
“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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 109 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm ReviewsFilm Interviews | |||

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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 filmm... more
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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-pac... more
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[Re-release: originally published August 8th, 2025, as episode 74]
In this episode, Steve and Vince talk with first-time indie filmmaker Alexandra Robinson.
Using Alex’s recent short film (“Meatball”) as their foundation, they expl... more
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[Re-release: originally published June 14th, 2024, as episode 14]
"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+, an... more
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Conversations center on the intersection of film fandom and the filmmaking process, appealing to both cinephiles and industry aspirants. The episodes explore various aspects of cinema, encompassing independent filmmaking and the significance of creativity and collaboration in the industry. The hosts engage with guests ranging from aspiring filmmakers to established figures, offering insights that are both educational and entertaining, particularly focusing on the intricacies of film production, narrative techniques, and the artistic choices that shape projects. The blend of deep analysis and a fan-centered approach creates a unique listening experience that also includes live workshops aimed at nurturing the next generation of filmmakers.
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