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

Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan
Filmmaking
Commercial Directing
Directing
Commercials
Cinematography
Casting
Networking
Film Industry
Hollywood
Sundance Film Festival
Screenwriting
Editing
Documentary Filmmaking
Commercial Filmmaking
Independent Film
Film Festivals
Independent Filmmaking
Creativity
Comedy
Television Directing

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.

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We're slipping into your podcast feed to make sure you all know about our in-person summer meetup party we are hosting on Wednesday, August 5th. No panels or interviews, just filmmakers meeting each other, chit-chatting about work, craft, food, whate... more

Jeff Wadlow talks about his new film "The Devil's Mouth". And Matt and Oren get him to reveal how we went from a spec script for “Kick Ass 2” to directing the movie.

Jeff talks about his time at USC Stark and how understanding producing gave him an ... more

Travis Braun talks getting on the Blacklist multiple times and why his film, “One Night Only” checked all the boxes to land there too

But first, Matt and Oren chat about social media, how to take advantage of the algorithm, and how to keep fresh ide... more

Eric Appel talks about the benefits of improv experience and how it shaped his career, from his latest film “The Breadwinner”, which stars Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, and Colin Jost, to working with Weird Al and Aron Paul. 

And Matt and Oren chat wi... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Wadlow
Director, writer, producer known for Never Back Down, Kick Ass 2, The Devil's Mouth
Filmmaker
Episode: Entering “The Devil’s Mouth” w/Director Jeff Wadlow - Just Shoot It 538
Travis Braun
Writer and showrunner with work on One Night Only and various animated series
Film/Television
Episode: On the Black List for ‘One Night Only’ w/Travis Braun - Just Shoot It 537
Eric Appel
Director (Weird Al Yankovic, The Breadwinner, TV episodes)
Director
Episode: Becoming a Breadwinner w/Director Eric Appel- Just Shoot It 536
Robert Boocheck
Commercial director and artist
Independent film/commercial director
Episode: Booking Work w/Director Robert Boocheck - Just Shoot It 532
Fallon Anderson
Creative Director of Tailfin
Tailfin
Episode: Agency Month w/Fallon Anderson of Tailfin - Just Shoot It 531
Adam Carter Rehmeier
Director and cinematographer known for Dinner in America and Carolina Caroline
Self/Filmmaker
Episode: From Crewing to Directing w/Carolina Caroline's Adam Carter Rehmeier - Just Shoot It 530
Matthew Shear
Writer, director and star of Fantasy Life
Fantasy Life
Episode: Manifesting a "Fantasy Life" w/Matthew Shear - Just Shoot It 529
Greg Kort
Agency Producer at Doner Advertising
Doner Advertising
Episode: Agency Month w/Greg Kort of Doner - Just Shoot It 528
Joe Saroufim
Creative Director at Kimmelot
Kimmelot
Episode: Agency Month w/Joe Saroufim from Kimmelot - Just Shoot It 527

Hosts

Matt Enlow
Host of Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Oren Kaplan
Co-host on Just Shoot It; filmmaker and interviewer's counterpart

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 392 ratings
  • Honest and real

    I always look forward to a good dose of just shoot me podcast. I feel heard and understood as a filmmaker. I love how real and honest Matt and Oren are about the ups and downs, in and outs, and lefts and rights of being filmmaker in Los Angeles. I learn a lot, I laugh a bit and I always come for more !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Star_Dem
    United States2 years ago
  • Such a nice podcast

    It’s just nice how much you can learn from the pod, super cool!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lenny nusser
    Germany4 years ago
  • From a different type of director

    Amazing show that I have recommended to several of my students who want to go into filmmaking.

    I am not in the filmmaking community, but I am a band director and stills photographer who very much enjoys the industry.

    These guys are entertaining, dynamic, and enthusiastic about sharing their directing experiences with this community. They choose relevant guests and include just the right amount of sarcasm (wooo).

    I also thoroughly enjoy unpaid endorsements!

    Thank you guys for all you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zmuddiman2
    United States4 years ago
  • A Filmmaker’s Journey Worth Following

    I started listening to these guys back in 2016. It was their 50th episode entitled “A Tale of Two Orens.” Six years later, they’re well over 300 episodes and I’m still listening. It’s a podcast for erstwhile filmmakers hungry to “make it.” The ironic beauty of this successful podcast is that Matt

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prof. Williams
    United States4 years ago
  • Constantly Valuable

    I think I’ve listened to at least 50 episodes and I find value in everyone. There are so many tips and pieces of inside knowledge that you probably can’t get anywhere else when it comes to commercial directing. On a programming note I love the flow that comes with each episode. A lot of film podcasts have a way getting way off topic and it eats away at the run time. This duo are like ying and yang they balance each other out so well and usually spotlight both sides of the coin with each topic. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Me3567;
    United States4 years ago

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Becoming a Breadwinner w/Director Eric Appel- Just Shoot It 536
Q: What were the major brand and licensing challenges when integrating Toyota and Shark Tank into the film?
Eric talks about clearance processes, negotiations with multiple brands, and the creative decision to use real brands to maintain authenticity, while avoiding blatant product placement and ensuring narrative integration.
Becoming a Breadwinner w/Director Eric Appel- Just Shoot It 536
Q: How quickly did you lock into the voice of The Breadwinner and how did you balance Nate Bargatze's stand-up voice with a film narrative?
He describes aligning with Nate Bargatze's tone, working with a dedicated acting coach for Nate, and making adjustments on set to preserve the family-friendly, grounded humor while letting Nate's voice drive key scenes.
Becoming a Breadwinner w/Director Eric Appel- Just Shoot It 536
Q: You started online, right? Can you tell us a little about your origins?
Eric Appel walks through his path from Upright Citizens Brigade to writing for Andy Milonakis and Funny or Die, explaining how early sketch work and stage experience shaped his approach to directing and collaboration.
Manifesting a "Fantasy Life" w/Matthew Shear - Just Shoot It 529
Q: How did you approach assembling the cast for a first feature with limited financing?
I leaned on close friends and trusted collaborators, including casting veteran Doug Able, and used letters to reach actors; Amanda Peet came aboard through network connections and a strategic focus on vulnerability.
Manifesting a "Fantasy Life" w/Matthew Shear - Just Shoot It 529
Q: What inspired you to write Fantasy Life and pursue directing your own feature?
I was creatively unhappy after a high and then a major low in my acting career, which pushed me to dive into writing as a form of necessity and to pursue directing as a way to tell a deeply personal story.

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A practical, down-to-earth show where working filmmakers discuss the realities of directing, writing, producing, and acting for film and commercials. Episodes spotlight process-focused topics like pitching, budgeting, collaboration across directors, agencies, and production teams, plus hands-on trades such as casting, self-tapes, and distribution. A throughline is candid, craft-forward conversations with active professionals, balancing creative ambition with the business side of the industry. Noteworthy is the emphasis on real-world tactics, mentorship-style guidance, and episodes that pull back the curtain on how decisions get made on set and in rooms with clients and reps.

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