Matt and Oren break down their approach to directing on set—from working with celebrity talent like Neil Patrick Harris to navigating the challenges of directing kids. It's a glimpse into their lives as directors. They also explore how user-generated content and influencers are changing the types of projects advertisers want to create and opening n…

The skyrocketing success of "Friendship," starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, is tied to its distinct visual style. Cinematographer Andy Rydzewski https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2198503 shares the recipe behind the film’s look, breaking down key choices in framing, lighting, and camera techniques. Matt and Oren dive into the details, nerding out over…

Trey Edward Shults https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4099092/ has been called a visionary film director. Matt and Oren chat with Trey about his bold leap into auteur filmmaking—what it means to claim that title and how he made it happen. What did he learn as a nineteen-year-old loading IMAX film for Terrence Malick on the edge of a live volcano? And is g…

Ever wonder how "The Studio" perfected comedic timing using oners and one-shot scenes? Eric Kissack, who edited the entire season for Seth Rogen, shares his tips, tricks, and behind-the-scenes insights into how the show comes together. When the funniest people in the world need to ensure a script or edit is hilarious, they turn to Eric. Matt and Or…

Jody McVeigh-Schultz shares his journey from editor to director of Amazon’s *Spy High*. Matt and Oren quiz Jody on exactly what made him the right fit for the job. And they delve into the techniques he uses to uncover hidden stories in footage directors might overlook. Jody also opens up about landing an agent—and what he wishes he had done differe…

Carlyn Hudson returns! Matt and Oren dive into the art of game-time decisions on set—when to stick to the plan and when a last-minute change is worth the risk. It's a great discussion about leadership, with hands-on, real-world insights that go beyond theory. Carly shares her take on navigating tough calls, balancing respect for the crew, maintaini…

Matt and Oren are back to basics and pushing creative boundaries. Whether it's tackling passion projects, experimenting with constraints like shooting anamorphic on the vertical, or using AI to spark human creativity, they’re finding new ways to innovate. And hey, sometimes a mocktail and a first-class movie night are all you need for fresh inspira…

Can a well-timed email get you on SNL as a director? Oz Rodriguez made it happen. But TV was a whole different game back then! The formula, though, remains the same: great comedy actors make comedy directors look great. Oren and Matt chat with Oz about how directors can cast incredible comedic talent. Plus, Oz spills secrets on getting the best per…

Matt and Oren take a hard look at the current state of the film and TV industry in the wake of the LA fires, pandemic, strikes, AI, and streaming. It’s some real talk about the challenges facing production, including tax incentives, union rates, and the ongoing struggle to keep jobs from leaving the LA area. And they explore potential solutions to …

Geremy Jasper https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3017455/ , the visionary behind the stylized rock musical "O'dessa" on Hulu https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26304178 , shares the journey of bringing his ambitious project to life, from signing acclaimed talents like Sadie Sink and Regina Hall to crafting an original album for the film. Despite having just one…

Pete Chatmon is one of those select few directors who is constantly working as a director on TV episodes from Ghosts, to Yellowjackets, Chicago Fire, and lots more. He's the host of the podcast Let's Shoot. Matt and Oren quiz Pete on how he sets people up to receive feedback and tough notes. And Pete talks about the importance of knowing what does …

AWESOME EVENT! Help victims of the California wildfires (*) by attending a screening of a new episode of "Yellowjackets" with a discussion with Director Pete Chatmon at Let's Shoot at Dynasty Typewriter, Wed. Mar 19, 7:30 PM. Live and Streaming tickets are available at https://www.dynastytypewriter.com/calendar-squad-up?event-id=106932 (*) All proc…

Laura Murphy chats with Matt and Oren about directing her new film "F*** Marry Kill" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22528200 And they talk about the process to become a director on a film like this, is there a list you need to be on? And what can directors do to get on the "list"? In this first of a two-part interview, you can hear whether being on t…

Oren's on another commercial shoot and Matt's just started another new show! Everything's great, or is it? Matt and Oren chat about why the vision you pitch can be really, really hard in reality. Especially as budget, storyboard, timings, weather, and the nuances of handling this particular client unfold. And the guys go deep into a discussion of t…

First-time director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes IG @kylehausmannstokes https://www.instagram.com/kylehausmannstokes/ shares how he landed Ed Harris and Morgan Freeman for his film "My Dead Friend Zoe". https://mydeadfriendzoemovie.com IG @mydeadfriendzoe https://www.instagram.com/mydeadfriendzoe/ And he chats with Oren and Matt about why his pitch was so …

Executive Producer (EP) Eric McCasline talks about building his new, top-tier production company, Good Times. https://ItsGoodTimes.com/ And he chats with Matt and Oren about how directors can get on the roster, win jobs, and why you as a director need to know your lane and understand how reps will pitch you. It's a "Moneyballl" game to get on and s…

Director Andrew Kightlinger [email protected] and DP Idan Menin IG:@idanmenin talk about their film, from Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions, "Lost On a Mountain in Maine" https://www.lostonamountaininmainemovie.com/ Matt and Oren go deep about the tough trade-offs they made between budget, VFX, and the need to look realistic. And the guys delve i…

Daniel Russel https://www.daniel-russell.com/ went from an assistant for Dave Meyers www.radicalmedia.com/us/directors/dave-meyers to directing music videos for Justin Timberlake and Jason Derulo. And he chats with Matt and Oren about the moves that built his career. What's the secret to pitching and landing impressive jobs? How can you work with a…

Matt & Oren chat about the LA fires and their impact on freelancers, filmmakers, and the industry. It's a conversation about navigating so-called 'normalcy' -- where normalcy is lacking. And the tough decisions around where you're needed most when friends and so many others have lost so much in the fires, It's firsthand and unfiltered. With that ba…

Matt and Oren chat about 2024, what they learned and what they're planning to do for 2025. Everything from posting on Instagram & LinkedIn, being more productive, toilet training, and gold stars. Then they tackle a question from commercial director Jon Schwartz https://www.ajaxcreative.com/en/commercial-director/jon-schwartz. And delve into point o…

"Survive til '25", mission accomplished! But what really sustained the Hollywood and LA production scene -- TV, TikTok, commercials, or movies? Matt and Oren are joined by Maureen Bharoocha, Carlyn Hudson, and Roxy Shih in this panel discussion. The crew is back together since their last in-person episode in December 2023. And in this first of a tw…

"Survive til '25", mission accomplished! But what really sustained the Hollywood and LA production scene -- TV, TikTok, commercials, or movies? Matt and Oren are joined by Maureen Bharoocha, Carlyn Hudson, and Roxy Shih in this panel discussion. The crew is back together since their last in-person episode in December 2023. And in this first of a tw…

What's different about directing a commercial internationally? Everything!! Oren's back from 3 weeks in Thailand and he's got 10 things to remember when shooting overseas. Matt and Oren talk health, prep, working with actors from different countries, and a heck of a lot more. Have you ever been called to fill these roles on set? Matt's Endorsement:…

How can you give your film a big budget look, on a tiny budget? Matt and Oren chat with G. G. Hawkins about her latest feature, "I Really Love My Husband" and all the ways she gave it a premium look without spending a lot of money. G. G. started her career on the corporate side of monetizing podcasts. And she shares what she learned about pitching …

Being flown around the world as a commercial director, or working daily with celebrity artists sounds amazing. But how about over Thanksgiving and the holidays? Is there a way to work big directing jobs and still have the time to find the next one? And what happens when your day job as a showrunner or director hinders you ability to keep your chops…

What's the secret to getting accepted into director development programs? Are you making these common mistakes when pitching by email? How can you standout and launch your movie directing career? Matt and Oren chat with Ruth Du about how she broke into Hollywood as a film director. And she talks about what makes her latest film, available on Apple …

Are previz and storyboarding really worth the time and effort? What's the best way to work with a storyboard artist? And, what if you don't have access to a storyboard artist? Oren & Matt chat about how previz and storyboarding can make you a more efficient and effective director. And they share tips and tools for creating your own previz and story…

Jordan Brady, live from the Lee Strasbourg Institute! In this special IRL version of Just Shoot It! Oren and Matt chat with commercial director and host of the podcast "Respect the Process", Jordan Brady, about building a career as a commercial and film director. Jordan is a 100% self-taught filmmaker whose directed four narrative feature films, th…

Communicating. Directors do this all the time. It's how you get a client excited about choosing you for their high profile commercial. Or get producers comfortable with having you direct your favorite TV show. You do it whenever you inspire people to invest in your film, or be on your crew. And it's how you can punch-above-your-weight-class and lan…

Navigating sex and intimacy scenes along with the wild ride of crashing Sundance. Meryl Branch McTiernan and Director Tyrrell Shaffner join Matt & Oren in a chat about securing investors for their indie film, "Katie's Mom". With an election-worthy debate about networking, why live in Los Angeles. Watch "Katie's Mom" on Amazon, Fandango, or your fav…

This week Matt & Oren chat with Director & long time friend of the show Carlyn Hudson about how to deal with rejection as a director. Carlyn's Endorsement: Al Matt's Endorsement: Rotating one monitor 90 degrees. Oren's Endorsement: New iPhone Audio Features. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @j…

This week Matt & Oren chat with Director Ben Semanoff about his journey from camera operator to director, and everything in-between. Ben's Endorsement: https://www.storyboardsmarter.com/ Matt's Endorsement: USB Docks Oren's Endorsement: Airpod shaking head feature Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions…

This week Matt & Oren chat with Editor and friend of the Show Andy Young about networking, working for free, and more! Andy's Endorsement: http://www.lafcpug.org/ Matt's Endorsement:Scare Tactics (Peacock | Monkey Paw Productions) Oren's Endorsement: Hollywood Reporter Article Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback…

This week Matt & Oren chat about how they add personalization to pitches to win the bid. Matt's Endorsement: Rebel Ridge (Netflix), On Fire Podcast. Oren's Endorsement: Nobody Wants This (Netflix), Downloading kids shows before flights. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justs…

This week Matt & Oren chat about work-life balance, adapting to different workflows, and working with new companies. Matt's Endorsement: Going on a hike. Specifically Millard Canyon. Oren's Endorsements: Listening to Music, https://frameset.app/ Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod…

This week Matt & Oren chat with Venice, Directing, and Boxing with "Featherweight" Director Robert Kolodny Robert's Endorsement: https://www.youtube.com/@Mosfilm_eng Matt's Endorsement: I Saw the TV Glow (Max) Oren's Endorsements: Agatha All Along (Disney Plus), Spigen iPhone Screen Protector Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the sho…

This week Matt & Oren get up to speed on recent projects, chat costume fabrication, and how to work across departments. Matt's Endorsement: Disneyland Parent's Bathroom & https://www.keh.com/ Oren's Endorsements: Rebel Ridge (Netflix), The Boys Season 4, & Oren's Article, Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or q…

This week Matt & Oren chat recent highs and lows! Matt's Endorsement: English Teacher on Hulu. Oren's Endorsements: Wandering DP , Trading in your old iPhone for a credit, asking logistical filmmaking questions on people's work. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpo…

This week Matt & Oren discuss what's going on in their careers and attempt to answer the internet's most pressing filmmaking questions! Matt's Endorsement: Language Lessons Oren's Endorsement: Reddit.com/r/acting Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected]. Fol…

This week Matt & Oren chat with Director Mitchel Alteiri and Producer Phil Flores, otherwise known as The Butcher Brothers, about their new horror feature: CONSUMED! Matt's Endorsement: Smart Sheets Oren's Endorsement: Award Wallet Mitchel's Endorsement: Grammarly Phil's Endorsement: Dumping Things Behind His House Contribute to the Just Shoot It P…

It's another catchin' up episode! This week Matt & Oren chat about house-keeping, keeping your portfolios tidy, and more! Matt's Endorsement: Alien: Romulus & Ridley Scott Letterboxd Top 4 Oren's Endorsement: All The Hacks Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmai…

This week, Matt & Oren do a little catching up and chat about talking to actors! Matt's Endorsement: NoBudge, One Sandwich To Rule Them All Oren's Endorsement: Dropbox Tip, Filmot, Untoldstudios.tv Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected]. Follow Matt on twi…

This week, Matt & Oren dive into some wins and losses when it comes to landing commercial directing jobs. Matt's Endorsement: Fruits! Oren's Endorsement: Beer Guidelines Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow O…

This week, Matt & Oren chat with the directing duo Morgan & Nick about their commercial directing careers, how to dominate your smaller local market, and pre-vising with Unreal Engine! Matt's Endorsement: Alex Hormozi's Productivity Advice & Scott Peters Oren's Endorsement: Seth Meyers & The Lonely Island Morgan's Endorsement: Call Your Siblings Ev…

In this episode Carlyn Hudson joins Matt and Oren to read some of the most impactful emails that they have sent and received in terms of moving their filmmaking careers forward. Matt's Endorsement: Don't Change your Email Address, Ali Abdaal and Make with Miles on YouTube Oren's Endorsement: Shipping Amazon purchases to your hotel & the AirFly Blue…

Selyna Warren & Melissa Read hop on the pod this week to talk about showrunning Foursome on YouTube Premium as well as their new proof-of-concept Step-Friend! Matt's Endorsement: Romeo & Juliet on Criterion Oren's Endorsement: Storyboarding Tip Selyna's Endorsement: Cinema Possessed Melissa's Endorsement: Three Sister's Coffee & Tea Contribute to t…

It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week the fellas do a deep dive into the importance of an opening shot, what kinds of shots to avoid, and how to find and craft the perfect opening shot for your project! Matt's Endorsement: Problemista Oren's Endorsement: Jiminy Glick Interviews Bill Hader WGATS @ BRAVEMAKER Contribute to the Just Shoot It Pat…

It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week the fellas chat about working with animals, a kitchen epiphany, and how to make a DCP! Matt's Endorsement: Mapify.AI Oren's Endorsement: House of The Dragon WGATS @ BRAVEMAKER Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected]…

It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week, the fellas do a little catching up and discuss pitching strategies and treatments! Matt's Endorsement: Meaningful Meeting Spots Oren's Endorsement: Time Shifter App, Lactaid Milk, Source Creative Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or j…

This week, Matt & Oren chat with industry-veteran, Scott Feinstein, about his commercial director consultation services and what it takes to break into the business! Matt's Endorsement: Carl's Jr Commercial Oren's Endorsement: Lambo Scott's Endorsement: Mancala Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to…