Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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. 

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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

Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten! 

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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

Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten! 

Episode Summary

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince talk with award-winning director and cinematographer, Ernest Dickerson.

As a cinematographer, Ernest is known for his frequent collaborations with Spike Lee on films such as “Do The Right Thing” and “Malcolm X”. As a director, he’s known for films such as “Juice” (1992) and “Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight” (1995), and has also directed episodes of acclaimed television series such as Once Upon a Time (2011), The Wire (2002), Dexter (2006), and The Walking Dead (2010). 

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

Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten! 

Episode Summary

We have a special guest this week! In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince talk with award-winning film and TV composer, Ian Arber.  Ian's worked on everything from TV series (BBC, Netflix, Disney+, and more ) to award-winning documentaries and feature films.

He recently won Best Original Score for “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All” at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) and was the composer for Steven’s upcoming film, GRQ.

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

Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten! 

Episode Summary

In this week’s special episode (the official pilot episode before the podcast officially started!), Steve and Vince discuss the 1978 film, “Days of Heaven”; written and directed by Terrence Malick.

Using Days of Heaven as their foundation they explore topics such as the profound impact that the opening scene had on Steven’s filmmaking career, the exploration of human nature and contradiction, and the transition from prose to poetry in editing.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to subscribe 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

Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten! 

Episode Summary

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss the 2013 film, “Inside Llewyn Davis” (written and directed by The Coen Brothers). Using Inside Llewyn Davis as their foundation they explore topics such as artistic integrity, the role of supporting characters in narrative depth, and the underestimation of audiences.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to subscribe 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

Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten! 

Episode Summary

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss the 2017 film, “Get Out”. Using Get Out as their foundation they explore topics such as the film’s nuanced performances, the challenges faced by first-time directors, and the fundamentals of writing for genre. 

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast give it a subscribe and follow us on Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast. Hope you enjoy!

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

New episodes are published every Friday. 

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! 

Episode Summary

In this week’s episode of the Filmmaker and Fan’s podcast, Steve and Vince explore the 2003 film, “Love Actually”. Using Love Actually as their foundation they explore topics such as the film's unspoken performances, managing tone across multiple plot lines, and how Love Actually can provide a sense of order and satisfaction in a chaotic world. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast give it a subscribe and follow us on Instagram @filmmakersandfans. Enjoy!

Learnings and Takeaways

• The film explores multiple narratives and interrelated stories, delving into the complexities of love and relationships.
• The power of unspoken performances and the absence of specificity in dialogue create deeper meanings and allow for audience interpretation.
• Films like Love Actually portray a world that we wish existed, where virtue is rewarded and love conquers all.
• Balancing tone in a film is crucial and requires investing in the integrity of each scene and using a diagram to score the comedic, dramatic, and dark elements.
• Hiring great actors and crew is essential to making a great film, as their skill sets contribute to the overall quality.
• The longevity of films like Love Actually lies in their integrity of vision, complex characters, and quality craftsmanship.

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

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! 

Episode Summary

In this week’s episode of the Filmmaker and Fan’s podcast, Steve and Vince explore the 1999 film, “Magnolia”. Using Magnolia as their foundation they explore topics such as the film's impact on contemporary filmmaking, the importance of creative integrity, and how dialogue can be used to convey truth. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast give it a subscribe and follow us on Instagram @filmmakersandfans. Enjoy!

Learnings and Takeaways

• The film challenges the traditional three-act structure and focuses on multiple parallel narratives.
• It emphasizes the importance of all characters and their individual journeys, creating a mosaic-like experience.
• Magnolia has influenced contemporary filmmaking by encouraging a more expansive approach to storytelling.
• The conversation highlights the significance of creative integrity and the role of the auteur filmmaker in maintaining artistic vision.
• Dialogue is used as a tool to reveal character arcs and convey truth in the film.
• The conversation also addresses the challenges faced by filmmakers in a system that prioritizes volume over quality. Create layered and enigmatic characters to engage the audience and explore the complexity of the human condition.
• Embrace artistic risk-taking and go beyond the conventional three-act structure in storytelling.
• Build a safe and collaborative working environment for an ensemble cast to thrive.
• Surround yourself with a creative community that challenges and supports your artistic vision.
• Find your people who understand and appreciate your creative process and ideas.

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

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! 

Episode Summary

In this week’s new episode of the Filmmaker and Fan’s podcast, Steve and Vince have a conversation about the 2019 film, “Jojo Rabbit”. Using Jojo Rabbit as their foundation they explore topics such as the importance of perspective in storytelling, the balance between satire and drama, and audience expectations in historical movies.

Learnings and Takeaways

• The point of view from which a story is told affects the storytelling and audience connection.
• Directors should strive to create complex and genuine characters with their own agendas and vulnerabilities.
• Experimentation with form and unconventional storytelling can have a greater impact on audiences tired of conventional narratives. 
• Surrealism is a powerful tool in filmmaking, allowing for unconventional storytelling and unique perspectives.
• Production design plays a crucial role in elevating narrative and creating immersive worlds.
• Taking risks and challenging conventions are essential for creating impactful films.
• Creativity and collaboration are key in the filmmaking process.

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

New episodes are published every Friday. 

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!