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PODCAST

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

Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan

Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing hosted by directors. Each week we interview filmmakers on writing, cinematography, development and acting to learn howtobuild a successful career as a filmmaker in the Hollywood industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:15:10

Directing Your Way to HBO - Just Shoot It 263

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2021/04/15

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 to people kind of like a thank you card but betterMatt: The Box, basically you fill a box with all the

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1:18:34

Lessons From a Shoot w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 262

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2021/04/08

Today we briefly catch up with friend of the show Jumai! She fills us in on her experience in the final semesters of film school, and learning while in a pandemic. Matt and Oren continue on to talk development, actors, and they share some tips on hitting those early call times when in a different time zone. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Writer Dan Hernandez's twitter thread about the kind of variety a writer should have under their beltMatt: Bad Trip on NetflixContribute to the Just Shoot It

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1:17:14

Level Up Your Production Company - Just Shoot It 261

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2021/04/01

Today we talk with Pastor Alvarado and Jeff Molyneaux, two of the founders of Riverside Entertainment, a production company with offices in LA and Nashville.Riverside's website: https://www.riverside-ent.com/ 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 show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air

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1:34:33

Exposing for Explosions w/DP Andy Strahorn - Just...

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2021/03/25

Today we talk with DP Andy Strahorn who is most known for his work on 9-1-1: Lone Star, Lethal Weapon, and Good Girls Revolt. Andy gets down to the nitty gritty explaining the specifics of being a cinematographer for TV, the importance of collaborating with the director, and how he exposes for explosions. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Judith and the Black Messiah on HBO Max, if you or someone you know is having trouble finding a way to get the vaccine use vaccinespotter.orgMatt: The movie The King of

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1:26:43

How to Get a Producer's Attention - Just Shoot It 259

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2021/03/18

This week we are joined by accomplished producer Carolina Groppa, who is most known for Autism in Love, Miss Virginia, and The Female Brain. Carolina shares what it’s like working as a freelance producer, and lists the kind of qualities a director should have to get a producer's attention.Check out Carolina’s podcast, Angle on Producers, anywhere you find podcasts. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Wag Flag to get a studio look for your on a budget shoots Matt: The second half of the movie Black

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1:28:00

Directors on Auditioning w/The Lee Strasberg...

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2021/03/11

Today on the pod we offer our advice on acting while chatting with actors from the Lee Strasberg Institute. We talk about prep, reels, and give first hand accounts of what the director is actually thinking after your audition. 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 show? Call us with a question at (262)

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1:30:38

Innovating the Commercial Model - Just Shoot It 257

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2021/03/04

Today on the pod we chat with partner and executive producer Sam Penfield of 1stAveMachiene. Sam helps steer the careers of emerging directors, and she shares advice on what you could do to kickstart yours. Check out 1stAveMachiene and all the awesome work they do at https://www.1stavemachine.com/Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: If you like someones art online try to work with them Matt: Instagram feed called ‘shitty rigs’Sam: A company called This is Arc if you’re in need of a head hunterContribute to

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1:10:50

Other People's Scripts - Just Shoot It 256

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2021/02/25

Friend of the show Roxy Shih joins us on the pod today! We chat about how to navigate directing other people’s scripts, and how to go about making changes if necessary. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: If you rent Airbnb or go to a place with a pool, bring a pump to inflate pool toys and a set of tools. Also, if you’re on a zoom call use names with addressing people so everyone knows they’re important to you in that meetingMatt: Utilize startup communities to learn more on how to get a film off the ground,

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1:32:38

When to Move to Hollywood w/Director Mike Pecci -...

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2021/02/18

Accomplished director and fellow podcaster Mike Pecci joins us on the pod this week. He shares his insights about becoming a working director, and answers the question of when should you move to Hollywood? Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Matt Ridder Twitter thread about his first open writing assignment Matt: Episode 132 of the podcast Show Don’t TellMike: The book ‘Talking to Strangers’ by Malcolm GladwellContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to

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1:06:57

Filmmaker or Die w/Comedy Director LP - Just Shoot It...

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2021/02/11

Today we sit down with comedy director, LP, who is most known for directing sketch comedy on Funny or Die, T.V shows like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and her latest feature Desperados on Netflix. We chat about how she took her experience making short 3 min sketches, and turned it into a film and television directing career. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Using Youtube for things like how to tile a backsplash, a short film from Lulu Wang on Youtube called ‘Nian’ shot on the iPhone 12 pro. Matt:

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1:28:34

What Makes a Great PA with "Gofers" Author Daniel...

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2021/02/04

Filmmaker Daniel Scarpati sits down with us to chat about his recent book, Gofers: On The Front Lines of Film and Television, and all the valuable lessons it contains. We outline the life of a production assistant, how to start in this business with zero connections, and explain why success is about who you don’t know. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: The ticktok-er Mad Matthies has a Youtube channel about her crazy video transitionsMatt: A Fast Company article called ‘How Bill Hater Went from Production

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1:03:55

Oscars & Indies: Fisher Stevens on the Art of...

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2021/01/28

Director Fisher Stevens sits down with us today to talk about his recently released film ‘Palmer’. He gets into how he got Justin Timberlake to star in his film, what it’s like working with a minor, and his decision to make the movie he wanted for a smaller budget. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: A Youtube channel called Wandering DPMatt: The film ‘Sound of Metal’Fisher: Drink green juiceContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to

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1:27:01

Taking Punches with John Wick Stuntman Stephen...

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2021/01/21

Stunt performer Stephen Koepfer can’t wait to get hit by a car (safely), but has been shoved around a bit on projects like John Wick: Chapter 3, The Blacklist, and Devs. Stephen talks with us about the technical side of stunt work, and how achievable stunts are even for the low budget films. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: The essential sounds tab in premiere pro now lets you license music directly from premiere Matt: A video essay called Howard Hawks and the Art of the Screwball Comedy on Film

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1:27:41

From Football Player to Super Bowl Spot Director with...

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2021/01/14

Accomplished director Justin Polk wasn’t sure where to start his filmmaking career, but he worked hard, made the move to LA, and is now a working director with his own production company Invisible Collective. Justin shares his story and gives insights along the way on what worked for him, and how it could work for you. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Watch the film NomadlandMatt: A directing book called Master ShotsJustin: The saying ‘all they can say is no’, and general advice that in order to survive as

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1:18:48

What Kind of Director Do You Want to Be? w/Jen...

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2021/01/07

‘Rust Creek’ director Jen McGowan sits down with us today to talk festivals, picking the kind of director you want to be, and the art of being prepared and ready to go when an unexpected opportunity comes along. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Apple original movie called Wolf Walkers, and Handstand Kitchen Matt: If you have the means, just get the better version of whatever you’re investing in instead of the cheap version Jen: An animated series called Undone on AmazonContribute to the Just Shoot It

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1:14:31

End of the Year Round Table - Just Shoot It 248

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2020/12/31

On this last day of 2020 we are rounding off the year chatting with Roxy Shih and Carlyn Hudson! We get into what this year has done for us, our hopes for 2021, and if this past year has changed the central question of this show: whether or not you should move to LA?Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Melissa Hunter’s Twitter feed, and John Zaozirny’s Twitter feedMatt: Laura Jacqmin’s twitter thread on breaking television Carlyn: Dionne Warwicks Twitter accountRoxy: The book IkigaiContribute to the Just Shoot

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1:31:57

Believing in Your Projects When No One Else Does (All...

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2020/12/24

Today we sit down with accomplished Sundance director Qasim Basir and chat about the efforts it took for him to get where he is now. We talk about all the highs, the lows, and everything in between about becoming a working director and what it takes to get there. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Tip: when sending people projects, give a small description of what you are sending and whyMatt: Nick Lutsko twitter account Qasim: The first episode of the show Small AxeContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and

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1:14:47

Location, Location, Location with Sundance Filmmaker...

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2020/12/17

Being a mother doesn’t slow Zeina Durra down from filmmaking, and it certainly didn’t stop her from getting her film Luxor into Sundance. We chat with her about what it was like shooting in Egypt, adapting to the parent life while also being a Director, and Matt & Oren go into detail about what they prefer in a location. Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: A Youtube video commentary by Hayden Hillier Smith called How to Make a David Dobrik Vlog Matt: The Great British Bake Off reality show Zeina: Steve

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1:29:36

I Wanna Write a Hollywood Movie on Spec, Now What? -...

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2020/12/10

Today on the pod we’re talking with Carlyn Hudson about what to do now that you have your script written. We chat about getting your script out there and seen, the importance of look books, knowing where your movie is in the marketplace, and more! Unpaid Endorsements:Oren: Check out Helier Smith’s Youtube channel about his theory’s on editing Matt: Nandi Bushell on Youtube Carlyn: Using the Homeless to Guard Empty Houses article in the New YorkerContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help

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1:37:00

Shining a Light on Your Own Career - Just Shoot It 244

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2020/12/03

Accomplished DP Carissa Dorson sits down with us today to talk about being a cinematographer with a publicist, and getting your name out there. We chat about what a social media presence can do for your career, and Carissa shares her insights on what kind of director is best to work with. Check out Carissa’s latest film Darkness in Tenement 45: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wWDzbrYijEUnpaid Endorsements:Oren: Sony A7S 3Matt: The Netflix special coming out called NateCarissa: Taking classes to

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