Share

cover art for Hustles & Struggles w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 384

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

Hustles & Struggles w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 384

•

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 show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.

Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojy

See who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPod

Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.

Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos.

More episodes

View all episodes

  • 3 Career-Changing Emails - Just Shoot It 433

     01:12:39
    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 YouTubeOren's Endorsement: Shipping Amazon purchases to your hotel & the AirFly Bluetooth TransmitterCarlyn's Endorsement: Hollywood Con Queen on Apple TV+ and TimeShifter AppContribute 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.

  • Step-Friends w/Selyna Warren & Melissa Read - Just Shoot It 432

     01:17:02
    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 CriterionOren's Endorsement: Storyboarding TipSelyna's Endorsement: Cinema PossessedMelissa's Endorsement: Three Sister's Coffee & TeaContribute 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.

  • Opening Shots w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 431

     59:09
    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: ProblemistaOren's Endorsement: Jiminy Glick Interviews Bill HaderWGATS @ BRAVEMAKERContribute 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.

  • The Pillars of a Directing Career (and other topics) - Just Shoot It 430

     01:11:29
    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.AIOren's Endorsement: House of The DragonWGATS @ BRAVEMAKERContribute 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.

  • Pitching Strategies w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 429

     56:33
    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 SpotsOren's Endorsement: Time Shifter App, Lactaid Milk, Source CreativeContribute 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.

  • Negotiating Your Directing Rate w/Scott Feinstein - Just Shoot It 428

     01:27:24
    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 CommercialOren's Endorsement: LamboScott's Endorsement: MancalaContribute 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 us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.

  • Meditations on Directing w/Nina Meredith - Just Shoot It 427

     01:03:48
    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 InterviewOren's Endorsement: Breville Air FryerNina's Endorsement: Ripple Pea MilkContribute 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 us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.

  • Lessons In Cinematography w/Jason Oldak - Just Shoot It 426

     01:13:37
    ASC-nominated Cinematographer, Jason Oldak, hops on the pod this week to chat with Matt & Oren about his career leading up to working on the hit AppleTV show, Lessons in Chemistry, starring Brie Larson!Matt's Endorsement: You Made It WeirdOren's Endorsement: Chat GPT Music & Target HacksJason's Endorsement: Dark Matter by Blake CrouchContribute 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 us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.

  • The Last Movie Ever Made w/Nathan Blackwell - Just Shoot It 425

     01:12:38
    This week, Nathan Blackwell hops on the pod to chat about his new Indie/Sci-Fi/Comedy feature, The Last Movie Ever Made! Matt's Endorsement: Eating SeasonallyOren's Endorsement: ScriptnotesNathan's Endorsement: VeratasiumContribute 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 us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show.