Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon

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June 10th, 2020

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Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon Season 6 Episodes

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Bryan Edward Hill On The Writer's Journey from Screenplays to Novels to Comic Books

May 12th, 2021

Writing "The Russian Specialist" for Dolph Lundgren was a great break, but it wasn't until Bryan began writing novels and comics like "7 Days From Hell", "Batman and The Outsiders", and 'Chariot' that his career took off. Just this week came the announcement of his "Bitter Root" adaptation, to be directed by Regina King. On this episode, Bryan joins Pete to talk about the challenge that came with being a Black man breaking into screenplay writing, the importance of rebranding and understanding the "why?", the pitch process, lessons learned from working with comics, his upcoming projects and more.

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Spencer Garrett On His Job As An Actor, HBO's "Untitled Lakers Project" and more...

May 5th, 2021

Spencer Garrett may have "grown up in the green room" but he is still perfecting his craft with each new performance from "Star Trek" and "Insecure" to "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood". On this episode, Spencer joins Pete to discuss his most memorable turning points, the challenge of manufacturing moments when auditioning, why you should always be over-prepared, the "breakdown" process and more.

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Pete Chatmon On The Psychology And Technique Of Directing

April 30th, 2021

On this special Craft Episode, Pete reviews a presentation he put together in 2011 that describes the five stages of production and their guiding principals. With commentary based on what he's learned over the past ten years, Pete discusses the demands on Directors, being honest and using motivation driven direction with talent, recommended readings, and more.

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Carl Seaton On Getting Comfortable With Nervousness

April 21st, 2021

Originally from Chicago, Carl Seaton learned lessons as an indie filmmaker that have become his biggest superpower as a television Director ("Snowfall", "Batwoman", "The Chi", and more.) On this episode, Carl and Pete get together to discuss their most memorable Murphy's Law moments, the keys to shadowing a Director on set, the importance of reinvestment, being an eternal student and more.

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Mike Berlucchi On "Mythic Quest", "You're The Worst", and Visual Storytelling

April 14th, 2021

In an industry built upon long hours and cramped quarters, one of the most important things you can do to prepare for your career is to become the ultimate "dinner guest." On this episode, Mike joins Pete to talk about how he got his first credit as a cinematographer (in the days before "Mythic Quest" and "You're The Worst",) the logistics that go into shooting with a crane, the difference between working on an already established show vs. a pilot, and more.

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#directorslife

April 7th, 2021

Directing may seem like a simple task at first glance, but understanding the behind the scenes work that goes into mastering a creative position is a major step when it comes to success in the craft. In this special Business Episode, Pete Chatmon discusses what Directors make, the expenses Directors incur in order to present themselves professionally, a day in the life of a Director, and more.

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Matthew A. Cherry On His Journey From The NFL To The Academy Award

March 24th, 2021

After spending three seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver, Matthew was able to identify the skills learned, and apply them throughout his journey into the entertainment industry. In this episode, Matthew A. Cherry joins Pete to discuss the time he used his lunch breaks to write over 120 music video treatments, being mentored by three of the biggest Directors in the game, the creation of his Oscar award winning animation "Hair Love", and more.

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