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

Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan
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Apr 11, 2019 • 1h 30min

Get Some Action! Making a Showtime Docuseries w Luke Koren and Bradley Jackson - Just Shoot It 158

Dynamic duo Luke Korem and Bradley Jackson return to talk about the making of their new Showtime series, Action, a docuseries about sports betting told through the eyes of the people who live it. They share what it's been like to shift from features to docuseries and why you want to work with a showrunner in a documentary space. Don't miss the Action season finale this Sunday, April 14! Check out all episodes on Showtime. Action Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS3EDXyynrg&feature=youtu.beUNPAID ENDORSEMENTS-Bradley - Catastrophe series on Amazon.Bradley - The Moment podcast w Brian Koppelman. Episode 46 with Eric Heisserer (screenwriter of Arrival). https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moment-with-brian-koppelman/id814550071?mt=2Luke - Succession series on HBOOren - The power of a great rug!Matt - NYT article, "May I Have Your Attention, Please?". https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/smarter-living/time-management-productivity.htmlSPECIAL RECS-Just Shoot It episode 77 w Luke and Bradley https://justshootitpodcast.com/2017/09/21/dealt-deals-dope-doc-divination-just-shoot-it-77/Dealt movie http://www.dealtmovie.com/Last Chance U series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFzvBYFrhOcShow your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who are guests are a week early on our Instagram @JustshootItPod(www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/)Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com orCall us at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show!Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Follow our adventures shooting @MrMattEnlow (www.instagram.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @OKaplan(www.instagram.com/Okaplan)See our work on our websites: www.MrMattEnlow.com and www.DirectedByOren.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 4, 2019 • 59min

From ADing to Adult Films. Answering Listener Questions - Just Shoot It 157

In this episode, Matt and Oren tackle the latest batch of listener questions. They cover everything from educational programming, to what makes a great AD, to climbing the ladder in the world of adult filmmaking... Special Recs: JSI episode w Augustine Frizzell https://soundcloud.com/justshootitpod/getting-your-first-feature-right-with-never-goin-backs-augustine-frizzellJSI episode w Maureen Bharoocha https://justshootitpodcast.com/2018/02/26/how-to-turn-your-day-job-into-a-career-in-late-night-comedy-w-maureen-bharoocha-just-shoot-it-99/ 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 in the Hollywood industry. For more episodes and show notes, visit www.JustShootitPodcast.comShow your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who are guests are a week early on our Instagram @JustshootItPod(www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/)Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com orCall us at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show!Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Follow our adventures shooting @MrMattEnlow (www.instagram.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @OKaplan(www.instagram.com/Okaplan)See our work on our websites: www.MrMattEnlow.com and www.DirectedByOren.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 29, 2019 • 1h 6min

Just the Tips from pen15 Co-Creator Sam Zvibleman - Just Shoot It 156

This week we get a visit from Sam Zvibleman, co-creator and director of the smash hit Hulu show Pen15! Sam talks about his journey of getting Pen15 off the ground, and he also shares why he only writes/directs for shows he truly loves. Check it out!Unpaid Endorsements:Oren - In Premiere, how to autosave if it is hanging https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCFe04Df4dwMatt - Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/Sam - "PLC Hot Slammer" - When you don't have time onset or it's a hot day, you down a cup of coffee as fast as possible together.Special Recs: Episode 109 w Andy Ryz: https://justshootitpodcast.com/2018/05/03/what-a-cinematographer-looks-for-in-a-director-just-shoot-it-109/Respect the Process podcastMaking Movies Is Hard podcastJust 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 in the Hollywood industry. For more episodes and show notes, visit www.JustShootitPodcast.comShow your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who are guests are a week early on our Instagram @JustshootItPod(www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/)Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com orCall us at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show!Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Follow our adventrues shooting @MrMattEnlow (www.instagram.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @OKaplan(www.instagram.com/Okaplan)See our work on our websites: www.MrMattEnlow.com and www.DirectedByOren.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 23, 2019 • 1h 21min

Making a TV Show in the Big Leagues w Shondaland's Alison Eakle - Just Shoot It 155

In our final episode of Development Month, we are joined by Alison Eakle, Head of Fiction and Non Fiction at Shondaland. As a producer at one of the most successful network television empires, Alison has brought us shows like How to Get Away with Murder, The Catch, Still Star-Crossed, Station 19, and For The People. She shares what it's like to make a Shondaland show, and also gives us details on Shondaland's shift from ABC over to Netflix.Unpaid Endorsements:Alison - Pen15 TV series on HuluMatt - The TV Set movie www.imdb.com/title/tt0473709/Oren - Russian Doll TV series. A special "device" in the show that helps move it along.Special Recs:As a writer, working as a script supervisor is a great way to get on a film set. It also helps foster a strong relationship with the director.SlackVimeo Staff PickShort of the WeekEvery Frame a Painting videos www.youtube.com/user/everyframeapainting 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 in the Hollywood industry. For more episodes and show notes, visit www.JustShootitPodcast.comShow your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who are guests are a week early on our Instagram @JustshootItPod(www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/)Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com orCall us at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show!Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Follow our adventrues shooting @MrMattEnlow (www.instagram.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @OKaplan(www.instagram.com/Okaplan)See our work on our websites: www.MrMattEnlow.com and www.DirectedByOren.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 15, 2019 • 1h 11min

Launching a Digital Network w New Form CEO Kathleen Grace - Just Shoot It 154

In episode three of Development Month, New Form CEO Kathleen Grace stops by to tell us about the creating digital content for the mobile first generation. As CEO, Kathleen has developed and produced 43 pilots, with 23 projects being sold into series to TBS, go90, Freeform, CW The Seed, Refinery29, and many more. She tells us the story of how she launched New Form and what makes for interesting digital content.UNPAID ENDORSEMENTS:Kathleen Grace - Cherry by Nico WalkerMatt - Escape from Dan Dannemora TV series; Total Forgiveness TV seriesOren - Press'n' Seal saran wrap EXTRA RECS:YouTube spaceJust 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 in the Hollywood industry. For more episodes and show notes, visit www.JustShootitPodcast.comShow your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who are guests are a week early on our Instagram @JustshootItPod(www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/)Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com orCall us at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show!Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Follow our adventrues shooting @MrMattEnlow (www.instagram.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @OKaplan(www.instagram.com/Okaplan)See our work on our websites: www.MrMattEnlow.com and www.DirectedByOren.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 7, 2019 • 1h 9min

Selling Your Script to IFC w Original Programming Exec David Person - Just Shoot It 153

Development Month continues on with episode number two! This week we are joined by David Person, a development exec in original programming for IFC TV. He talks to us about what it takes to get a comedy show onto IFC and what makes for a strong development exec.Unpaid Endorsements:Matt - How To Not Feel Like A Failure in the Film Industry by Chris Osborn www.talkhouse.com/how-to-not-feel-like-a-failure-in-the-film-industry/Oren - Crashing TV show, season 3David - Fairy Tale Theatre: The Musical by Michael FeldmanJust 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 in the Hollywood industry. For more episodes and show notes, visit www.JustShootitPodcast.comShow your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who are guests are a week early on our Instagram @JustshootItPod(www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/)Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com orCall us at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show!Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Follow our adventrues shooting @MrMattEnlow (www.instagram.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @OKaplan(www.instagram.com/Okaplan)See our work on our websites: www.MrMattEnlow.com and www.DirectedByOren.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 28, 2019 • 1h 11min

Developing your TV Show with AMC Exec Carrie Gillogly - Just Shoot It 152

AMC TV Exec Carrie Gillogly swings by to tell us about selecting TV shows for development. She also talks about shepherding a script through the development process, and where you should put your energy when submitting your work. This is a killer episode if you have a TV pilot and want to learn what a development exec is looking for when reading scripts.UNPAID ENDORSEMENTS:Matt - Fading by Alle Farben & Ilira music video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRy2qWpRJfc; Latest episode of the podcast ImaginaryWorlds. It is hosted by our podcast editor, Jaye McAuliffe and titled The Power of our Makeover Mage. https://soundcloud.com/emolinskyOren - NYT The Daily podcast. https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily; Pedicab rental used as a camera car.Carrie - Light the Fuse, the Mission Impossible podcast. /www.lightthefusepodcast.com/podcast-episodesFor more episodes and show notes, visit www.JustShootitPodcast.comShow your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who are guests are a week early on our Instagram @JustshootItPod(www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/)Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com orCall us at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show!Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Follow our adventrues shooting @MrMattEnlow (www.instagram.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @OKaplan(www.instagram.com/Okaplan)See our work on our websites: www.MrMattEnlow.com and www.DirectedByOren.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 22, 2019 • 1h 25min

The Greener Grass of Sundance with Dawn Luebbe and Jocelyn DeBoer - Just Shoot It 151

Fresh off their debut feature premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, dynamic directing duo Dawn and Jocelyn sit down with us to chat about their inspiration, off-kilter tone, and persistence got their first movie, Greener Grass, into the premiere festival of America. For more episodes and show notes, visit www.JustShootitPodcast.comShow your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who are guests are a week early on our Instagram @JustshootItPod(www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/)Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com orCall us at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show!Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Follow our adventrues shooting @MrMattEnlow (www.instagram.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @OKaplan(www.instagram.com/Okaplan)See our work on our websites: www.MrMattEnlow.com and www.DirectedByOren.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 15, 2019 • 1h 30min

Directing Horror Movies & Passion Projects w Director Darren Lynn Bousman of Saw II, III, IV & actress Sabrina Kern - Just Shoot It 150

Director Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II, III, IV, Repo) and actress Sabrina Kern share stories with us about the making of the horror film, St. Agatha. Listen in for a very candid conversation about building a sustainable career as a genre director and pursuing your passion projects. Check out the trailer for St. Agatha at www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LO06XbM5bg. Also be sure to look out for Darren's upcoming film, The Death of Me.Unpaid Endorsements:Oren - Eater LA, the best restaurants in LA (https://la.eater.com/)Matt - Movie-watching projects with films directed by a single director, or everything in a series, etc.Darren - The art of Cardistry. Sabrina - "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck" book Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodFor more episodes and show notes,  visit www.JustShootitPodcast.comShow your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who are guests are a week early on our Instagram @JustshootItPod(www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/)Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com orCall us at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show!Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Follow our adventures shooting @MrMattEnlow (www.instagram.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @OKaplan (www.instagram.com/Okaplan)See our work on our websites: www.MrMattEnlow.com and www.DirectedByOren.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 7, 2019 • 43min

Can't We All Be Friends? Managing Relationships with the People Who Hire Directors - Just Shoot It 149

In this Episode, Matt and Oren answer a listener question about relationships with production companies. What happens when they decide to hire a different director? Should you take it personally? Learn how to stay friends with the people who hire you. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPod For more episodes and show notes,  visit www.JustShootitPodcast.comShow your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who are guests are a week early on our Instagram @JustshootItPod(www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/) Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com orCall us at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show!Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Follow our adventrues shooting @MrMattEnlow (www.instagram.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @OKaplan (www.instagram.com/Okaplan)See our work on our websites: www.MrMattEnlow.com and www.DirectedByOren.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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