Episodes (21)

Theo Travers On Changing the Culture of Storytelling
S01E01 · Theo Travers On Changing the Culture of Storytelling

Jun 10, 2020

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.

Issa Rae On Hiring Directors
S01E02 · Issa Rae On Hiring Directors

Jun 17, 2020

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).

Dorian Missick On The Journey From Blockbuster Video To ABC's "For Life"
S01E03 · Dorian Missick On The Journey From Blockbuster Video To ABC's "For Life"

Jun 24, 2020

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.

Simone Missick On What She Learned From Will Smith In A Hotel Lobby
S01E04 · Simone Missick On What She Learned From Will Smith In A Hotel Lobby

Jul 01, 2020

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.

Michael Spiller On Checking Your Ego At The Door
S01E05 · Michael Spiller On Checking Your Ego At The Door

Jul 08, 2020

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.

Rob McElhenney On How Desperation Created "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia"
S01E06 · Rob McElhenney On How Desperation Created "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia"

Jul 15, 2020

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.

Robia Rashid and Mary Rohlich On That One Time They Were On Opposite Sides Of A Creative Decision
S01E07 · Robia Rashid and Mary Rohlich On That One Time They Were On Opposite Sides Of A Creative Decision

Jul 22, 2020

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..

Romany Malco On The Million Little Things He's Learned And "Tijuana Jackson"
S01E08 · Romany Malco On The Million Little Things He's Learned And "Tijuana Jackson"

Jul 29, 2020

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.

Keith Powell On The Moment Oprah Saved His Job
S01E09 · Keith Powell On The Moment Oprah Saved His Job

Aug 05, 2020

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.

10 Commandments For Episodic Directors
S01E10 · 10 Commandments For Episodic Directors

Aug 12, 2020

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.

Let's Just Shoot It with Pete Chatmon
S01E11 · Let's Just Shoot It with Pete Chatmon

Aug 19, 2020

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.

Paula Huidobro on Learning How To See And Pay Attention To The World...
S01E12 · Paula Huidobro on Learning How To See And Pay Attention To The World...

Aug 26, 2020

Cinematographer Paula Huidobro has made your favorite films and tv shows look awesome, including "Grownish", "Insecure", "Little America", and "Barry". Pete and Paula discuss the importance of being driven by story and character, emotionally connecting to material, shot listing, and more.

Aya Cash On Becoming Comfortable With Discomfort
S01E13 · Aya Cash On Becoming Comfortable With Discomfort

Sep 02, 2020

Actress Aya Cash (like many) got her start on "Law and Order" which led her to roles in shows like FX's, "You're The Worst" and Amazon's, "The Boys" (season two coming Friday). Pete and Aya sit down to discuss the battle between control and vulnerability, why she prefers TV roles over film, her experiences behind the curtain as it relates to the BLM movement, and more.

Seith Mann On Being A Complete Filmmaker and How Timing Led To "The Wire"
S01E14 · Seith Mann On Being A Complete Filmmaker and How Timing Led To "The Wire"

Sep 09, 2020

Today, he's directed countless episodes of television including "Homeland", "Entourage", "Raising Dion", and "#FreeRayshawn", but there was a moment in time when Seith didn't know what he wanted to do. In this week's episode, Seith sits down with Pete to discuss attending an historically black college, navigating network television to premium cable, making time to create your own personal projects, and more.

Molly McGlynn on Rejection Being How You Become A Filmmaker
S01E15 · Molly McGlynn on Rejection Being How You Become A Filmmaker

Sep 16, 2020

After bursting onto the scene with multiple short films in Canada, Molly directed the feature film "Mary Goes Round" before transitioning into television and landing a role as Producing Director on ABC's "Bless This Mess". Pete and Molly discuss the delicate process of delivering notes from video village, the do's and dont's when reaching out for advice, the importance of financial support for artists, and more.

Millicent Shelton On Applying Education and Life Skills to the Craft of Directing
S01E16 · Millicent Shelton On Applying Education and Life Skills to the Craft of Directing

Sep 23, 2020

She's directed hundreds of music videos and episodes of television, including "P-Valley", "30 Rock", "Insecure", and "The Flash", but before things took off she was a passionate, hard worker trying to find her path in a male-dominated industry. Pete and Millicent talk about the importance of trusting your gut as a director, transitioning to a digital workflow, the crazy backstory behind her first feature film, and more.

Barry Alexander Brown On Avoiding Creative Death
S01E17 · Barry Alexander Brown On Avoiding Creative Death

Sep 30, 2020

After cutting films like "School Daze", "Do The Right Thing" and even Madonna's "Truth or Dare" documentary, it wasn't until "Malcolm X" that Barry finally considered himself a film editor. In this episode, Barry sits down with Pete to talk about his editing process, how his new film "Son Of The South" tackles the importance of being part of the solution, tips on how to communicate properly with your editor and more.

Raamla Mohamed On Learning To Write In Any Environment
S01E18 · Raamla Mohamed On Learning To Write In Any Environment

Oct 07, 2020

From working as a researcher for Shonda Rhimes to writing the "Scandal" and "How To Get Away With Murder" crossover episode, Raamla has found success at all levels of writing in Hollywood. On this episode, Raamla joins Pete to talk about the hierarchy in a writer's room, the importance of finding your strength and being dedicated to the hustle, how Kerry Washington prepared a place for her on "Little Fires Everywhere" and more.

Anu Valia On Discovering Comedy To Break Into The Industry
S01E19 · Anu Valia On Discovering Comedy To Break Into The Industry

Oct 14, 2020

From attending New York University, to winning the Sundance Jury Award for her short film "Lucia, Before And After", becoming a Director was always the objective for Anu Valia. In this episode, Anu joins Pete to discuss how she meshed her love for comedy with drama, why it's important to learn and adjust quickly while on set, the art of blocking and more.

Wednesday Morning -- A 2020 Election Podcast Event
S01E20 · Wednesday Morning -- A 2020 Election Podcast Event

Oct 21, 2020

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" Discussion with Soledad O'Brien
S01E21 · "Wednesday Morning" Discussion with Soledad O'Brien

Oct 28, 2020

On this special episode of the podcast, Pete passes the microphone to journalist Soledad O'Brien to lead a discussion about his latest directorial effort, "Wednesday Morning", a 2020 Election Podcast Event. Join the creators and the stars as Soledad gets into the story behind the story [recorded as part of a private zoom premiere prior to the release of the podcast].

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Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon Season 1 (2020) is released on Jun 10, 2020 and the latest season 3 of Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon is released in 2023. Watch Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon online - the English Talk-Show TV series from United States. Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon is directed by Pete Chatmon and created by Pete Chatmon with Kelly McCreary and Pete Chatmon.

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