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

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 Patreo...

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  justshootitpod@gm...

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  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter  and  instagram. Follow Oren on  twitter  and  instagram. Wa...

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 que...

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  justshootitpod@gmail...

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 @ justsh...

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 fee...

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  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitt...

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  justshootitpod@g...

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...

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  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter  and  instagram. Follow Oren on  twitter  and  inst...

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  jus...

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

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  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter  and  i...

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  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitter  and  instagram. F...

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 @ justshoo...

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

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 @ justshootitp...

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: C...

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...

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 sho...

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  justsh...

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...

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  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Matt on  twitt...

This week, Matt & Oren chat with Tony Gapastione about being a Brave Maker and his new feature film, Last Chance Charlene! Matt's Endorsement: A Cool Twitter Thread Oren's Endorsement: podcast.adobe.com Tony's Endorsement: Coffee Bean Blast, vidyo.ai, Extraordinary on Hulu Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod &nbs...