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

This week, Matt & Oren chat with Alrik Bursell, co-host of 'Making Movies is HARD', and Director of the new Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Alternate. Matt's Endorsement: DALL-E 2 Prompt Book Oren's Endorsement: Rugs USA Alrik's Endorsement: Davinci Resolve Function Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or ...

It's a catch-up episode! This week, Matt & Oren discuss the importance of making actors feel during awkward scenes & making crowdfunding videos! Matt's Endorsement: Orbit Beehive Sprinkler System Oren's UnEndorsement: All The Hacks Podcast Noah's Movie: https://seedandspark.com/fund/waltergraceandthesubmarine Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Se...

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with director Lara Everly about some things she wished she had known at the beginning of her directing career! Matt's Endorsement: Sandman on Netflix & DANIELS on the a24 podcast Oren's UnEndorsement: Hanging Things On Doorknobs Lara's Endorsement: Naps & Physical on AppleTV Noah's Seed & Spark: https://seedandspark.com/fund/waltergraceandth...

It's a catch-up episode! Matt & Oren talk about what they've been up to, the epic highs and lows of choosing an episode title, Steadicams vs Gimbals, and coverage! Matt's Endorsement: Wally Woods 22 Panels That Always Work, Jake In Motion Oren's Endorsement: A Brand New Segment Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justsh...

In this week's episode, Mat & Oren chat with their good friend, Andy Young, editor for HBOMax's Harley Quinn! Andy does a deep dive on editing for animation, networking your way to success, and making the move to LA! Matt's Endorsement: The Remix Tool on Premiere Oren's Endorsement: Pic Drop Andy's Endorsement: Letterboxd Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the...

This week, Matt & Oren chat with the wonderful Jeanette Godoy about her interesting career and the path to directing her new comedy feature, Diamond In The Rough! Matt's Endorsement: The Rehearsal Oren's Endorsement: Nespresso Machine Jeanette's Endorsement: Anna Karenina on Audible Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ j...

It's a craft episode! This week Matt & Oren talk about directing little kids, how to frame comedy, and getting the right pacing from your actors. Matt's Endorsement: AmbuLAnce Oren's Endorsement: Top Gun 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  twi...

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with Director Jon Wolf about Adam Ruins Everything, and his new Netflix show, The G Word. Matt's Endorsement: Twister Oren's Endorsement: The Bear Jon's Endorsement: Ru Paul's Drag Race Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . F...

Today, Matt & Oren chat with Paul Scanlan, Co-Founder & CEO of Legion M, the fan-fueled company behind movies like Mandy, Colossal, and Save Yourselves! Matt's Endorsement: The In Sound from Way Out! Oren's Endorsement: Venmo Hack Paul's Endorsement: Lettuce Grow & Luis Buñuel Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @...

In this episode, Matt & Oren chat with Dennis Lehane, the Showrunner & Writer of the new Apple TV+ series Black Bird, starring Taron Egerton & Paul Walter Hauser. Matt's Endorsement: Van Neistat Oren's Endorsement: Star Wars & Anti-Imperialism Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or ...

This week, Matt & Oren chat with producer Cameron Fife about the work that you do to stay afloat and the passion projects that keep you feeling fulfilled. Matt's Endorsement: Spoken.io Oren's Endorsement: In Love With The Process Cameron's Endorsement: Man Seeking Woman Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod...

This week, Matt & Oren reunite with the prolific and talented TV director, Pete Chatmon, and discuss bringing his unique vision to ongoing projects. Matt's Endorsement: BARRY on HBO Oren's Endorsement: Upgrading Your Computer Pete's Endorsement: Atlanta on FX Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or&n...

This week, Matt & Oren rocket through a quick episode to give new directors some important advice, along with some tips for your first feature film. Matt's Endorsement: Everything Everywhere All At Once // VFX & Chill Oren's Endorsement: Euphoria Season 2 & the SmartLess Podcast Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to...

In this week's episode, we do a deep dive with Devin Das (Actor/Writer/Producer) about his career and two indie features: 'Wes Schlagenhauf Is Dying' and 'Keeping Company'. Matt's Endorsement: Robert Kirkman's Fantastic Four Oren's Endorsement: Mosquito Killer Devin's Endorsement: SodaStream Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions t...

This week, Matt & Oren talk about labeling yourself as a filmmaker & director and do a little catching up! Matt's Endorsement: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Oren's Endorsement: Gas Station Deals & Chili Roasted Pistachios Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . F...

This week, Matt & Oren catch up and talk about having confidence in yourself and your crew during pre-production and on set. Matt's Endorsement: Headphones Hook & The True Lies Of Elisabeth Finch Oren's Endorsement: Mac Studio & Free Covid Tests Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  j...

And we're back! This week we chat with our buddy Carlyn Hudson about commercial/feature treatments and answer some listener questions. Matt's Endorsement: Framed.wtf Oren's Endorsement: Severance Carlyn's Endorsement: Attached Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Follo...

For reasons we'll divulge, we didn't record a real episode this week. Sorry! We'll be back next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat with Sujata Day from Insecure on HBO and dive into her long journey towards writing, directing, and starring in her debut feature film, Definition Please (which is now streaming on Netflix). Matt's Endorsement: I Dream Of Dinner by Ali Slagle Oren's Endorsement: The Chipwich & Tucows Sujata's Endorsement: Pachinko Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help s...

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk about depression, developing multiple projects, and the importance of side hustles. Matt's Endorsement: Ultimate Ears Wonder Boom 2, Atlas Obscura Desk Calendar, Daniel Kwan's Twitter Thread Oren's Endorsement: Panasonic ER430 & Severance Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ j...

In this episode, Matt & Oren do a little catching up and talk about their current projects that are in development. Matt's Endorsement: David Lynch Playlist Oren's Endorsement: Free Plane Rides For Babies & Maxon Discount Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com . Fo...

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren sit down with Chicago Fire director Brenna Malloy and do deep dive into directing extraordinary shorts and network tv shows filled with explosions! Matt's Endorsement: This American Life Ep. 279 Oren's Endorsement: Trader Joe's Chips & Saying No Brenna's Endorsement: F27 Telescopic Crane & Peak Design 20L Backpack Contribute to the  Just Shoot I...

This week, Matt & Oren do a deep dive on some important terms to use for pitching! Matt's Endorsement: Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road Oren's Endorsement: Trader Joe's Pretzels & Chips Contribute to the  Just Shoot It Patreon  and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod  or  justshootitpod@gmail.com...

In this week's episode, Matt and Oren do a little catching up and dive into some listener questions! Matt's Endorsement: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Film Criticism Oren's Endorsement: Winning 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&nb...

This week we talk with our buddy Tony Yacenda, director for FX's Dave, creator of American Vandal, and the upcoming Paramount+ show Players! In this episode, Tony dives into his process for creating scenes for different creative scenarios and channeling his inner Dave. Matt's Endorsement: Night Lotion on Instagram Oren's Endorsement: Euphoria Tony's Endorsemen: Pam & Tommy Contribute to the&nb...