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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 1H 30M

How to Direct Ruthless Comedy w/Rick Darge - Just Shoot It 544

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

Rick Darge rickdarge.com talks about casting unique faces, running effective callbacks, and methods to find the best actor. And Matt and Oren dive into the secrets behind Rick’s elevated comedic-style, which is as much zany as contained for the brand.Rick talks about the importance of clarity. So people who want to hire you know what you mean. But also so a spot hits the beats and tell the story in the 15 or 30-second time slot you need to. And Matt and Oren dig into how Rick creates standout commercials, from scripts that started life being average in quality.Finally, Rick talks about how he turns his passion for running great callbacks, and collaborating with actors so they see the vision of the script, into a method for having great vibe checks, meetings, or pitches when he meets with agencies and brands for new work as a director. You won’t want to miss this episode if you’re wondering how your unique voice can be put to work in spots that fit your own unique passions and wierdness.Help Matt's film: https://wefunder.com/badfeelingJoin the Just Shoot it Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodMatt's Endorsement: Lowes and Home Depot have sales for Halloween and now its the time to buy skeletons on saleOren's Endorsement: the Frame Set's video breaking down Rick Darge's Popeye's commercial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVzItb8xKecAdobe Premiere has a new AI footage generation toolRick's Endorsement: the movie "Buddy" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37281055/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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