Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives - where fandom meets film school.
Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, executive producer, and former head of creative 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.
Connect with us at:
www.filmmakerandfans.com
IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
IndieMaker: BREVI | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
This week Steve and Vince welcome their first Indie Filmmaker special guest (aka “IndieMaker”), BREVI.
Brevi is a former recording artist (Cypress Hill, Universal Republic Records) turn…
"Get Rich Quick" [GRQ] | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the intricate relationship between Steve's newly published novel, “Get Rich Quick”, and its film adaptation, “GRQ”, and discuss the diff…
Special Guest: Tony Solis | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
In this week’s episode, Steve talks with award-winning Hollywood sound mixer, Tony Solis.
Tony is an Emmy and CAS-winning re-recording mixer and is known for his work on films such as W…
"Saturday Night" + BONUS | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 film, “Saturday Night”.
Using Saturday Night as their foundation they explore topics such as the complexities of lighting and so…
Re-Release: "Jojo Rabbit" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2019 film, “Jojo Rabbit”.
Using Jojo Rabbit as their foundation they explore topics such as the importance of perspective in storytel…
"Anora" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 film, “Anora”.
Using Anora as their foundation, they explore topics such as the importance of audience experience in independent…
BTS with Steven Bernstein | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince caught up (behind the scenes) while Steve was in pre-production for his new feature film project he’s directing in London.
They talk about every…
"The Outrun" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
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…
"My Old Ass" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
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 signific…
Scene Study: "Catch Me If You Can" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
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 t…
Highlight Reel (30th episode) | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
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 …
BTS with Steven Bernstein | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
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 wee…
"Lawrence of Arabia" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
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 pr…
"Alien" Franchise | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
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 …
Special Guest: Peter Debruge | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
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 freelancer…
"Shaun of the Dead" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2004 film, “Shaun of the Dead”.
Using Shaun of the Dead as their foundation they explore topics such as balancing humor with genuine …
"Sing Sing" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2023 film, “Sing Sing”.
Using Sing Sing as their foundation they explore topics such as the benefits and challenges of working with n…
Special Guest: Justin Yates | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince talk with Hollywood film and VFX editor, Justin Yates.
Justin is known for his work on films such as Avatar: The Way of Water, Alita: Battle Ange…
"White Chicks" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2004 movie, “White Chicks”, directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans (note: Steve was the cinematographer!).
Using White Chicks as their found…
"Deadpool and Wolverine" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
Episode Summary
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 Marvel movie, “Deadpool & Wolverine”.
Using Deadpool & Wolverine as their foundation they explore topics such as the impact of …