Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
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- 12 Nov 2026
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Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing hosted by directors. Each week we interview filmmakers on writing, cinematography, development and acting to learn how to build a successful career as a filmmaker in the Hollywood industry.
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Épisodes 544
'The Cycle' of a Directing Career w/Jordan Downey - Just Shoot It 553
Jordan Downey takes Matt and Oren on a journey through the making of “The Cylce”, just released on Shudder.And Matt and Oren dive into his $30,000 film that preceded this latest release. Jordan explains how …
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Jordan Downey takes Matt and Oren on a journey through the making of “The Cylce”, just released on Shudder.
And Matt and Oren dive into his $30,000 film that preceded this latest release. Jordan explains how that film’s small budget let his production company net approximately $500,000 from a $1 million-ish gross. In all ways, it was a financial success. But more importantly, it was a critical stepping stone to “The Cycle”.
So how did he pitch it? And what did the package look like? Well, part of it involved 300 pages. Wha-wha what??! And while that may sound like a path to disaster and getting the wrong kind of attention from people who can fund your film, Jordan had a unique angle that worked really well.
You won’t want to miss this episode if you’ve struggled with understanding if it’s still possible to make films, fund many of them, and keep improving your craft!
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Matt's Endorsement: "Jennifer's Body" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1131734/
Oren's Endorsement: "Furious" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36303968 and Black Magic Disk Speed Test https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blackmagic-disk-speed-test/id425264550?mt=12
Jordan's Endorsement: "Primal" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10332508
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Work Parties w/ Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot It 552
Carlyn joins Matt and Oren to talk about Halloween parties, networking, and generative AI.After Grok mistakenly convinces Oren that Arnold Schwarzenneger had another open-heart surgery just days ago, Carlyn …
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Carlyn joins Matt and Oren to talk about Halloween parties, networking, and generative AI.
After Grok mistakenly convinces Oren that Arnold Schwarzenneger had another open-heart surgery just days ago, Carlyn, Matt and Oren talk about all the things AI hasn’t been able to do.
For example, Matt shares his review of several directors' pitch decks for a recent TV commercial. And… would you believe… they all used AI for the same frame. And the end result was that their pitches seemed more generic and same-same.
One thing these commercial directors agree on is that because AI is able to turn out prose with such ease, producers and agency creatives are fatigued. Attention spans are shorter. The nature of the pitch is changing. And Matt has the stats to prove it.
Oren points out it’s like the art of logo design – simple is better. And that’s not something generative AI is great at.
You won’t want to miss this episode if you’re dying for more creativity, coin, and community in your work!
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Matt's Endorsement: "Cunk on Cinema", the show https://www.imdb.com/title/tt47021035. Get your flu shot.
Oren's Endorsement: Use a ChatGPT agent to help find the best car leasing deals on the market. And use ChatGPT to get in tough with people who can make a difference at AirBnB.
Carlyn's Endorsement: "After Hours" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088680/ And the Brick app https://getbrick.com/
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Right Place, Right Time w/DP David Vollrath - Just Shoot It 551
Cinematographer David Vollrath https://www.davidvollrath.com/ talks about how he’s adapted to the ebbs and flows of the business. Sometimes you’re on top and getting hired over and over. And then it just …
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Cinematographer David Vollrath https://www.davidvollrath.com/ talks about how he’s adapted to the ebbs and flows of the business. Sometimes you’re on top and getting hired over and over. And then it just stops.
But then Matt and Oren get David to delve into the lessons he learned from those experiences, how he survived it, and why it’s a necessary part of the creative/destruction process. If you keep getting hired for the same thing, well, then you’re always doing the same thing. And that gets stale. You need to grow, and that means not getting hired sometimes.
David has also worked on the art of staying in front of people, which has a lot to do with being in the right place at the right time. And he’s learned that by not forcing things to happen, you can avoid cringe situations and chance encounters that keep you top of mind in a weird way.
Matt, Oren, and Dave dive into what makes a Director easy for a DP to work with, and vice versa. And the reasons why getting hired sometimes has nothing to do with the right person and more about the politics in the background.
You won’t want to miss this episode if you’re dying for ways to build genuine connections in today’s increasingly transactional environment!!
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Matt's Endorsement: New York's Pop Up Bagels is now in LA on Ventura Blvd
Oren's Endorsement: Tell your favorite barista about how another barista on a different shift gives you a discount. Also, the Target app can navigate you in-store.
David's Endorsement: Lumen Coffee
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Hanging with Hollywood's Nicolas Curcio and Kristen Tepper - Just Shoot It 550
TikTok influencers @teppertoks and @nicolascurciowriter , hosts of the " Hollywood Hang" podcast, talk about balancing how to be an influencer while also being a creative.And Matt and Oren get all the details …
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TikTok influencers @teppertoks and @nicolascurciowriter , hosts of the " Hollywood Hang" podcast, talk about balancing how to be an influencer while also being a creative.
And Matt and Oren get all the details on how they started and where their feeds lives today.
Kristen's main source of income had been making pitch decks for studios and production companies. And early on, she posted about how to create a pitch deck and the different people they are used to pitch. And Matt and Oren dive into how that turned into a job as a showrunner's assistant.
You won’t want to miss this episode if you’re dying to learn how to get on the blacklist and hear from two writers who have done it!
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Matt's Endorsement: Watch the original "The Invisible Man"
Oren's Endorsement: "Club Kid", the movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38058097
Nick's Endorsement: Rub Lanolin Nipple Cream on your chapped lips. https://lansinoh.com/products/lanolin-nipple-cream
Kristen's Endoresement: The show "Team Moms: Baseball" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt41377479
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Requiem for an Editor w/Jay Rabinowitz - Just Shoot It 549
“Requiem for a Dream” editor Jay Rabinowitz https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0704950/ joins Matt and Oren in discussing the art of working for top-tier auteurs. Jay’s work includes notable films like "The Tree of …
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“Requiem for a Dream” editor Jay Rabinowitz https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0704950/
joins Matt and Oren in discussing the art of working for top-tier auteurs. Jay’s work includes notable films like "The Tree of Life", "I'm Not There", "O'Dessa", "Is God Is", and "Coffee and Cigarettes".
Matt and Oren dive deep into what it means to stand in for the director's point of view and simultaneously speak for the audience. Jay calls this like being “the boulder in the center of the river”, where a single rush of water encounters a boulder, separates, and continues on as a reshaped form. In that realm, what does intentionality mean? And how is it different for Terrence Malick vs. Darren Aronofsky?
After first cutting his teeth editing network TV – 4 acts, commercial breaks, and the strict regime around how long each act must be – Jay spent 15 or so years cutting commercials. And there he learned the art of making a cut that speaks to everyone in the hierarchy: brand, agency, director, and all the personalities in between.
You won’t want to miss this episode if you love film and the collaboration of auter-ship!!
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Directing Blumhouse's "The Last Kiss" w/Yoko Okumura - Just Shoot It 548
Yoko Okumura is back again! And she’s fresh off the release of her latest film with Universal Studios!!! Matt and Oren dive into what it was like to direct “The Last Kiss” and the art of working with …
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Yoko Okumura is back again! And she’s fresh off the release of her latest film with Universal Studios!!! Matt and Oren dive into what it was like to direct “The Last Kiss” and the art of working with Blumhouse.
Yoko imbues her unique style into everything she does. Colorful frames, an elevated look, and a lively reimagining and response to the last Hollywood cycle of muted, near monochromatic grit popularized over the last several years.
Oren and Matt get Yoko to reveal her latest struggle to shape a career as one of the rare few directors that Hollywood demands. And Yoko opens up about the challenges and the Everest-size task before her.
You won’t want to miss this episode if you've ever wondered whether the Quibi you directed is worth gold to your career!!!
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Matt's Endorsement: "The Handmaiden" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4016934/
Oren's Endorsement: "Digger" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31450459/
Yoko's Endorsement: Script Notes Podcast of Craig Mazin breaking down "Finding Nemo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i27IKil-LXw
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Lessons from 600 Podcast Episodes w/Making Movies is Hard - Just Shoot It 547
Alrik Bursell, Liz Manashi, Matt & Oren have, made over 1,100 podcasts episodes – 600 by “Making Movies is Hard” and 547 for “Just Shoot It”.What a shift it’s been from how they used to view the industry a …
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Alrik Bursell, Liz Manashi, Matt & Oren have, made over 1,100 podcasts episodes – 600 by “Making Movies is Hard” and 547 for “Just Shoot It”.
What a shift it’s been from how they used to view the industry a decade ago, to how they view it today. There was a time when you could make a $100,000 short, get into Sundance, and that would launch you into a career as a full-time director. If only you had the determination, will, and creative desire to see it through.
And Matt and Oren dive into how family, kids, houses, and bills change that. A dose of perspective from Alrik and Liz opens a deep conversation into whether it was ever in the cards that they’d be the type of filmmaker the industry wants. Because it’s not all about the best idea, or the best execution. It’s also about having the best wrapper – how you present, the impression you make, your willingness to trade off, sell out, compromise, or whatever you want to call it.
You won’t want to miss this episode if you’re feeling the big chill from what you dreamed your career would be. And you will find sanguine company among those who share your insights and desire to elevate your craft as a filmmaker and artist.
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Your Career on Cruise Control w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 546
Matt & Oren talk about how nice it would be to have a career that drives itself. One where you the money keeps coming in. And the hustle is less.You might think cruise control means not caring. But that’s not …
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Matt & Oren talk about how nice it would be to have a career that drives itself. One where you the money keeps coming in. And the hustle is less.
You might think cruise control means not caring. But that’s not what this episode is about. Matt and Oren want to share some ways to keep caring. Ways to hack your dopamine system to stay motivated, maybe even ambitious.
Is that a bad thing?.
You already know that “hope” is not a business plan. But how can you deal with the depression, or better put, long lulls in dopamine fixes from landing jobs and being on set?
Creating output is definitely one way. And Matt and Oren have a lively chat about whether a short film can help your career as a commercial director. And how you can use a thoughtfully conceived short to your advantage when pitching jobs.
You won’t want to miss this episode if you’ve ever wondered, “Am I the only one not working right now?”
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Matt's Endorsement: Canva.ai makes decks easier than using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Google Slides.
Oren's Endorsement: Intermittent fasting is really effective for weight loss.
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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Bucking the Studio System w/Wesley Wang - Just Shoot It 545
Wesley Wang talks about his short film that linked him with Darren Aronofsky – who was dying to convince Wesley to make turn it into a feature. And that’s how Wesley got his script idea to become a Sony …
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Wesley Wang talks about his short film that linked him with Darren Aronofsky – who was dying to convince Wesley to make turn it into a feature. And that’s how Wesley got his script idea to become a Sony Pictures film.
But after landing a spot in “Forbes 30 Under 30”, Wesley decided it was time to buck the studio system and create one on his own. His new studio is a seed fund for content creators making features, shorts, and pilots. The idea is to help filmmakers repeat the kind of success Wesley had at Sony. And that starts by making something audiences notice.
So he launched something like “Project Greenlight” for the internet age. Check it out at wesleywangmedia.com, and pitch your idea. All you have to do is make a 60-second pitch video, and you could land $100,000 in funding.
You won’t want to miss this episode if you’ve ever wondered what it means to be picked up by a big studio and be the overnight success dreams are made of. Does it mean giving up creative control? And is there a secret to navigating the studio process and notes from managers, studio, production, and many others with skin in the game!
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Matt's Endorsement: "Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1341338
Oren's Endorsement: Season 2 of "Chad Powers", the show https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31449991/ And Furikake Seasoning
Wesley's Endorsement: "The Secret Agent" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27847051/
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How to Direct Ruthless Comedy w/Rick Darge - Just Shoot It 544
Rick Darge rickdarge.com talks about casting unique faces, running effective callbacks, and methods to find the best actor. And Matt and Oren dive into the secrets behind Rick’s elevated comedic-style, which is …
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Rick Darge rickdarge.com talks about casting unique faces, running effective callbacks, and methods to find the best actor. And Matt and Oren dive into the secrets behind Rick’s elevated comedic-style, which is as much zany as contained for the brand.
Rick talks about the importance of clarity. So people who want to hire you know what you mean. But also so a spot hits the beats and tell the story in the 15 or 30-second time slot you need to. And Matt and Oren dig into how Rick creates standout commercials, from scripts that started life being average in quality.
Finally, Rick talks about how he turns his passion for running great callbacks, and collaborating with actors so they see the vision of the script, into a method for having great vibe checks, meetings, or pitches when he meets with agencies and brands for new work as a director. You won’t want to miss this episode if you’re wondering how your unique voice can be put to work in spots that fit your own unique passions and wierdness.
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Matt's Endorsement: Lowes and Home Depot have sales for Halloween and now its the time to buy skeletons on sale
Oren's Endorsement: the Frame Set's video breaking down Rick Darge's Popeye's commercial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVzItb8xKec
Adobe Premiere has a new AI footage generation tool
Rick's Endorsement: the movie "Buddy" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37281055/
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Fighting for Your Passion Project w/Carlyn Hudson & Tom Morris- Just Shoot It 543
Tom Morris and Carlyn Hudson are back talking about their passion projects. In episode 493, you might remember Carlyn was just about to start shooting and Tom was about to shoot a feature starring his family of …
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Tom Morris and Carlyn Hudson are back talking about their passion projects. In episode 493, you might remember Carlyn was just about to start shooting and Tom was about to shoot a feature starring his family of five kids. So Matt and Oren chat them up about where they are, what they learned, and how they balanced being working commercial directors with the demands of independent projects.
It starts with a discussion about style – what are the three words that define your style as a director? And Carlyn and Tom share with Matt and Oren the frustration of balancing bias and the need to convey a situation or story in a quick and culturally relevant way.
It’s different in a commercial than in a film. Why? Because there’s more time to tell the story when it’s what people came to watch, like a film or a TV show. But ads have to land quickly.
Commercials, though still very creative and directing them is an art in itself, aren’t what people come to watch. Like, no normal person decides to watch 20 commercials for entertainment. There’s no “20 commercials and chill”.
Taking notes is also much different. And Matt shares a story of vulnerability. And how that can feel challenging when your everyday life is directing work that someone else created. You won’t want to miss this episode if you’re looking to articulate your style as a commercial director, or developing your skills as an indie-filmmaker.
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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Matt's Endorsement: Plant a tree. Also, passion fruit vines.
Oren's Endorsement: Try to present your edits to clients. And show the cut twice before asking for feedback.
Carlyn's Endorsement: "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35298123
Tom's Endorsement: India's Tandoori in Burbank, CA on San Fernando Blvd.
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Navigating the Advertising Landscape w/Callen's Mike Davidson- Just Shoot It 542
Mike Davidson, Head of Production at Callen https://thisiscallen.com/, joins Matt and Oren. After years with agencies like Leo Burnett, Wieden+Kennedy, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, and PXP, Mike is happy to …
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Mike Davidson, Head of Production at Callen https://thisiscallen.com/, joins Matt and Oren. After years with agencies like Leo Burnett, Wieden+Kennedy, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, and PXP, Mike is happy to be in a role that’s more production-focused while still being client-engaged.
And Matt and Oren chat about his journey from the digital, interactive, and web design side of creative to the TV commercial and production world. And he shares some unique insights that helped him level up as campaigns underwent a transformation to integrated and 360.
For Mike, choosing directors is about finding the right talent who can see the ad's strategic direction, the client’s purpose, as well as how the insanity of the idea is best suited to make things work. And he shares a producer’s perspective on choosing the right person for the directing job. And he describes the often necessary triple bid process, and why it works and sometimes doesn’t.
But Matt and Oren probe Mike on what a producer looks for in a reel. And Mike shares some key insights into what, unfortunately, may be making you appear generic. And it all leads to a fascinating conversation about AI, and how Callen uses AI and LLMs to make their bids more effective while still keeping creative solely the output of a human head.
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Matt's Endorsement: "BlackBerry" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21867434/ currently on Netflix.
Oren's Endorsement: "Margo's Got Money Troubles" on Apple TV
Mike's Endorsement: "Patriot", the series on Amazon Prime
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Preparing for a First Meeting w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 541
Matt and Oren layout their template for vibe checks. You won’t want to miss this episode if you’re dying to know how to make yourself standout. And you’ll learn ways you can be seen as the best director to pull …
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Matt and Oren layout their template for vibe checks. You won’t want to miss this episode if you’re dying to know how to make yourself standout. And you’ll learn ways you can be seen as the best director to pull things off. Without sounding like you have all the answers. And without appearing too desperate for work!
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Matt's Endorsement: Find a cool indie movie theater when travelling. Watermelon popsicles from Johnny Pops
Oren's Endorsement: "The Hacks" episode of the Script Notes podcast mentions how a writing duo can find their way into the scene. And they talk about competency-porn, when you see an actor do their job really well.
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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Hangin' with 'The Wrong Girls' Director Dylan Meyer - Just Shoot It 540
Dylan Meyer grew up in a film school. Well, kind of; her dad was a screenwriter. And Dylan chats with Matt and Oren about the benefits of growing up in an environment where the idea of working as a film …
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Dylan Meyer grew up in a film school. Well, kind of; her dad was a screenwriter. And Dylan chats with Matt and Oren about the benefits of growing up in an environment where the idea of working as a film director is not some flimsy dreamy.
Matt and Oren ask Dylan about the importance of being cost-effective. Does it make your script easier to produce? And Dylan shares the importance of “cost-effective-ness”, not only to producers, but to you as a filmmaker. How so? Bigger budgets often invite more adults into the room, more scrutiny, more confrontation, and more negotiation for what you want your film to be. And in this episode Dylan teaches you the right budget range for your movie, if you want to have the greatest amount of creative free range.
In shooting her new film, "The Wrong Girls", there were a lot of scenes where people are high. And Dylan talks about the cinematography, lenses, production design, and other creative and visual considerations that went into making it a believable, altered reality.
Dylan notes that directing forces you to confront your own strengths and weaknesses. And Dylan shares some tips for navigating your own next angst-filled, directing adventure! You won't want to miss this episode if you’re about to shoot the script you just wrote.
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Matt's Endorsement: "Four Seasons", the show
Oren's Endorsement: "Widow's Bay" and "House of the Dragon" shows. And take hot dogs camping to keep the kids' happy.
Dylan's Endorsement: "Such Brave Girls", the show from the UK
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Becoming ‘The Chi’ Guys w/Deondray and Quincy Gossfield - Just Shoot It 539
Deondray Gossfield and Quincy LeNear Gossfield chat about how Lena Waithe loved their short film so much, she hired these “first-time directors” as director/producers on her show, “The Chi”.It’s a fun episode …
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Deondray Gossfield and Quincy LeNear Gossfield chat about how Lena Waithe loved their short film so much, she hired these “first-time directors” as director/producers on her show, “The Chi”.
It’s a fun episode about their very real journey of multiple successes, pivots, and frustration so great they nearly gave up on the industry. But after putting in thousands of hours and doing things they never really set out to do, like becoming the kings of unscripted, reality, competition shows, they built a skillset and way of working that is so impressive, you won’t want to miss it.
This episode is for you if you ever wondered, “Will I ever get hired again?” or “How can I possibly define my niche and brand when I have so many interests?!”
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Matt's Endorsement: Palomino Black Wing pencils. The "Superman" written and directed by James Gunn https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/
Deondray's Endorsement: "If I had Million" book by Robin R. Hall. "I love Boosters" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30827810/
Qunicy's Endorsement: Ninja ice cream maker https://www.sharkninja.com/kitchen/frozen-treat-makers/ice-cream-makers. Using the Apple Vision Pro for editing. The Supernatural workout app for Oculus.
Oren's Endorsement: Reading.com app https://www.reading.com/ for teaching kids how to spell.
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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A Just Shoot It Party on Wednesday
We're slipping into your podcast feed to make sure you all know about our in-person summer meetup party we are hosting on Wednesday, August 5th. No panels or interviews, just filmmakers meeting each other …
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We're slipping into your podcast feed to make sure you all know about our in-person summer meetup party we are hosting on Wednesday, August 5th. No panels or interviews, just filmmakers meeting each other, chit-chatting about work, craft, food, whatever and hopefully meeting like-minded folks. Check out all the info at http://events.justshootitpod.com.
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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Entering “The Devil’s Mouth” w/Director Jeff Wadlow - Just Shoot It 538
Jeff Wadlow talks about his new film "The Devil's Mouth". And Matt and Oren get him to reveal how we went from a spec script for “Kick Ass 2” to directing the movie.Jeff talks about his time at USC Stark and …
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Jeff Wadlow talks about his new film "The Devil's Mouth". And Matt and Oren get him to reveal how we went from a spec script for “Kick Ass 2” to directing the movie.
Jeff talks about his time at USC Stark and how understanding producing gave him an edge and also landed him a free 1967 Mustang to boot! What’s his formula for success: never accepting a blanket allocation for contingency. And he talks about the ways he navigates around it and keeps his bosses happy and involved in the process.
Jeff says there are only two questions producers are really asking you when you’re up for a directing assignment against other well-qualified directors. And he shares those secrets as well as why he took part in writing “Bates Motel” even after telling the showrunner they should drop the idea and run far away.
You won’t want to miss this episode if you’ve ever thought things would be golden after your last great gig, only to find out there were hard times ahead. And Jeff talks about how and why his impressive IMDB is the result of many ups and downs just like yours.
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Matt's Endorsement: "Widow's Island" show
Oren's Endorsement: "The Comeback" show
Jeff's Endorsement: "X-Men '97" show
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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On the Black List for ‘One Night Only’ w/Travis Braun - Just Shoot It 537
Travis Braun talks getting on the Blacklist multiple times and why his film, “One Night Only” checked all the boxes to land there tooBut first, Matt and Oren chat about social media, how to take advantage of …
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Travis Braun talks getting on the Blacklist multiple times and why his film, “One Night Only” checked all the boxes to land there too
But first, Matt and Oren chat about social media, how to take advantage of the algorithm, and how to keep fresh ideas in your feed.
Travis didn’t start at film school, he went to a small journalism school in Indiana. But working in a writing room led to his first break. It wasn’t much to begin with, sitting on a couch outside the writers' room and listening to them break story, while organizing binders, taking notes, and getting coffee.
But after being in lots of writers' rooms over the years since, the best takeaway from all those experiences was learning not to be precious about words. It’s the ideas that matter, because that is what audiences are looking for and want. And unfortunately, the path to those ideas involves lots of rewriting.
Matt and Oren dive deep into the value of being on the Blacklist, not only once you’re getting started in your career, but once you’re established as a director. And Travis talks about what he looks for when hiring a director. You won’t want to miss this episode if, like many directors, you haven’t had the chance to be in a writing room that really hums!
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Matt's Endorsement: "Green Room" the film https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4062536- Supergoop https://supergoop.com/ non-zinc sunscreen - "Arco" film on Hulu about a boy who time travels https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14883538/
Oren's Endorsement: "Split Fiction" for Nintendo Switch https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/split-fiction-switch-2/
Travis' Endorsement: Seth Rogan and Orange cats
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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Becoming a Breadwinner w/Director Eric Appel- Just Shoot It 536
Eric Appel talks about the benefits of improv experience and how it shaped his career, from his latest film “The Breadwinner”, which stars Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, and Colin Jost, to working with Weird Al …
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Eric Appel talks about the benefits of improv experience and how it shaped his career, from his latest film “The Breadwinner”, which stars Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, and Colin Jost, to working with Weird Al and Aron Paul.
And Matt and Oren chat with Eric about not being married to your own ideas and various methods to “yes and” with style. And they talk about the balance between being fully committed to the best creative, without coming off as uncommitted to your own ideas.
And avoiding the appearance that because you aren't married to all ideas, you aren't committed to getting the best work.
You won’t want to miss this episode if you’re dying to hear from a film and TV commercial director who knows how to win bread at both!
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Matt's Endorsement: Caligriphr app to draw your own fonts https://www.calligraphr.com/
Oren's Endorsement: @adamjayrotstein on IG.
Eric's Endorsement: Ween's 30th Anniversary special release of "12 Golden and Country Greats" 3-album series.
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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How to Break Out w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 535
Matt and Oren engage in a lively chat about how to create passion projects that advance your career and add to your reel. Do you know the 4 types of projects? What about the how to make them stand out?And the …
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Matt and Oren engage in a lively chat about how to create passion projects that advance your career and add to your reel. Do you know the 4 types of projects? What about the how to make them stand out?
And the guys dive into the balance between projects that get you recognition and those that build your craftsmanship. As well as some of the specifics of what makes a good spec commercial. And who can and should use a film as a spec commercial?
Oren talks about the things that festival programmers are looking for in short films. And things you can do to make your short film stand out above the crowd.
Finally, Matt talks about web series and ways to use them to demonstrate your ability to find an audience. You won’t want to miss the episode if you’re dying to shoot something that goes somewhere!
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Matt's Endorsement: Arduino Starter Kit https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/arduino-starter-kit-multi-language
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
Oren's Endorsement: Ant Farms
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Scheduling Your Life w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 534
Oren's July went from being overbooked and bidding wars for his time, to nothing at all coming to fruition. And now he has free time on his hands... too much free time.So Matt and Oren chat about the down …
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Oren's July went from being overbooked and bidding wars for his time, to nothing at all coming to fruition. And now he has free time on his hands... too much free time.
So Matt and Oren chat about the down times. Those time when it's easy to spiral into always wondering if you'll ever work again. You know the feeling.
And the guys talk about how to fight the sense of not being productive, when you’re not busy producing work. And they dive into some effective strategies to get the attention of people who can get you work. Even when they are too busy to think of you.
It’s about learning to expect to the unexpected time-off. And you won’t want to miss this episode if you’re a freelancer in the film industry, director, or actor.
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Matt's Endorsement: Flume Water App
Oren's Endorsement: Ten One podcast by Freddy Powell of Drool
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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Fix It in Prep w/Matt & Oren- Just Shoot It 533
With the year in swing and clients shooting, Matt and Oren talk about challenges they’re experiencing on set and some interesting solutions to some common problems to all commercial directors.Matt kicks it off …
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With the year in swing and clients shooting, Matt and Oren talk about challenges they’re experiencing on set and some interesting solutions to some common problems to all commercial directors.
Matt kicks it off talking about the unique kind of loneliness you feel as the director on set.
All leaders experience it, but in the film and commercial world there are particular challenges that stem from working with crews and clients. And Oren responds with some ways he communicates and gets everybody on board, without being a tyrant or a know-it-all.
The guys talks about how they implement previz, the objectives, the cameras they use, and how many previz can be involved in a commercial. And Oren shares how he used AI to help clients better envision the spot with different location choices.
If you’re shooting 12, 15 or 100 spots per day like Matt and Oren, then you’ll find some really useful information you can’t live without!
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Matt's Endorsement: "Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22074164/
Oren's Endorsement: Printable Star Wars characters that you print on card stock, cut out, and fold. Google "paper craft". https://cubeecraft.com/ in one of them.
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Booking Work w/Director Robert Boocheck - Just Shoot It 532
Robert Boocheck talks about the three ways commercial directors land jobs. But first Oren and Matt chat about California's Billionaire tax, its impact on the film industry, and why it is and isn't a great …
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Robert Boocheck talks about the three ways commercial directors land jobs. But first Oren and Matt chat about California's Billionaire tax, its impact on the film industry, and why it is and isn't a great solution.
Then Oren and Matt dive deep and quiz Robert on making relationships in the industry and what's the best way to break into the commercial industry as a film director. Which take Robert into a discussion of times when the waves of work stop, and it's just crickets, and you wonder if you'll ever work again. And he shares how you can get used to it, even though don't really ever feel comfortable with it.
But Oren's take is, there's actually not slow times. Sounds weird, but he talks about how his agent at ArtClass and how they positioned themselves to kep getting work, even when the industry says "it's slow out there".
Connect with Robert on IG @@little_lurkers
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Matt's Endorsement: Oren's popcorn device. Jesse James McElroy video on 3 heads
Oren's Endorsement: "Storm" by Gener8thion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6_mbnsh6VU
Robert's Endorsement: Julia Wertz books "Impossible People" and "Drinking at the Movies". Also "The Mountain" by Gorillaz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucRulNQsuYQ
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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Agency Month w/Fallon Anderson of Tailfin - Just Shoot It 531
Fallon Anderson, Creative Director at Tailfin agency https://tailfin.com/ talks about making a Super Bowl commercial and her method for elevating creative.And Matt and Oren dive deep into her process, what she …
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Fallon Anderson, Creative Director at Tailfin agency https://tailfin.com/ talks about making a Super Bowl commercial and her method for elevating creative.
And Matt and Oren dive deep into her process, what she values, and how she chooses commercial directors to hire. And that spurs Fallon to disclose how hard the agency fights for the vision of the director and how she’s learned to prioritize which hill is worth dying on.
Oren points out that the major difference between the creative war with a studio, for the vision of your feature, and that with a client, for the vision of their commercial, is that the studio wants the film to win awards. But a client wants to sell product. And Fallon talks about the road she took to learn how to navigate that fundamental difference.
Finally, Fallon talks about director reels, what she likes, and what helps directors get shortlisted. You won’t want to miss this episode if you’re dying to understand how agencies think and how commercial directors get hired!
Find Fallon on LinkedIn @fallonanderson
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Matt's Endorsement: "Bridge Over the River Kwai" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050212 and "Persepolis" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808417/
Oren's Endorsement: https://vimeo.com/173714
Fallon's Endorsement: the original Krispy Kreme donut
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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From Crewing to Directing w/Carolina Caroline's Adam Carter Rehmeier - Just Shoot It 530
Adam Carter Rehmeier talks about his latest film, "Carolina Caroline" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33365126/ , his journey as a dedicated crew member and the moves he made to create 3 features: his new release …
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Adam Carter Rehmeier talks about his latest film, "Carolina Caroline" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33365126/ , his journey as a dedicated crew member and the moves he made to create 3 features: his new release , "Snack Shack", and “Dinner and a Movie”.
And Matt and Oren get him to open up about getting past the gatekeepers and nay-sayers who like to say we can’t let you do that, because “you haven’t done that before”.
Adam’s a true craftsman, an accomplished cam operator who can still shoot handheld and operate focus, and an established editor. So the tactics he used to make the first move to get past the beige-team, as he calls it, demonstrate what it takes to make it as a director of an independent film.
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Matt's Endorsement: Blood orange flavor, San Pellegrino Soda
Oren's Endorsement: Self tape gym on Instagram
Adam's Endorsement: Retro boat rentals in southwestern Texas
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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Manifesting a "Fantasy Life" w/Matthew Shear - Just Shoot It 529
Matthew Shear IG: @matthew_shear takes us on the journey to cast Amanda Peet, Alessandro Nivola, and Judd Hirsch in his directorial debut. In the midst of a long and successful career as an actor, should you …
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Matthew Shear IG: @matthew_shear takes us on the journey to cast Amanda Peet, Alessandro Nivola, and Judd Hirsch in his directorial debut. In the midst of a long and successful career as an actor, should you ever write your own film? Does it even make sense to follow your agent's advice about making more content?
Matthew just wrapped as series reg, and Matt and Oren are curious about how and why he figured that making a film and getting into SXSW, was a good thing? Afterall this is a film that Oren's DP said they loved!
So Matthew dives deep into what it means to be vulnerable. The blood, pain, and the angst, as only an actor can understand. And he takes us through how, after deciding to act and direct in the film he spent years toiling to write, he decided it might be best "for the film" if he were to give up his role as lead actor!!!
Well... that's what happened, and not how it ended. And if you want to know how you can turn fortune yourself, and hear about how good guys win and money doesn't always, then this is the episode you have to hear!
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Matt's Endorsement: the D line of the LA Metro opened 2 new stops:
Oren's Endorsement: Have a jumping off point for creative inspiration. Read a book before bedtime.
Matthew's Endorsement: Watch interviews with Robert Smith from "The Cure" on YouTube
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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Agency Month w/Greg Kort of Doner - Just Shoot It 528
Greg Kort from Doner Advertising, Detroit https://www.doner.com/talks about the job of an agency producer and how it differs from a line producer, or any other kind of producer. And Matt and Oren get him to …
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Greg Kort from Doner Advertising, Detroit https://www.doner.com/talks about the job of an agency producer and how it differs from a line producer, or any other kind of producer. And Matt and Oren get him to share what it means to be the connective tissue between multiple people -- whether brands, agency, or outside creatives -- and how being a creative producer can be more about balancing personalities and making different people happy.
And Greg shares some thoughts on why a director is wrong for a job. What are things you can do as a director to improve your chances, and what are things that are very much out of your immediate control? But one thing he echoes from other episodes is that treatments really need to reflect your personality as a director.
Matt and Oren ask Greg about how he feels about seeing director's cuts out in the wild, and Greg has some interesting insights and perspectives.
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Matt's Endorsement: Plant wildfire seeds, preferably wildflowers local to where you are. And, put your hard taco shells in the toaster oven before using.
Oren's Endorsement: Alex Tovstiy's instagram @alextovstiy
Greg's Endorsement: Red Hot flavored potato chips from Better Made. And, attend live events.
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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Agency Month w/Joe Saroufim from Kimmelot - Just Shoot It 527
As a Creative Director at Kimmelot Labs, Joe Saroufim has worked with Janusz Kaminski and Matt Oren chat with him about the role of a Creative Director in maintaining the voice of the brand while pushing …
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As a Creative Director at Kimmelot Labs, Joe Saroufim has worked with Janusz Kaminski and Matt Oren chat with him about the role of a Creative Director in maintaining the voice of the brand while pushing creative boundaries.
Joe talks about his background at film school and how working at an agency taught him to alter his writing to be more modular. Today, he thinks more about how the right combination of words can facilitate a cut down from 30-seconds, to 15-seconds and all the other formats where an ad must play. And Matt and Oren talk about how the art of modular writing makes seeing a oner in a commercial that much more delightful, because the artistry to make it happen the right way, with sign off from multiple stakeholders, is ever more complex.
Ultimately Joe explains it's about earning the trust of clients. Learning how to hear their vision, and to help them see possibilities they may not have imagined.
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Matt's Endorsement: The Alpine Slide at Big Bear
Oren's Endorsement: Grannick's Bitter Apple Taste Deterrent soray to keep dogs from chewing furniture. https://www.amazon.com/Grannicks-Bitter-Apple-Taste-Deterrent/dp/B001CCNG88
Right angele screwdrivers
Joe's Endorsement: Skaf's L:ebanese restaurants https://www.skafslebanesecuisine.com/
Tizz tangerine soda https://drinktizz.com/products/tangerine-fizz
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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Agency Month w/J.K. Lyons of Conscious Minds - Just Shoot It 526
Matt and Oren chat with Creative Director JK Lyons about how you can stand out as a director. And they dive deep into what is in your reel, book, or portfolio. Does it make a statement about your personality? …
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Matt and Oren chat with Creative Director JK Lyons about how you can stand out as a director. And they dive deep into what is in your reel, book, or portfolio. Does it make a statement about your personality? Can somebody tell this is truly you?
And they talk about actions you can take so that you're part of the CD's team, and not just a hire. Because at the end of the day, that is what makes you more pleasurable to work with.
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Matt's Endorsement: Akira Kurasaw Retrospective Film Festival at the Academy Theartre. "The Joint", a combination coffe shop / fish shop, on Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks. http://www.jointseafood.com/
Oren's Endorsement: Use Claude.ai to come up with actions for multiple OCP (on camera personalities) that you can share with casting for your ads.
JK's Endorsement: "Lasita" Pilipino Rotisserie in Chinatown, Los Angeles. http://www.lasita-la.com/ The movie "True Lives" with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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How to Act in an Audition w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 525
Matt and Oren talk about what they love to see from actors. How many takes should you do? What if you drop a line in an audition? And what’s the best way to ask questions?It’s a great episode on the little …
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Matt and Oren talk about what they love to see from actors. How many takes should you do? What if you drop a line in an audition? And what’s the best way to ask questions?
It’s a great episode on the little things actors have done and gotten booked. As well as the mistakes actors have made that worked against them.
It’s funny, because Matt and Oren agree on a lot. But while some things are cringe to one of them, the same things are endearing to the other.
This is the episode that helps put in perspective the casting and audition process and the little things that make a difference in how professional you come across.
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Matt's Endorsement: "Project Hail Mary" with Ryan Gosling. And Adam Savage's video about the practical set https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO6oyFP14rU
Oren's Endorsement: soft closing mechanisms for kitchen drawers.
Just Shoot It is co-hosted by comedy commercial directors Matt Enlow (mrmattenlow.com) and Oren Kaplan (directedbyoren.com).
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