
“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 | 114 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film InterviewsTV & FilmFilm Reviews | |||

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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 witho... more
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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 f... more
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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... more
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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, an... more
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A thoughtful, cinephile-forward show that pairs a veteran filmmaker with a seasoned producer to explore cinema, creativity, and industry dynamics. Episodes typically mix in-depth conversations between the hosts and a rotating roster of guests—from indie filmmakers and editors to composers and marketers—driving practical insights on fundraising, crowdfunding, collaboration, post-production, and festival strategy. Noteworthy strengths include candid, hands-on discussions about real-world craft (budgeting, eyeline planning, editing decisions), and timely episodes on topics like AI in filmmaking, marketing trends, and festival economics that can help aspiring creators, stealth sponsors, and production teams understand how to navigate contempora... more
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