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

Directing Blumhouse's "The Last Kiss" w/Yoko Okumura - Just Shoot It 548

October 8, 2026·1h 14m
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Yoko Okumura is back again! And she’s fresh off the release of her latest film with Universal Studios!!! Matt and Oren dive into what it was like to direct “The Last Kiss” and the art of working with Blumhouse.Yoko imbues her unique style into everything she does. Colorful frames, an elevated look, and a lively reimagining and response to the last Hollywood cycle of muted, near monochromatic grit popularized over the last several years.Oren and Matt get Yoko to reveal her latest struggle to shape a career as one of the rare few directors that Hollywood demands. And Yoko opens up about the challenges and the Everest-size task before her.You won’t want to miss this episode if you've ever wondered whether the Quibi you directed is worth gold to your career!!!Help Matt's film: https://wefunder.com/badfeelingJoin the Just Shoot it Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodMatt's Endorsement: "The Handmaiden" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4016934/Oren's Endorsement: "Digger" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31450459/Yoko's Endorsement: Script Notes Podcast of Craig Mazin breaking down "Finding Nemo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i27IKil-LXw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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