Special Guest: Denise Parkinson [re-release]

Special Guest: Denise Parkinson [re-release]

Author: Steven Bernstein, Vince Grimes January 30, 2026 Duration: 46:44
[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 in all aspects of entertainment marketing and is currently the Vice President of Business Development at Allied Global Marketing, a full-service marketing agency working with the world's largest entertainment and filmmaking brands. Using Denise’s latest summer blockbuster campaigns as their foundation (like Superman!), they explore topics such as how marketing has evolved from grassroots to digital-first strategies, what indie filmmakers can learn from blockbuster campaigns like Barbie and F1, and actionable takeaways for independent filmmakers, including early-stage marketing, B2B assets, and festival strategies. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

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.
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[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 is known for h…
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"Sing Sing" [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:36
[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 benefits and ch…
IndieMaker: Ella Cannon [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:25
[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 their foundatio…
IndieMaker: Tony Mucci [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:27
[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 foundation, “Mon…
"Love Actually" [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:57
[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 foundation, they ex…
"The Outrun" [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:16
[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 challenges o…
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Duration: 42:33
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"Wicked" [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:09
[Re-release: originally published December 20th, 2024 as episode 41] In this episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 film, “Wicked”. Using Wicked as their foundation, they explore topics such as the intimate relationsh…
"Glengarry Glen Ross" [re-release] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:25
[Re-release: originally published April 4th, 2025 as episode 56] In this episode, Steve and Vince explore the 1992 film, “Glengarry Glen Ross”. Using Glengarry Glen Ross as their foundation, they explore topics such as D…