roxy's Endrosement: The Path to Paradise: A Franci...

This week, Jordan Brady joins Matt & Oren to chat about everything Matt's Endorsement: Epicurious Gourmet Oren's Endorsement: Songwriters Roundtable Jordan's Endorsement: Open Water Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter  and  instagram...

Part 2 of Matt & Oren's conversation with DP Yuki Noguchi about filmmaker finances! Matt's Endorsement: Dean Peterson Oren's Endorsement: Poor Things & It ~Can~ Hurt To Ask Yuki's Endorsement: Notion & Co-Pilot Yuki's financial guidebook! Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@g...

Part 1 of Matt & Oren's conversation with DP Yuki Noguchi about filmmaker finances! Yuki's financial guidebook! Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter  and  instagram. Follow Oren on  twitter  and  instagram. Wanna be on...

In this week's episode, Matt interviews his old buddy Felicia Day about her new Audible Original: Third Eye! Matt's Endorsement: Content by Caley Felicia's Endorsement: My Suika Photo by Sela Shiloni Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter  and&n...

This week, Matt & Oren do some catching up, discuss super bowl commercials, and making offers to talent! Matt's Endorsement: plotdevices.co Oren's Endorsement: Yuki Noguchi & the Douchey Truck Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter  and&...

In this special 400th episode of JSI, Matt & Oren chat about the truths and fictions they've learned about what it takes to be a filmmaker. Matt's Endorsement: Survivor Oren's Endorsement: 'Place It' Soundly Plugin, @OMGAdrian Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Ma...

Director Luke Korem is back on the pod! Matt & Oren chat with him and editor Patrick Berry about their new Paramount+ documentary, Milli Vanilli! Matt's Endorsement: Cuisinart Digital Gooseneck Kettle Oren's Endorsement: Polycam's Room Mode Luke's Endorsement: Nekteck Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager Patrick's Endorsement: Tonga Hut Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help th...

This week, Matt & Oren chat with director Tom Morris about finding gigs and drinkin' water! Matt's Endorsement: Belly (1998) on Criterion Oren's Endorsement: Mama Lu's in LA, It's a Wonderful Knife Tom's Endorsement: Stacks on Mac Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follo...

In this weeks episode, Matt & Oren Chat with Ira Rosenweig about his upcoming Sci-Fi/Thriller: Share? Matt's Endorsement: Tele Health & The Daily's 'The Genius Behind Hollywood's Most Indelible Sets' Oren's UnEndorsement / Endorsement: Vegetarian Meatless Cheese Burger Pizza & Leica Insta 360 Ira's endorsement: Artemis Prime Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help...

The wait is finally over! Matt & Oren return with the Just Shoot It Halloween Panel, featuring Mercedes Mason, Chelsea Stardust, Lee Roy Kunz, & Jim Cummings! Editor Noah's endorsement: Over The Garden Wall Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twit...

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat about how important all of the filmmaking tools are, when it really comes down to it. Matt's Endorsement: Tactiq.io Oren's Endorsement: Getting a good microphone Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter &nbs...

It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week the fellas catch up and chat about tech scouting! Matt's Endorsement: In Depth Cine Oren's Endorsement: Past Lives Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter  and  instagram. Follow Oren on ...

This week, Matt & Oren do some catching up and talk about previz, DPs, and schedules! Matt's Endorsement: John Waters TikTok and Joe Pera's Slow & Steady Oren's Endorsement: Pain Killers, One Piece, Blackberry, No Hard Feelings, Afterparty, Renfield Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshoot...

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 f...

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  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on&nbs...

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  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter &n...

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 feedba...

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  justs...

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 &nbsp...