Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

Author: Steven Bernstein, Vince Grimes Language: English Episodes: 111
There’s a unique space between the pure enthusiasm of a movie fan and the hard-won knowledge of a working filmmaker, and that’s exactly where you’ll find Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast. Hosted by award-winning cinematographer and director Steven Bernstein-whose work includes films like *Monster* and *The Wood*-and Vince Grimes, an executive producer and self-described mega fan with a deep background in creative leadership, this series thrives on the friction and friendship of their two perspectives. Each episode is built around a core conversation where Vince’s passionate fandom meets Steven’s film school-level insight, dissecting everything from classic cinema to contemporary hits. You’re essentially getting a backstage pass to the kind of detailed, often hilarious, and always insightful talks that happen after the credits roll, where technical craft and sheer love for the medium collide. It’s for anyone who doesn’t just watch movies but feels them, and who wants to understand not only why a scene works but exactly how it was built. Tune in for these deep-dive discussions that explore the heart of cinema, from performance and direction to the hidden details that make a film unforgettable. This podcast turns casual viewing into a richer, more connected experience.
Episodes
Special Guest: Denise Parkinson [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:44
Episode Summary[Re-release: originally published August 1st, 2025, as episode 73]In this episode, Steve and Vince talk with industry-leading entertainment marketing executive Denise Parkinson.Denise is an industry expert…
"Lady Bird" [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:49
Episode Summary[Re-release: originally published February 9th, 2024 as episode 2]In this episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2017 film "Lady Bird", written and directed by Greta Gerwig. Using “Lady Bird” as their founda…
"Uncut Gems" [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:08
Episode Summary[Re-release: originally published April 26th, 2024 as episode 7]In this episode, Steve and Vince have a conversation about the 2019 award-winning film, “Uncut Gems”. Using Uncut Gems as their foundation, t…
Special Guest: Tony Solis [ re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:55
Episode Summary[Re-release: originally published November 29th, 2024 as episode 38]In this episode, Steve talks with award-winning Hollywood sound mixer Tony Solis.Tony is an Emmy and CAS-winning re-recording mixer and i…
IndieMakers: Carl Fry & Maxwell Nalevansky [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:11
Episode Summary[Re-release: originally published July 25th, 2024 as episode 72]In this episode, Steve and Vince talk with award-winning indie filmmaking duo, Carl Fry & Maxwell Nalevansky.Using Carl and Maxwell’s latest…
"Sing Sing" [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:36
Episode Summary[Re-release: originally published August 23rd, 2024 as episode 24]In this episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2023 film, “Sing Sing”.Using Sing Sing as their foundation, they explore topics such as the be…
IndieMaker: Ella Cannon [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:25
Episode Summary[Re-release: originally published July 11th, 2025 as episode 70]In this episode, Steve and Vince talk with Australian actress and indie filmmaker, Ella Cannon.Using Ella’s latest series pilot project as th…
IndieMaker: Tony Mucci [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:27
Episode Summary[Re-release: originally published June 27th, 2025 as episode 68]In this episode, Steve and Vince talk with Lego mega-fan and indie filmmaker, Tony Mucci - aka Mooch.Using Tony’s latest project as their fou…
"Love Actually" [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:57
Episode Summary[Re-release: originally published May 17th, 2024 as episode 10]In this episode of the Filmmaker and Fan’s podcast, Steve and Vince explore the 2003 film, “Love Actually”. Using Love Actually as their found…
"The Outrun" [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:16
Episode Summary[Re-release: originally published October 25th, 2024 as episode 33]In this episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 film, “The Outrun”.Using The Outrun as their foundation, they explore topics such as the…