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

• Making Creative Decisions w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 481

  Matt and Oren dig into the creative choices director's make. And they kick it off by looking at the growing influence of AI on the process. They also tackle casting and why it’s more than just finding the “right” actor. But also, what makes for the right actor in a commercial? Comedic timing, tone, understanding the game, our grasp of something else? They also share how many actors they callback and put on avail. And what happens when an actor crushes the audition but doesn’t book it. Do you tell them?You'll find some tips on how to invite creative collaboration, whether wardrobe, production design, or with your DP, in a way that encourages suggestions for plus-ing the production. But, without sounding like a film school director who doesn't know, or is too afraid, to make choices.---Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/shootitjune NEW LINK!! Matt's Endorsement: If you have a Loog Guitar for kids https://loogguitars.com/, get a guitar strap. King C. Gillette Cordless Beard Trimmer https://gillette.com/en-us/products/beard-care/king-c-gillette-beard-trimmer Oren's Endorsement: Ira Glass on Mike Birbiglia’s podcast https://youtu.be/eIzW5RHpeFQ?si=dcJqxqKlT9c6iaAI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• "Don't Tell Larry" w/Greg Porper and John Shimke - Just Shoot It 480

  The directing duo from "Don't Tell Larry" detail their eight-year journey to turn the phrase, "Don't Tell Larry", into a world, a web series, and feature starring Eg Begley., Jr., Dot-Marie Jones, Patty Guggenheim, and Kiel Kennedy. And they chat with Matt and Oren about how their background in unscripted TV prepared them but also left gaps when it came to making the movie they wanted to make, without EPs steering them off-track.From 300 pitches to turning down lucrative investors, the pandemic, and choosing to shoot in Dallas, the guys explore all the challenges of making an indie film, and adhering to high standards, all while influencers walk away with the fees that filmmakers traditionally could garner from commercial work. And other filmmakers like, Danny Gervitz's film "The Man in the Photo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6WpwmPe9Ks, "Skinamarink" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APQqilSTxz0 and forgoing distributors and theatrical releases, in favor of going straight to YouTube.Tell them your thoughts on Instagram @dtlthemovie @gregporper @jschimke---Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/shootitjune NEW LINK!!Matt's Endorsement: "No Hard Feelings" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15671028/Oren's Endorsement: Eric Chien, the magician https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWO5-0OYMwcGreg's Endorsement: The book "Day Trading Attention: How to Actually Build Brand and Sales in the New Social Media World." by Gary Vaynerchuk https://garyvaynerchuk.com/attention/John's Endorsement: DaVinci Resolve updated their Edit page and it's wonderful. Particularly Source / Record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Editing Chimp Crazy's 1,500 hours of Footage w/Evan Wise - Just Shoot It 479

  "Chimp Crazy" is HBO's top-watched documentary. But being from the team that made Tiger King is both a plus and a minus. In this episode, writer, producer, and editor Evan Wise https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2188036/ chats with Matt & Oren about the hurdles they faced and the moment he knew this doc would be good. We explore the importance of personal connection, being open to letting the story evolve during filming, and the role of editors as writers and storytellers in documentary films. Evan also discusses how they found their shadow director, why that was important to getting this doc off the ground. Connect with Evan on Instagram @deathedit---Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/shootitapr NEW LINK!! Matt's Endorsement: "Mickey 17" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12299608/Oren's Endorsement: Trader Joe's Patio Potato Chips https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/patio-potato-chips-062977 Evan's Endorsement: "Diamond Hands" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17662108/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How to Choose a DP w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 478

  Matt and Oren dive into the process of finding the right cinematographer or DP for your project, breaking down key factors like reputation, working methodology, artistry, specialties, reel, website, and even foreign language skills.They also explore how budget impacts these considerations. Like what shifts when you're working with $50K versus $2 million? From personal tastes to professional appearances, this episode takes a deep dive into the nuances of hiring the right visual storyteller for your film or commercial project.---Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/shootitapr NEW LINK!! Matt's Endorsement: Los Angeles Conservancy's "Last Remaining Seats", a classic vintage film screening series. See "Rope" by Director Alfred Hitchcock at the Academy Museum on original 35mm nitrate.Oren's Endorsement: Oren shows Matt a video on "Generating Crowds with Gen 4 References" https://youtu.be/erNSx-wOuPs?si=qugAONtGmm6wQxu4. And he mentions Runway https://runwayml.com/ and Veo generative AI video tools. https://gemini.google/overview/video-generation/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Adventures from Set w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 477

  Matt and Oren break down their approach to directing on set—from working with celebrity talent like Neil Patrick Harris to navigating the challenges of directing kids. It's a glimpse into their lives as directors.They also explore how user-generated content and influencers are changing the types of projects advertisers want to create and opening new doors for emerging filmmakers who understand the new landscape.Plus, the guys respond to YouTube comments and discuss how listeners can join the conversation. ---Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/shootitapr NEW LINK!! Matt's Endorsement: Captain Disillusion https://www.youtube.com/@CaptainDisillusionOren's Endorsement: 1. Oscar Owen Magic https://www.youtube.com/@Oscar 2. AMEX Delta Reserve card gives you $20 per month for using Uber. And paying for Lyft with the Chase Sapphire earns you 5x miles when traveling to and from airports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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