Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss the sci-fi horror trilogy, “A Quiet Place” (A Quiet Place: (2018), A Quiet Place Part II: (2020), A Quiet Place: Day One: (2024)). Using the trilogy as their foundation they explore topics such as how horror is the fundamental genre for learning filmmaking, alternative methods of casting actors for films, and the role of marketing in...

Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince talk with the one, the only, Greg Germann. Using Steve’s upcoming film GRQ as their foundation (which Greg stars in!) they explore topics such as the complexity of character in storytelling, the importance of creating the right atmosphere on set for creative expression, and the value of open and honest communication between director and actor...

Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince talk with actor, writer, and comedian, Tom Walker. Tom is an English actor and comedian best known for playing viral sensation Jonathan Pie, a fictitious 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 Stu...

Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss their first TV series on the podcast, “The Bear” (season 3 dropped this week!).  Using The Bear as their foundation they explore topics such as collaboration and risk-taking in showrunning, the workflow differences between features and series, and the importance of continuity in episodic television.  As a reminder, if you're enjoying...

Episode Summary In this week’s 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 ep...

Episode Summary We have a special guest this week! 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 for “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All” at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) and wa...

Episode Summary In this week’s special episode (the official pilot episode before the podcast officially started!), Steve and Vince discuss the 1978 film, “Days of Heaven”; written and directed by Terrence Malick. Using Days of Heaven as their foundation they explore topics such as the profound impact that the opening scene had on Steven’s filmmaking career, the exploration of human nature and con...

Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss the 2013 film, “Inside Llewyn Davis” (written and directed by The Coen Brothers). Using Inside Llewyn Davis as their foundation they explore topics such as artistic integrity, the role of supporting characters in narrative depth, and the underestimation of audiences. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to subscri...

Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss the 2017 film, “Get Out”. Using Get Out as their foundation they explore topics such as the film’s nuanced performances, the challenges faced by first-time directors, and the fundamentals of writing for genre.  As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast give it a subscribe and follow us on Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast. Hope...

Episode Summary In this week’s episode of the Filmmaker and Fan’s podcast, Steve and Vince explore the 2003 film, “Love Actually”. Using Love Actually as their foundation they explore topics such as the film's unspoken performances, managing tone across multiple plot lines, and how Love Actually can provide a sense of order and satisfaction in a chaotic world. As a reminder, if you're enjoying thi...

Episode Summary In this week’s episode of the Filmmaker and Fan’s podcast, Steve and Vince explore the 1999 film, “Magnolia”. Using Magnolia as their foundation they explore topics such as the film's impact on contemporary filmmaking, the importance of creative integrity, and how dialogue can be used to convey truth. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast give it a subscribe and follow us...

Episode Summary In this week’s new episode of the Filmmaker and Fan’s podcast, Steve and Vince have a conversation about the 2019 film, “Jojo Rabbit”. Using Jojo Rabbit as their foundation they explore topics such as the importance of perspective in storytelling, the balance between satire and drama, and audience expectations in historical movies. Learnings and Takeaways The point of view from whi...

Episode Summary They're back! In this week’s new episode of the Filmmaker and Fan’s podcast, Steve and Vince have a conversation around the 2019 award-winning film, “Uncut Gems”. Using Uncut Gems as their foundation they explore topics such as the the collaborative partnership between Adam Sandler and the Safdie brothers, the search for like-minded individuals who can challenge and stimulate the a...

Episode Summary In this final episode of season one, Steve and Vince discuss Steve’s upcoming, highly-anticipated film, “GRQ”. Using GRQ as their foundation they explore topics such as the origins and evolution of Steve's new film, his recurring themes as a writer/director, and how documenting his personal experiences during production was an integral part of the filmmaking process for GRQ.  Learn...

Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss the 2001 award-winning film, “Amélie”. Using Amélie as their foundation they explore topics such as the wide-ranging narrative techniques used in the film, the power of intuition in filmmaking, and the role of humor in building connections with audiences. Learnings and Takeaways Amelie employs unconventional narrative techniques, such...

Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss the 2003  film “Monster”, written and directed by Patty Jenkins. This is a very special episode as co-host Steven Bernstein was the cinematographer on this award-winning film and shares insights into his approach to visualizing the world of Aileen Wuornos, incorporating realism into the film, and capturing the emotional depth of Charl...

Episode Summary  In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss the 2003  film “Lost in Translation”, written and directed by Sofia Coppola. Using Lost in Translation as their foundation they explore topics such as the writing and directing process, the use of visual symbolism in filmmaking, and the importance of actors in conveying complex emotions.  Learnings and Takeaways Lost in Translation i...

As a reminder, if you'd like to watch the actual scene that Steve and Vince watch in this episode, head on over to the episode's YouTube video here and check it out.  Episode 2 | "Lady Bird" In this week's episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2017 film "Lady Bird", written and directed by Greta Gerwig. Using “Lady Bird” as their foundation they explore topics such as Greta Gerwig's transition from...

In our inaugural episode, we explore the 1954 film classic "Rear Window", directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Using the Hitchcock classic as our foundation we talk about everything from understanding your craft as a director to the subjective nature of art. __________________ Filmmaker and Fan’s Film Favorites is a limited series podcast recorded during the lead-up to the 2024 Academy Awards. Episodes a...