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Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon Season 6 Episodes

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Episode 60: Director's Roundtable (Season 4 Finale!)

December 6th, 2023

Directors Anya Adams, Carl Seaton, and Jeff Byrd make their return to the pod as we welcome Morenike Joela Evans and Daniel Willis for our first ever Director's Round Table with Pete. These multi-faceted television Directors have a diverse portfolio spanning various genres including The Flight Attendant, Snowfall, Yellowjackets, The Blacklist, The Neighborhood, Grey's Anatomy, and more. In this special season finale, Pete is joined by his peers as they discuss signs of bad directing, their welcome to the DGA moment, how to rekindle their fire and push through hard times, expectations as they make a return to the Directors chair, and more.

Episode 59: Bola Ogun

November 29th, 2023

In 2017, Bola wrote, starred in, and directed the short film 'The Water Phoenix' which quickly became her calling card. It also helped her identify her voice and tone as a Director. Bola Ogun is a first-generation Nigerian American Director best known for 'Queen Sugar', 'The Witcher', 'Raising Dion', and 'Are We Good Parents?". In this episode, Bola and Pete dive into the benefits of shadowing Directors and activating your network, crowdfunding for independent films, understanding the meaning and power of the word "no", production assistant anecdotes, the importance of raising your words instead of your voice, and more.

Episode 58: Allison Liddi-Brown

November 22nd, 2023

After years of theater directing, Allison made the transition into television bringing a keen understanding of performance and stagecraft to the small screen. Allison Liddi-Brown is a Director best known for 'Grey's Anatomy', 'CSI: Miami', 'The Good Doctor', 'Scandal', and 'The Secret World of Alex Mack'. In this episode, Allison joins Pete to discuss tips and tricks when directing the untrained actor, the importance of deep collaboration, the art of blocking and movement, tone meetings and finding moments to elevate a scene, removing your fears and ego, navigating personal politics and more.

Episode 57: Jonathan Judge

November 15th, 2023

With a focus on identifying the best way to tell a story, Jonathan showcases a diverse skill set that enriches the visual, technical and narrative aspects of a production. Jonathan Judge is a television director best known for "Blues Clues'', "LazyTown", "Young Sheldon'', and "The Really Loud House''. In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Pete to discuss the undeclared responsibilities when working in children's programming, the Unreal Engine and how it compares to the Volume technology, live taping and multicam fundamentals, his introduction to green screen, booking sitcom pilots, and more.

Episode 56: Princess Monique Filmz

November 8th, 2023

Guided by her faith and persistence, Princess Monique Filmz has engaged in a diverse range of creative pursuits, forging a unique path for her Director's journey. Princess Monique Filmz is a Director best known for "The Goldbergs", "Grand Crew", "BMF" and her award winning short film, "The Call". In this episode, Princess sits down with Pete to discuss how she transformed her personal journals into a 15 chapter autobiography, the importance of being resourceful and finding out what you don't know, the technical differences between hour long dramas and half hour comedies, how to enhance long standing shows, navigating through push-back, and more.

Episode 55: Mo Marable

November 1st, 2023

Fascinated by the magic of filmmaking at the age of 8, Maurice became a committed matinee moviegoer. Mo Marable is a Television Director best known for 'Veep', 'Brockmire', ''Woke, and 'Grand Crew. In this episode, Mo joins Pete to discuss the process of designing a main title sequence, battling with logistics and budgeting hurdles, relationship building and taking care of your team, technical presentations vs. emotional presentations when booking for a pilot episode, the importance of being obsessed with your industry, and more..

Episode 54: Anya Adams

October 18th, 2023

From running base camp to sitting in the Director's chair, Anya navigates her journey with great communication, intention and leadership. Anya Adams is a Canadian-American director best known for 'Black-ish', 'Ginny and Georgia', 'Yellowjackets' and her feature film directorial debut, 'Prom Pact'. In this episode, Anya sits down with Pete to discuss how she transitioned from Psychology major to DGA trainee, a day in the life of the 1st AD and being the main source of communication, navigating through the realities of being in the Director's chair, the beauty of world-building in pilot directing, her proudest moments and more.

Episode 53: Garrett McNamara

October 11th, 2023

Influenced by the skateboard to surfing pipeline, Garrett hit the waves at the age of 11 after moving to Hawaii. From there he has gone on to travel the world, leaving his name in the sand as the world's preeminent (and record breaking) big wave surfer. On this episode, Garrett joins Pete to discuss how 3 years of footage led to the creation of the multiple Emmy-nominated HBO series "100 Foot Wave", the powerhouse team behind the series, how to identify a "good" wave, 3 characteristics to make it as a surfer, the importance of discovering your niché, and more.

Episode 52: Reggie Rock Bythewood

October 11th, 2023

From "Another World" to "A Different World" and everything in between, Reggie has learned the value of being a passionate truth seeker. Reggie Rock Bythewood is a Writer, Director, and Producer best known for "Get On The Bus'', "Notorious", "Gun Hill" and the Apple TV+ series, "Swagger". In this episode, Pete is joined by Reggie as he discusses his transition from Staff Writer to Director, the power of connection and safe space, the importance of allowing collaboration to inspire you, moments of surrender during the production of "Swagger", and more.

Episode 51: Paris Barclay

October 4th, 2023

With the original plan to pursue a career as a musical theater composer still in his back pocket, Paris has created a life for himself as a "coordinator of brilliance". Paris Barclay is an award winning Director and Producer, known for "Dahmer", "Sons of Anarchy", "The West Wing", "NYPD Blue" and the list goes on. He's also a two-term former president of the DGA and is currently Emmy-nominated for his work on "Dahmer". In this episode, Paris shares with Pete what he looks for when hiring Directors, how he navigates through the industry, the connection between composing, directing and cooking, the creation of "City of Angels", his upcoming Billy Preston documentary, and more.

Episode 50: Charlie Day On The Making Of "Fool's Paradise" (From 2014 to 2023)

June 7th, 2023

In between takes of "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia", Charlie would spend his time writing and rewriting what would be his directorial debut, "Fool's Paradise". In this episode, Charlie and Pete dive into the realities of filmmaking from script to screen, the importance of discovering a character's wants and needs, lessons learned from the making of "Fool's Paradise", taking risks to tell the stories that don't get told, and more.

Episode 49: Anton Cropper On Transitioning From Second AD to Directing Pilots and Feature Films

May 31st, 2023

Anton Cropper is a director and producer known for 'Monk', 'Black-ish', 'Suits', and his recent feature film 'Fantasy Football'. In this episode, Anton joins Pete to discuss the role of the Stage Manager, directing actors and applying writer's notes, the importance of relationships, creating new worlds when directing pilots, pitch deck preparation, and more.

Episode 48: Charles Murray On His Journey From Self-Taught Screenplay Writer To Showrunner

May 24th, 2023

During a time when there was no clear blueprint for becoming a filmmaker in Hollywood, Charles Murray devoted his youth to educating himself via self-help handbooks from his local libraries. Charles is a writer, director, and producer best known for 'Sons of Anarchy', 'Luke Cage', 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars', and 'Tales of Jedi'. He serves as showrunner on season two of Amazon Studios' 'Outer Range'. In this episode, Charles and Pete discuss the importance of doing your own research and understanding the language of filmmaking, the journey to getting a pilot picked up, what to look for when hiring Directors, staying true to what makes sense for you, and more.

Episode 47: Brian Kubovcik On The Role of VFX Supervisor

May 17th, 2023

Instead of writing a final paper for a Philosophy and Religion Studies course, Brian Kubovcik showcased his creativity by producing a short film. His talent has led him to become an Emmy-nominated VFX supervisor, and he currently heads the studio at FuseFX, with major works including "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law", "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan", and "Criminal Minds". In this episode, Brian and Pete venture into the world of visual effects, discussing everything from the bidding process to post-production work. They emphasize the significance of comprehending camera and lighting techniques, utilizing unique tools and equipment to inform the VFX team, recognizing those controlling the machines, and anticipating the future of VFX.

Episode 46: Shiri Appleby On Her Journey From Acting On Roswell To Directing "UnPrisoned"

May 10th, 2023

At the young age of five, Shiri Appleby embarked on her acting career, appearing in numerous TV shows and commercials. Born and raised in Calabasas, California, Shiri made a name for herself through her acclaimed performances in "Roswell" and "Life Unexpected", as well as her directorial work on "Grown-ish" and "UnPrisoned". In this episode, Shiri and Pete delve into the intricacies of directing and provide insight into the art of providing constructive feedback to actors. They also discuss the importance of thorough preparation, adapting to the new "Evercast" protocol during post-production, and the value of having a confident attitude towards pursuing your goals.

Episode 45: Ellen Rapaport On The Creation And Development Of "Minx"

May 3rd, 2023

Ellen gained her reputation as a writer by penning and marketing a script about a lawyer while simultaneously working at a law firm. Her most well-known works include 'Desperados', 'Clifford the Big Red Dog', and the popular series 'Minx'. In this episode, Ellen and Pete delve into her shift towards storytelling, her experience of creating and refining the plot of "Minx", the intricacies of submitting a script to a studio and network, her first-time experience with directing, supervising the program, and other fascinating details.

Episode 44: The Actor's Perspective

April 26th, 2023

In this unique episode, Pete brings together past podcast discussions with numerous actors to highlight their viewpoints. Join us as we revisit Issa Rae's appreciation for the writers room, the formative tale that left an impression on Dorian Missick, Keith Powell's top advice for actors, Aya Cash's approach to portraying characters versus personal interviews, Kaley Cuoco's entry into acting, and much more. The complete roster of guests includes Issa Rae, Keith Powell, Aya Cash, Simone Missick, Spencer Garrett, Dorian Missick, Romany Malco, Rob McElhenney, and Kaley Cuoco.

Episode 43: Shannon Baker Davis On Good Instincts and Editing For TV and Feature Films

April 19th, 2023

Shannon Baker Davis, a highly acclaimed editor in the film and TV industry, has made a name for herself with her exceptional work on shows like 'Grown-ish', 'Queen Sugar', and 'Top Chef' amongst others. Her unparalleled talent is evident in works like 'The Photograph' and 'Prom Pact'. In this episode, viewers get an insight into the invaluable knowledge and experience Shannon brings to editing. She shares her insights on what she seeks when working on various cuts, how she shifted from editing reality TV to scripted productions, the significance of scene pacing, and other relevant aspects.

Episode 42: Valerie Weiss On Her Journey From Biophysics To "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"

April 12th, 2023

This episode's guest is Valerie Weiss; a distinguished director and scientist whose works include "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds", "Outer Banks", and "Chicago Med". The conversation led by Pete probes the future of filmmaking, highlighting the advantages of incorporating volume technology and Scriptation. Valerie also emphasizes the value of letting personal experiences shape one's outlook, embracing ambiguity, as well as merging scientific knowledge with directing aspirations.

Episode 41: Jeff Byrd On How His Directorial Rebirth Landed Him On Season Two of "Yellowjackets"

April 5th, 2023

Jeff Byrd's journey to becoming a successful Director was impacted greatly by a unique incident - he showed up to his internship dressed in his Sunday's Best. Despite the unconventional start, Jeff went on to direct popular TV shows such as "Star Trek: Discovery", "Black Lightning", and the critically acclaimed "Yellowjackets", which received seven Emmy nominations. In this discussion, Jeff shares his experience of transitioning from music video directing to film and television, the merits of guerrilla filmmaking versus doing things "by the book", the time he shared a filming location with F. Gary Gray, his path as a producer and director, and the importance of taking risks and learning from failure. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Jeff Byrd.

Episode 40: 0 to 100: The Catch Up

March 29th, 2023

Following a nearly a year of absence, Pete is thrilled to announce the release of Episode 40 of Let's Shoot With Pete Chatmon. Join Pete as he takes you on a whirlwind journey, catching up on everything he's been doing, answering listener questions from his mailbag, and offering an exclusive preview of what's in store for this upcoming season. You won't want to miss his exciting lineup of future podcast guests.

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Nzingha Stewart On Having A Strong Vision

January 14th, 2023

After putting together fun family performances at a young age, it didn't take long for Nzingha Stewart to realize that she could turn her favorite pastime into a full-time career. On this episode, Nzingha sits down with Pete to discuss how she got her start as a music video director for artists including Jay-Z, the importance of not only branding yourself but also doing the work, going from guest director to producing director in television, breaking into feature films, and more.

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