
"The Bear" (re-release)
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05/16/25 • 51 min
Episode Summary
[May break re-release: originally published June 28th, 2024 - episode 16]
We’re taking some time off this May to get ready for our exciting new summer guests and book launch! In the meantime, we’re listening back to some of our favorite past episodes.
In this episode, Steve and Vince discuss their first TV series on the podcast, “The Bear” (season 4 premieres June 25 on Hulu!).
Using The Bear as their foundation, they explore topics such as collaboration and risk-taking in show running, the workflow differences between features and series, and the importance of continuity in episodic television.
As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.
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, 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
[May break re-release: originally published June 28th, 2024 - episode 16]
We’re taking some time off this May to get ready for our exciting new summer guests and book launch! In the meantime, we’re listening back to some of our favorite past episodes.
In this episode, Steve and Vince discuss their first TV series on the podcast, “The Bear” (season 4 premieres June 25 on Hulu!).
Using The Bear as their foundation, they explore topics such as collaboration and risk-taking in show running, the workflow differences between features and series, and the importance of continuity in episodic television.
As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.
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, 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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Special Guest: Greg Germann (re-release)
Episode Summary
[May break re-release: originally published July 12th, 2024 - episode 18]
We’re taking some time off this May to get ready for our exciting new summer guests and book launch! In the meantime, we’re listening back to some of our favorite past episodes.
In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince talk with award-winning actor 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.
As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.
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, 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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