
Our 50th Episode | New Book: The Filmmaker's Book of Ten
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02/21/25 • 27 min
Episode Summary
It’s our 50th episode! To celebrate, we thought we’d drop a teaser (through exploratory conversation, of course) for our very first book, which we’re developing for filmmakers at all levels. It’s the Filmmaker’s Book of Ten!
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss their upcoming new book, The Filmmaker’s Book of Ten, which distills essential principles across various roles in film, including screenwriting, directing, acting, producing, production management, and much more.
They explore specific topics in the book, including the significance of interpersonal relationships for successful creative collaboration, conflict resolution, and the practical aspects of filmmaking, such as time management and understanding shot sizes.
As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.
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.
Episode Summary
It’s our 50th episode! To celebrate, we thought we’d drop a teaser (through exploratory conversation, of course) for our very first book, which we’re developing for filmmakers at all levels. It’s the Filmmaker’s Book of Ten!
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss their upcoming new book, The Filmmaker’s Book of Ten, which distills essential principles across various roles in film, including screenwriting, directing, acting, producing, production management, and much more.
They explore specific topics in the book, including the significance of interpersonal relationships for successful creative collaboration, conflict resolution, and the practical aspects of filmmaking, such as time management and understanding shot sizes.
As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.
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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In this BONUS episode, Steve and Vince caught up with Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic at Variety, while he was at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. Peter talks about the intricacies of the Berlin Film Festival, exploring its scale, the networking opportunities it presents, and the evolving landscape of film festivals post-pandemic.
Their discussion also explored the balance between art and commerce in cinema, emphasizing the role of film festivals as platforms for artistic expression and the evolving landscape of the film industry.
As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.
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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The State of Hollywood | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince discuss the current state of filmmaking in Hollywood.
In this conversation, Steven and Vince explore topics such as the economic challenges faced by the local community, the evolving financing models in the film industry, and the potential for growth in the global industry driven by new technologies and changing audience expectations.
As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.
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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