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

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 SpecialYou can learn more about Jordan Brady and his production company at https://jordanbrady.com and https://truegent.tv/And if you want to learn about his methods and how you can improve your game as a commercial director, checkout his website https://CommercialDirectingFilmSchool.com

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 it's the throttle on your directing career. Will you go fast or slow?Matt's Endorsement: Ergear standing deskOren's Endorsements: worldtimebuddy.com

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 TolchinFilmmakers: Meryl Branch McTiernan and Director Tyrrell ShaffnerMatt's Endorsement: The Fly (1986) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091064Oren's Endorsements: Vinh Giang, communication skills teacher https://www.youtube.com/@askvinhDina's Endorsements: Speechify https://speechify.com/Meryl's Endorsements: "All Fours" written by Miranda July.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.

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: AlMatt'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 justshootitpod@gmail.com.Follow Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.

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 featureContribute 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.

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 ArticleContribute 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.

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 justshootitpod@gmail.com.Follow Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.

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 justshootitpod@gmail.com.Follow Matt on twitter and instagram.

This week Matt & Oren chat with Venice, Directing, and Boxing with "Featherweight" Director Robert KolodnyRobert's Endorsement: https://www.youtube.com/@Mosfilm_engMatt's Endorsement: I Saw the TV Glow (Max)Oren's Endorsements: Agatha All Along (Disney Plus), Spigen iPhone Screen ProtectorContribute 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.