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Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

Written by: Steven Bernstein Vince Grimes
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“Filmmaker and Fan’s" is a podcast for film lovers and creatives - where fandom meets film school. 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 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. Connect with us at: www.filmmakerandfans.com IG: @filmmakerandfanspodcast2026 - Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Tom Walker [re-release]
    May 8 2026

    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!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • All the President's Men (1976)
    May 1 2026

    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!

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    50 mins
  • IndieMakers: William Magnuson & Max Perkins
    Apr 24 2026

    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!

    Show More Show Less
    42 mins
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