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

• Honest Feedback w/ Pete Chatmon - Just Shoot It 467

  Pete Chatmon is one of those select few directors who is constantly working as a director on TV episodes from Ghosts, to Yellowjackets, Chicago Fire, and lots more. He's the host of the podcast Let's Shoot.Matt and Oren quiz Pete on how he sets people up to receive feedback and tough notes. And Pete talks about the importance of knowing what does not work, even though you thought it might. Off which , Oren shares how some brutal feedback changed his career for the better. But unsolicited honest feedback... hmm what about that? That's a tough one. And the guys go deep into this from both sides, giving and receiving. Like real deep. And they talk about what happens when the response to your note is "I'm not doing that."But first, Matt talks about his latest shoot with Major League Baseball (MLB) superstars and what happens when you ask them to sing!---Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/shootit NEW LINK!!Matt's Endorsement: Watch the early works of your favorite directors, like "She's Gotta Have It", Spike Lee's first film.Oren's Endorsement: The podcast "Song Exploder" https://songexploder.net/episodes Also, once an avocado is ripe, if you're not ready to eat it, you can put it in the refrigerator.Pete's Endorsement: The podcast "What Went Wrong" https://www.whatwentwrongpod.com/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• F*** My Shoot w/Laura Murphy (Part 2) - Just Shoot It 466

  AWESOME EVENT! Help victims of the California wildfires (*) by attending a screening of a new episode of "Yellowjackets" with a discussion with Director Pete Chatmon at Let's Shoot at Dynasty Typewriter, Wed. Mar 19, 7:30 PM. Live and Streaming tickets are available at https://www.dynastytypewriter.com/calendar-squad-up?event-id=106932 (*) All proceeds benefit the Altadena Community Preservation Fund.ABOUT THIS EPISODE. Laura Murphy chats with Matt and Oren about directing her new film "F*** Marry Kill" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22528200 In this second of a two-part interview, hear about bringing your kids to set, does it work? How about when you're shooting in a different country?Laura talks about her journey getting into commercials and the hurdles she overcame. And Matt & Oren chat with her about the future of indie filmmaking in light of Sean Baker's recent controversial opinion. On top of that, Laura shares her secrets to using improv to expand creativity, without killing the schedule.You can find Laura at @bestlauraever on both Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).---Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/shootit NEW LINK!!Matt's Endorsement: Sara Dosa and Katia & Maurice Krafft's film "Fire of Love" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16227014Oren's Endorsement: If you're on a plane, and your eye is suddenly all red, it might be a ruptured blood vessel in your eye, which is ok. So just chill out. Do you find yourself saying, "Alexa, turn off"? You can simply say, "Alexa stop". And that requires 1 fewer syllables to say.The book, "The Anxious Generation", https://jonathanhaidt.com/anxious-generation/Laura's Endorsements: Shotdeck https://shotdeck.com/"Patriot", the series on Amazon Prime https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4687882"Love Island: All Stars", UK Version https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt28959685 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• F*** Marry Kill w/Laura Murphy (Part 1) - Just Shoot It 465

  Laura Murphy chats with Matt and Oren about directing her new film "F*** Marry Kill" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22528200 And they talk about the process to become a director on a film like this, is there a list you need to be on? And what can directors do to get on the "list"?In this first of a two-part interview, you can hear whether being on time and on budget really makes a difference in the long run. As a bonus, Matt and Oren kick things off with some insights from Oren's latest commercial shoot. It was a mix of knuckle-gripping ups and downs with weather, appendicitis, and near over budget calamity. And Oren reflects on the most important decisions he made. And he shows what directors need to do on set, when everything around you is pooping the bed. You can find Laura at @bestlauraever on both Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).---Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/shootit NEW LINK!!Endorsements -- check next week for Matt's, Oren's, and Laura's endorsements! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Conquering Production Hurdles w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 464

  Oren's on another commercial shoot and Matt's just started another new show! Everything's great, or is it? Matt and Oren chat about why the vision you pitch can be really, really hard in reality. Especially as budget, storyboard, timings, weather, and the nuances of handling this particular client unfold.And the guys go deep into a discussion of the first principles of filmmaking, and when might be a good time to break or rethink them. ---Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/shootit ** NEW LINK!!!Matt's Endorsement: Animator Joe Cappa, maker of "Meet the Boys" and "Haha You Clowns" has the greatest pacing of his soft, bone-dry jokes. https://www.youtube.com/@JoeCappaOren's Endorsement: Using a stylized LUT while shooting (even though it might be dialed back) instead of defaulting to Rec 709. Doing so generates a conversation around style and feel, while on set with the client and gets them comfortable with a more stylized look before post starts. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Directing My Dead Friend Zoe w/ Kyle Hausmann-Stokes - Just Shoot It 463

  First-time director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes IG @kylehausmannstokes https://www.instagram.com/kylehausmannstokes/ shares how he landed Ed Harris and Morgan Freeman for his film "My Dead Friend Zoe". https://mydeadfriendzoemovie.comIG @mydeadfriendzoe https://www.instagram.com/mydeadfriendzoe/And he chats with Oren and Matt about why his pitch was so successful. Hear the journey that led to the film’s big win at SXSW, as well as the ups and downs to maintain the project's momentum, land the rights to Rihanna's "Umbrella", and convince Travis Kelce to be an EP.“My Dead Friend Zoe” opens on 700 theatre screens on Feb. 28, 2025.---Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/shootitjanMatt's Endorsement: Cold Open for the SNL Music DocumentaryOren's Endorsement: Giggster can help you book locations and permits. https://giggster.com/Kyle's Endorsements: The Shottr screenshot app https://shottr.cc/ and non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing Co. https://athleticbrewing.com/ Veterans in Media & Entertainment https://vmeconnect.org/The Mission Continues https://www.missioncontinues.org/Bob Woodward Foundation https://bobwoodrufffoundation.org/Every Town for Gun Safety https://www.everytown.org/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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