Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

By Steven Bernstein, Vince GrimesTV & Film Arts Film Interviews Performing Arts Film Reviews

Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast episodes

June 09 Summer Break 2026
Episode Summary
Hey everyone! We're taking a few weeks off for summer projects and rest here in Austin and Los Angeles. We'll be back on July 3rd with an all-new episode and some exciting summer 2026 announcements. Until then, head on over to www.filmmakersbookoften.com and pick up a copy of our new book, The Filmmaker's Book of Ten - it makes a great summer read. ; ) See ya soon!
Series Overview
“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives.
Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, former executive producer and 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
Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!
2 min
May 29 Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can [re-release]
Episode Summary
[Re-release: originally published October 11th, 2024, as episode 31]
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince break down a scene from the 2002 film “Catch Me If You Can” and explore topics such as the intricacies of directing dialogue-driven scenes, the importance of tension and stakes in storytelling, and the role of patience and listening in acting.
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
“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives.
Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, former executive producer and 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
Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!
38 min
May 22 Hitchcock's Rear Window [re-release]
Episode Summary
[Re-release: originally published February 1st, 2024, as Filmmaker and Fan's inaugural episode]
In this episode, Steve and Vince explore the 1954 film classic "Rear Window", directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Using the Hitchcock classic as their foundation, they talk about everything from understanding your craft as a director to the subjective nature of art.
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
“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives.
Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, former executive producer and 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
Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!
1 hr 10 min
May 15 Ernest Dickerson [re-release]
Episode Summary
[Re-release: originally published June 21st, 2024, as episode 15]
In this episode, Steve and Vince talk with award-winning director and cinematographer Ernest Dickerson.
As a cinematographer, Ernest is known for his frequent collaborations with Spike Lee on films such as “Do The Right Thing” and “Malcolm X”. As a director, he’s known for films such as “Juice” (1992) and “Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight” (1995), and has also directed episodes of acclaimed television series such as Once Upon a Time (2011), The Wire (2002), Dexter (2006), and The Walking Dead (2010).
Series Overview
“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives.
Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, former executive producer and 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
Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!
54 min
May 08 Tom Walker [re-release]
Episode Summary
[Re-release: originally published July 5th, 2024, as episode 17]
In this episode, Steve and Vince talk with actor, writer, and comedian Tom Walker.
Tom is an English actor and comedian best known for playing the viral sensation Jonathan Pie, a fictional news reporter who rants and raves to the camera about the state of modern politics. His viral videos have given rise to live tours, a BBC online stand-up show, Jonathan Pie: Back To The Studio, and a BBC Three comedy mockumentary, Jonathan Pie's American Pie. Tom and Steve also recently worked together on Steve's film, GRQ.
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
Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!
1 hr 6 min
May 01 All the President's Men (1976)
Episode Summary
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 without traditional action elements, and the impact of technology on storytelling.
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
Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!
51 min
April 24 IndieMakers: William Magnuson & Max Perkins
Episode Summary
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 film production, practical effects and visual storytelling techniques, and their journey from high school film projects to creating their latest dystopian short film.
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
Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!
43 min
April 17 Sean Rappleyea (on film financing)
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.
www.filmmakerandfans.com
IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast
Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!
44 min
April 10 Hollywood Headlines Roundup: April 2-9
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
Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!
8 min
April 03 La La Land's Languages & Inception's Mystery
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.
www.filmmakerandfans.com
IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast
Are you a filmmaker? Get your copy of The Filmmaker's Book of Ten!
23 min