Episode Summary

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 to investors, and innovative approaches to funding and distribution in today's evolving market.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast, and check out our new book, The Filmmaker's Book of Ten, at www.FilmmakersBookOfTen.com. 

Series Overview

The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom. 

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 media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers. 

New episodes are published every Friday. 

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IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

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, and industry trends for the week of April 2-9.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast, and check out our new book, The Filmmaker's Book of Ten, at www.FilmmakersBookOfTen.com. 

Series Overview

The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom. 

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 media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers. 

New episodes are published every Friday. 

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

In this episode, Vince explores two of his favorite sections from The Filmmaker's Book of Ten through Christopher Nolan's "Inception" and Damien Chazelle's "La La Land".

Using the official screenplays for both Inception and La La Land as his foundation, Vince explores topics such as the importance of mystery in screenwriting, how understanding different filmmaking languages enhances the storytelling craft, and essential directing and screenwriting tips every filmmaker should know.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

New episodes are published every Friday. 

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IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

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 filmmaking, the challenges and creative decisions involved in producing documentaries on a budget, and the unique aspects of editing documentaries compared to narrative films.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

Series Overview

The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom. 

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 media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers. 

New episodes are published every Friday. 

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

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-paced shoots, and techniques for balancing realism and surrealism. 

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.Series Overview

The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom. 

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 media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers. 

New episodes are published every Friday. 

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

[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 explore topics such as her transition from YouTube to professional filmmaking, the challenges of directing and acting simultaneously, and the significance of staying creative and open-minded in artistic endeavors.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

Series Overview

The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom. 

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 media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers. 

New episodes are published every Friday. 

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

[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+, and more ) to award-winning documentaries and feature films.

He recently won Best Original Score - Documentary Series - for “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All” at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) and was the composer for Steven’s upcoming film, GRQ."

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

Series Overview

The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom. 

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 media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers. 

New episodes are published every Friday. 

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

[Re-release: originally published April 18th 2025, as episode 58]

In this episode, Steve talks with award-winning film editor Nathan Orloff. Nathan is an editor known for his work on recent films such as Saturday Night (2024), Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023), Ghostbusters: Afterlife  (2021), and Plan B (2021).

In their conversation, Steve and Nathan talk about Nathan’s recent work on the 2024 film, “Saturday Night”, and explore topics such as the importance of tracking character arcs in the film, the balance between exposition and emotion in editing, and the use of time as a narrative device.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast, and remember to check out our new book, "The Filmmaker's Book of Ten", available now at www.FilmmakersBookOfTen.com. 

Series Overview

The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom. 

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 media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers. 

New episodes are published every Friday. 

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

In this episode, Steve and Vince welcome back special guest and friend of the podcast, Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic for Variety. In their conversation, they explore topics such as the current state of film festivals, particularly Sundance, the impact of streaming, and the importance of diverse voices in storytelling.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast, and remember to check out Steve's new book, "The Filmmaker's Book of Ten", available now at www.FilmmakersBookOfTen.com. 

Series Overview

The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom. 

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 media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers. 

New episodes are published every Friday. 

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast

Episode Summary

In this episode, Steve and Vince discuss the current state of AI in filmmaking and explore topics such as the integration of AI into film production, the significance of human connection in storytelling, and the future of independent film in the age of AI.

As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast, and remember to check out Steve's new book, "The Filmmaker's Book of Ten", available now at www.FilmmakersBookOfTen.com! 

Series Overview

The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom. 

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 media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers. 

New episodes are published every Friday. 

www.filmmakerandfans.com

IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast