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.

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 contradiction, and the transition from prose to poetry in editing.

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 subscribe and follow us on Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast.

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 feel free to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @filmmakersandfanspodcast. Hope you enjoy!

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 this podcast give it a subscribe and follow us on Instagram @filmmakersandfans. Enjoy!

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 on Instagram @filmmakersandfans. Enjoy!

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. Enjoy!

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 artistic process, and the rejection of orthodoxies in favor of experimentation and exploration. Enjoy!

In this week’s final episode of the Filmmaker and Fan’s limited-series podcast, 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. PS: make sure to stick around to the end of the episode for an exciting...

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.

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 Charlize Theron's performance as Eileen. Steven and Vince also explore topics such as the importance of...

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.

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 acting to directing, the importance of character development in storytelling, and the complex relationship dynamics in the award-winning film.

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.