Try It With Your Mouth Open with Jeremy Scott

Send Studio Toot 'n Scoot a Text Message! A movie can be two hours on YouTube and still take over your brain for a year. We sit down with filmmaker Jeremy Scott to talk about the unglamorous reality of independent filmmaking, starting with his true crime documentary on Rex Brinlee and the constant battle between telling the full story and keeping a cut that actually works. We get into research spirals, small-town interviews that feel almost too authentic, and the moment you realize the “final” version could easily be four hours if you let every rabbit hole live.  Then we shift to what he’s doing next: The Guest Ranch Murders, a mystery short built with a vintage black-and-white look and a very intentional old-school vibe. Jeremy breaks down the craft choices that make it feel retro on purpose, including film scratches, defocus, lower frame rate, day-for-night shooting, and the kind of Hitchcock-style suspense where you can’t predict the ending even when you think you’ve got it solved. If you love indie horror, mystery shorts, or practical filmmaking tricks, you’ll hear exactly how those choices get made.  We also get into the chaos that never shows up on a poster: long days, weird locations, audio stress, directing while acting, and the production boost you get from the right setting, the right crew, and a ranch full of classic cars. Hit play, laugh with us, and then subscribe, share the episode with a film nerd friend, and leave a review. What’s one filmmaking detail that instantly makes you respect a project more? Interested in checking out Brinlee? Find it here: https://youtu.be/POv72iFn_RA?si=gOuHdIUMQt9inGze Visit BlendersEyewear.com and use the code: LUWF at check out to receive a sweet 16% discount on your total purchase price! They have many styles, colors, and even winter gear such as goggles and beanies to choose from. Blenders also make a fantastic stocking surprise for the upcoming winter holidays! Use code: LUWF at blenderseyewear.com for a 16% discount and PROTECT YOUR PEEPERS! Make sure to follow us on most social media platforms: Shane Harges Comedy on Facebook and Youtubes and @shaneharges on Insta and TikTok! Also bookmark shaneharges.com in your favorite web browser! Support the show