Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

Steven Bernstein, Vince Grimes
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“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

  1. Tom Walker [re-release]

    2 DAYS AGO

    Tom Walker [re-release]

    Episode Summary [Re-release: originally published July 5th, 2024, as episode 17] In this episode, Steve and Vince talk with actor, writer, and comedian Tom Walker. Tom is an English actor and comedian best known for playing the viral sensation Jonathan Pie, a fictional news reporter who rants and raves to the camera about the state of modern politics. His viral videos have given rise to live tours, a BBC online stand-up show, Jonathan Pie: Back To The Studio, and a BBC Three comedy mockumentary, Jonathan Pie's American Pie. Tom and Steve also recently worked together on Steve's film, GRQ. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast. And check out our new book, The Filmmaker's Book of Ten, at www.FilmmakersBookOfTen.com.  Series Overview The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom.  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 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 Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!

    1hr 5min
  2. All the President's Men (1976)

    1 MAY

    All the President's Men (1976)

    Episode Summary In this episode, Steve and Vince explore the 1976 film, “All the President's Men”. Using All the President's Men as their foundation, they explore topics such as cinematography and shot composition techniques, creating tension without traditional action elements, and the impact of technology on storytelling. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast. And check out our new book, The Filmmaker's Book of Ten, at www.FilmmakersBookOfTen.com.  Series Overview The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom.  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 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 Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!

    50 min

  3. 24 APR

    IndieMakers: William Magnuson & Max Perkins

    Episode Summary In this episode, Steve and Vince talk with Austin-based indie filmmaking duo William Magnuson & Max Perkins. Using Will and Max's latest short film as their foundation (The Busboy), they explore topics such as community support in film production, practical effects and visual storytelling techniques, and their journey from high school film projects to creating their latest dystopian short film. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast. And check out our new book, The Filmmaker's Book of Ten, at www.FilmmakersBookOfTen.com.  Series Overview The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom.  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 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 Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!

    42 min

  4. 17 APR

    Sean Rappleyea (on film financing)

    Episode Summary In this episode, Vince talks with film financing expert Sean Rappleyea. Using Sean’s recent financing projects as their foundation, they explore topics such as common misconceptions in film financing, the importance of relationships to investors, and innovative approaches to funding and distribution in today's evolving market. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast, and check out our new book, The Filmmaker's Book of Ten, at www.FilmmakersBookOfTen.com.  Series Overview The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom.  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 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 Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!

    43 min

  5. 10 APR

    Hollywood Headlines Roundup: April 2-9

    Episode Summary In this (bite-sized) episode, Vince introduces a new FAF segment, sharing top headlines and insights from the film and entertainment industry for April 2026. He covers labor negotiations, studio restructuring, major film releases, and industry trends for the week of April 2-9. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast, and check out our new book, The Filmmaker's Book of Ten, at www.FilmmakersBookOfTen.com.  Series Overview The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom.  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 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 Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!

    7 min

  6. 3 APR

    La La Land's Languages & Inception's Mystery

    In this episode, Vince explores two of his favorite sections from The Filmmaker's Book of Ten through Christopher Nolan's "Inception" and Damien Chazelle's "La La Land". Using the official screenplays for both Inception and La La Land as his foundation, Vince explores topics such as the importance of mystery in screenwriting, how understanding different filmmaking languages enhances the storytelling craft, and essential directing and screenwriting tips every filmmaker should know. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast. New episodes are published every Friday.  www.filmmakerandfans.com IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!

    22 min

  7. 27 MAR

    IndieMaker: Chip Mabry

    Episode Summary In this episode, Steve and Vince talk with documentary filmmaker Chip Mabry Using Chip’s recent documentary as their foundation ("Karaoke from Hell"), they explore topics such as his journey from television news to independent filmmaking, the challenges and creative decisions involved in producing documentaries on a budget, and the unique aspects of editing documentaries compared to narrative films. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast. Series Overview The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom.  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 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 Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!

    38 min

  8. 20 MAR

    "Scary Movie" Franchise

    Episode Summary In this episode, Steve and Vince explore the comedy franchise, "Scary Movie". Using Scary Movie as their foundation, they explore topics such as the role of farce and parody in comedy, managing chaos and collaboration during fast-paced shoots, and techniques for balancing realism and surrealism.  As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.Series Overview The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom.  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 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 Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!

    36 min
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“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

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  • Creator
    Steven Bernstein, Vince Grimes
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 - Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
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    Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

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