"Uncut Gems" | Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast

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

Learnings and Takeaways

• Improvisation and experimentation can lead to unique and engaging storytelling.
• Traditional narrative structures may not always be the most effective way to engage an audience.
• Pacing plays a crucial role in creating emotions and disorientation in films.
• Visual and auditory elements can enhance the audience's experience and evoke specific reactions.
• Replicating the fragmented nature of consciousness can result in more authentic and engaging storytelling.

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. 

www.filmmakerandfans.com

New episodes are published every Friday. 

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