The Film Fixer w/Janek Ambros - Just Shoot It 496

The Film Fixer w/Janek Ambros - Just Shoot It 496

Author: Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan October 9, 2025 Duration: 1:13:02

Janek Ambros https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4471783/ doesn't use social media for self-promotion. And he tells up and coming filmmakers, you have to be annoying. Because in reality, that's what everyone in this industry is doing, including A-Listers.


Besides if you're under 30, you're not supposed to know any better. So swing for the fence!! With a Sundance film under his belt and scores of other, Janek brings a filmmaker-sans-TV-commercial perspective, grit, and tenacity. And Matt and Oren explore his fascinating counterpoint take one how to make a career. Things like what makes a script that gets picked up. And where to start writing -- for character or budget.


It's a fact-filled episode overflowing with juicy info!


Find Janek on IG: @assemblylineent


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Matt's Endorsement: "Singing In the Rain" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045152/


Oren's Endorsement: "Gabby's Dollhouse", the movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32214143/ and the HBO show "Peacemaker" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13146488/


Janek's Endorsement: "The Kid Stays in the Picture" audiobook by Robert Evans, read by Robert Evans https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Kid-Stays-in-the-Picture-Audiobook/B00CICHAN8 And “Adventures in the Screen Trade”, the book https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/william-goldman/adventures-in-the-screen-trade/9780446391177 


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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.
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