Mark Stolaroff has made countless indie movies. Get the down low on how he’s made so many, and the secrets behind indie and micro features.
Check out his latest film, DriverX out Nov 30 to theaters & VOD thru @IFCFilms
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The Chef’s Table Dish with Director Abby Fuller – Just Shoot It #34
episode, Get Started HereDocumentarian Abby Fuller joins the Just Shoot It conversation to reveal how she got started in documentary, how she finds story in unlikely places, and how she got her dream job directing for the hit Netflix series, Chef’s Table.
How Melissa Hunter Turned Web Series Adult Wednesday Addams into a TV Career – Just Shoot It #22
episode, Get Started HereIn the 22nd episode of Just Shoot It Melissa Hunter talks to us about how she turned her hit web series Adult Wednesday Addams into a career in TV.
Paul Briganti Ruins Everything in the Middle of the Night – Just Shoot It #21
episodeIn the 21st episode of Just Shoot It Paul Briganti joins us to talk about directing two TV shows simultaneously – Adam Ruins Everything and The Middle of the Night Show.
Unpaid Endorsements:
Paul: Red Oaks on Amazon Prime
Oren: Film Riot
Matt: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
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Going Viral and Matt’s Emmy Nomination – Just Shoot It #17
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In the 17th episode of Just Shoot It we talk explore the online popularity and awards, and how they can effect your career. Learn the secrets to getting millions of views on your videos and an Emmy nomination or your money back.
Unpaid Endorsements:
Oren: The Hollywood Economist
Matt: Project Greenlight Seasons 2 and 4
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How Liz Manashil Filled her Film Bread and Butter with Name Talent – Just Shoot It #15
episodeIn the 15th episode of Just Shoot It we sit down with Liz Manashil to discuss the creation and release of her first film, Bread and Butter. How did she cast people like SNL’s Bobby Moynihan, Orange is the New Black’s Lauren Lapkus, and Christine Weatherup?
Unpaid Endorsements:
- Oren: 500 Px
- Matt: Out door screenings (ideally of Clueless)
- Liz: Her shower, Found Magazine and drinking coffee during a movie.
Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com or 2-626-SHOOT-1.
Stay in touch on Twitter, soundcloud, and please RATE US ON iTunes. It really helps the show grow.
Episode 15 – How Liz Manashil Filled her Film Bread and Butter with Name Talent
What Producer Eben Kostbar wants from a Director – Just Shoot It #14
episodeIn the 14th episode of Just Shoot It we chat with producer Eben Kostbar about what he looks for when hiring a director. We also talk about making A-List actors offers and the two categories master directors fall into. It’s one of the wildest rides you’ll experience all day.
We revisit Understanding Comics, and talk about the difference between idea and form.
Unpaid Endorsements:
- Oren: Ira Glass on Creativity (and Ira on WTF).
- Matt: Writing Movies for Fun and Profit
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Episode 14 – What Producer Eben Kostbar wants from a Director
How two Night Owls are taking over Hollywood – Just Shoot It #5
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Charles Hood and Seth Goldsmith join us to talk about their new feature Night Owls starring Adam Pally and Rosa Salazar. They tell us the secret behind not making a crappy-looking indie film if you only have two actors and one location for most of your shoot. It’s fascinating!
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Shot Lists and the 3-Tier System – Just Shoot It #4
UncategorizedToday we talk directing, shot listing, and Oren’s three tiered philosophy for staying artistically fulfilled and motivated when directing. We can’t say that it’ll solve all of your problems, but we’re not saying it wont!
Check out Oren’s Sample Shot Lists, Storyboards, and Final Videos below!
– Block Shooting
– Artemis App
– Naming Shots
– Tony Zhou: Every Frame a Painting
– The Director Series on Vimeo
House of Thrones – Quiznos Parody
- Production Script (Written in Final Draft)
- Shot List (Written in Word)
- Camera Diagrams (Made in Photoshop)
- Storyboards (Hand Drawn)
- Pre-Production Deck (Made in InDesign for Client)
- Final Video
Dark Side – Mattel Hot Wheels Darth Car Promo
- Shot List / Boards / Camera Diagrams (Word / Photoshop / Grab)
- Animatic (Cinema 4D and Premiere Pro)
- Agency Case Study
- Behind-the-Scenes
- Final Video
The Waze Runner – Quiznos Parody
Pipe Dreams – Quiznos :30 Spot
Startourage – Quiznos Parody
Send your thoughts and/or materials on preparing for shoots to justshootitpod@gmail.com and we’ll review it on the podcast.
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