Choreograph Your Career w/Daniel Russell  - Just Shoot It 460

Choreograph Your Career w/Daniel Russell - Just Shoot It 460

Author: Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan January 30, 2025 Duration: 1:12:26

Daniel Russel https://www.daniel-russell.com/ went from an assistant for Dave Meyers www.radicalmedia.com/us/directors/dave-meyers to directing music videos for Justin Timberlake and Jason Derulo. And he chats with Matt and Oren about the moves that built his career. 


What's the secret to pitching and landing impressive jobs? How can you work with a choreographer and inspire them to create the movement you need? And where can you find the best sources for visual inspiration? 


You won't want to miss these tips on building your career!


Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://www.magicmind.com/SHOOTITJAN


Matt's Endorsement: "Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person" (Original title: "Vampire Humaniste Cherche Suicidaire Consentant") https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24216998/


Oren's Endorsements: "When the Jump Scare is Actually Clever" a YouTube video by Vanity Fair https://youtu.be/CNCeYM9bfOg?si=y8gk_qYcb589m80G


Daniel's Endorsements: 

"The Virgin's Bucket List" https://www.reelshort.com/movie/the-virgin-s-bucket-list-675110c567a002f3b1017570 

The pizza at Pura Vita https://puravitalosangeles.com/ 

Shoutout to the DJ's at KCRW https://www.kcrw.com/


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Behind every film you've ever loved is a collection of hard-won lessons, creative struggles, and moments of pure luck. Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing pulls back the curtain on that process. Hosted by working directors Matt Enlow and Oren Kaplan, this podcast operates like a long-form conversation between peers, delving into the granular details of building a life behind the camera. Each episode features an interview with a filmmaker, but the focus is less on promoting projects and more on dissecting the craft. You'll hear directors, writers, cinematographers, and other artists break down their approach to story development, the visual language of a scene, working with actors, and the practical realities of navigating a career. The discussion is grounded in the hosts' own experiences, making the advice tangible and the pitfalls relatable. This isn't abstract theory; it's a field guide compiled from the trenches. Whether you're an aspiring director, a seasoned screenwriter, or simply fascinated by how movies are truly made, this podcast offers an honest, unvarnished look at the art, business, and relentless problem-solving that defines filmmaking. Tune in for a masterclass that feels like a coffee shop chat, where the goal is to demystify the journey from script to screen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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