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

Author: Filmmakers Matt Enlow & Oren Kaplan

Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing hosted by directors. Each week we interview filmmakers on writing, cinematography, development and acting to learn how to build a successful career as a filmmaker in the Hollywood industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bringing "Palestine 36" to Life w/ Annemarie Jacir - Just Shoot It 522
Thursday, 9 April, 2026

Annemarie Jacir has an amazing career that span directing for Hulu’s “Ramy” with comic Ramy Youssef, as well as jurying for Telluride, Cannes, and Sundance. And she chats with Oren and Matt about bringing her latest film “Palestine 36” to life.Jeremy Irons stars in this Oscar-submitted film, Annemarie’s fourth, that played at TIFF and AFI. Set in Palestine in 1936, this historical fiction weaves between events in recent memory to tell a story about Palestinian villages’ revolt against British colonial rule.And on the pod, Annemarie shares her love of filmmaking and the pursuit of their 8-year long project, the funding, the controversy, as well as the details and passion behind the production design and architectural accuracy. And she describes a level of commitment and passion far exceeding the Hollywood norm.Yet when asked if this is a political film, the discussion transcends the cultural flashpoints. You won’t want to miss this episode if you want to understand “what is filmmaking”. Because on this episode Matt and Oren explore that question from perspectives film schools may not.Find Annemarie on IG @annamariajacir or @palestine36film and the website is Palestine36.com.---Help Matts' film: https://wefunder.com/badfeelingHelp our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodMatt's Endorsement: 100 or 1000 Water balloon filler https://www.amazon.com/Water-Balloons-Swimming-Outdoor-Summer/dp/B0GWD8XGWK/Oren's Endorsement: How to Speak by Patirck Winston, on YouTube https://youtu.be/Unzc731iCUY?si=82KVMF9jIyfDH-n9Annemarie's Endorsement: A ceramic self-watering device for plants https://www.amazon.com/Reifier-10-Pack-Natural-Watering-Spikes/dp/B0BGQPKLCP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.