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Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

Steven Bernstein, Vince Grimes
Character Development
Filmmaking
Cinematography
Sound Design
Independent Filmmaking
Narrative Structure
Anora
Film Festivals
GRQ
Uncut Gems
Inside Llewyn Davis
My Old Ass
Editing
The Bear
Exposition
Creative Collaboration
Love Actually
Safdie Brothers
Glengarry Glen Ross
Screenwriting

“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

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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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Alexandra Robinson
First-time independent filmmaker discussed in episode
Independent filmmaker
Episode: IndieMaker: Alexandra Robinson [re-release]
Ian Arber
Award-winning film and TV composer
Composer for film/TV
Episode: Special Guest: Ian Arber [re-release]
Carl Fry
Award-winning indie filmmaker.
Episode: IndieMakers: Carl Fry & Maxwell Nalevansky [re-release]
Maxwell Nalevansky
Indie filmmaker with a focus on design and visual storytelling.
Episode: IndieMakers: Carl Fry & Maxwell Nalevansky [re-release]
Tony Mucci
Indie filmmaker and Lego mega fan
Episode: IndieMaker: Tony Mucci [re-release]
Luca Pizzoleo
Award-winning indie filmmaker known for his short film OCD.
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: IndieMaker: Luca Pizzoleo [re-release]
Denise Parkinson
Industry-leading entertainment marketing executive.
Allied Global Marketing
Episode: Special Guest: Denise Parkinson
Greg Germann
Actor known for his roles in various films and television shows
Actor in GRQ
Episode: Special Guest: Greg Germann [re-release]
Peter Debruge
Chief Film Critic at Variety
Variety
Episode: BONUS: 75th Berlin Film Festival with Peter Debruge | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

Hosts

Steven Bernstein
Award-winning filmmaker and co-host, known for in-depth industry discussions and hands-on filmmaking perspectives.
Vince Grimes
Executive producer and co-host with a focus on the business, marketing, and collaboration aspects of film.

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Special Guest: Nathan Orloff [re-release]
Q: Did you have to decide early on how the film would be shot in terms of long takes versus cuts?
Yes, there were strong discussions about coverage and how to structure the scenes, with the editor-in-chief responsibility to ensure the storytelling pace and geography were clear, especially given the number of speaking parts.
Special Guest: Denise Parkinson [re-release]
Q: How do you sustain a film's marketing campaign throughout the awards season?
You have to read the room as awards season begins and adjust your strategy based on the films gaining traction.
Special Guest: Denise Parkinson [re-release]
Q: How do you balance creative risk-taking for marketing campaigns with ensuring commercial return?
It's important to take risks with campaigns to stand out, while also layering in traditional media.
Special Guest: Tony Solis [ re-release]
Q: What do you think about the balance between music and dialogue and effects?
Tony notes that the balance really depends on the project at hand and emphasizes the importance of collaboration to achieve the right mix.
Special Guest: Tony Solis [ re-release]
Q: Can we go through your professional history? How did you get started?
Tony shares his journey starting from Puerto Rico, his early interests in sound and music, and eventually his education and career in sound mixing.

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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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