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.

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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.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

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 2004 film, “Shaun of the Dead”.

Using Shaun of the Dead as their foundation they explore topics such as balancing humor with genuine characters, genre-blending, and overcoming limited budgets with believable characters and practical locations.

If you're enjoying this podcast, remember to subscribe wherever you listen and follow us on Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

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 2023 film, “Sing Sing”.

Using Sing Sing as their foundation they explore topics such as the benefits and challenges of working with non-actors, ethical considerations of portraying real-life stories, and the role of art in providing agency and reordering the world.

If you're enjoying this podcast, remember to subscribe wherever you listen and follow us on Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

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 Hollywood film and VFX editor, Justin Yates.

Justin is known for his work on films such as Avatar: The Way of Water, Alita: Battle Angel, The Nice Guys, and San Andreas. Most recently Justin was the editor on Steve’s new film GRQ, and they use their recent collaboration to explore topics such as the relationship between directors and editors, the role of editing in creating emotional impact in films, and the future of editing with the integration of AI tools and processes.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on 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