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

Directors Matt Enlow and Oren Kaplan have been running Just Shoot It since 2015, and after 505 episodes they have spoken with an extraordinary range of filmmakers — from first-time directors to people helming features with major studio talent. The show's name captures its philosophy perfectly: stop overthinking and go make something. Each week they interview directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, pulling apart the practical steps that took someone from idea to finished project. Recent conversations include Natasha Kermani on casting Sophie Turner for The Dreadful and shooting the entire film in 18 days, and the Kinnane brothers on making the jump from YouTube content to directing Kevin James in a feature. The hosts also tackle bigger-picture industry topics like whether film festivals still matter, how AI is changing production workflows, and what actually separates a good producer from a glorified production coordinator. With a 4.8-star rating from 256 reviews, the audience clearly responds to the show's encouraging but realistic tone. Enlow and Kaplan are working directors themselves, so they understand both the creative ambitions and the logistical headaches that come with getting a project off the ground. Episodes run about an hour and arrive weekly. The show works particularly well for videographers who are looking to move into narrative work or want to understand the directing side of production beyond just operating a camera.