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

Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan
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Jun 21, 2018 • 1h 7min

Passion Projects and Union “Flips” - Just Shoot It 116

This week get ready for a classic Oren and Matt catch up episode! Tune in as Oren regales us with tales from his latest commercial campaign, while Matt tells us about his latest passion project and how he just shot it! Matt and Oren then do a deep dive on Hollywood unions, teamsters, and what it really means for a shoot to “flip”.Also don’t forget to check out Oren’s unpaid endorsement at https://www.qimaging.com/products/software/.Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodAs always, follow @MrMattEnlow (www.twitter.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @SmiteyPieLeg(www.twitter.com/SmiteyPieLeg) on twitter.For more episodes 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 or 
Call 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.Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. We'll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers.Matt Enlow is a director working in comedy. His website is mrmattenlow.comOren Kaplan is a director and VFX artist who has directed the theatrical feature, The Hammer, a Lifetime movie, and countless branded content videos. His website is directedbyoren.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 14, 2018 • 1h 35min

How to Act On Set with That One Auditions' Alyshia Ochse - Just Shoot It 115

Tune in for a special crossover episode with actress, author, and host of the podcast That One Audition, Alyshia Ochse. Having acted in True Detective, Ballers, Life Sentence, and a variety of soap operas, Alyshia has years of auditioning experience and set work under her belt. She also hosts the podcast, "That One Audition," where she interviews top actors and discuss their most life-changing audition tales. In this episode, we cover the dos and don'ts of auditioning, from both the actor and director perspectives. We also discuss what truly goes into commercial casting, as well as tips for self taping and acting reels. You can learn more about Alyshia and "That One Audition" at https://alyshiaochse.com and https://alyshiaochse.com/podcast/. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPod As always, follow @MrMattEnlow (www.twitter.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @SmiteyPieLeg(www.twitter.com/SmiteyPieLeg) on twitter. For more episodes 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 or 
Call 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. Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. We'll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. Matt Enlow is a director working in comedy. His website is mrmattenlow.com Oren Kaplan is a director and VFX artist who has directed the theatrical feature, The Hammer, a Lifetime movie, and countless branded content videos. His website is directedbyoren.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 7, 2018 • 43min

Making Your Short Film Work For You with Jesse Atlas - Just Shoot It 114

This week we sit down with writer/director Jesse Atlas, known for his high-concept, character driven genre thrillers. Having directed the hit short films "Record/Play" (Sundance, 2013) and "Let Them Die Like Lovers" (Tribeca, 2018), Jesse talks about how to leverage your short film and expand it into a feature or series. Listen in as Jesse provides invaluable tools and strategies for making the most out of your short.  He also tells us all about his class "Storytelling For Short Form Content," a workshop which teaches how to develop your brand/voice for your short. Learn more about his class and check out both shorts at autonomika.com. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodAs always, follow @MrMattEnlow (www.twitter.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @SmiteyPieLeg(www.twitter.com/SmiteyPieLeg) on twitter.For more episodes 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 or 
Call 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.Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. We'll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers.Matt Enlow is a director working in comedy. His website is mrmattenlow.comOren Kaplan is a director and VFX artist who has directed the theatrical feature, The Hammer, a Lifetime movie, and countless branded content videos. His website is directedbyoren.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 31, 2018 • 1h 27min

Professional Pranks and Magic Tricks with Dan Siegel and Shane Spiegel - Just Shoot It 113

Dan Siegel (writer/producer) and Shane Spiegel (director/producer) are a comedy duo and the creative geniuses behind the Universal Kids show, "Junk Drawer Magical Adventures". In this episode Dan and Shane tell us about the development and making of show, as well as their experiences pulling off elaborate pranks for the Captain Underpants franchise and on prank TV shows. Trust us, you won't want to miss this truly hilarious episode. Be sure to keep an eye out for "Junk Drawer Magical Adventures" on the Universal Kids Channel (coming soon!). Til then, if you're looking for a laugh check out the short videos Dan and Shane shot for the "Captain Underpants Pranks For Good" Contest at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVUTZTqSomU and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qqFuxAUNJ8.Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodAs always, follow @MrMattEnlow (www.twitter.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @SmiteyPieLeg(www.twitter.com/SmiteyPieLeg) on twitter.For more episodes 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 or 
Call 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.Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. We'll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers.Matt Enlow is a director working in comedy. His website is mrmattenlow.comOren Kaplan is a director and VFX artist who has directed the theatrical feature, The Hammer, a Lifetime movie, and countless branded content videos. His website is directedbyoren.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 25, 2018 • 1h 26min

Pitching the Pitch with Spencer Lee Griffin - Just Shoot It 112

Join us for a conversation with Spencer Lee Griffin, Head of Live Action Development and Production at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios. Having previously worked as an executive producer for College Humor, Comedy Central, and MTV, Spencer is a seasoned comedy producer. In this episode he shares with us how to write a compelling treatment for your TV show, as well as how to sell both yourself and your script to a network. Tune in for a great episode on pitching and TV writing! You can learn more about Spencer and Stoopid Buddy at http://www.spencerleegriffin.com/ and http://www.leagueofbuddies.com/.Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodAs always, follow @MrMattEnlow (www.twitter.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @SmiteyPieLeg(www.twitter.com/SmiteyPieLeg) on twitter.For more episodes 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 or 
Call 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.Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. We'll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers.Matt Enlow is a director working in comedy. His website is mrmattenlow.comOren Kaplan is a director and VFX artist who has directed the theatrical feature, The Hammer, a Lifetime movie, and countless branded content videos. His website is directedbyoren.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 17, 2018 • 1h 14min

From Indie Features to Ryan Murphy shows with Maggie Kiley - Just Shoot It 111

We sit down with film and television director, Maggie Kiley (Scream Queens, American Horror Story, Riverdale, 9-1-1) to discuss her journey from acting in New York to directing in LA. In this episode Maggie discusses how she utilizes her acting background onset, the importance of listening when directing for television, and how to cultivate a strong mentor-mentee relationship.Be sure to look out for Maggie's name during upcoming episodes of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and George R.R. Martin's, Nightflyers. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodAs always, follow @MrMattEnlow (www.twitter.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @SmiteyPieLeg(www.twitter.com/SmiteyPieLeg) on twitter.For more episodes 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 or 
Call 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.Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. We'll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers.Matt Enlow is a director working in comedy. His website is mrmattenlow.comOren Kaplan is a director and VFX artist who has directed the theatrical feature, The Hammer, a Lifetime movie, and countless branded content videos. His website is directedbyoren.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 10, 2018 • 60min

From Indy Mogul to Indie Feature w Bobby Miller - Just Shoot It 110

This week we sit down with writer/director, Bobby Miller to discuss the making of his debut feature film, The Cleanse (now playing!). In this episode Bobby shares his experiences working with A-list talent and Animatronics, the importance of resilience in Hollywood, and the power of a haunting ending to close out your movie. To learn more about the The Cleanse, visit TheCleanseFilm.com or Letsgetpure.com.   Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodAs always, follow @MrMattEnlow (www.twitter.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @SmiteyPieLeg(www.twitter.com/SmiteyPieLeg) on twitter.For more episodes 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 or 
Call 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.Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. We'll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers.Matt Enlow is a director working in comedy. His website is mrmattenlow.comOren Kaplan is a director and VFX artist who has directed the theatrical feature, The Hammer, a Lifetime movie, and countless branded content videos. His website is directedbyoren.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 3, 2018 • 1h 15min

What A Cinematographer Looks For in a Director - Just Shoot It 109

We sit down with DP Andy Ryz (Rydzewski) to talk cinematography. He shares his experience from shooting mulitple series over the last few years. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodAs always, follow @MrMattEnlow (www.twitter.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @SmiteyPieLeg(www.twitter.com/SmiteyPieLeg) on twitter.For more episodes 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 or 
Call 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.Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. We'll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers.Matt Enlow is a director working in comedy. His website is mrmattenlow.comOren Kaplan is a director and VFX artist who has directed the theatrical feature, The Hammer, a Lifetime movie, and countless branded content videos. His website is directedbyoren.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 26, 2018 • 55min

How To Present Yourself as a Director - Just Shoot It 108

 Matt and Oren are catching up, and talking about how directors represent themselves socially. Its a deep dive into the way our hosts see themselves, and how they share thier excitement and careers with others.ALSO, we launched our Patreon! Contribute to it here, and help support the show: https://www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodAs always, follow @MrMattEnlow (www.twitter.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @SmiteyPieLeg(www.twitter.com/SmiteyPieLeg) on twitter.For more episodes 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 or 
Call 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.Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. We'll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers.Matt Enlow is a director working in comedy. His website is mrmattenlow.comOren Kaplan is a director and VFX artist who has directed the theatrical feature, The Hammer, a Lifetime movie, and countless branded content videos. His website is directedbyoren.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 19, 2018 • 46min

Directing TV's Biggest Comedies with Payman Benz Live @USC - Just Shoot It 107

You know Payman's work on Last Man on Earth, Brooklyn 99, Angie Tribeca, The Good Place and Key & Peele, and he's joined us for a live discussion at USC. …
Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. We'll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers.Matt Enlow is a director working in comedy. His website is mrmattenlow.comOren Kaplan is a director and VFX artist who has directed the theatrical feature, The Hammer, a Lifetime movie, and countless branded content videos. His website is directedbyoren.comAs always, follow @MrMattEnlow (www.twitter.com/MrMattEnlow) and Oren @SmiteyPieLeg(www.twitter.com/SmiteyPieLeg) on twitter.For more episodes 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 or 
Call 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.Just Shoot it is a podcast about filmmaking directing, with career advice on how to be a hollywood director.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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