Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

Steven Bernstein, Vince Grimes
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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

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Our 50th Episode | New Book: The Filmmaker's Book of Ten

    It’s our 50th episode! To celebrate, we thought we’d drop a teaser (through exploratory conversation, of course) for our very first book, which we’re developing for filmmakers at all levels. It’s The Filmmaker’s Book of Ten! In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss their upcoming new book, The Filmmaker’s Book of Ten, which distills essential principles across various roles in film, including screenwriting, directing, acting, producing, production management, and much more. They explore specific topics in the book, including the significance of interpersonal relationships for successful creative collaboration, conflict resolution, and the practical aspects of filmmaking, such as time management and understanding shot sizes. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

    27 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    BONUS: 75th Berlin Film Festival with Peter Debruge | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

    In this BONUS episode, Steve and Vince caught up with Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic at Variety, while he was at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. Peter talks about the intricacies of the Berlin Film Festival, exploring its scale, the networking opportunities it presents, and the evolving landscape of film festivals post-pandemic. Their discussion also explored the balance between art and commerce in cinema, emphasizing the role of film festivals as platforms for artistic expression and the evolving landscape of the film industry. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

    38 min

  3. FEB 14

    Lectures: Steven Bernstein | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

    In this week’s special episode, we’re featuring a lecture that Steve gave in Winnipeg recently on filmmaking and the creative process, in partnership with the Onalee Ames Film Studio. In his lecture, Steve explores topics such as the importance of creativity and originality in artistic expression, the dangers of consensus and mediocrity in creative environments, and the importance of embracing chaos, vulnerability, and the rejection of orthodoxies. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

    1h 24m

  4. FEB 7

    "Nickel Boys" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

    In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 film, “Nickel Boys”. Using Nickel Boys as their foundation, they explore topics such as the challenges of adaptations versus original screenplays, the artistic choices that filmmakers make to convey deeper truths, and the courage required to break conventional filmmaking norms. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

    45 min

  5. JAN 31

    Industry Insights: Film Festivals | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

    In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss the current state of film festivals in their inaugural “Industry Insights” episode. In this conversation, Steven and Vince explore the intricacies and evolution of global film festivals, operational aspects such as selection processes and the politics involved, and the positive impacts of festivals on filmmaking careers. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

    31 min

  6. JAN 24

    2025 Awards Season | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

    In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the ins and outs of the 2025 awards season. In this conversation, Steven and Vince explore the cultural nuances of award season in the film industry, the dynamics of celebrity culture within the context of awards, and the impact of international cinema on Hollywood. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

    35 min

  7. JAN 17

    "The Brutalist" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

    In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 film, “The Brutalist”. Using The Brutalist as their foundation they explore topics such as the broader implications of art and cinema, the dynamics between investors and artists, and the intricate details of cinematic techniques from the film, like the use of VistaVision and its impact on film quality. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

    58 min

  8. JAN 10

    [Re-release] Special Guest: Peter Debruge | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

    This week, due to logistics from the tragic, ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, we won’t be publishing a new episode. Instead, we hope you enjoy a re-release of one of our favorite special guests from 2024, 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, Steve, Vince, and Peter 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. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

    1h 15m
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About

“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

Information

  • Creator
    Steven Bernstein, Vince Grimes
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 - Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
  • Show Website
    Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

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