Matt and Oren are back with more listener questions. What to do when your production company splits? Should you self finance your own feature, or go to film school? Canada vs CA and more.
Just Matt and Oren
Fund Your Movie w Seed & Spark’s Founder Emily Best (Liz Manashil guest host) – Just Shoot It 135
directing, episode, Interview, Just Matt and OrenEmily Best, founder of Seed & Spark joins Oren and guest host Liz Manashil to talk about filmmaker education, the state of crowd funding, and building a sustainable filmmaking career.
“What Have You Been Working On Lately?” Catching Up w Directors Oren and Matt – Just Shoot It 134
directing, episode, Interview, Just Matt and OrenTune in for a full catch up episode with Oren and Matt. Oren talks about writing treatments and pitching, while Matt talks about working as showrunner for the new Facebook Watch program. Check it out!
Agents, Lawyers, & Film Festivals, A Just Shoot It Q & A – Just Shoot It 118
cinematography, directing, episode, Interview, Just Matt and Oren, Listener QuestionsWhether you’ve sent in your question by email, voicemail, or carrier pigeon, fear not because Oren and Matt are here to help. Tune in as our intrepid hosts take on your listener questions. They cover topics like when it’s time to hire a lawyer and agent, how to promote yourself at film festivals, and how to make the most out of a summer in LA.
Passion Projects & Union “Flips” – Just Shoot It 116
directing, episode, Just Matt and OrenThis week get ready for a classic Oren and Matt catch up episode. Tune in as Oren regales us with tales from his latest commercial campaign, while Matt tells us about his latest passion project and how he just shot it! They then do a deep dive on Hollywood unions, teamsters, and what it really means for a shoot to “flip”.
What do Hollywood People Mean by “Getting Drinks?” – Just Shoot It 104
episode, Just Matt and OrenMatt and Oren have a frank conversation about “getting drinks” and the social conventions of hollywood meetings.
To PA or Not to PA (and other Questions) – Just Shoot It 103
episode, Just Matt and Oren, Listener QuestionsMatt and Oren answer listener questions on being a production assistant in hollywood, building a film collective, and of course, moving to LA.
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.
