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EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 1H 7M

Filming Action! w/'Family Plan 2' Director Simon Cellan Jones - Just Shoot It 504

from Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing

Simon Cellan Jones https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0148116 shares the story of his rise from the mailroom at BBC to become a director on "The Diplomat", "See", "Ballers", and "The Expanse".Then Matt and Oren get Simon to share some tips for working with star talent, like Mark Wahlberg, on his latest film "Family Plan 2". What's the difference between how Mark comes to set compared to Jason Momoa? And what are the factors that go into deciding whether to use a Podcar or a process trailer? The guys get into a lot more, and you can't miss this episode.The three wrap up with a chat about the gritty, cutting-edge films that came out of the 1970s. And they ask the question on everyone's mind: Will we soon see a new renaissance in cutting-edge filmmaking in the next year or two? Find out in this week's episode!Find Simon on Instagram @simon.cellanjones---Help our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodCome to our event! RSVP at https://events.justshootitpod.com/Dec 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM Lawless Brewing Co.5275 Craner AvenueLos Angeles, CA 91601Matt's Endorsement: Use a warming tray / chafing dish and make hosting parties easier.Oren's Endorsement: "Task" on HBO. "I Love LA" on HBO. And the Robinhood Gold Credit CardSimon's Endorsement: Plant crocuses; yellow is great! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Cellan Jones https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0148116 shares the story of his rise from the mailroom at BBC to become a director on "The Diplomat", "See", "Ballers", and "The Expanse".Then Matt and Oren get Simon to share some tips for working with star talent, like Mark Wahlberg, on his latest film "Family Plan 2". What's the difference between how Mark comes to set compared to Jason Momoa? And what are the factors that go into deciding whether to use a Podcar or a process trailer? The guys get into a lot more, and you can't miss this episode.The three wrap up with a chat about the gritty, cutting-edge films that came out of the 1970s. And they ask the question on everyone's mind: Will we soon see a new renaissance in cutting-edge filmmaking in the next year or two? Find out in this week's episode!Find Simon on Instagram @simon.cellanjones---Help our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodCome to our event! RSVP at https://events.justshootitpod.com/Dec 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM Lawless Brewing Co.5275 Craner AvenueLos Angeles, CA 91601Matt's Endorsement: Use a warming tray / chafing dish and make hosting parties easier.Oren's Endorsement: "Task" on HBO. "I Love LA" on HBO. And the Robinhood Gold Credit CardSimon's Endorsement: Plant crocuses; yellow is great! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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