Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) for a virtual conversation with Steven Feinartz, a director, writer, and producer who’s work spans documentary features, comedy specials, and scripted projects for major platforms like HBO, Netflix, and Comedy Central. In his latest documentary, Are We Good?, Feinartz follows comedian Marc Maron as he navigates deep personal grief and creative evolution following the loss of his partner, shedding light on resilience through humor and vulnerability.
Feinartz will discuss his approach to documentary storytelling, including building trust with subjects, capturing intimate moments on film, and balancing emotional weight with levity. The conversation will also highlight his career across both documentary and comedy, offering a look at how he crafts authentic narratives across genres.
Steven Feinartz
Director/Producer
About Steven Feinartz:
Steven Feinartz is a Director and Producer behind more than 20 specials and series for Netflix, Comedy Central, Showtime, and HBO. He co-created and directed Please Understand Me, a scripted comedy series with Sarah Silverman for Facebook Watch. He made his directorial debut with The Bitter Buddha, a cult-hit documentary on comic Eddie Pepitone that received a theatrical release.
Feinartz most recently directed the HBO stand-up specials Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark (2023) and Marc Maron: Panicked (2025). In 2025, he launched his own banner, Feinartz Department, a production company dedicated to documentaries, comedy specials, and scripted projects.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
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