In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 film, “Saturday Night”. Using Saturday Night as their foundation they explore topics such as the complexities of lighting and sound design, the challenges of real-time execution, and how to balance powerful ensemble casts as a director. PS: stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special bonus interview with the editor of "Saturday Night", Nathan Orloff! As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on...

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore 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. This episode was originally released on May 3rd, 2024. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 film, “Anora”. Using Anora as their foundation they explore topics such as the importance of audience experience in independent films, how pacing in storytelling can mirror real-life experiences, and the difference between digital and film in the filmmaking process. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince caught up (behind the scenes) while Steve was in pre-production for his new feature film project he’s directing in London. They talk about everything from the evolution of Steve’s project from tv pilot to feature film, the creative process of writing a feature script under time constraints, and the realities of the film industry. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram...

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 film, “The Outrun”. Using The Outrun as their foundation, they explore topics such as the challenges of adapting source material, the role of art in understanding complex themes such as addiction and recovery, and the balance between artistic interpretation and historical accuracy. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 film, “My Old Ass”. Using My Old Ass as their foundation they explore topics such as nuances of independent cinema, the significance of creating relatable characters, and the importance of subtext and nuance in performances. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

It’s a new kind of segment this week! In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince go into “scene study” mode. Using a specific scene from the 2002 film “Catch Me If You Can”, they 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. As a reminder: if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, and on...

This week we celebrate our 30th episode with another (highly requested) highlight reel show! We’ve compiled some of our favorite moments from episodes 21-29 where we explore areas such as the intuition within editing with special guest Justin Yates (Avatar), insights into the life of a film critic with special guest Peter Debruge (Variety), and the appeal of antiheroe As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram...

We’ve always set out to explore the creative process on this show, and this week’s episode puts listeners directly in the middle of it. It's our version of a BTS interview! In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince caught up (behind the scenes) while Steve was deep into pre-production for a new series pilot he’s directing in London, England. With Steve's hotel lobby as their backdrop, they explore topics such as his day-to-day experiences in London during the lead-up to principal...

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 1962 classic, “Lawrence of Arabia”. Using Lawrence of Arabia as their foundation they explore topics such as decision-making under pressure, the directing techniques of David Lean, and the importance of delegation when managing large film productions. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the sci-fi franchise, “Alien”. Using the Alien franchise as their foundation they explore topics such as the challenges of making sci-fi films, the difference between psychological and physical horror, and the integration of deep philosophical questions into commercially successful projects. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to follow us on Apple Podcasts, and Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince talk with Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic at Variety. Peter has worked at Variety since 2005 and oversees a team of more than a dozen freelancers worldwide, assigning and editing film reviews for publication. In 2017, he helped co-found the Animation Is Film Festival in Los Angeles, and he has been a member of juries at the SXSW, Reykjavik, Molodist, COLCOA, Annecy and Cannes film festivals. Using the animated blockbuster “Inside Out” as their...

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2004 film, “Shaun of the Dead”. Using Shaun of the Dead as their foundation they explore topics such as balancing humor with genuine characters, genre-blending, and overcoming limited budgets with believable characters and practical locations. If you're enjoying this podcast, remember to subscribe wherever you listen and follow us on Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2023 film, “Sing Sing”. Using Sing Sing as their foundation they explore topics such as the benefits and challenges of working with non-actors, ethical considerations of portraying real-life stories, and the role of art in providing agency and reordering the world. If you're enjoying this podcast, remember to subscribe wherever you listen and follow us on Instagram @filmmakerandfanspodcast.

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince talk with Hollywood film and VFX editor, Justin Yates. Justin is known for his work on films such as Avatar: The Way of Water, Alita: Battle Angel, The Nice Guys, and San Andreas. Most recently Justin was the editor on Steve’s new film GRQ, and they use their recent collaboration to explore topics such as the relationship between directors and editors, the role of editing in creating emotional impact in films, and the future of editing with the...

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2004 movie, “White Chicks”, directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans (note: Steve was the cinematographer!). Using White Chicks as their foundation they explore topics such as Steve’s collaboration with the Wayans brothers, the multi-camera approach in filmmaking, and the value of leadership that fosters creativity and eliminates fear. If you're enjoying this podcast, remember to subscribe wherever you listen and follow us on Instagram...

In this week’s episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2024 Marvel movie, “Deadpool & Wolverine”. Using Deadpool & Wolverine as their foundation they explore topics such as the impact of Marvel and superhero movies on Hollywood, the appeal of anti-heroes, and the importance of flawed and relatable characters. If you're enjoying this podcast, remember to subscribe wherever you listen and follow us on Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

This week we celebrate our 20th episode with our first highlight reel show! We’ve compiled some of our favorite moments from past episodes with Steve and Vince exploring areas such as the importance of mystery in filmmaking, the power of vulnerability with characters, and the importance of risk-taking with directing. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

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 promoting movies. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to subscribe and follow us on...

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. As a reminder, if you're enjoying this podcast, feel free to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and...

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 Studio, and a BBC Three comedy mockumentary, Jonathan Pie's American Pie. Tom and Steve also recently worked...

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 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 subscribe and follow us on Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

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 episodes of acclaimed television series such as Once Upon a Time (2011), The Wire (2002), Dexter (2006), and The...

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 - Documentary Series - for “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All” at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) and was the composer for Steven’s upcoming film, GRQ.