• Turning Passion into Profit w/Jordan Brady - Just Shoot It 450
    Nov 21 2024

    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 Special

    You 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

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Persuasive Communication w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 449
    Nov 14 2024

    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 desk

    Oren's Endorsements: worldtimebuddy.com

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    48 mins
  • Directing Katie's Mom w/Tyrrell and Meryl - Just Shoot It 448
    Nov 7 2024

    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 Tolchin

    Filmmakers: Meryl Branch McTiernan and Director Tyrrell Shaffner


    Matt's Endorsement: The Fly (1986) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091064

    Oren's Endorsements: Vinh Giang, communication skills teacher https://www.youtube.com/@askvinh

    Dina's Endorsements: Speechify https://speechify.com/

    Meryl's Endorsements: "All Fours" written by Miranda July.


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Handling Rejection w/Carlyn Hudson - Just Shoot It 447
    Oct 31 2024

    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: Al

    Matt's Endorsement: Rotating one monitor 90 degrees.

    Oren's Endorsement: New iPhone Audio Features.


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Operating Your Way Into TV w/Ben Semanoff - Just Shoot It 446
    Oct 24 2024

    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 feature


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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • How to Succeed in Film w/Editor Andy Young - Just Shoot It 445
    Oct 17 2024

    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 Article



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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Personalizing your Pitch w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 444
    Oct 10 2024

    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.


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    51 mins
  • Commitment Issues w/ Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 443
    Oct 4 2024

    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/


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    1 hr and 14 mins