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Join Us for an Exclusive Interview with TV Director Pete Chatmon, on our latest Geektown Behind The Scenes' podcast!We recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down with acclaimed TV director Pete Chatmon, whose impressive career spans across some of television's most beloved shows—including 'Ghosts', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Yellowjackets', 'Chicago Fire', 'Mythic Quest', and more.In our engaging conversation, Pete shares his inspiring journey into television directing, transitioning from independent filmmaking to becoming one of TV's most sought-after directors. He reveals the unique challenges and joys of stepping onto established series, from creating standout sequences in 'Yellowjackets' to capturing precise comedic timing in 'Ghosts'.Pete gives insightful perspectives on what it's like to jump between dramatically different genres—whether it's intense drama, quirky comedy, or intriguing dramedy. He breaks down how he crafts episodes that resonate with audiences, noting the importance of both honoring a show's existing style and introducing fresh, innovative approaches that elevate the storytelling.Additionally, Pete delves into some memorable behind-the-scenes experiences from working on 'Chicago Fire', detailing the meticulous efforts to realistically portray intense firefighting scenarios. He also discusses his experience directing shows with diverse tonalities, such as the whimsical yet poignant 'Interior Chinatown' and the emotionally charged 'Flight Attendant'.Whether you're an aspiring director, a TV enthusiast, or simply someone who loves behind-the-scenes stories from the entertainment industry, you won't want to miss Pete's thoughtful insights and candid anecdotes. Catch our full interview to learn more about Pete Chatmon's impressive career, his upcoming projects, and his passion for storytelling!Stay tuned - this conversation is packed with invaluable lessons for anyone fascinated by the creative and dynamic world of television directing.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Chatmon is one of those select few directors who is constantly working as a director on TV episodes from Ghosts, to Yellowjackets, Chicago Fire, and lots more. He's the host of the podcast Let's Shoot.Matt and Oren quiz Pete on how he sets people up to receive feedback and tough notes. And Pete talks about the importance of knowing what does not work, even though you thought it might. Off which , Oren shares how some brutal feedback changed his career for the better. But unsolicited honest feedback... hmm what about that? That's a tough one. And the guys go deep into this from both sides, giving and receiving. Like real deep. And they talk about what happens when the response to your note is "I'm not doing that."But first, Matt talks about his latest shoot with Major League Baseball (MLB) superstars and what happens when you ask them to sing!---Get a great deal on Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/shootit NEW LINK!!Matt's Endorsement: Watch the early works of your favorite directors, like "She's Gotta Have It", Spike Lee's first film.Oren's Endorsement: The podcast "Song Exploder" https://songexploder.net/episodes Also, once an avocado is ripe, if you're not ready to eat it, you can put it in the refrigerator.Pete's Endorsement: The podcast "What Went Wrong" https://www.whatwentwrongpod.com/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WebsiteLet's Shoot With Pete Chatmon Podcast BioDirector Pete Chatmon a member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), about his recent work and upcoming projects. Pete is a dynamic director, creator, and storyteller whose impressive portfolio spans high-profile television shows and his popular podcast Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon. Pete's upcoming episodes include Yellowjackets, episode 306, which will premiere on March 16, where he intensifies the show's signature tension and suspense in a highly anticipated installment of this dark psychological thriller. He also directed episode 503 of the final season of the hit Netflix show YOU, which premieres on April 24, bringing emotional depth and high-stakes drama as the series heads toward its thrilling conclusion. Pete's direction of NBC's Chicago Fire, episode 1315, which premieres on March 5, continues the show's legacy of action-packed, heart-pounding drama, while his work on CBS's Ghosts, episode 415, premiering March 6, and episode 416, premiering on March 13, showcases his mastery of blending humor with heart, delivering supernatural intrigue that keeps fans hooked. In addition to his directing work, Pete is the creator and host of the hit podcast The Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon, now in its 6th season. The podcast has become a must-listen for anyone passionate about filmmaking, featuring incredible guests like Rob McElhenney, Kaley Cuoco, and Issa Rae. Each episode dives into fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, industry insights, and in-depth interviews, showcasing Pete's expertise and passion for storytelling. With his impressive body of work in both television and podcasting, Pete has solidified himself as a leading voice in the entertainment world. A conversation with him would offer valuable, behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process and the art of storytelling. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

Video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbUJlosxhTM 0:00 - Every Artist Must Learn How To Quit 14:17 - Mistakes A Filmmaker Makes After Sundance 32:02 - What Stops Artists From Reaching Their Goals? 42:35 - What Many Directors Don't Realize About Their Careers 56:25 - I Wouldn't Be A Director Without This Happening 1:06:48 - 4 Types Of Directing Every Director Should Know 1:18:35 - If You Don't Learn Story Structure You May Never Work In The Film Industry 1:28:13 - The Artist Filmmaker Versus The Business Filmmaker 1:36:14 - Why A Director Should Read A Screenplay 50 Times 1:53:50 - If A Director Doesn't Have These Skills They Won't Work 2:04:30 - How To Make It Impossible For Them Not To Hire You BUY THE BOOK - TRANSITIONS: A Director's Journey and Motivational Handbook https://amzn.to/3Jye6lP With a deft ability to balance both half-hour single camera comedies and one-hour dramas, Pete Chatmon has directed over 50 episodes of television including HBO Max's The Flight Attendant, Insecure, Silicon Valley, and Love Life, Netflix's You, ABC's Grey's Anatomy and Black-ish, Starz' Blindspotting, FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest. He is in development on The Education of Matt Barnes with Showtime, for which he will direct the pilot and serve as executive producer and is currently co-executive producer and producing director on Reasonable Doubt, the first project to be produced via Hulu's Onyx Collective. His debut feature as writer/director, Premium, starred Dorian Missick, Zoe Saldana, and Hill Harper, and premiered on Showtime after a limited theatrical run. Chatmon also wrote, produced, and directed 761st, a documentary on the first Black tank battalion in WWII, narrated by Andre Braugher. Through TheDirector, his Digital Studio, he has directed, shot, and edited content for advertising agencies and Fortune 500 brands. Chatmon's career began in 2001 with the Sundance selection of his NYU thesis film, 3D, starring Kerry Washington. His most recent short film, BlackCard, premiered on HBO, and his narrative podcast, Wednesday Morning, engaged voters around the 2020 election. SUBSCRIBE TO PETE CHATMON'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpecW07kN9swag5PNGTRJ-A CONNECT WITH PETE CHATMON https://petechatmon.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0154079 https://www.instagram.com/petechatmon https://twitter.com/petechatmon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpecW07kN9swag5PNGTRJ-A MORE MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS AUTHORS https://mwp.com CONNECT WITH FILM COURAGE http://www.FilmCourage.com http://twitter.com/#!/FilmCourage SUBSCRIBE TO THE FILM COURAGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://bit.ly/18DPN37 SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A MEMBER https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8o1mdWAfefJkdBg632_tg/join SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A PATRON https://www.patreon.com/filmcourage (Affiliates) ►WE USE THIS CAMERA (B&H) – https://buff.ly/3rWqrra ►WE USE THIS SOUND RECORDER (AMAZON) – http://amzn.to/2tbFlM9 Stuff we use: LENS - Most people ask us what camera we use, no one ever asks about the lens which filmmakers always tell us is more important. This lens was a big investment for us and one we wish we could have made sooner. Started using this lens at the end of 2013 - http://amzn.to/2tbtmOq AUDIO Rode VideoMic Pro - The Rode mic helps us capture our backup audio. It also helps us sync up our audio in post https://amzn.to/425k5rG Audio Recorder - If we had to do it all over again, this is probably the first item we would have bought - https://amzn.to/3WEuz0k LIGHTS - Although we like to use as much natural light as we can, we often enhance the lighting with this small portable light. We have two of them and they have saved us a number of times - http://amzn.to/2u5UnHv *These are affiliate links, by using them you can help support this channel.

On this episode of Woody Adjacent, James brings us what seemed like a great recommendation ..only to find not only disappointment but some unfortunate behind the scenes details that still lead to a great conversation regardless :)   Fools Paradise (2023) tells the story of a mute man recently released from a mental health facility. This man looks just like a famous method actor that refuses to leave his trailer on the production of a movie set. With the "help" of a down-on-his-luck 'publicist' this nameless man will begin a misadventure through the world of hollywood encountering all the strange types in the hollywood machine   The movie stars: Charlie Day, Ken Jeong, Kate Beckinsale, Adrien Brody, Jason Sudeikis, Ray Liotta and Edie Falco to name but a few   Please check out the links below for the full cast, user reviews, ratings and info you may find interesting   Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fool%27s_Paradise_(2023_film)   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9013340/   Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fools_paradise_2023   ____________________   As promised please find the link to the podcast interview with Chalie Day here:  Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIoWVQQiHjc   _____________________   A VERY Special Thanks to The Woody Allen Pages Website & The Woody Allen Subreddit for the continued support and info – check them out for the latest from the Woody Allen Fan Community!!   https://www.woodyallenpages.com     &    https://www.reddit.com/r/woodyallen   PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT TO THIS OR ANY OTHER EPISODE USING OUR COMMENT SECTION VIDEO LINK HERE   >>>>>>>  https://bit.ly/warpcom   IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING US A COFFEE / GIVING US A TIP VIA OUR PATREON CAMPAIGN  >>> https://www.patreon.com/woodyretro   Thanks for listening as always - we would also LOVE a review on iTunes or a 5 star rating via Spotify or whichever podcast platform you are listening on - please find all our connected links below.   >>>   https://linktr.ee/woodyretro

Stephen Hill is an award winning actor (Best Male Actor, ABFF Star Project 2010), known for solid work in a variety of roles in film, TV, theater, web series, etc. Recently cast in the lead role of York in the HBO mini-series, Lewis & Clark, he is also on HBO, in Pete Chatmon's BlackCard, and in the fifth season of Boardwalk Empire in the recurring role of Clarence, right hand man to Jeffrey Wright's, Dr. Narcisse. On Netflix, in Kiara Jones' Christmas Wedding Baby, Stephen gives a heartfelt and truthful performance in the lead role of Issac. Look out for him on Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Louie, Political Animals, and Unforgettable. Hill can also be seen embodying the role of Jackie Robinson in the award winning documentary, Jackie Robinson: My Story. Watch Stephen online in the soulful film Runaway, starring opposite Grammy nominated vocalist Carolyn Malachi, and in the hilarious series Fort Knox. Stephen considers it a privilege and and honor to play make believe for a living.

With a deft ability to balance both half-hour single camera comedies and one-hour dramas, Pete Chatmon has directed over 50 episodes of television including HBO Max's The Flight Attendant, Insecure, Silicon Valley, and Love Life, Netflix's You, ABC's Grey's Anatomy and Black-ish, Starz' Blindspotting, FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest. He is in development on The Education of Matt Barnes with Showtime, for which he will direct the pilot and serve as executive producer and is currently co-executive producer and producing director on Reasonable Doubt, the first project to be produced via Hulu's Onyx Collective.His debut feature as writer/director, Premium, starred Dorian Missick, Zoe Saldana, and Hill Harper, and premiered on Showtime after a limited theatrical run. Chatmon also wrote, produced, and directed 761st, a documentary on the first Black tank battalion in WWII, narrated by Andre Braugher. Through TheDirector, his Digital Studio, he has directed, shot, and edited content for advertising agencies and Fortune 500 brands. Chatmon's career began in 2001 with the Sundance selection of his NYU thesis film, 3D, starring Kerry Washington. His most recent short film, BlackCard, premiered on HBO, and his narrative podcast, Wednesday Morning, engaged voters around the 2020 election. His podcast, Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon is available on YouTube, iTunes, and all podcast platforms. In January 2022 his book, Transitions: A Director's Journey + Motivational Handbook was released by Michael Wiese ProductionsEnjoy my conversation with Pete Chatmon.

On todays episode Kenny talks with director Pete Chatmon about the HBO MAX series "The Flight Attendant." Pete has a long list of credits including episodes of "Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia", "Black-ish" and "You" to name just a few. Enjoy the episode! Check out Petes podcast "Lets Shoot!" Follow Kenny on Twitter @kwmcmillan Frame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coasts leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and lights to grip and expendables, Filmtools has you covered for all your film gear needs. Check out Filmtools.com for more. ProVideo Coalition is a top news and reviews site focusing on all things production and post. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for the latest news coming out of the industry. Check out ProVideoCoalition.com for more!

This week, Matt & Oren reunite with the prolific and talented TV director, Pete Chatmon, and discuss bringing his unique vision to ongoing projects. Matt's Endorsement: BARRY on HBOOren's Endorsement: Upgrading Your Computer Pete's Endorsement: Atlanta on FXContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com.Follow Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we'll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We'll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Television director and feature writer Pete Chatmon dives into his extensive experience and unique perspective on storytelling and directing, while giving a sneak peak of his new book,"Transitions: A Director's Journey and Motivational Handbook."  

Pete Chatmon shares guidance and support for directors from his new book, Transitions: A Director's Journey + Motivational Handbook. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com. 

What does one need to keep in mind once they succeed? What needs to be maintained once they reach their goals? There's no secret that humility comes after this, but what brought there should still be present. The curiosity that piques your interest and drives you to be disciplined infuses humble leadership leading to long-term success.  Listen as Kison interviews Pete Chatmon, American film and TV director, about how he makes sure he keeps his feet on the ground once he reaches his long-term successes. In this episode you will learn about: Catering to your curiosity as it piques your interest to learn more and be better Demanding discipline from yourself to make sure you keep going everyday Handling and handing over humility as you achieve milestones to inspire others Making sure you have a game plan and discipline to achieve your goals Follow BossMove on all socials: https://linktr.ee/bossMoveSeries

This week we are joined by Kelly McCreary, who stars on Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Maggie Pierce. Last year, Kelly gave birth to her first child with her husband, director Pete Chatmon (whom, btw, she met on the set of Grey's Anatomy)! We are so happy to have Kelly on the show to talk about her thoughts on family planning, finding the right healthcare providers, and most importantly, how we can ease into being a new mom. Connect with us: @TheSugaberries  @TikaSumpter @ThaiRandolph TheSuga@Sugaberry.com  www.sugaberry.com Connect with our guest: @seekellymccreary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teller Of Stories. Mostly Fiction, Always Real. With a deft ability to balance both half-hour single camera comedies and one-hour dramas, Pete Chatmon has directed episodes of HBO Max's The Flight Attendant, Insecure, Silicon Valley, and Love Life, Netflix's You and Atypical, ABC's Grey's Anatomy, Black-ish, A Million Little Things, Station 19, Mixed-ish and Single Parents, CBS's All Rise and The Unicorn, Starz' Blindspotting, FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, FreeForm's Grown-ish, TBS's The Last OG, OWN's Greenleaf, and the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest. He is in development on The Education of Matt Barnes with Showtime, for which he will direct the pilot and serve as executive producer and is currently co-executive producer and producing director on Reasonable Doubt, the first project to be produced via Hulu's Onyx Collective.His debut feature as writer/director, Premium, starred Dorian Missick, Zoe Saldana, and Hill Harper, and premiered on Showtime after a limited theatrical run. Chatmon also wrote, produced, and directed 761st, a documentary on the first Black tank battalion in WWII, narrated by Andre Braugher. He received the Tribeca Film Institute “All Access” Program's Creative Promise Narrative Award for the heist screenplay, $FREE.99.Through TheDirector, his Digital Studio, he has directed, shot, and edited content for advertising agencies and Fortune 500 brands. Chatmon's career began in 2001 with the Sundance selection of his NYU thesis film, 3D, starring Kerry Washington. His most recent short film, BlackCard, premiered on HBO, and his narrative podcast, Wednesday Morning, engaged voters around the 2020 election. His podcast, Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon is available on YouTube, iTunes, and all podcast platforms. In January 2022 his book, Transitions: A Director's Journey & Motivational Handbook, will be released by Michael Wiese Productions. Follow him on Instagram @petechatmon and @letsshootwithpetechatmon.W: https://petechatmon.com/#about Transitions: A Director's Journey and Motivational Handbook https://www.amazon.com/Transitions-Directors-Journey-Motivational-Handbook/dp/161593331X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V3HJ7XTSBEPR&dchild=1&keywords=pete+chatmon+transitions&qid=1632696289&sprefix=ironing+board%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1Podcast: https://petechatmon.com/podcast/W: https://www.instagram.com/petechatmon/T: https://twitter.com/petechatmonF: https://www.facebook.com/pchatmonIG: https://www.instagram.com/petechatmon/Blackcardhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4kCsXo3EhMAlso, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixtonDamien Swaby Social Media Links:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorWebsite http://filmmakingconversations.com/

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…SHOW NOTES:(00:00:00- 00:04:20) -- Pete’s Intro(00:04:20- 00:06:40) -- Figuring Out Your “Why”(00:06:40- 00:10:22) -- Types Of Directors (00:10:22- 00:11:25) —Demands Of The Director(00:11:25- 00:14:00) —Five Stages Of Production(00:14:00- 00:15:30) —Maximizing Development (00:15:30- 00:24:15) —Guiding Principles For Stages One And Two (00:24:15- 00:27:17) -- Hiring Department Heads(00:27:17- 00:29:43) — Most Important Moment Theory(00:29:43- 00:30:55) -- Taking Advantage Of Rehearsals (00:30:55- 00:33:22) — Guiding Principals For Stage Three (00:33:22- 00:34:20) — “Transitions: A Directors Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo(00:34:20- 00:38:05) — Commanders Intent (00:38:05- 00:41:05) — Directing Talent (00:41:05- 00:43:05) — Making The Day(00:43:05- 00:44:20) — Commitment (00:44:20- 00:48:55) — Guiding Principals For Stages Four And Five(00:48:55- 00:50:20) — Recommended Reads/Books (00:50:20- 00:54:50) — Who Will You Be? (00:54:50- 00:55:39) — Pete’s Outro *** Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37iekw1*** Get your Director's merch: https://www.drctr.video/

Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet (Season 1) ~25-35 Minutes/Episode / TV-MA Written by Charlie Day, Megan Ganz, Rob McElhenney, Ashly Burch, Aaron Geary, John Harris, Erin Ryan, Ben Steiner, Jordan Temple, David Hornsby, Katie McElhenney, Aparna Nancherla Directed by Todd Bierman, David Gordon Green, Rob McElhenney, Pete Chatmon, LP, Catriona McKenzie Synopsis: Meet the team behind … Continue reading Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet

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… SHOW NOTES:(00:00:00- 00:05:40) -- Pete’s Intro (00:05:40- 00:11:30) -- Understanding Directing And Shooting Styles (00:11:30- 00:17:10) -- Who Is Getting Hired: Episodic Directing Stats(00:17:10- 00:28:20) -- How Much Does A Director Make? (00:28:20- 00:35:25) -- What Is Needed To Present Yourself As A Director?(00:35:25- 00:36:25) -- “Transitions: A Directors Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo(00:36:25- 00:42:33) -- Who Is On A Directors “Team”?(00:42:33- 00:45:30) -- What Is The Directors Attitude? (00:45:30- 00:47:50) -- A Day In The Life Of A Director(00:47:50- 00:48:34) -- Pete’s Outro

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Pete Chatmon was first noticed as a director coming out of the NYU Film school with his short film, “3D”, starring Kerry Washington. This short film was a Sundance Film Festival selection in 2001. Since 2017 he has developed a name as a episodic television series director with credits including HBO's "Silicon Valley" and "Insecure", ABC's "Grey's Anatomy", "Black-ish", "A Million Little Things", "Station 19", "Mixed-ish" and "Single Parents", Netflix's "Atypical", FX's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", FreeForm's "Grown-ish", TBS's "The Last OG", OWN's "Greenleaf", and the Apple TV+ series "Mythic Quest" from Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day. His debut feature as writer/director, "Premium", starred Dorian Missick, Zoe Saldana, and Hill Harper and premiered on Showtime after a limited theatrical run. Chatmon also wrote, produced, and directed "761st", a documentary on the first black tank battalion in WWII, narrated by Andre Braugher. He received the Tribeca Film Institute "All Access" Program's Creative Promise Narrative Award for the heist screenplay "$FREE.99". Pete also host his own podcast, "Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon", released every Wednesday on YouTube, iTunes, and all podcast platforms. In this episode we talked about his journey from his NYU film school days to becoming an episodic television director.  CONVERSATIONS WITH CHARLIE https://linktr.ee/thepodmatrix YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/vrtzr64 SPOTIFY: https://tinyurl.com/wvjfav4 APPLE PODCASTS: https://tinyurl.com/w7n8br2 WEBSITE: www.thepodmatrix.com www.conversationswithcharlie.com Support this podcast

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Shari sits down with director Pete Chatmon (Black-ish, Silicon Valley, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) to talk about the world of TV directing, including his unique methodology, the role of a director in television, and making time to create new projects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*** SPECIAL CRAFT EPISODE! *** After losing a local upstate election, Jeannine Hamilton pays a surprise visit to her father, Wesley's, palatial estate. She unexpectedly finds herself at a celebratory brunch surrounded by his duplicitous comrades as they engage in a dangerous game of political horsetrading, leaving Jeannine to make a life or death decision before dessert can be served."WEDNESDAY MORNING" stars Kelly McCreary (Grey's Anatomy), Spencer Garrett (The Frontrunner), Colman Domingo (Fear The Walking Dead), Blake DeLong (When They See Us), Joy Nash (Twin Peaks), Louis Ozawa (Hunters), Elena Campbell-Martinez (Vida), Remy Ortiz (Instant Family), and Monnie Aleahmad (Bosch). Directed by Pete Chatmon (Silicon Valley, Insecure, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Black-ish)Written by Pete Chatmon and Candice Sanchez McFarlane*** Visit the Official Website @ www.wednesdaymorningpodcast.com [Watch The Video Version!]

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*** Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37iekw1*** Get your Director's merch: https://www.drctr.video/

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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*** Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37iekw1*** Get your Director's merch: https://www.drctr.video/

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*** Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37iekw1*** Get your Director's merch: https://www.drctr.video/

Welcome to the premiere episode of Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon. Pete sits down to chat with his NYU buddy Theo Travers, a writer on season 6 of Showtime's "Billions" where he also serves as an executive producer. They chop it up about the state of things in America...in Hollywood...and discuss how storytelling, or the lack of it, affects perception in our culture...

We’re in conversation with Pete Chatmon. Pete started making films in high school and through a lot of hustle and persistence, he raised half $1 million for his first film, hit a thousand dollars of his own money in the bank at the time. Since then he's gone on to direct well-known shows, including Blackish.  Pete and I talked about how he got his start in the film industry, how he keeps his integrity in an industry that is full of compromise, the grit required to make it in the industry and the financial realities of launching films.  For more, check out www.somoneypodcast.com

Filmmaker + entrepreneur Pete Chatmon is the director/producer of multiple films starring top talent including Kerry Washington, Zoe Saldana, and Dorian Missick. After succesfully producing and directing his first feature film, he went on to create a multimedia company where he works on a wide range of creative projects. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on his journey into making movies, his thoughts on the new digital landscape, and the most important traits creative people need to be successful.

On the final Double Down Film Show of the Fall 2011 semester we’ll be rapping with comedian Issa Rae, who is the Writer/Director and Star of the popular web series, Awkward Black Girl.  Issa’s series chronicles the comedic everyday social misadventures of a young woman that doesn’t quite fit in...anywhere.  -How should you use social media to ENGAGE your audience? -How did their KICKSTARTER campaign raise $56,000 in a month? -What are studio executives looking for on the WEB? -What is the advantage of KEEPING a show on the web? -Why have audiences been so RESPONSIVE to the show?  We’ll elicit the answers to these questions and more on this Season 6 finale of The Double Down Film Show, plus we’ll give out some more free info from new The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide and answer your questions on the air. By filmmakers. For filmmakers.  Nothing but real-world case studies and practical wisdom to help you build a filmmaking career.

On the final Double Down Film Show of the Fall 2011 semester we’ll be rapping with comedian Issa Rae, who is the Writer/Director and Star of the popular web series, Awkward Black Girl.  Issa’s series chronicles the comedic everyday social misadventures of a young woman that doesn’t quite fit in...anywhere.  -How should you use social media to ENGAGE your audience? -How did their KICKSTARTER campaign raise $56,000 in a month? -What are studio executives looking for on the WEB? -What is the advantage of KEEPING a show on the web? -Why have audiences been so RESPONSIVE to the show?  We’ll elicit the answers to these questions and more on this Season 6 finale of The Double Down Film Show, plus we’ll give out some more free info from new The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide and answer your questions on the air. By filmmakers. For filmmakers.  Nothing but real-world case studies and practical wisdom to help you build a filmmaking career.

One of the things we pride ourselves on with this show is that we talk to tomorrow’s indie filmmaker’s today, such is the case with one of our early guests, Writer/Director – Alrick Brown, who’s back to discuss the incredible rise of his first indie feature, Kinyarwanda, an intense and moving drama about the people affected by the Rwandan genocide…   Notably the film was shot entirely on location in Rwanda with a cast of all Rwandans and Africans, won the 2011 World Cinema Audience Award at Sundance and is now being distributed by Ava DuVernay’s outfit A.F.F.R.M. (African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement). - How did his team successfully market this NON-COMMERCIAL film? - WHO should be going to film festival with you and what do they do? - How did an UNDERGRAD film student come to EDIT this indie hit? - What festival STRATEGIES did his team deploy to push the film? - How can you manage the HYPE that comes with attention? We’ll drill Alrick on the answers to all these questions and more. Plus, we’ll also be sharing some of our exclusive tips and advice for video freelancers from the all-new Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide – now available for pre-orders at DownAndDirtyDV.com. It’s not even hitting the shelves for another 2 weeks, but we’re gonna drop some for your ears only on the very next Double Down Film Show. Some say that, “the game is to be sold, not told”, but we don’t care. We’re giving away the film game for free every Wednesday night at 9pm EST. Get a piece while it’s hot, baby!

One of the things we pride ourselves on with this show is that we talk to tomorrow’s indie filmmaker’s today, such is the case with one of our early guests, Writer/Director – Alrick Brown, who’s back to discuss the incredible rise of his first indie feature, Kinyarwanda, an intense and moving drama about the people affected by the Rwandan genocide…   Notably the film was shot entirely on location in Rwanda with a cast of all Rwandans and Africans, won the 2011 World Cinema Audience Award at Sundance and is now being distributed by Ava DuVernay’s outfit A.F.F.R.M. (African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement). - How did his team successfully market this NON-COMMERCIAL film? - WHO should be going to film festival with you and what do they do? - How did an UNDERGRAD film student come to EDIT this indie hit? - What festival STRATEGIES did his team deploy to push the film? - How can you manage the HYPE that comes with attention? We’ll drill Alrick on the answers to all these questions and more. Plus, we’ll also be sharing some of our exclusive tips and advice for video freelancers from the all-new Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide – now available for pre-orders at DownAndDirtyDV.com. It’s not even hitting the shelves for another 2 weeks, but we’re gonna drop some for your ears only on the very next Double Down Film Show. Some say that, “the game is to be sold, not told”, but we don’t care. We’re giving away the film game for free every Wednesday night at 9pm EST. Get a piece while it’s hot, baby!

On our 80th epic episode of The Double Down Film Show we’re gonna run through the unique journey of self-taught Writer/Director, Matthew Cherry. In the span of just a few years Matthew went from NFL Player for the Jacksonville Jaquars to Production Assistant to directing his first feature film, the new football drama The Last Fall, which features some major Hollywood talent including Keith David, Nicole Beharie and Lance Gross… - How can you get to the director’s chair if you DIDN’T go to film school? - What genre affords you a good opportunity to learn the craft QUICKLY? - What did Matthew do to help his script CIRCULATE among major actors? - How can what you DON’T know work to your advantage? - What does he wish someone would’ve told him BEFORE he started? We’ll reveal the answers to all these questions and more on the very next Double Down Film Show as we walk you through the real-life journey of a first time feature film director – just like you. There are many paths to a successful career in the industry…and we share them all every Wednesday night at 9pm E.S.T. By filmmakers for filmmakers. No B.S. Just real-world case-studies and advice.

On our 80th epic episode of The Double Down Film Show we’re gonna run through the unique journey of self-taught Writer/Director, Matthew Cherry. In the span of just a few years Matthew went from NFL Player for the Jacksonville Jaquars to Production Assistant to directing his first feature film, the new football drama The Last Fall, which features some major Hollywood talent including Keith David, Nicole Beharie and Lance Gross… - How can you get to the director’s chair if you DIDN’T go to film school? - What genre affords you a good opportunity to learn the craft QUICKLY? - What did Matthew do to help his script CIRCULATE among major actors? - How can what you DON’T know work to your advantage? - What does he wish someone would’ve told him BEFORE he started? We’ll reveal the answers to all these questions and more on the very next Double Down Film Show as we walk you through the real-life journey of a first time feature film director – just like you. There are many paths to a successful career in the industry…and we share them all every Wednesday night at 9pm E.S.T. By filmmakers for filmmakers. No B.S. Just real-world case-studies and advice.

On the next episode of the Double Down Film Show multi-hyphenate actor/writer/producer/director Al Thompson of ValDean Entertainment will be breaking down the web series game and how actors and content creators can take charge of their own career and cut out the middle man.  Al has been a featured actor in The Royal Tenenbaums, A Walk to Remember, Love Don’t Cost a Thing, The Cleveland Show and dozens of student films. As a writer/producer/director he’s created and starred in a slew of award-winning new web series including the comedies Johnny B. Homeless, Baby Daddy Memoirs, the drama Lenox Avenue and most-recently the sci-fi series Odessa.  Some his web series have been picked up by Comedy Central, Atom.com and BET.What should you always have READY when your new project drops?? How should you launch a YouTube video so people actually WATCH IT? ?How can you make your project STAND OUT from the rest at a festival?? What ADVANTAGE do actors have crossing over to the director’s chair? ?How can NOT releasing your video online help you attract a distributor? Break out your pens and pads, cause this it’s going to be another chock-a-block wisdom-filled episode of advice from someone who’s been there and done that.  Y’all know how we get down – No B.S. No pie-in-the-sky filmmaking fantasy. No airy fan-boy interviews. Nothing but the practical lessons, hard-won wisdom and strategy from fellow filmmakers hustling in the trenches.  Every Wednesday night at 9pm E.S.T. or download us on iTunes at your convenience. Peep Al’s YouTube Channel:http://www.Youtube.com/AlThompsonInc

On the next episode of the Double Down Film Show multi-hyphenate actor/writer/producer/director Al Thompson of ValDean Entertainment will be breaking down the web series game and how actors and content creators can take charge of their own career and cut out the middle man.  Al has been a featured actor in The Royal Tenenbaums, A Walk to Remember, Love Don’t Cost a Thing, The Cleveland Show and dozens of student films. As a writer/producer/director he’s created and starred in a slew of award-winning new web series including the comedies Johnny B. Homeless, Baby Daddy Memoirs, the drama Lenox Avenue and most-recently the sci-fi series Odessa.  Some his web series have been picked up by Comedy Central, Atom.com and BET.What should you always have READY when your new project drops?? How should you launch a YouTube video so people actually WATCH IT? ?How can you make your project STAND OUT from the rest at a festival?? What ADVANTAGE do actors have crossing over to the director’s chair? ?How can NOT releasing your video online help you attract a distributor? Break out your pens and pads, cause this it’s going to be another chock-a-block wisdom-filled episode of advice from someone who’s been there and done that.  Y’all know how we get down – No B.S. No pie-in-the-sky filmmaking fantasy. No airy fan-boy interviews. Nothing but the practical lessons, hard-won wisdom and strategy from fellow filmmakers hustling in the trenches.  Every Wednesday night at 9pm E.S.T. or download us on iTunes at your convenience. Peep Al’s YouTube Channel:http://www.Youtube.com/AlThompsonInc

It’s all about Production Workflow on the next Double Down Film Show.  In another one of our special semi-annual keynote addresses, we’re going to walk you through all the physical steps of production from load-in to returning the equipment and share with you all of our insights, practical tips and the production practices that we only learned the hard way.  When should you RESERVE equipment?What should you always get BEFORE you start shooting?What’s the FIRST THING that should be ready when the crew arrives?How should crew and talent call times be SCHEDULED? When should you REHEARSE camera, blocking, lines or everything? Grab your pen and pad as the answers to all these questions and more purely practical filmmaking advice and wisdom are dispensed sans B.S. on the next educational episode of the Double Down Film Show.  Listen and learn, baby!

It’s all about Production Workflow on the next Double Down Film Show.  In another one of our special semi-annual keynote addresses, we’re going to walk you through all the physical steps of production from load-in to returning the equipment and share with you all of our insights, practical tips and the production practices that we only learned the hard way.  When should you RESERVE equipment?What should you always get BEFORE you start shooting?What’s the FIRST THING that should be ready when the crew arrives?How should crew and talent call times be SCHEDULED? When should you REHEARSE camera, blocking, lines or everything? Grab your pen and pad as the answers to all these questions and more purely practical filmmaking advice and wisdom are dispensed sans B.S. on the next educational episode of the Double Down Film Show.  Listen and learn, baby!

Part 2 of 2 2 years ago, I interviewed filmmaker, Pete Chatmon, while he was in the process of raising the money for his first feature film, "Premium". He raised all the money and got his film on Starz and Showtime. Fundraising for a feature film is not just the math of putting together numbers on paper. It's also the business, social and psychological challenges of convincing people (including yourself) that you have a solid plan and the ability to execute that plan to it's fullest possibility. Not only did Pete manage to successfully raise the money for his first feature, "Premium", he got distribution and ended up on Showtime, Starz and with DVD's sold by major retailers. Here are Pete's tips for how you can get your head right to do the same.

Part 1 of 2 2 years ago, I interviewed filmmaker, Pete Chatmon, while he was in the process of raising the money for his first feature film, "Premium". He raised all the money and got his film on Starz and Showtime. Fundraising for a feature film is not just the math of putting together numbers on paper. It's also the business, social and psychological challenges of convincing people (including yourself) that you have a solid plan and the ability to execute that plan to it's fullest possibility. Not only did Pete manage to successfully raise the money for his first feature, "Premium", he got distribution and ended up on Showtime, Starz and with DVD's sold by major retailers. Here are Pete's tips for how you can get your head right to do the same.

Premium TrailerPremium TrailerDirected by Pete ChatmonStarring Dorian Missick, Zoe Saldana, Hill HarperOn DVD Tuesday 3/27/07

Double 7 Diary 1Never before seen interviews with Pete Chatmon, Dorain Missick, and Zoe Saldana.

This week we talk with Pete Chatmon about the technical aspects of directing TV shows like HBO’s “Silicon Valley”, ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy”, and “Black-ish”. Pete shares his approach to nurturing relationships without being a burden, and how that could turn into some pretty incredible opportunities. *Unpaid Endorsements:* Oren: The Great on Hulu Matt: The Floor Is Lava on Netflix Pete: I May Destroy You on HBO Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon ( http://patreon.com/justshootitpod ) and help support the show. Send feedback or questions to @ justshootitpod ( https://soundcloud.com/justshootitpod ) or justshootitpod@gmail.com. Follow Matt on twitter ( https://twitter.com/mrmattenlow ) and instagram. ( https://www.instagram.com/mrmattenlow/ ) Follow Oren on twitter ( https://twitter.com/smiteypieleg ) and instagram. ( https://www.instagram.com/okaplan/ ) Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we’ll air your voicemail on the show. Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojy ( https://gate.sc/?token=1a7503-1-1572540798839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fapple.co%2F2fl9ojy ) See who our guests are a week early on our instagram @ JustshootItPod ( https://soundcloud.com/JustshootItPod ) Music was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar. Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We’ll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We’re all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-shoot-it-a-podcast-about-filmmaking-screenwriting-and9776/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands