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.

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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. 

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