by Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan
Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing hosted by directors. Each week we interview filmmakers on writing, cinematography, development and acting to learn how to build a successful career as a filmmaker in the Hollywood industry.</p> <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/1334569">Get bonus content on Patreon</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 17, 2025
Hosts Matt and Oren discuss creative filmmaking techniques and travel tips for industry experts
April 10, 2025
<p>Can a well-timed email get you on SNL as a director? Oz Rodriguez made it happen. But TV was a whole different game back then! The formula, though, remains the same: great comedy actors make comedy directors look great.</p><br><p>Oren and Matt chat with Oz about how directors can cast incredible comedic talent. Plus, Oz spills secrets on getting the best performances from actors.</p><br><p>Ever wondered what it's like to shoot a video for SNL? Or how much creative freedom a director really has under the watchful eye of Lorne Michaels and some of the best comedy writers in the world? Oz covers it all. He doesn’t hold back, sharing both his setbacks and how he turned them into successes.</p><br><p>If you love comedy, this episode is a must-listen!</p><br><p>Find Oz Rodriguez on IMDb: <a href="https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1444412" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1444412</a> and Instagram: @oz_rodriguez. Be sure to check out his first book, The Girl and the Robot: <a href="https://books.disney.com/book/the-girl-and-the-robot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://books.disney.com/book/the-girl-and-the-robot/</a>.</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>Matt's Endorsement: The movie Love Lies Bleeding <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19637052/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19637052/</a></p><br><p>Oren's Endorsement: Pinterest now has an awesome algorithm and is super useful for storyboards and lookboards.</p><p>The show The Studio on Apple TV <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23649128/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23649128/</a></p><p>The show Adolescence on Netflix <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31806037/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31806037/</a></p><br><p>Oz's Endorsements: Dia Natural Wine Shop <a href="https://www.dianaturalwine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dianaturalwine.com/</a></p><p>The movie Mickey 17 <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12299608" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12299608</a>/</p><p>And also, go to the movies! Like, see a Soderbergh film on the big screen.</p> <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/1334569">Get bonus content on Patreon</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 3, 2025
<p>Matt and Oren take a hard look at the current state of the film and TV industry in the wake of the LA fires, pandemic, strikes, AI, and streaming. It’s some real talk about the challenges facing production, including tax incentives, union rates, and the ongoing struggle to keep jobs from leaving the LA area.</p><br><p>And they explore potential solutions to get more production peeps working regularly and keep productions from being forced into shooting in places like Austin, Atlanta, Columbia, Mexico, and everywhere else.</p><br><p>From analyzing the role of tax breaks to discussing union wage negotiations, this is an insider's perspective on what it will take for the industry to get more people working regularly.</p><p>---</p><p>Get a great deal on Magic Mind! <a href="https://magicmind.com/shootit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://magicmind.com/shootit</a></p><br><p>Matt's Endorsement: Use graph paper.</p><br><p>Oren's Endorsement: Sesame AI voice <a href="https://www.sesame.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sesame.com/ </a></p> <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/1334569">Get bonus content on Patreon</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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