Episode Summary

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 film, “The Outrun”.

Using The Outrun as their foundation, they explore topics such as the challenges of adapting source material, the role of art in understanding complex themes such as addiction and recovery, and the balance between artistic interpretation and historical accuracy.

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Series Overview

“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives.

Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, former executive producer and head of creative media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers.

New episodes are published every Friday.

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In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 film, “My Old Ass”.

Using My Old Ass as their foundation they explore topics such as nuances of independent cinema, the significance of creating relatable characters, and the importance of subtext and nuance in performances.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

Series Overview

“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives.

Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, former executive producer and head of creative media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers.

New episodes are published every Friday.

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IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

It’s a new kind of segment this week! In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince go into “scene study” mode.

Using a specific scene from the 2002 film “Catch Me If You Can”, they explore topics such as the intricacies of directing dialogue-driven scenes, the importance of tension and stakes in storytelling, and the role of patience and listening in acting.

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Series Overview

“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives.

Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, former executive producer and head of creative media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers.

New episodes are published every Friday.

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IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

This week we celebrate our 30th episode with another (highly requested) highlight reel show!

We’ve compiled some of our favorite moments from episodes 21-29 where we explore areas such as the intuition within editing with special guest Justin Yates (Avatar), insights into the life of a film critic with special guest Peter Debruge (Variety), and the appeal of antiheroe

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

Series Overview

“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives.

Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, former executive producer and head of creative media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers.

New episodes are published every Friday.

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

We’ve always set out to explore the creative process on this show, and this week’s episode puts listeners directly in the middle of it. It's our version of a BTS interview!

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince caught up (behind the scenes) while Steve was deep into pre-production for a new series pilot he’s directing in London, England.

With Steve's hotel lobby as their backdrop, they explore topics such as his day-to-day experiences in London during the lead-up to principal photography, the importance of building relationships with actors when casting (no matter the timeline), and the emotional highs and lows of filmmaking at any level.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

Episode Summary

We’ve always set out to explore the creative process on this show, and this week’s episode puts listeners directly in the middle of it. It's our version of a BTS interview!

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince caught up (behind the scenes) while Steve was deep into pre-production for a new series pilot he’s directing in London, England.

With Steve's hotel lobby as their backdrop, they explore topics such as his day-to-day experiences in London during the lead-up to principal photography, the importance of building relationships with actors when casting (no matter the timeline), and the emotional highs and lows of filmmaking at any level.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

Series Overview

“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives.

Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, former executive producer and head of creative media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers.

New episodes are published every Friday.

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 1962 classic, “Lawrence of Arabia”.

Using Lawrence of Arabia as their foundation they explore topics such as decision-making under pressure, the directing techniques of David Lean, and the importance of delegation when managing large film productions.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

Series Overview

“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives.

Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, former executive producer and head of creative media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers.

New episodes are published every Friday.

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the sci-fi franchise, “Alien”.

Using the Alien franchise as their foundation they explore topics such as the challenges of making sci-fi films, the difference between psychological and physical horror, and the integration of deep philosophical questions into commercially successful projects.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

Series Overview

“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives.

Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, former executive producer and head of creative media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers.

New episodes are published every Friday.

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince talk with Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic at Variety.

Peter has worked at Variety since 2005 and oversees a team of more than a dozen freelancers worldwide, assigning and editing film reviews for publication. In 2017, he helped co-found the Animation Is Film Festival in Los Angeles, and he has been a member of juries at the SXSW, Reykjavik, Molodist, COLCOA, Annecy and Cannes film festivals.

Using the animated blockbuster “Inside Out” as their foundation they explore topics such as the role of critics and filmmakers in reframing the world, the impact of animated films on all audiences, and the future of animation, including the involvement of technology and the accessibility of animation tools.

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Series Overview

“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives.

Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, former executive producer and head of creative media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers.

New episodes are published every Friday.

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast