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

Matt & Oren chat with Steve Desmond, screenwriter for the new M. Night Shyamalan movie Knock at the Cabin ! Matt's Endorsement: Taking a Breather Oren's Endorsement: Linkedin Hack Steve's Endorsement: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@g...

Matt & Oren talk about what it took to book a pair of celebrity-driven commercial campaigns, and all the tips and tricks of working with celebs. 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  twitte...

Matt & Oren talk about what it took to book a pair of celebrity-driven commercial campaigns, and all the tips and tricks of working with celebs. 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  twitte...

Matt & Oren chat with Jason Woliner, director of the new Peacock documentary miniseries 'Paul T. Goldman' and 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm'! Matt's Endorsement: Missing Oren's Endorsement: Actors Roundtable Jason's Endorsement: Jack Bensinger Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpo...

This week, Matt & Oren chat with James Genn about the ins and outs of directing TV! Matt's Endorsement: Paul T Goldman Oren's Endorsement: Daniel Lablle James' Endorsement: The Friedkin Connection 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 &n...

This week, Matt & Oren talk with Roxanne Benjamin, director of the Blumhouse horror film 'There's Something Wrong with the Children'. Matt's Endorsement: Everything But The Bagel Nut Duo Oren's Endorsement: The Town (podcast) Roxanne's Endorsement: Makin' Book Nooks Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod &nb...

Matt & Oren chat with Jon Kasdan, showrunner to the hit Disney+ series ' Willow' , sequel to the timeless fantasy film. Matt, Oren, & Jon's Endorsement: Time 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 Ore...

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with Louiza Vick about what it's like being a Hollywood Agent! Matt's Endorsement: James Cameron GQ Article Oren's Endorsement: Conan Needs A Friend Louiza's Endorsement: 'Living' directed by Oliver Hermanus Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justsh...

It's 2023! Matt & Oren continue their discussion with Roxy Shih, Tim Nackashi, and Carlyn Hudson in the annual Directors Panel! Matt's Endorsement: 2 Bougie Christmas Drinks Oren's Endorsement: Mixologists & Having Friends In The 1% Roxy's Endorsement: Herself & Two Horny Goats Tim's Endorsement: Deacon King Kong by James McBride Carlyn's Endorsement: The ScriptNotes DANIELS Episode Co...

Happy New Year! As 2022 comes to a close, Matt & Oren yet again chat with Roxy Shih, Tim Nackashi, and Carlyn Hudson in the annual Directors Panel! Auld Lang Syne by Jingle Punks & E's Jammy Jams. 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  twitte...

Happy Holidays! This week Matt & Oren chat with Joe Begos, director of Christmas Bloody Christmas! Matt's Endorsement: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Oren's Endorsement: Torani Vanilla Syrup (with the pump) Joe's Endorsement: Dinner In America Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpo...

It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week they dive into the importance of keeping busy & networking during the holidays. Matt's Endorsement: Watching Great Films (Even On An Airplane), Coffee Subscription Services, & a Travel Hack Oren's Endorsement: PDF Squeezer & Notarize.com Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questi...

This week, Matt & Oren dive into all the details of Oren's latest commercial shoot and various regrets they've had over the years. Matt's Endorsement: Allied Vaughn & 'See You Next Christmas' Oren's Endorsement: Tom Cruise AFC Championship & John Malkovitch Football Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshooti...

In this week's show, Matt & Oren do a little catchin' up, discuss Schmoozin' at client dinners, & Oren's cool new gig! Matt's Endorsement: Barbarian & Wearing A Dumb Watch Oren's Endorsement: Buying A Hard Drive Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow M...

In this episode, Matt & Oren chat with the Executive Producer of A24's 'X' and 'Pearl' about his filmmaking journey. Matt's Endorsement: Joe Perra Soundtrack Oren's Endorsement: @TheChrisDo Peter's Endorsement: Bad Axe Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follow Ma...

This week, Matt & Oren talk with the Editor of the pod, Noah Bashore, about his upcoming first feature 'Walter, Grace, & The Submarine'. Matt's Endorsement: Sending That Email Oren's Endorsement: Apple's Focus Mode Noah's Endorsement: ANDOR & Cooper Raiff (Thumbnail Photo by Jordan Skutar) Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or q...

This week, Matt & Oren chat with Claire Scanlon, director of the Amazon original film 'The People We Hate at the Wedding'. Matt's Endorsement: The Screenwriting Life Oren's Endorsement: Target Deals & Black and White Cookies Claire's Endorsement: Mike Nichols: A Life Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpo...

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with the Director & Showrunner of Hulu's 'This Fool'! Matt's Endorsement: Chris Estrada's Episode of the 'Bullseye' Podcast Oren's Endorsement: Bodies Bodies Bodies, Bullet Train, Comedy Casting Tip Pat's Endorsement: Attack On Titan Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justsh...

Cassie Brooksbank hops on the show this week to talk about her 5 principles of directing action! Matt's Endorsement: Morning To Do List Oren's Endorsement: House Of Dragons, T-Swift's Midnights, & Medical Advice Cassie's Endorsement: Canva Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@...

Robyn August joins us to talk about his new horror film KillHer and how working with larger budgets has changed his filmmaking. 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  and  ins...

This week Matt and Oren talk about what it takes to make a good first impression in this video-chat era. 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  and  instagram. Wanna be on the...

This week, Matt, Oren, and special guest, Carlyn Hudson, talk about navigating jealousy and competition as working directors. And also the importance of therapy. Matt's Endorsement: Leaving Oren's Endorsement: Corridor Digital's Death of VFX Video Carlyn: BROS Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or&nbsp...

It's a Matt & Oren Episode! This week, Matt & Oren gives some VFX tips and discuss creating fake trailers! Matt's Endorsement: All The Hacks Pod Episode & Bradley Thomas Turner Oren's Endorsement: David Wappel Twitter Thread & Pantry Outlets Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  j...

In today's episode, Matt & Oren talk with Director Petr Jákl about shooting all of the epic and brutal battle sequences in his new film 'Medieval'. Matt's Endorsement: Food Tour of Prague Oren's Endorsement: Poly Fjord's Sound Design Tutorial & Soundly Petr's Endorsement: Prague & Crowning Arts App Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feed...

In this episode, Matt & Oren chat with Rick Castañeda, writer/director of 'All Sorts', and talk about film distribution, the importance of movie titles, & lessons learned from directing DIY features. Matt's Endorsement: Apurture MC Lights Oren's Endorsement: Scary Lenovo Ad Rick's Endorsement: Liz Manashil Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send...