In a special crossover episode, Pete Chatmon joined the "Just Shoot It" podcast with Matt Enlow and Oren Kaplan for a conversation about the technical aspects of directing TV shows like HBO's "Silicon Valley", ABC's "Grey's Anatomy", and "Black-ish". Pete also shares his approach to nurturing relationships without being a burden, and how that could turn into some pretty incredible opportunities.

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:04:00) -- Pete's Intro
(00:04:00- 00:08:00) -- "Let's Just Shoot It" Intro
(00:08:00- 00:09:15) -- Tackling racism in TV and film
(00:09:15- 00:11:00) -- Looking back on the films of 1999
(00:11:00- 00:13:30) -- Getting into the DGA and episodic directing
(00:13:30- 00:16:30) -- Rising to the occasion
(00:16:30- 00:20:10) -- From shadowing to booking
(00:20:10- 00:26:10) -- Staying humble, doing the work, and focusing on your skills
(00:26:10- 00:32:15) -- Building and nurturing real relationships
(00:32:15- 00:36:30) -- When preparation meets opportunity
(00:36:30- 00:41:20) -- 4 Ways of shooting a TV show
(00:41:20- 00:43:50) -- Pete recalls his favorite shot
(00:43:50- 00:49:20) -- The importance of communicating to your crew
(00:49:20- 00:57:00) -- The importance of shotlisting
(00:57:00- 01:05:20) -- How the BLM Movement and Covid-19 will change the industry
(01:05:20- 01:08:40) -- About "Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon"
(01:08:40- 01:13:00) -- Unpaid endorsements
(01:13:00- 01:13:40) -- "Let's Just Shoot It" Closing
(01:13:40- 01:14:35) -- "How To Succeed As A Creative Professional" Book Promo
(01:14:35- 01:16:44) -- Pete's Outro

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You've asked for it and we have answered! In our first ever fully focused Craft Episode, we've dedicated the entire podcast to a conversation around directing television. Pete is joined by fellow directors Erica Watson and Tahir Jetter for a lively discussion centered around Pete's personal principles for success in episodic television...

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:02:35) -- Pete's Intro
(00:02:35- 00:03:00) -- Meet Erica Watson
(00:03:00- 00:04:40) -- Meet Tahir Jetter
(00:04:40- 00:06:30) -- Erica on landing an episode
(00:06:30- 00:08:00) -- Most exciting things about directing television
(00:08:00- 00:13:55) -- Pre-Pre-Production Bonus One
(00:13:55- 00:17:10) -- Pre-Pre-Production Bonus Two
(00:17:10- 00:20:25) -- Pre-Pre-Production Bonus Three
(00:20:25- 00:24:10) -- Pre-Pre-Production Bonus Four
(00:24:10- 00:28:30) -- Pre-Pre-Production Bonus Five
(00:28:30- 00:30:05) -- Pre-Pre-Production Bonus Six
(00:30:05- 00:35:10) -- Commandment 1 (Pre-Production)
(00:35:10- 00:39:15) -- Commandment (Pre-Production)
(00:39:15- 00:45:55) -- Erica on preparing for episodic directing
(00:45:55- 00:50:05) -- Commandment 3 (Pre-Production)
(00:50:05- 00:53:50) -- Commandment 4 (Pre-Production)
(00:53:50- 00:55:30) -- Commandment 5 (Production)
(00:55:30- 00:58:50) -- Commandment 6 (Production)
(00:58:50- 01:02:00) -- Commandment 7 (Production)
(01:02:00- 01:07:00) -- Commandment 8 (Production)
(01:07:00- 01:14:35) -- Commandment 9 (Post-Production)
(01:14:35- 01:19:30) -- Commandment 10 (Post-Production)
(01:19:30- 01:20:50) -- Closing Remarks
(01:20:50- 01:21:30) -- How To Succeed As A Creative Professional Book -- Promo
(01:21:30- 01:22:06) -- Pete's Outro

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You may know Keith as an actor from NBC's "30 Rock," but as Creative Professionals are prone to do, he wears many hats and is best described as a Storyteller. Pete and Keith discuss the journey from Wendy's and Starburst commercials to television, graduating from "Lynn Redgrave University," how growing up with 4 Black women made him a well-rounded storyteller, and more...

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:02:45) -- Pete's Intro
(00:02:45- 00:06:35) -- Working on the "OG" Law & Order
(00:06:35- 00:10:00) -- Being raised by 4 strong Black women
(00:10:00- 00:12:20) -- How Keith became a storyteller
(00:12:20- 00:17:50) -- Why education is Keith's motivator as a storyteller
(00:17:50- 00:20:45) -- Following the story
(00:20:45- 00:25:30) -- Starting a theatre company and attending "Lynn Redgrave" University
(00:25:30- 00:32:20) -- Transitioning from commercials to television
(00:32:20- 00:35:00) -- Becoming a series regular on "30 Rock"
(00:35:00- 00:40:10) -- The moment Oprah saved Keith's job
(00:40:10- 00:43:10) -- Being in the director's chair
(00:43:10- 00:48:50) -- Establishing your own voice and creating for yourself
(00:48:50- 00:49:35) -- How To Succeed As A Creative Professional: Book Promo
(00:49:35- 00:55:15) -- Adapting to the industry: Pivoting
(00:55:15- 00:59:25) -- The role of the director
(00:59:25- 01:04:50) -- The best note Keith has given to an actor: Intention
(01:04:50- 01:08:00) -- Quarantine projects
(01:08:00- 01:13:05) -- Lightning Round
(01:13:05- 01:15:12) -- Pete's Outro

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Actor, Writer, Producer, and Director Romany Malco joins Pete for Episode 08 of the podcast. As Romany shares his non-linear journey from rapper to jingle writer to actor, the two discuss the benefits of "wearing multiple hats", accepting your own identity, the making of "Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison," and more...

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:03:50) -- Pete's Intro
(00:03:50- 00:06:05) -- Who is RMG?
(00:06:05- 00:10:00) -- Childhood Experiences Turned Into Lessons
(00:10:00- 00:12:00) -- Lessons Learned From Iceskating
(00:12:00- 00:14:50) -- The First Story To Have An Impact
(00:14:50- 00:17:35) -- Transitioning From Music To Film
(00:17:35- 00:19:20) -- Making Jingles And Producing
(00:19:20- 00:26:30) -- How One Audition Led To A Big Break In Hollywood
(00:26:30- 00:30:25) -- Importance Of Having Good Energy
(00:30:25- 00:35:00) -- The Making of "Tijuana Jackson"
(00:35:00- 00:41:50) -- Understanding Success Is A Long Term Journey
(00:41:50- 00:43:13) -- About "Tijuana Jackson"
(00:43:13- 00:44:00) -- "How To Succeed As A Creative Professional" Book Promo
(00:44:00- 00:48:00) -- Being A Team Player and Finding Balance In Work
(00:48:00- 00:52:50) -- Directing While Acting'
(00:52:50- 01:00:20) -- Representation On and Off Screen: "A Million Little Things"
(01:00:20- 01:06:30) -- Lightning Round
(01:06:30- 01:08:48) -- Pete's Outro

Netflix's "Atypical" may be in the season four writer's room, but Robia Rashid, creator, and Mary Rohlich, executive producer put the plot aside for a few to chat with Pete. They navigated a three-person Zoom call to discuss why Mary is the first person Robia sends scripts, the beauty of working with people you love, the value of empowering your assistant, and more....

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:03:36) -- Pete's Intro
(00:03:36- 00:07:35) -- Current State Of Being
(00:07:35- 00:11:02) -- How Robia and Mary Met
(00:11:02- 00:14:08) -- First Story To Impact Robia
(00:14:08- 00:15:45) -- First Story To Impact Robia
(00:15:45- 00:19:15) -- Robia's Journey Before Atypical
(00:19:15- 00:21:43) -- Mary's Journey Before Atypical
(00:21:43- 00:26:56) -- Exploring Voice When Creating Stories
(00:26:56- 00:34:50) -- The Power Of Collaboration
(00:34:50- 00:38:20) -- Post-Production And Taking Notes
(00:38:20- 00:38:07) -- How To Succeed As A Creative Professional: Pete's Upcoming Book
(00:38:07- 00:45:30) -- Robia On Directing "Atypical"
(00:45:30- 00:47:00) -- The Importance Of Diversity
(00:47:00- 00:52:02) -- Tips For Directors
(00:52:02- 00:56:48) -- Favorite Moments From "Atypical"
(00:56:48- 01:02:30) -- Lightning Round
(01:02:30- 01:03:15) -- Pete's Outro

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Writer/Creator, Producer, Director, and Actor Rob McElhenney joins Pete for Episode 06 of the pod. With “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” entering its record breaking 15th Season on FXX and “Mythic Quest” preparing for season two on Apple TV+, they sat down to discuss how writing can be terrifying, the importance of creating your own opportunities, why receiving a director’s cut that’s 30-40% of what hits the airs is a job well done, and more...

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:04:14) -- Pete's Intro
(00:04:14- 00:07:30) -- Working in comedy and drama
(00:07:30- 00:11:07) -- Insprirational shows
(00:11:07- 00:13:07) -- Writing vs. acting
(00:13:07- 00:18:08) -- Creating It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
(00:18:08- 00:25:50) -- The writing process and taking notes
(00:25:50- 00:27:37) -- Changing the "IASIP" aesthetic
(00:27:37- 00:30:15) -- Relationship advice: working with your partner
(00:30:15- 00:35:37) -- Bringing in new directors
(00:35:37- 00:36:22) -- "How To Succeed As A Creative Professional" Book Promo
(00:36:22- 00:39:42) -- Creating "Mythic Quest"
(00:39:42- 00:44:50) -- Directing "MQ"
(00:44:50- 00:48:00) -- The "MQ" Quarantine Episode
(00:48:00- 00:51:30) -- What Rob looks for in a director
(00:51:30- 00:54:30) -- Director's Cuts
(00:54:30- 00:55:25) -- Rob's binge list
(00:55:25- 00:58:00) -- Proudest moments
(00:58:00- 00:59:30) -- Pete's binge list
(00:59:30- 01:03:00) -- Lightning Round
(01:03:00- 01:05:30) -- Closing statements
(01:05:30- 01:09:55) -- Pete's outro

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Emmy and DGA award-winning director Michael Spiller shares nothing but the truth on Episode 05 of the pod. From his start as a cinematographer on Hal Hartley's "The Unbelievable Truth", to directing more than 175 episodes of television ("Scrubs", "Modern Family", "Sex and The City", "The Mindy Project"), including many as producing-director, Pete and Spiller talk about how to find yourself in the story, always be learning, and more...

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:00:58) -- Opening Clip
(00:00:58- 00:04:25) -- Pete's Intro
(00:04:25- 00:07:30) -- Growing up in Brooklyn, NY
(00:07:30- 00:09:45) -- Reflecting on childhood as a storyteller
(00:09:45- 00:15:13) -- 1st time picking up a camera
(00:16:00- 00:18:50) -- 1st cinematography job
(00:18:50- 00:20:15) -- Buying the 1st camera
(00:20:15- 00:22:30) -- Shooting on film
(00:22:30- 00:26:35) -- How understanding cinematography helps with directing
(00:26:35- 00:28:15) -- Cinematography big break
(00:28:15- 00:29:10) -- Transitioning from DP to Director
(00:29:10- 00:31:25) -- Directing "Sex and the City"
(00:31:25- 00:34:40) -- Defining what it means to "direct"
(00:34:40- 00:40:55) -- Transitioning from Director to Producing Director
(00:40:55- 00:46:25) -- The role of the Producing Director
(00:46:25- 00:47:17) -- "How To Succeed As A Creative Professional" Book Promo
(00:47:17- 00:51:20) -- Communicating with and understanding the Director
(00:51:20- 00:54:10) -- Why Spiller defends Directors
(00:54:10- 00:56:50) -- Working on "The Mindy Project"
(00:56:50- 01:01:25) -- Most memorable experience
(01:01:25- 01:04:10) -- Characters to have as a storyteller
(01:04:10- 01:11:15) -- The importance of exposure and support
(01:11:15- 01:15:23) -- Pete Chatmon Outro

CHECK OUT THE SCRIPTATION WEBINAR // Be Prepared To Go Paperless On Set
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix-SniF72GY


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We're keeping it in the family on Episode 04 of the pod! Simone Missick currently stars as Lola Carmichael on CBS's "All Rise", making her the first Black woman to be a dramatic lead on the network. Before the industry shutdown, Pete was preparing to direct the season finale of her show, so we invite you to join them as they catch up and discuss why representation matters, how waiting tables and doing commercials builds character, how a career in entertainment is like a yacht looking for a dock, and more...

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:01:04) -- Opening Clip
(00:01:04- 00:03:05) -- Pete intro
(00:03:05- 00:11:25) -- Current state of being: living in America today
(00:11:25- 00:16:50) -- How storytelling shapes society
(00:16:50- 00:19:50) -- Simone shares the first time she was impacted by storytelling
(00:19:50- 00:22:50) -- Being the "first" as told by Simone
(00:22:50- 00:25:12) -- Pete shares the first time he was impacted by storytelling
(00:25:12- 00:29:55) -- How Simone got her start in the industry
(00:29:55- 00:34:40) -- Skills learned from side jobs
(00:34:40- 00:36:45) -- Nurturing your relationships
(00:36:45- 00:39:40) -- Simone shares memory of Will Smith
(00:39:40- 00:44:05) -- The importance of showing kindness and respect
(00:39:40- 00:44:05) -- Podcast Socials!
(00:44:50- 00:45:26) -- How To Succeed As A Creative Professional: Book Promo
(00:45:26- 00:47:30) -- Memories from the making of "BlackCard"
(00:47:30- 00:51:15) -- How Pete selects talent; thoughts on "offer only" casting
(00:51:15- 00:53:45) -- Memories on the making of "BlackCard"continues
(00:53:45- 01:01:00) -- Simone's first major film project; lessons learned
(01:01:00- 01:06:30) -- Pete's first major episodic lessons learned
(01:06:30- 01:12:15) -- The impact of "All Rise"
(01:12:15- 01:15:40) -- Last words: encouragement from Simone
(01:15:40- 01:18:46) -- Pete outro

Dorian Missick is one of those actors that directors and cast members alike look forward to seeing on the call sheet. Most recently, he delivered a brilliant performance as Jamal on ABC's "For Life", but before that you may have seen Dorian in "SouthLAnd", "Brian Banks", "Jinn", "Two Weeks Notice" -- or for the real fans -- as "Cool" in Pete Chatmon's debut feature "Premium". Pull a chair up and listen to two friends chop it up over the entertainment industry, the hustle to build a career, and whatever else pops up along the way.

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:03:00) -- Pete introduces the show
(00:03:00- 00:06:13) -- First time being impacted by the power of storytelling
(00:06:13- 00:14:05) -- When did you realize you wanted to pursue a career as a storyteller?
(00:14:05- 00:18:40) -- Early stages (career)
(00:18:40- 00:22:00) -- Early stages (school and work)
(00:22:00- 00:23:00) -- Working at Blockbuster Video
(00:23:00- 00:25:40) -- Appreciating your first job
(00:25:40- 00:32:00) -- What was your big break and how did you get it?
(00:32:00- 00:33:45) -- Transition from TV to film
(00:33:45- 00:37:30) -- Being the main character vs. the supporting character
(00:37:30- 00:41:50) -- What do you look for when working with a director?
(00:41:50- 00:42:35) -- “How to Succeed as a Creative Professional” Book Promo
(00:42:35- 00:50:55) -- Playing Jamal in “For Life”
(00:50:55- 00:54:00) -- Switching from acting to directing
(00:54:00- 00:56:45) -- What makes a “good” director?
(00:56:45- 01:01:30) -- Reflecting on best moments as a storyteller
(01:01:30- 01:09:50) -- Trusting the process: Multiple takes when acting
(01:13:00- 01:15:20) -- What stories should Hollywood be telling?
(01:15:20- 01:20:05) -- If you could tell any story what would you tell?
(01:20:05- 01:21:10) -- Last words: Encouragement from Dorian
(01:21:10- 01:23:03) -- Pete closes the show

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Season 4 of "Insecure" may have just come to an end, but you can still hear from one of the most exciting voices on the scene on Episode 02 of the pod! Amongst many topics in a wide ranging conversation, Pete chats with Issa about making the impossible leap from webseries to premium cable, mistakes directors can avoid (at least on her show), and who might play her in the biopic we all know is coming in 2045 (and...yes, Pete would like to direct it).

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00 - 00:03:30) -- Pete introduces the show
(00:03:30- 00:05:30) -- Issa’s target audience when it comes to writing
(00:05:30- 00:07:08) -- Thoughts on current state of the world
(00:07:08- 00:09:40) -- How will storytelling change post pandemic?
(00:09:40- 00:11:20) -- Issa’s favorite thing about Insecure production
(00:11:20- 00:12:45) -- Exploring different storylines in Insecure
(00:12:45- 00:16:00) -- Hiring directors for Insecure
(00:16:00- 00:16:45) -- How To Succeed as a Creative Professional Book promo
(00:16:45- 00:20:05) -- Where directors go “wrong” in production
(00:20:05- 00:21:35) -- Biggest change from Awkward Back Girl to Insecure
(00:21:35- 00:23:17) -- Post pandemic production
(00:23:17- 00:25:50) -- Thoughts on Entrepreneurship
(00:25:50- 00:27:50) -- Pete's predictions on the Issa Rae biopic coming in 2045
(00:27:50- 00:30:00) -- How to stay focused on your journey
(00:30:00- 00:31:00) -- Last words: Encouragement from Issa
(00:31:00- 00:34:38) -- Pete Chatmon outro

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