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June 10th, 2020

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Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon Season 6 Episodes

2024

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Episode 70: The Anatomy of Booking a Job

July 31st, 2024

The most frequently asked question of any working Director is "how do you secure a job?". In this special craft episode, Pete is joined by returning guest Keith Powell to discuss their respective journeys to directing for television, set culture and protocol, the importance of investing wholeheartedly in your work, creating your own opportunities, recalibrating the industry and more.

Episode 69: Tara Miele

July 24th, 2024

Being relentless in her journey during the peak of personal trials and industry strikes created the foundation for this Director's ability to explore complex emotional landscapes in her work. Tara Miele is a film and television Director and Writer known for "Lessons in Chemistry", "Wander Darkly", "The Nomads", "Little America' and more. In this episode, Tara and Pete discuss the art of performing as a Director, risk-taking and prolonging the "No", the payoff from building lasting relationships, what happens when taste meets talent and execution, honoring the showrunner during an open creative process, and more.

Episode 68: Linda Lowy

July 17th, 2024

This well-rounded Casting Director brings a unique perspective and commitment to inclusive casting practices after seamlessly transitioning into her role from teaching American Sign Language in England. Linda Lowy is a Casting Director known for "Grey's Anatomy", "Friday Night Lights", "Scandal", and more. In this episode, Linda sits down with Pete to discuss the history of casting in Hollywood, the process of casting a new show, the benefits of in-person auditions, the Director-to-Casting Director relationship, the importance of sticking to your instincts and being well-rounded, acknowledging full-circle moments and more.

Episode 67: The Cast of Dead Boy Detectives

July 10th, 2024

Despite an unexpected schedule change that required filming the season finale before the two preceding episodes, this cast showcased their unwavering commitment and passion for storytelling. "Dead Boy Detectives" is among Netflix's latest hit series and stars George Rexstrew, Kassius Nelson, and Yuyu Kitamura. In this special roundtable episode, Pete welcomes this gifted ensemble to discuss balancing collaboration when working with numerous Directors, applying theatrical experience to a television performance, the importance of imagination, finding your control, preparing for the season finale, and more.

Episode 71: Lee Toland Krieger

July 7th, 2024

At an early age, Lee was captivated by the art of creating illusions for an audience which helped him transition this passion into crafting mesmerizing visual stories. Lee Toland Krieger is a writer and director known for "You", "Dead Boy Detectives", "Superman and Lois", and "The Age of Adaline". In this episode, Lee sits down with Pete to discuss the writer's progression and discipline, structuring a pitch deck, practical terminology for directing actors, presenting specific points of view, managing the day, and more.

Episode 66: Janine Nabers

July 3rd, 2024

Making the transition from track to theater was an easy call the moment Janine stepped on stage for the first time. Janine Nabers is a playwright, television writer, and producer known for "Atlanta', "Serial Black Face", "Watchmen" and the Amazon Prime hit series "Swarm". In this episode, Janine sits down with Pete to discuss the importance of a Writer's connection to story and character, her experience as a two-time Lila Acheson Wallace fellow at the Juilliard School, meeting the moment while prioritizing self-care, a sneak peek into the writer's room, and more.

Episode 65: Aja Naomi King

June 26th, 2024

Maintaining an optimistic outlook while navigating the highs and lows of show business is something that Aja continues to master. Aja Naomi King is an actor known for "Lessons in Chemistry", "Sylvie's Love", "The Birth of a Nation", and the hit series "How to Get Away with Murder". In this episode, Pete and Aja discuss the importance of asking questions and exploring all of your options, the journey to becoming a series regular, the actor-to-actor relationship, understanding your impact as a storyteller, building resilience, and more.

Episode 64: Kelly Park

June 19th, 2024

Kelly made the seamless transition from acting coach to television director by creating a supportive environment that enhances an actor's creativity and confidence on-screen. Kelly Park is a director known for "Lopez vs. Lopez", "Frasier", "The Neighborhood", and "Station19". In this episode, Kelly and Pete discuss the importance of nurturing creativity, collaborating with dialogue coaches, the art of Multicam directing, preparing young actors for intense scenes, being a "master blocker", and more.

Episode 63: Maria Mantia

June 12th, 2024

Starting as a set production assistant, Maria gained invaluable experience on film and TV sets which led to the development of a keen eye for detail and organization. Maria Mantia is a 1st AD known for "Star Trek: Picard", "Westworld", "Welcome To Chippendales", and "Interior Chinatown", an upcoming Hulu series. In this episode, Maria sits down with Pete to discuss the responsibilities of the PA, 1st AD, and 2nd AD, the art of setting background, sticking to the agenda while still supporting the Director's vision, the importance of ensuring "two minutes of goodwill", gaining respect as an AD, and more.

Episode 62: Jameel Saleem

June 5th, 2024

After finding the confidence to skillfully translate his sense of humor into written words, Jameel knew it was time to pursue a career as a comedy writer. Jameel Saleem is a writer, producer, director, and actor best known for "Bob's Burgers", "South Park", "Disenchantment" and "Exit Strategy". In this episode, Pete and Jameel discuss the pillars of a "good" meeting, the importance of story focus and structure, the process of writing 7 drafts of a spec script, leaning into animation while still doing it all, getting hired to work on his favorite show, and more.

Episode 61: Ava DuVernay

January 1st, 2024

With a firm background in journalism and publicity, @ava seamlessly transitioned her marketing expertise into crafting compelling cinematic narratives spanning documentary, television, and feature films. Ava DuVernay is a versatile Director best known for 'Origin', 'When They See Us', 'Selma', and 'Queen Sugar'. In this special New Year's Day episode, Pete is joined by Ava as they discuss discovering the magical power of storytelling, the intentions behind her Array community, the intimate relationship between publicity and filmmaking, transitioning from indie films to television production, appreciating the limitless experience while creating "Origin', and more.

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