It's a Matt & Oren episode! This week, the fellas do a little catching up and dive into all things networking! Who you should be networking with, how you should network, and the different places and platforms you should consider when networking! Matt's Endorsement: Spider Short Film & Skadis Pegboards Oren's Endorsement: YouTube Premium & Slice of …

This week, Matt & Oren chatted with Eddie Schmidt about directing the new Peacock Original, Good One: A Show About Jokes, and the process behind empowering his interview subjects to be the funniest and most authentic versions of themselves. Matt's Endorsement: X-Men 97 Oren's Endorsement: Sergio's Dance Video & Savanah Moss Eddie's Endorsement: Pro…

Matt & Oren are joined by Danielle Aufiero, Mary Ruth Manley, and Jane Flowers for a special casting-themed LIVE SHOW at the Lee Strasberg Institute! Matt's Endorsement: Grandpa's Weeder Oren's Endorsement: The Lost Endorsement Danielle's Endorsement: Parmesan Cheese, Boy Swallows Universe, Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls Jane…

Director Brenton Gieser hops on the pod with Matt & Oren this week to discuss his upcoming documentary feature: The 50! Matt's Endorsement: Chuao Chocolate & A Real Camera Oren's Endorsement: Gawx Interview & IG Networking Brenton's Endorsement: The Eleven by Kyle Rutkin & Directing Actors Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. …

This week, Josh Forbes hops on the pod to chat with Matt & Oren about his brand new, goopy horror feature: Destroy All Neighbors! Matt's Endorsement: Vidiots Oren's Endorsement: Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Manscaped Commercial Josh's Endorsement: Yes & Disco Elysium Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Get a Free copy of ShotLister Pro!…

Matt & Oren chat with Avril Speaks about her brand new podcast Distribution Advocates Presents, along with alternative ways to distribute your feature film! Matt's Endorsement: Keh Oren's Endorsement: Ian Pons Jewell Interview Avril's Endorsement: Tubi Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Get a Free copy of ShotLister Pro! Sen…

This week, Matt & Oren dive into their current, career-fueled obsessions: Eye Trace, Screenwriting, & Instagram Doomscrolling! Matt's Endorsement: OmgAdrian & Have a lil' Project Oren's Endorsement: Mad Max, Pizza Party Tater Chips & Mohu HD Antenna Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Get a Free copy of ShotLister Pro! Send f…

We're back with the second part of our conversation with the Nelms Brothers, Ian and Esh, to close out their epic tale of indie filmmaking to... bigger indie filmmaking. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Get a Free copy of ShotLister Pro! Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Follow Matt…

This week, we're joined by the Nelms Brothers, Ian and Esh, a pair of writer/directors/brothers who take us on a voyage through their careers, starting in DIY filmmaking, and culminating in a feature career filled with bonafide movie stars. Check out part one of this roller coaster of a story! Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the sh…

This week, Matt & Oren chat about why and how you should make a Director's Cut of your latest client job. They also talk about their favorite Super Bowl commercials. Matt's Endorsement: Tile Trackers Oren's Endorsement: Larry David on Conan Needs a Friend Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Get a Free copy of ShotLister Pro! …

This week, Matt & Oren chat about making connections, presenting yourselves to employers, and getting people to email you back! Matt's Endorsement: The Academy Museum Screenings Oren's Endorsement: Trader Joe's Dark Choc Mini Hearts, Fargo S5, Life References, 3 Cool Spots Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or …

This week we decided to not release out originally planned episode for reasons you will hear about in the podcast. But we did pull one of our favorites out of the archive -- Episode 238 with TV Director Amanda Row. She shows how her persistence and work ethic led her to directing some of the biggest shows on TV like Star Trek, The Spiderwick Chroni…

This week, Matt & Oren chat with Matt J. Lloyd, DP for Ava DuVernay's Origin & Spider-Man Far From Home! Matt's Endorsement: John Lyke & Shortcomings (2023) Oren's Endorsement: WheresSpot & Ethan Hawke on Directors Other Matt's Endorsement: Ava DuVernay & Aunjanue Ellis Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or que…

Honorary co-host, Carlyn Hudson, returns to the pod to chat about Sundance FOMO, selling Editor Noah's feature, and shotlists! Matt's Endorsement: Babe (1995) & recognizing when you don't know something! Oren's Endorsement: True Detective S4 & Mister Clean Magic Eraser Carlyn's Endorsement: How a Script Doctor Found His Own Voice Contribute to the …

It's not quite New Years Eve anymore, but in this 2023 round table Matt, Oren, Roxy, Carlyn, and Maureen get retrospective and discuss goals for 2024! Editor Noah and Producer Tyler hop on the pod too! Matt's Endorsement: Ted Hope's Substack Oren's Endorsement: Ridley Scott's 8 Cameras & Dream Scenario Carlyn's Endorsement: Guided Psychedelics Roxy…

This week, Jordan Brady joins Matt & Oren to chat about everything Matt's Endorsement: Epicurious Gourmet Oren's Endorsement: Songwriters Roundtable Jordan's Endorsement: Open Water Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Follow Matt on twitter and instagr…

Part 2 of Matt & Oren's conversation with DP Yuki Noguchi about filmmaker finances! Matt's Endorsement: Dean Peterson Oren's Endorsement: Poor Things & It ~Can~ Hurt To Ask Yuki's Endorsement: Notion & Co-Pilot Yuki's financial guidebook! Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or jus…

Part 1 of Matt & Oren's conversation with DP Yuki Noguchi about filmmaker finances! Yuki's financial guidebook! Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the show? Call u…

In this week's episode, Matt interviews his old buddy Felicia Day about her new Audible Original: Third Eye! Matt's Endorsement: Content by Caley Felicia's Endorsement: My Suika Photo by Sela Shiloni Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Follow Matt on t…

This week, Matt & Oren do some catching up, discuss super bowl commercials, and making offers to talent! Matt's Endorsement: plotdevices.co Oren's Endorsement: Yuki Noguchi & the Douchey Truck Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Follow Matt on twitter …

In this special 400th episode of JSI, Matt & Oren chat about the truths and fictions they've learned about what it takes to be a filmmaker. Matt's Endorsement: Survivor Oren's Endorsement: 'Place It' Soundly Plugin, @OMGAdrian Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@…

Director Luke Korem is back on the pod! Matt & Oren chat with him and editor Patrick Berry about their new Paramount+ documentary, Milli Vanilli! Matt's Endorsement: Cuisinart Digital Gooseneck Kettle Oren's Endorsement: Polycam's Room Mode Luke's Endorsement: Nekteck Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager Patrick's Endorsement: Tonga Hut Contribute to the…

This week, Matt & Oren chat with director Tom Morris about finding gigs and drinkin' water! Matt's Endorsement: Belly (1998) on Criterion Oren's Endorsement: Mama Lu's in LA, It's a Wonderful Knife Tom's Endorsement: Stacks on Mac Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootit…

In this weeks episode, Matt & Oren Chat with Ira Rosenweig about his upcoming Sci-Fi/Thriller: Share? Matt's Endorsement: Tele Health & The Daily's 'The Genius Behind Hollywood's Most Indelible Sets' Oren's UnEndorsement / Endorsement: Vegetarian Meatless Cheese Burger Pizza & Leica Insta 360 Ira's endorsement: Artemis Prime Contribute to the Just …

The wait is finally over! Matt & Oren return with the Just Shoot It Halloween Panel, featuring Mercedes Mason, Chelsea Stardust, Lee Roy Kunz, & Jim Cummings! Editor Noah's endorsement: Over The Garden Wall Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Follow Ma…

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat about how important all of the filmmaking tools are, when it really comes down to it. Matt's Endorsement: Tactiq.io Oren's Endorsement: Getting a good microphone Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Follow Matt o…

It's another Matt & Oren episode! This week the fellas catch up and chat about tech scouting! Matt's Endorsement: In Depth Cine Oren's Endorsement: Past Lives Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twit…

This week, Matt & Oren do some catching up and talk about previz, DPs, and schedules! Matt's Endorsement: John Waters TikTok and Joe Pera's Slow & Steady Oren's Endorsement: Pain Killers, One Piece, Blackberry, No Hard Feelings, Afterparty, Renfield Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshooti…

This week, Matt & Oren chat with the comedy directing duo, Sarah & Jeremy! Matt's Endorsement: Sundance Quizlet & Renfield Oren's Endorsement: John Finger & DeSano's Pizza Sarah's Endorsement: Traeger Applewood / Pork n Pultry Rub & Resort Pass Jeremy's Endorsement: Pizzana & Adobe Generative Fill Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help th…

It's a Matt & Oren episode! This week they dive into table reads, receiving notes, and movie prep! Matt's Endorsement: Black Magic Camera App & The Vice Guide To Film Oren's Endorsement: Using A.I. in the Art Dept Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Fo…

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk with Nikki Weiss about representing filmmakers! Matt's Endorsement: Letterboxd on Instagram Oren's Endorsement: Handbreak App Nikki's Endorsement: Natasha Swingler Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Follow Matt…

Matt & Oren chat with Professor Sahra Bhimji about working in film education to support & finance your filmmaking dreams! Matt's Endorsement: Chevy Bolt & Righteous Gemstones Oren's Endorsement: Case 63 & Krotos Studio Sahra's Endorsement: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow & Somebody Somewhere Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the…

Matt & Oren sit down with Rebecca Niles, Managing Director and EP of ArtClass, and discuss how directors can stand out to executive producers! Matt's Endorsement: Mowgly Lee Oren's Endorsement: Black Mirror S6 Rebecca's Endorsement: Unreasonable Hospitality Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @ju…

Welcome to Dear Old World, a podcast where I bring on my incredible friends to talk about our creative lives and journeys! This week my guest is the illustrious dancer, singer, actor, and writer James Tolbert, whom you may know as Rip Van Winkle in Shipwrecked Comedy's Headless, or from his various appearances with Team StarKid.. In this interview …

In this episode, Matt & Oren talk with Chris Passig, editor for the new Max docuseries, Telemarketers! Matt's Endorsement: Heavy Metal Parking Lot & Decline of the Western Civilization Oren's Endorsement: Trader Joe's Dill Salad Chris's Endorsement: Small Town Ecstasy Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or quest…

This week, Matt & Oren chat with Cat Solen, director of the new Peacock comedy special Chris Fleming: Hell and The Shivering Truth on Adult Swim! Matt's Endorsement: Benny Boy Brewing, Pete & Pete Oren's Endorsement: Barry S4, cleaning your dryer ducts, Racka Racka, and daytime naps Cat's Endorsement: Mary Lattimore and long walks in Los Angeles Co…

Welcome to Dear Old World, a podcast where I bring on my incredible friends to talk about our creative lives and journeys! This week my guest is the incredibly accomplished Matt Enlow, whom you may know as the writer/creator of Squaresville⁠. In this interview from March 2022, Matt shares a lot about his experiences in the indie film/web space, we …

Matt & Oren chat with Kristyna Archer about viewing advertisement work as art, shooting on The Volume, and using A.I. as a tool! Matt's Endorsement: RackaRacka Oren's Endorsement: Rotobrush 3 Kristyna's Endorsement: Vu.ai, Kive.ai, Scene Forge Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod o…

This week, Matt & Oren test out a new segment: Hustles and Struggles! Matt's Endorsement: CGY Oren's Endorsement: Soundly Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the sh…

Welcome to Dear Old World, a podcast where I bring on my incredible friends to talk about our creative lives and journeys! This week my guest is the lovely Margaret Dunlap, whom you may know as one of the writers on The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. In this interview from July 2020, Margaret and I reminisce about what made that project so special, she sha…

In this week's episode, Matt & Oren chat with Bonnie & Allison, the Bonabart directing duo! Matt's Endorsement: Elevenlabs.io, Adobe Podcast, & Chris Blattman's Professional Advice Oren's Endorsement: Bonabart's Endorsement: Matcha Lattes, Being A Boulder Pusher, Come As You Are, & Catch Air Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show…

AAA!! Matt & Oren are feeling overwhelmed! This week, they chat about that universal feeling and how they're working through it. Matt's Endorsement: The Bear S2 & Love Island Oren's Endorsement: Kill Fees, Eye Masks, & iPhone Chargers Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justsho…

Welcome to Dear Old World, a podcast where I bring on my incredible friends to talk about our creative lives and journeys! This week my guest is the prolific Nick Lang. You probably know him as one of the creative minds behind Team Starkid, but you might also know him from a webseries we both appeared in recently by the Tin Can Brothers: Wayward Gu…

Kestrin is back! This week, Matt & Oren discuss her new movie 'Pretty Problems', how to talk to celebrities, and "showing up". Matt's Endorsement: Cowboy Pool Oren's Endorsement: Travel Health Insurance & Coffee Power Naps Kestrin's Endorsement: Delegating & Picking One Airline Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedbac…

In this week's episode, editor Noah is back! Matt & Oren dive in on post-production for Noah's first indie feature and the 3 big lessons he took away from it all. Matt's Endorsement: NYT Dad Canon Article Oren's Endorsement: Low Power Mode Noah's Endorsement: MoviesBrand and GR Film Society (Photo by Jordan Skutar) Contribute to the Just Shoot It P…

Welcome to Dear Old World, a podcast where I bring on my incredible friends to talk about our creative lives and journeys! This week my guest is the wonderful Julia Cho. You probably know Julia as Charlotte Lu in The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, but you may also know her from Headless: A Sleepy Hollow Story, or her work with her theatre collective here i…

While Oren is flying away on vacation, Matt, and special guest Roxy Shih, dish out some advice on how to deal with turbulent productions! Matt's Endorsement: Vintage Sci-Fi Art on IG Roxy's Endorsement: Past Lives Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Fo…

All filmmakers understand what it's like to experience burnout, and in this week's episode, Matt & Oren talk about their experiences with it and give some nuggets of advice. Matt's Endorsement: Paper Moon Oren's Endorsement: Fiscal Responsibility Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpo…

Welcome to Dear Old World, a podcast where I bring on my incredible friends to talk about our creative lives and journeys! This week my guest is the incredible Ginny Di. You know Ginny as a D&D cosplayer & content creator, but she's also worked with me as an actor in Headless: A Sleepy Hollow Story, and she does so much more! We talk about Ginny's …

In this week's episode, Matt and Oren talk with their old pal, Jordan Brady, about scheduling, making the most of your time in between jobs, and more! Matt's Endorsement: Drifting Off w/Joe Pera Oren's Endorsement: iPad Pro & the Apple Pencil Jordan's Endorsement: Glyph Drives Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback…