Filming Action! w/'Family Plan 2' Director Simon Cellan Jones - Just Shoot It 504

Filming Action! w/'Family Plan 2' Director Simon Cellan Jones - Just Shoot It 504

Author: Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan December 4, 2025 Duration: 1:07:57

Simon Cellan Jones https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0148116 shares the story of his rise from the mailroom at BBC to become a director on "The Diplomat", "See", "Ballers", and "The Expanse".


Then Matt and Oren get Simon to share some tips for working with star talent, like Mark Wahlberg, on his latest film "Family Plan 2". What's the difference between how Mark comes to set compared to Jason Momoa? And what are the factors that go into deciding whether to use a Podcar or a process trailer? The guys get into a lot more, and you can't miss this episode.


The three wrap up with a chat about the gritty, cutting-edge films that came out of the 1970s. And they ask the question on everyone's mind: Will we soon see a new renaissance in cutting-edge filmmaking in the next year or two? Find out in this week's episode!


Find Simon on Instagram @simon.cellanjones


---

Help our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/JustShootItPod


Come to our event! RSVP at https://events.justshootitpod.com/

Dec 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM 

Lawless Brewing Co.

5275 Craner Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 91601


Matt's Endorsement: Use a warming tray / chafing dish and make hosting parties easier.


Oren's Endorsement: "Task" on HBO. "I Love LA" on HBO. And the Robinhood Gold Credit Card


Simon's Endorsement: Plant crocuses; yellow is great!


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


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
Podcast Episodes
Good Times w/ EP Eric McCasline  - Just Shoot It 462 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:51
Executive Producer (EP) Eric McCasline talks about building his new, top-tier production company, Good Times. https://ItsGoodTimes.com/ And he chats with Matt and Oren about how directors can get on the roster, win jobs,…
Choreograph Your Career w/Daniel Russell  - Just Shoot It 460 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
LA Stories w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 459 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:15
Matt & Oren chat about the LA fires and their impact on freelancers, filmmakers, and the industry. It's a conversation about navigating so-called 'normalcy' -- where normalcy is lacking. And the tough decisions around wh…
New Year, New Goals w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 458 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:10
Matt and Oren chat about 2024, what they learned and what they're planning to do for 2025. Everything from posting on Instagram & LinkedIn, being more productive, toilet training, and gold stars. Then they tackle a quest…
10 Tips from Thailand w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 455 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:29
What's different about directing a commercial internationally? Everything!! Oren's back from 3 weeks in Thailand and he's got 10 things to remember when shooting overseas. Matt and Oren talk health, prep, working with ac…