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, three full documentaries and over 1300 national & regional commercials. On top of that, he directed Maria Bamford’s acclaimed Netflix Comedy...

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 land the best actors and directing opportunities. Oren & Matt chat about why directors can't overlook their communication skills. And how often...

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 favorite VOD streaming platform! "Katie's Mom" trailer https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22307442/   Starring: Dina Meyer, Aaron Dominguez, Julia...

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 @justshootitpod or [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Get bonus content...

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 to @justshootitpod or [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Get bonus...

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 or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Get...

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 [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on...

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 or [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

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 show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Get bonus content on...

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 questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted...

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 [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

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 Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected]. Follow Matt...

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 [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See...

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 twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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 Oren on twitter and instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Everyday Nick's Endorsement: Matt Workman / Cinematography Database Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send...

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 Bluetooth Transmitter Carlyn's Endorsement: Hollywood Con Queen on Apple TV+ and TimeShifter App Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help...

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 the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected]. Follow Matt...

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 Patreon and help the show. Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow...

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]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See...

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 [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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 @justshootitpod or [email protected]. Follow Matt on twitter and instagram. Follow Oren on twitter and instagram. Wanna be on the...

This week, Matt & Oren chatted with Director Nina Meredith about her commercial and documentary filmmaking career, along with a breakdown of her latest project! Matt's Endorsement: Richard Linklater Interview Oren's Endorsement: Breville Air Fryer Nina's Endorsement: Ripple Pea Milk 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 Oren...