You know Payman’s work on Last Man on Earth, Brooklyn 99, Angie Tribeca, The Good Place and Key & Peele, and he’s joined us for a live discussion at USC.
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Respecting the (Commercial) Process w Jordan Brady (Crossover) – Just Shoot It 106
crossover, directing, episode, InterviewCommercial directing guru Jordan Brady from the Respect the Process podcast joins us to do a crossover episode. We talk about traditional vs. branded content worlds, and tips and tricks of commercial directing.
Kelly Landry takes an Acting Career Behind the Camera – Just Shoot It 105
episode, InterviewMatt and Oren sit down with Kelly Landry, an actor turned director.
Master of the Bootleg Universe w Adi Shankar – Just Shoot It 102
directing, episode, Interview, ScreenwritingAdi Shankar is the producer of Studio Films such as The Grey, Dredd, and A Walk Among the Tombstones. But he gained notoriety by releasing his own bootleg fan films based on The Punisher, Venom, and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Now he has directed new series for Netflix and talks about his don’t-wait-for-permission philosophy behind making the projects that get him excited.
Side Hustles, Videography and Apprenticeships, a Just Shoot It Q & A – Just Shoot It 97
directing, episode, Just Matt and Oren, Listener Questions, ScreenwritingMatt and Oren tackle listner questions this week. We cover everything from apprenticeships, to booking that first commercial gig, to working on weekends.
Winter Listener Questions – Just Shoot It 89
episodeIt’s winter in Los Angeles, and Matt and Oren are answering listener questions from across the globe.
Directing for SNL with Paul Briganti – Just Shoot It 83
episodeLive from Matt’s apartment, it’s Paul Briganti! Since we last sat down with Paul he’s directed a pair of pilots, a feature, and has started his second season of Saturday Night Live. We’ll learn what it takes to put up a cinematic, hilarious sketch once a week in one of the most famously high-pressure comedy environments of all time. It’s a great peek behind the curtain at SNL, from a director’s perspective.
Everything About Making Commercials – Just Shoot It 81
episode, Get Started HereHave you ever been curious about how commercials get made? Who does what? Who’s in charge of who? Where do the ideas come from? Whats the difference between a CE a VP or a DP? Matt and Oren (mostly Oren) go DEEP into the details of how a commercial gets made from start to finish. This is a must for anyone serious about making it in the world of commercials.
Making Time for Your Family – Just Shoot It 80
episodeMatt and Oren devote the whole episode to answering listener questions. They cover how to manage family-work life balance, deal effectively with overtime shoots, and start super tiny budget short films.
Making Your Costume Designer Love You with Bramli – Just Shoot It 79
episodeWardrobe is such an elusive part of filmmaking for many, so having designers like Bramli Knauf to collaborate with makes all the difference. We’re bringing back our series The Call Sheet, to learn more about what it means to work with an accomplished designer, and what it takes to be a good collaborator.
