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The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones. S. Botello Productions™ (SBP) is a pioneer in the mobile filmmaking industry.
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Feb 28, 2023
Experimenting with Narrative Feature Films and Smartphones with Luis Fernandez
Our guest in episode 142 is Luis Fernandez who is an actor, filmmaker and live performer. His feature film, Desconocidas (Unknowns) is screening during San Diego’s International Mobile Film Festival in its 12th edition April 28-30.
Luis shares the story behind a filmmaking experience which is pretty mind-blowing. Filming during the pandemic was already challenging, but when each actor was in another country, and so were the live viewers of the final performance, that’s really quite a feat! Luis Fernandez, Mimi Lazo and Nina Rancel, will be in San Diego to present their film with a Q & A session.
Topics we discuss:
* Filming in multiple apartments as though they are one
* Directing remotely
* The story of immigration in the film
* Bringing their audience to the “theater” online
* Luis Fernandez’ childhood dream to be an actor
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Mentioned in this episode: "Desconocidas" Film in San Diego's International Mobile Film Festival https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/feature-films-2023/
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
Follow Luis Fernandez: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0273623/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-fernandez-75420a183
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luisfernandez14/
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
International Mobile Film Festival: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com
IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com
IMFF News.Post: https://post.news/@mobilefilm
Mobile Filmmaker Shop: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com
iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1
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Jan 31, 2023
The Making of A Cinematic Feature Shot On iPhone with Levi Austin Morris
In episode 141 I invite L.A. filmmaker Levi Austin Morris back for an update on his iPhone feature film, Paralysis. We talk about the completion of the film and funding campaign. Details on turning a horror story into an entertaining, high quality film using iPhone 11 Pro & iPhone 12 Pro. Why he connected his own story to sleep paralysis.
Topics we discuss:
- The props, locations, actors, makeup, after effects, audio, wardrobe, ADR and more! - How the story connects to his own personal story - Funding campaign - Researching the topic of the story
Mentioned in this episode: Watch the Trailer for Paralysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6VYnvpLNio
Previous episode 102 with Levi, June 16, 2021: https://www.podpage.com/sbp-podcast-mobile-filmmaking/it-takes-a-village-to-make-a-movie-levi-austin-morris/
Short film The Tea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRONw-ZCR8g
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Susy Botello on Substack, subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.substack.com
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4782235/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysisthefilm/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParalysisTheFilm
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leviaustinmorris-filmmaker
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviAustinM
Support SBP Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello | https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
On Post.News: https://post.news/@sbppodcast
On Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@SusyBotello
Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd
International Mobile Film Festival: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com
IMFF News.Post: https://post.news/@mobilefilm
Mobile Filmmaker Shop: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com
iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators receive a 20% Discount. Promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
© Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.
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Jan 17, 2023
Witnessing Stories Making Documentary Films with Chris Collier
Episode 140 is a treat! We discuss feature documentary filmmaking with director Chris Collier. Chris and I take a deep dive into the genre from his perspective as a filmmaker. We discuss his feature doc, FrightFest: Beneath the Dark Heart of Cinema. We go all in on what you need to know to make your own documentary film. Chris thinks your smartphone camera is ideal for the genre. Are you up for the challenge to make a cinematic feature documentary?
Chris is a professional filmmaker in Brighton, UK. We had a fascinating conversation about the genre and the process of professional documentary feature filmmaking.
Some topics discussed:
* Interviewing techniques and how they influence your story
* Scriptwriting for documentaries
* Moral and ethical standards in the genre
* How to stay focused on your story
* Approaches to not knowing what interviewees will say
* Audio tips and software
* Documentary filmmaking with smartphones
Mentioned in this episode: FrightFest: Beneath the Dark Heart of Cinema (Trailer) https://vimeo.com/764871779
“Witnessing stories, finding the extraordinary from within the everyday, and sharing the learning.” — Chris Collier
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Susy Botello is writing and sharing on Substack, subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.substack.com
Sign up for the IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com
Follow Chris Collier Online:
Website: https://chriscollier.co.uk
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4592561/
Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@chriscollier
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscollier-uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriscollier_uk
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox and receive a 20% Discount. Promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello
Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
On Post.News: https://post.news/susybotello
On Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@SusyBotello
Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com
Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com
iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1
© Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.
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Dec 20, 2022
A Moment In Time Is Your Film with Susy Botello
In this episode 139 I share how the stars connect to moments and moments turn into stories. Then I share insights on how the turning point for a filmmaker in an industry that is revolutionizing could be the biggest decision to making a successful film.
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication, including an article that accompanies this episode: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Susy Botello is writing and sharing on Substack, subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.substack.com
Sign up for the IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox and receive a 20% Discount. Promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello
Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
On Post.News: https://post.news/susybotello
On Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@SusyBotello
Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com
iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1
© Copyright 2022 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.
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Dec 13, 2022
No Crew No Gear iPhone Filmmaking with Alex Reid
In episode 138 I introduce Alex Reid to our listeners and also introduce Alex to some of the accomplishments previous filmmakers have made using smartphones to make films. Alex made a film, The Countdown, with no gear or crew and filmed it using his iPhone.
“We are all just one strange moment away from going viral.” —The Countdown
We discuss several topics, such as
* Alex’s film The Countdown
* A tripod and no gear
* Lighting without lighting gear
* Alex believes story is king
* The perks of the camera that’s always with you
Mentioned in this episode:
Watch the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LlAFhC9Ajg
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication including an article with photos of based on this episode: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Susy Botello is writing and sharing on Substack, subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.substack.com
Sign up for the IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com
Alex Reid Online:
Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/areidthewriter
Alex’s YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@areidthewriter
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox and receive a 20% Discount. Promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello
Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
Susy is on Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@SusyBotello
Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com
Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com
iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1
© Copyright 2022 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.
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Nov 29, 2022
Inspiring College Students Interview with Susy Botello by Paulina Colis
In episode 137 I share a radio interview. The interview took place at Grossmont College by Griffin Radio Show Host Paulina Colis. She asked me to share my journey with smartphone filmmaking, our podcast, and how the vision came to be during my time at the college during September 11, 2001. I also share some words for students on their journey which Paulina found inspiring.
We discuss several topics, such as:
* The International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego
* The SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking
* Some mobile film news
* My time at Grossmont College during 9/11
* Your career as a journey instead of a path
Mentioned in this episode: Griffin Radio Live on TuneIn http://tun.in/sevrQ
Grossmont College website https://www.grossmont.edu
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Susy Botello is writing and sharing on Substack, subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.substack.com
Sign up for the IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox and receive a 20% Discount. Promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello
Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
Susy is on Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@SusyBotello
Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com
iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1
© Copyright 2022 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.
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Nov 15, 2022
Smartphones are the Window to Your Stories with Susy Botello
In episode Number 136, I share some tips and reasons on why and how you can start filmmaking today. After listening to this episode, you’re going to want to. I recorded this episode early the same morning I published it, drinking espresso. How to start filmmaking without a story? Really? Yes! I’ll share how you can without breaking my rule: Story first.
I discuss several topics, such as:
* The magic of storytelling through film
* The screen is the window to your story while you shoot
* Two products I recommend, and why
* Don’t let the chatter on social media intimidate you
* Steven Spielberg shot his iPhone music video hand-held
* The competition between smartphone camera brands are good
* The magic of storytelling through film
Mentioned in this episode: FilmConvert: https://www.filmconvert.com/?utm_source=imff&utm_medium=article
Moondog Labs: https://moondoglabs.com/
The “Hoodies” I mentioned from Moondog Labs: https://moondoglabs.com/collections/accessories/products/smartphone-hood
International Mobile Film Festival: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Susy Botello is writing and sharing on Substack, subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.substack.com
Sign up for the IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox and receive a 20% Discount. Promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
Do you benefit from our podcast? Give back: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello
Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
Susy is on Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@SusyBotello
Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com
iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1
© Copyright 2022 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.
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Nov 1, 2022
Build Your Filmmaking Family with Joey Ming and Stephanie Pham
In episode 135 we have a very resourceful discussion with Joey Min and Stephanie Pham of Art School Dropouts: A Film Production Company and YouTube Channel based in the east coast. They are a media group that creates narrative-driven weekly exciting, fun and “feel-good” content. We discuss how to build a family to work with on more than one project. *Correction in the title: Joey Min is the correct name.
We speak to the shift for filmmakers who are online. Filmmakers are also content creators who need to do more than make their films. They are also marketing and learning how to think as a business, in many ways.
In their company, Stephanie is the administrator and works on all the business details and marketing while Joey is the creative. Their synergy works very well for their company. They naturally became best friends and both care about their filmmaking family, their crew.
We discuss how constant practice and experience creates a much more fluid and expert experience as a filmmaker. You can then trust your intuition and create fantastic footage and content. Saving you production and on set time, and raising the quality of your projects.
We discuss several topics:
* iPhone Live Action Filming
* Caring About Your Crew
* Airbnb Location Resources
* Art School Dropouts Fun Tutorials
* Cooking and Feeding Your Crew
* Filmmaking and Marketing Online
Mentioned in this episode:
Join Susy for a chat after listening to this episode: https://susybotello.substack.com
Previous episode 126 with Joey and Stephanie: https://www.podpage.com/sbp-podcast-mobile-filmmaking/you-can-shoot-a-live-action-film-with-iphone-with-art-school-dropouts/
Sponsors for IMFF 2023 FilmConvert: https://www.filmconvert.com/?utm_source=imff&utm_medium=article
All Sponsors: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/collaborators/
IMFF 2023 Judges: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/judges-2023/
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Sign up for the IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com
Art School Dropouts are offering our listeners a deal from their website: https://www.asdofightscenes.com/ 20% Off Promocode: 20SBPPOD
Read the article for this episode on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Follow Art School Dropouts online: YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=artschooldropouts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artschooldropouts/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASDOfilms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artschooldropouts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artschooldropouts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artschooldropouts/
Watch this awesome Live Action Video: https://youtu.be/kenSmdu2GiA
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox and receive a 20% Discount. Add the promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
Like our podcast? Support host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello
Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
New website makeover! International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com
Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com
iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1
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Oct 25, 2022
Cosplay Smartphone Filmmaking with Jasper Capalad
In episode 134 we bring you Jasper Capalad. Jasper is a multi-talented creator, with a great number of talents and skills. One of them is making movies with his iPhone.
He’s recently won an award with his fan film, Spider-Man: Field Day. Which won ‘Best Fan Film’ at the Tarzana Comic Con Film FestThe film won over another incredible film shot with a traditional camera. His film was made with only $1,000.
We discuss several topics, such as his award-winning fan film, Spider-Man: Field Day. There is a fun festive section close to the end you don’t want to miss!
* What is Cosplay
* Cosplay culture
* Making a cosplay film versus fan film
* Smartphone Filmmaking for Cosplayers
* Screenwriting before shooting
* Room Tone and ADR
Mentioned in this episode: Graham Cochrane Episode 42 - The iPhone is Your Recording Studio: https://www.podpage.com/sbp-podcast-mobile-filmmaking/the-iphone-is-your-recording-studio-with-graham-cochrane-episode-42/
Full song in the intro: Notice by Jasper Capalad (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrDW2_mkBLM
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Susy Botello is writing and sharing on Substack, subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.substack.com
Sign up for the IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com
Jasper Online: IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12858388/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jaspercapalad/ https://instagram.com/spidermanfielddayfilm
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasperCOfficial
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc8Ei73owOrdU_GuSJmxQ8Q
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox and receive a 20% Discount. Add the promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
Like our podcast? Support host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello
Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
New website makeover! International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com
Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com
iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1
© Copyright 2022 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.
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Oct 11, 2022
Smartphone Photography Hands On with Ant Pruitt
In episode 133 we have an instructive discussion with our friend Ant Pruitt of Hands On Photography. Ant Pruitt has accepted an invitation to sit on two judging panels for the 12th edition of the International Mobile Film Festival.
Some things we discuss:
* The smartphone photography myth
* Printing smartphone photos to canvas
* Photography basics for all photographers
* Pixels and resolution
* Storytelling with photographs
A few links we refer to in the show:
Hands-On-Photography Episode mentioned on the show: https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography/episodes/2?autostart=false
Mystical Trail, referred to in the show: https://fineartamerica.com/saleannouncement.html?id=a0441c11b270483140660ad75936fe47
Ant’s incredible art website: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ant-pruitt
Previous Episodes with Ant Pruitt: https://www.podpage.com/sbp-podcast-mobile-filmmaking/85
https://www.podpage.com/sbp-podcast-mobile-filmmaking/119
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Susy Botello is writing and sharing on Substack, subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.substack.com
Follow Ant Pruitt:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ant_pruitt
Subscribe to his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/antpruitt Buy Ant A Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antpruitt
Hands On Photography Studio: https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox and receive a 20% Discount. Add the promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
Like our podcast? Support host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello
Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
Our Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com
iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1
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Oct 4, 2022
Smartphone Movies in Nigeria with Shola Ajayi
In episode 132 I have a great discussion with Shola Ajayi. Shola is an instructor at Ithaca College in upstate New York. She founded UR4Africa as a filmmaker after her experience filming in Lagos. We discuss Nollywood, New Nollywood and making movies with mobile phones.
Some things we discuss:
* What is Nollywood and New Nollywood
* Storytelling is part of culture
* How we’re missing stories from elders in our communities, and homes
* Supply and demand for filmmakers in Nigeria
* Why filmmakers need to write
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Susy Botello is writing and sharing on Substack, subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.substack.com
Website for UR4Africa: http://ur4africa.com/
Twitter UR4Africa: https://twitter.com/ur4afri…
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Sep 20, 2022
Making Features with iPhone and Loving It with Ryan and Brandie McDonald
In episode 131 I bring you independent filmmakers, Ryan and Brandie McDonald from Ogden, Utah. They submitted a feature film shot with an iPhone for the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego back in 2020 and attended the festival this past April for the 11th edition and presented a workshop at the festival. We'll discuss their workshop on feature filmmaking with iPhone and indie filmmaking. Plus, we share some news!
Some things we discuss:
* Feature Filmmaking with iPhone
* Storytelling is everything
* Building a team that works well together
* Why you need a shot list
* Why audio matters
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
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Sep 6, 2022
Filmic Pro Update with Max Schleser and Susy Botello
In this episode 130 I invited my pioneer colleague Max Schleser, in Melbourne, to share some uplifting history of 2011 versus today. Where do we go from here? This episode is based on the news late last week that Filmic Pro has been acquired by a company and it has moved into a subscription based app. The pricing is out of touch with mobile filmmakers worldwide.
Some things we discuss: - What Filmic Pro has done to grow mobile filmmaking - Mobile Filmmaking efforts in 2011 by pioneers - Some options available and what is to come
Susy Botello will open a thread discussion based on the news with Filmic Pro https://susybotello.substack.com Subscribe (FREE) to receive an email when it's open.
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
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Aug 30, 2022
Making Movies with Mobile Phones is Mainstream
In this episode 129 I share the story of why indie filmmakers are embracing smartphone filmmaking and why mobile filmmakers should acknowledge where we are today.
Some things I talk about:
* Distribution potential for your feature film shot with a smartphone
* Independent filmmaking versus mobile filmmaking
* Why the accessibility to the camera is what distinguishes traditional from mobile
* The media attention famous directors receive make mobile films
* Standing out with a mobile film may get you media attention
* Smartphone filmmakers underestimate the value of mobile filmmaking
* Mobile filmmaking is mainstream, believe it to succeed as a filmmaker
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
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Aug 23, 2022
Screenwriting False Beliefs and Flaws - In The Weeds Series with Jason C. Marshall
In this episode 128 we talk to Jason C. Marshall as part of our ongoing In The Weeds series. We discuss the art and technicality of screenwriting great stories as films. False beliefs and flaws was a large topic we discussed in this episode.
What we discuss:
* Ideas aren’t stories
* Why you should begin with your characters before you begin writing your idea into a screenplay
* The flaws of your characters and how it can benefit your story
* The importance of capturing your audience for the long haul
* We somehow ended up reviewing Filmic Pro and it’s features
* Much more…listen now!
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Susy Botello is writing and sharing on Substack. Subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.substack.com
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Aug 2, 2022
Comic-Con International in San Diego Stories with Aaron Nabus
Inspired by our experience in San Diego’s Comic-Con International just weeks after our 2022 edition of the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, our brand ambassador Aaron Nabus and I share stories from SDCC and IMFF. I bring up my smartphone video experience during the convention and Aaron shares his experience as a moderator in a special panel with Kid-Comics creator Keithan Jones, https://www.kid-comics.com/.
Listen to Episode 127 of the SBP Podcast in your favorite podcast app.
What we discuss:
* Shooting smartphone videos at large events
* A message from Honorary Brand Ambassador Jed Brophy during Comic-Con
* Keithan Jones, IMFF Sponsor Kid-Comics shares his inspiring story
* Why taking a job in sales helps your communication skills with strangers
* And more…
Watch Jed Brophy’s message during Comic-Con International in San Diego: https://youtu.be/wGd53oVXCeY
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartph…
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Jun 21, 2022
You Can Shoot A Live Action Film with iPhone with Art School Dropouts
If you are looking for motivation for a live action made on a smartphone film, stop here and click play. Joey Min and Stephanie Pham of Art School Dropouts, based in Jersey, are our guests in episode 126. Art School Dropouts has created an iPhone shot series on the web, using YouTube. They’ve created a community, and they are blowing people away with what they’ve accomplished with an iPhone and a gimbal.
What we discuss:
* Why they are using the iPhone camera when they have alternatives
* How to grow your YouTube Channel
* Live Action filmmaking with smartphones
* Why you should not be intimated by gear and apps to start making movies with smartphones - Much more…
Art School Dropouts are offering our listeners a deal from their website: https://www.asdofightscenes.com/ 20% Off Promocode: 20SBPPOD Read the article for this episode 126 on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
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May 10, 2022
Celebrate Your Smartphone Movies in San Diego with Caroline Spence and James Smith
Three days of entertaining and inspiring presentations, screenings, workshops, celebrations and more!
It was the last weekend in April and as is tradition, a new edition of the festival took place in San Diego, California. They came, they laughed, they cheered and they even shed a tear or two, but they all said they had a “blast.” James Smith and Caroline Spence experienced the vibes at the annual film festival which only accepts films shot with smartphone cameras. All brands.
James and Caroline were very excited for their U.S.A. premier screening of their feature length film kicking off the festival as the first film of the weekend.
What we discuss:
* Why they attended this film festival so far from home
* The benefits of attending film festivals
* How they shot two features with smartphones
* Winning an award
* Why they'll be back
* Much more...
Read the article for this episode 125 on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking…
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Mar 15, 2022
The Thrill of Mobile Filmmaking and Teens with Quinn Friedman
A heartwarming story turned into a film with 17 year-old Quinn Friedman participating in the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. We discuss how he made a film that showcases skills normally seen with more experienced filmmakers. Listen to a young inspiring actor and filmmaker discuss the power of storytelling in film and how he made his film with his younger brother and sister. The film has already been accepted in a traditional non-mobile film festival.
What we discuss:
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The details of how he made his film with his family
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How filmmaking with smartphones can benefit families
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Why schools would benefit incorporating filmmaking in their curriculum
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The power of storytelling through film and how it benefits young students
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A resource for music that he used in his film which is underrated
* and more...
Read the article for this episode 124 on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
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Mar 8, 2022
Empowering Women and Mobile Filmmaking with Antoinette Van Sluytman
Today is International Women’s Day and our guest, Antoinette Van Sluytman, shares her mission to empower women in the creative industry. We discuss the power that smartphone cameras give everyone to share their own stories through film.
I met Antoinette in San Diego’s Black Com!x Day 2022 in February. Antoinette was part of a panel called, “Black Women in Comics and Publishing” and she discussed the challenges or being a woman of color in the industry. Antoinette and her sister Rose are the owners of Broken Chalice Studios in San Diego. Antoinette is an artist, writer and graphic designer. Their multimedia company plans to expand into the film industry.
In this episode, Antoinette and I discuss the power of storytelling to give a voice for black and brown women to bring representation to the multimedia industry, particularly through their company. We share the accessibility of mobile filmmaking and how that can help realize their mission.
What we discuss:
* The lack of wo…
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Mar 1, 2022
iPhone Wildlife Photography and Video with Scott Bourne
In this episode I pick the brain of a nature and wildlife photographer Scott Bourne. Scott is also a professional videographer. His extensive experience is inspiring and he recently had an experience where he turned to an iPhone 13 Pro and now he insists on using it as his camera.
Scott’s quote during our conversation: “Nobody cares what you do, they care why you do it.” Simon Sinek from his book, “Start With Why.”
I bring up a bit about where we are in the International Mobile Film Festival taking place next month, in April.
Find out more: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff
What we discuss:
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Birds and wildlife photography and video capture
* What it takes to capture birds in their natural habitat
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Storytelling with photography
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The importance of story in your films and videos
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An embarrassing and disturbing experience I endured in video production
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Much more…
Read the article for this episode 122 on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publica…
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Feb 15, 2022
Dare Yourself To Make Smartphone Feature Films - James Demitri
It’s not common that we record an episode for the podcast with a fan. James Demitri is in Australia, and made a feature film with a smartphone inspired by our podcast and the stories from our guests.
Misplaced, has won awards around the world and was recently selected in the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, California. Find out more: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff
James shares intimate details about the making of the film. For someone who had never experienced being on a “real” film set or studied filmmaking, you’ll be astonished to learn how James creatively did it. The awards and reviews Misplaced is getting as a mobile film are a testament to anyone with a great story they’d like to turn into a film to use their smartphone camera. Listen to episode 121 now and be inspired.
What we discuss:
* The origins of the film
* Working as a creative
* Directing a voice-over talent virtually
* Post production process
* Much More...
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Feb 8, 2022
Audio Check Smartphone Film Production - Julian Bate-Vergette
We met Julian Bate-Vergette in episode 115. Julian’s experience and studies make him a great resource to get motivated about audio quality for your mobile films. Audio quality can make or break your film.
Mobile filmmakers who are not experienced filmmakers do not always have the resources to make their films sound amazing. But that doesn’t mean your audio needs to be so poor it distracts from the overall quality of your film. Listen to episode 120 as we have a serious discussion about audio.
I am going to pick Julian’s brain so you don’t have to, and you won’t need a lot of audio tech knowledge to understand it all.
What we discuss:
* Mic check basics
* Room Tone: why and when it’s important
* When you need external audio capture
* Shotgun mic or wireless clip on
* Cheat extra audio track layers with iPhones
* Audio Film Formats for video
* Much More...
Read the article for this episode 120 on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/sma…
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Feb 1, 2022
The Smartphone Content Creator Featuring Ant Pruitt
Ant Pruitt works as a podcast host for a large podcast network. He researches the camera and photography industry, which he’s passionate about. Ant is a valuable resource for the content creator.
Ant Pruitt is a judge in the shorts mobile film competition for the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, California. His expertise brings an added value to the judging process.
We discuss many interesting subjects around the expectations of mobile film and video with smartphones. Ant prefers Android to IOS. The conversation revolves around content creators and much about how it relates to mobile filmmaking and video production with smartphones.
What we discuss:
* His role with the Twit podcast network
* Judging the festival’s movies
* Lighting tips and recommendations
* iPhone video production
* Content creators and the grind
* World renowned bird photographer Scott Bourne’s shift to iPhone
* Shout outs to judges and sponsors of the festival
* Much more……
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Jan 25, 2022
Making Smartphone Movies Building Trust with Ross Perkins
Have you made your first film? Have you tried but things weren’t working out on set even though you thought you were well prepared? Do you want to cast good actors but not sure how?
In this episode, we talk to Ross Perkins, actor and filmmaker in Sydney, Australia. His feature film Mad House, shot with his iPhone premiered and won in San Diego’s International Mobile Film Festival’s 2019 edition. The success of his film had to do with a great story, fantastic acting and…his tribe. This film was very unique and we’re talking about why, giving you ideas and pointers because…well, the advantages of using the smartphone camera made a huge difference.
Some of the things we discuss:
* How to meet the people you want to work with
* Involving the actors in the production
* Building trust for your projects
* Meticulous is meticulous
* The actor’s experience
* Much More...
Read the article for this episode 118 on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.…
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Jan 18, 2022
In The Weeds Series: Character Development with Jason C. Marshall
In our newest episode, and the first in the new year, from our In The Weeds Series: Story Structure and Formula with Jason C. Marshall, we go all in with character development.
Pardon us if you share a few laughs with us in this fun conversation about mobile filmmaking, the art of character development and our references to some films. One of the films we discussed was The Matrix Resurrections and the new, but not, Morpheus and Smith. We really go in-depth with character development in this episode.
Some of the things we discuss:
* Character, concept and story arc
* The art of smartphone filmmaking
* Knowing the benefits and pitfalls of filming with smartphones
* How to attract good actors
* Much more…
Read the article for this episode 117 on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
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Jan 4, 2022
Mobile Filmmaking in Russia with Maxim Mussel
We have a great discussion with the leading voice for smartphone movie making in Russia, Maxim Mussel. He’s made three feature films with smartphones and launched the only festival for mobile films in Russia.
Incredibly, Maxim was inspired when he made a short film which won an award at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, California in 2014. He was so impressed with the festival in San Diego that he went all in on smartphone filmmaking. He launched the Filmmaker’s International Festival about four years ago. He’s written a book and has been teaching mobile filmmaking.
What we discuss:
* How the pandemic affected both our festivals * Storytelling in film * Developing your story before shooting * Teaching filmmaking for mobile * The need for good experienced actors in mobile filmmaking * Submissions deadlines for their festival * Special effects in mobile films, does it work? * The many instructors for mobile filmmaking today * Selling your mobile film
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Dec 21, 2021
When the Characters Shape the Film - Introducing Julian Bate-Vergette with Jason C. Marshall
2021 has been a great year for our podcast. We passed a couple of milestones like our 100th episode. But another milestone is how many wonderful guests we’ve had on the show. We also introduced our listeners to a new series called “In The Weeds” with Jason C. Marshall discussing story structure and formula for narrative screenwriting. The series aims to help filmmakers make unforgettable captivating films.
In our episodes with Jason, he brings up his partner in filmmaking: Julian. In this episode, you meet Julian and enjoy a wonderful conversation about filmmaking, best microphones, character development for screenwriting and how the character’s perspective literally drives the twists and turns of the story. We discuss Christmas movies and how they’ve gone from children’s stories into the the horror genre.
What we discuss: - Microphones and audio capture process - Storytelling with your characters in mind - How crucial character development is in story - Developing concep…
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Dec 7, 2021
NFT and Mobile Filmmaking - Robert David Duncan
What is NFT? It’s a Non Fungible Token and it authenticates your digital media as yours. This is one of the most attractive features. The other attraction to this is that you can build in a royalty to your art and media. If it gets sold, built into the code is that royalty so that you are paid as the original creator.
Filmmakers are accustomed to royalties but most original creators are now able to gain the benefits of affirming ownership and receiving royalties for your work online.
There are ways you can save an NFT, of course, just as any art or photograph online. However, collectors or buyers now have a way to verify they own a genuine work of art.
Read the article for this episode 114 on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
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Nov 23, 2021
In the Weeds Series From Idea to Concept in Film - Jason C. Marshall
Making movies can feel intimidating. One way to reduce that overwhelming feeling is by understanding there is a process which will guide you into believing in your idea. Coming up with an idea for your movie will lead you into creating the concept. You may need to go back to your idea as you develop your concept. But here’s the magic though. It’s while you are developing your concept that you may realize it’s not such a great idea! And isn’t it great to find out before you start writing a screenplay? Episode 113 of the “In The Weeds” series with Jason C. Marshall is a great conversation that brings us back to the origin of film and story development.
So don’t start writing your screenplay before you have your concept. Go back and get a new idea if you need to. If you write a screenplay and get lost in in the process and find yourself not finishing what you started, it doesn’t mean you failed. It could be that you didn’t first develop your concept. Jason and I discuss…
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Nov 9, 2021
How Do You Find Your Passion to Make Great Films - Susy Botello
There is no doubt that after speaking to countless filmmakers in and outside this podcast, the most successful filmmakers are passionate about making films. Passion is a term you hear about a lot. If you are wondering if you need passion to make memorable films, I am going to help you answer the question. In this episode 112, I share my own experience and what I’ve learned about passion, how I discovered it and why it’s important for you to recognize your own passion in order to succeed as a notable filmmaker.
Read our publication Smartphone Filmmaking with an article about this episode: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
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Oct 26, 2021
In the Weeds Series How to Start with Story in Film - Jason C. Marshall
Concept, Character and Theme are the big three concepts to keep in mind before you even think about the structure and formula in filmmaking. In this episode 111 of the “In The Weeds” series with Jason C. Marshall, we discuss those elements and then we discuss an exercise we conducted in Clubhouse: What if the Blair Witch Project was filmed today with smartphones? A very interesting discussion film students and indie filmmakers may enjoy. Also a little Halloween fun around filming during this special day and more.
Read the article for this episode 111 - Where to Start with Story in Film by Jason C. Marshall: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Mentioned in this episode:
SBP Podcast Episode 7 with Brian McLane: https://www.podpage.com/sbp-podcast-mobile-filmmaking/episode-7-shooting-hollywood-actors-with-an-iphone-in-a-f…
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Oct 12, 2021
Breakfast of Champions Smartphone Filmmaker - Beraat Gokkus
Fleeing from Turkey as a journalist while vacationing in Italy, our guest is Beraat Gokkus. Beraat is a journalist based in France turned multi-award-winning mobile filmmaker. He shares his story from 2016 with his first mobile short, Breakfast of Champions to The Lost Pen now streaming on Mobile Film Stories. His story is captivating and inspiring. His film The Lost Pen was shot in one long take through a building with multiple participants and an elaborate story. The film is almost 15 minutes long. It’s won many awards around the world.
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Read the article for Episode 110 - https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
Watch Beraat’s Films on Mobile Film Stories: https://mobilefilmstories.com/beraat-gokkus/
Follow Beraat Gokkus:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beraat.gokkus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rookieskybird/…
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Oct 5, 2021
In the Weeds Series: Get Your Acts Together - Jason C. Marshall
Part of The Mobile Film Podcast Series: In The Weeds, Episode 109 features Jason C. Marshall with Get Your Act(s) Together. Jason’s contribution to the series, “Story Formula and Structure” brings mobile smartphone filmmakers to the next level of filmmaking. In this episode Jason takes us into the weeds of the acts and introduces us to the beats, coming in the next session of the series. We discuss the Acts, are there 3, 4 or 5 Acts? The midpoint and setup and much more are discussed. Empowering the storyteller inside you.
Read the article for this episode 109 - Get Your Acts Together by Jason C. Marshall: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Links from Jason C. Marshall: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncmarshall/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonmarshallca
Alternate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ze…
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Sep 21, 2021
In the Weeds Series Formula is Freedom - Jason C. Marshall
This episode is an introduction to a series which will accompany our regular episodes of this podcast. The Mobile Film Podcast Series: In The Weeds, Episode 108 features Jason C. Marshall with Formula is Freedom.
Jason’s contribution to the series, “Story Formula and Structure” will bring mobile smartphone filmmakers to the next level of filmmaking. We cover the outline of what we’ll be discussing in future episodes in the series, bluetooth technology for content creators, how Jason uses Filmic Pro, mics and audio, lenses, lighting, and more.
Read the article for this episode 108 - Formula is Freedom by Jason C. Marshall: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
Links from Jason C. Marshall: Instagram @jasoncmarshall https://www.instagram.com/jasoncmarshall/
Twitter: @jasonmasrhallca https://twitter.com/jasonmarshallca
Alternate Instagram @zerotheorymedia https://www.instagram.com/zerotheorymedia/
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Aug 31, 2021
Getting Into the Weeds with Story in Film - Jason C. Marshall
The arch, the beats, the plot and the structure in your story make films compelling. Jason C. Marshall shares the elements in storytelling that will help you make great movies. Now that you’ve discovered your smartphone camera can make cinematic films, your story is what will make your movie memorable.
Read the article for this episode 107: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
Breaking down some of the most memorable films give filmmakers the ability to recreate new award-winning films that can make an impact. Diving into storytelling can get complicated and there are many resources that will keep you busy learning. So we invited Jason to our podcast to share what he’s learned to simplify the process.
Jason and I go “into the weeds” of storytelling for film. In order to emphasize the importance some of the elements to consider as you create and design your story for your movie, Jason shares a lot of what he’s learned with our listeners. We discussed a bit about his jour…
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Aug 17, 2021
Experience Counts Making Feature Smartphone Films - Darcy Yuille
Darcy Yuille wanted to make a feature and using an iPhone. Because of his professional experience in the industry he discovered it was important to get the story right. To give you an example of his professional experience, Darcy has worked on films like Pitch Black with Vin Diesel. Darcy is in Australia.
He learned making films is not just something you jump into without disregard for the process and that includes research for the story and character development.
The story in One Punch is about growing up with the pressure of the family business. But it has a central plot with something that happens a lot between teen males that has a very tough consequence that includes brain damage. One thing he advises is to do the research because it adds quality to your film and story. Read the article for this pisode 106: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
Because Darcy had a good feel for the story he wanted to tell, Darcy used a method called, character-based improvisation that helped…
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Aug 3, 2021
Shooting Western Feature Films with iPhones - Travis Mills
Travis Mills is the Director and CEO of Running Wild Films. He has challenged himself to make 12 Western films in 12 months, one per month. In episode 105 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking, we share the story of one of these films, which was shot with the iPhone.
Read the article for this episode in our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
Travis loves a good challenge and calls himself a bit “crazy” so he jumped at the thought of shooting one of 12 Western films in 12 months with the iPhone. In 2013 he challenged himself to shoot 52 films in 52 weeks, and that was part of how he began to set incredible goals as a filmmakers. He continued to make films and feature films over the years and he came to the idea that he would make 12 feature films in 12 months. However, he upscaled that challenge because he figured it wasn’t hard enough. Remember, Travis is a bit crazy, right? He decided to make the most challenging features by shooting West…
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Jul 23, 2021
Behind The Scenes Indie Filmmaking - Caroline Spence and James Smith
Caroline Spence and James Smith are the brilliant filmmakers behind Raya Films, in the UK. They’ve been producing films and videos together since around 2004. And they’ve produced two feature length films using smartphone cameras. Most of the people I’ve spoken to have produced one feature film. There is one well-known filmmaker who’s produced two features using iPhones, In case you don’t know who that is: Steven Soderbergh.
Read the Article About this Episode with links and photos on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
Cyberlante and Surveilled were both filmed with Android smartphones. Surveilled, their latest, was entered into San Diego’s International Mobile Film Festival 2022, the 11th annual edition for only films shot with smartphones.
In this episode of our podcast, episode 104, we enjoy James and Caroline’s stories about the other part of the film industry many indie filmmakers don’t talk about much, publi…
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Jul 13, 2021
The Proximity of Film and Identity with Brionne Olsen
Brionne Olsen is an audio engineer, filmmaker and storyteller. Bringing his audio skills that he’s acquired working in radio to the “theater of the mind” with film was a natural progression. In episode 103 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking, we share insights and the stories Brionne shares from South Africa to San Diego.
Brionne began with music videos but decided to go into radio. He had high expectations but fell in love with the experience of working with audio for radio. Radio and imaging production playing with jingles and such, he feels that he “paints a picture in the mind” of the listener.
Brionne explains the importance of audio in film, not just the quality of audio, but how audio compliments and completes the story in film.
It was during lock down in 2020 that he watched a summit on mobile filmmaking and was introduced and inspired to make smartphone video content. He then began to research the concept of mobile film on Google and then began to learn Filmic Pr…
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Jun 15, 2021
It Takes A Village To Make A Movie - Levi Austin Morris
Actors teaming up to make films together is impressive. And it’s happening more and more often with the rise of smartphone filmmaking.
You may think an actor cannot make a quality film, but think again. They have spent countless hours on film sets. They have the ability to ask questions and learn the filmmaking craft. They network with filmmakers all the time. And then…well, you knew I was going to bring it up, right? That’s correct, they have a smartphone camera close by.
Our guest in episode 102 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is Levi Austin Morris. He lives in Los Angeles and is an experienced actor.
This discussion shares the process of crowd funding in great detail. Can a podcast be a tutorial? Levi Austin Morris had experience in crowd funding and he was inspired by a conversation we had about feature filmmaking with smartphones.
Levi was one of the participants in a mobile filmmaking and storytelling panel streaming now on Mobile Film Stories. When he realized Ing…
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Jun 8, 2021
Send A Message With Your Film - Arthur Mikheev
Arthur Mikheev was raised in Moscow, by parents who were skeptical of his interest in art as a career. Arthur was attracted to photography in his early days in school, but he soon found it to be complicated. It just wasn’t for him. So he became a musician and studied psychology.
Arthur is a filmmaker with 10 years experience in the video industry. He began his career on television and gaming journalism. He has authored three books about filmmaking and one of them is exclusively about mobile filmmaking. He is the founder of the mobile filmmaking online school. He’s worked with companies like Samsung, Huawei, LaCie, Seagate, Apple, Amediateka (the home of HBO), and others.
Arthur began to make films and videos using his DSLR and cinema cameras about ten years ago. One day, his girlfriend told him about a mobile film festival in Moscow. As it turns out Arthur was referring to the festival founded by our friend Maxim Mussel.
Max has been popularizing making films using smartphones i…
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Jun 1, 2021
Special Edition: iPhone Movie Making History with Michael Koerbel
Special Edition: Our podcast just reached 100 episodes and we have a special episode. Pioneer mobile filmmaker and the winner of the first prize in the inaugural International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego in 2012 joins us and we embark on a journey about his participation in the history of making movies with iPhones, and smartphones in general.
Michael Koerbel and Anna Elizabeth James got their hands on the iPhone 4 and the new iMovie app on the phone. They decided to run some camera tests, and that led to making a movie that became one of the most inspiring movies shot with iPhone at that time. You may have seen it, Apple Of My Eye, which won first place in our inaugural film festival.
Michael’s film was shot and edited on the iPhone. His partner edited it in the iMovie app. In a car as he drove. How mobile can you go?
They moved on to create a web series and partnered with an app developer to create a unique way to view the series in the app with features that allowed the f…
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May 25, 2021
Indie Filmmaking with Smartphone Cameras with Rachel Jacob
The story in film has always been an attraction to Rachel Jacob. She grew up in the industry from her father’s side of the family and occasionally would dip her feet in it. She tried many aspects of filmmaking.
In her teens while in school Rachel was acting, which she still loves, and then she tried screenwriting. Most of her experience in film were a series of loose ends. When she was 18 she attempted directing a project and it became the push she needed to tie the knot as a filmmaker. Rachel advises to try working in different positions in film to learn and gain experience.
But it was in her twenties when she went all in and got serious. She found work on feature films and shows that were being shot locally, in New Orleans. That experience helped her become the filmmaker she is today. She is currently working on a screenplay to make a feature film.
During the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking, in episode 99, we discuss many tips for people starting out in the industry, even if you l…
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May 11, 2021
Hollywood Dreams and Your Smartphone Camera with FilmConvert and Filmic Pro
The partnership between FilmConvert and Filmic Pro is bridging the mobile smartphone filmmaking with traditional filmmaking communities.
FilmConvert has been creating software for film grain and color grading for about ten years. They’ve been keeping an eye on the mobile filmmaking community’s growth and have partnered with the app used by Hollywood filmmakers like Steven Soderbergh to shoot their films with iPhones.
Episode 98 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is a discussion with FilmConvert’s John Parker and Filmic Pro’s Eliot Fitzroy explaining this partnership and how it benefits iPhone filmmakers.
FilmConvert has been working with Filmic Pro since 2017 to create supportive profiles with its software. They have brought compatibility between FilmConvert’s software and Filmic Pro’s App. Filmic Pro is available for both IOS and Android.
Most recently they have worked together to create a tool, Cinematch, that brings the look and feel of professional Hollywood camer…
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Apr 20, 2021
Actors with Smartphones, Make Movies with Anthony Bradford
The process of creating films and video programming is extensive and can be exhausting. But for Anthony Bradford, our guest on the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking Episode 97, it’s about how much it prolongs the production process. Mobile filmmaking shortens a lot of the production so Anthony can go from pre-production and planning, to post-production and distribution.
Anthony Bradford is an actor and a producer who writes screenplays and has a lot of ideas for stories. During our podcast he shares how he organizes all his ideas so he can turn them into screenplays. He’s inspired by his story ideas. Some ideas come to him while he is driving, so he has to jot them down while stopped at a stop light. This type of dedication is probably one of the reasons he’s able to create some great stories into films.
Our conversation highlights the process from his perspective, which can help our listeners organize their own ideas for their films.
Anthony had to learn to edit his auditions “…
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Mar 16, 2021
Empower Your Song with Video with Amanda Smith and Colin Babcock
Falling through floors is probably not what you expect when you are on set filming. The old creepy house called out to Amanda Smith and Colin Babcock.
Amanda brought Colin into the house and he found it creepy and dilapidated. Both nodded at the notion that the house could be the set for a film. They just needed to figure out what type of film they could make. But there was a little bit of a conundrum because Colin did not have his usual filmmaking equipment.
Colin began to think he could use his iPhone camera, even though he had never done so, or needed to. But that was not the only challenge, as he and Amanda would soon come to find out.
Amanda’s younger sister, Storm Smith is a talented and, in my opinion, extraordinary musician. When Amanda asked if she and Colin could use her song to make a video, she immediately gave them permission. And now, Amanda and Colin had a story.
The words to the song are an expression that comes to real life in their music video titled after the s…
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Mar 2, 2021
Two iPhones and a Feature Film with Patrick R. Young and Powell Robinson
One story, two guys and two iPhones embarked on a road trip to make a feature film. Directors Patrick R. Young and Powell Robinson are my guests in Episode 95 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking.
Their experience comes from Patrick’s idea for a film when he was in Middle School or High School. Years later, he and Powell decide to use iPhones to realize his story into a feature film of about 77 minutes. They both live in the Los Angeles area in California.
Powell was involved with a musical band and his career plans were focused on his band until the band split. At that point he turned to filmmaking. Powell and Patrick have shot a previous film together, not with smartphones: “Bastard” (2015). Patrick wrote the screenplay for that film. He also wrote screenplays to other films, two which are on Netflix, “My Obsession” and “Pretty Little Stalker.”
Patrick and Powell teamed up as directors for “Threshold,” though they had not really thought about making a movie with…
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Feb 9, 2021
Smartphone Feature Filmmaking in Lockdown with Jennifer Zhang
Imagine a story realized from your imagination. How you can turn that story into a feature film using a smartphone for a camera is impressive. Now edit the story in an app on your phone. Sounds unreal, right? That’s the real story behind the film “Charon” by Jennifer Zhang. Episode 94 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is a discussion about her journey.
Jennifer is a passionate creator and storyteller. I was honored to talk with one of the contestants in the feature film competition at San Diego’s International Mobile Film Festival. The festival takes place in April this year. All the films are shot with smartphone cameras. “Charon” is one of three feature films competing for the 2021 Best Feature Film Award.
The story took place, literally, during lockdown in Los Angeles. Jennifer Zhang had just about completed a deal for her next feature film, when the lockdown was announced in California. It was as devastating as you can imagine as investors began to pull out. Howeve…
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Jan 12, 2021
Mystery Story and Smartphone Video Travels with Michael and Melissa Harlow
Michael Harlow shared a story with me almost ten years ago and told me it was a secret. Imagine you stumble across an intriguing discovery that is filled with mystery. I know some people cannot keep a secret for a number of hours, but imagine keeping this big discovery a secret all these years.
My guests on the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking episode 93 are Michael and Melissa Harlow. They share the art and tech of earning a living as a voice over professional. They also discuss how they created a travel vlog using smartphones to produce videos of their adventures. Imagine dropping your career and selling everything you own to spend your life traveling. One key to doing that is to live debt free and my guests will share how they were able to do that and how you can do it too.
Michael shares the secret story with our listeners. It’s a story about a mysterious discovery that I find very intriguing. It’s exciting that Michael is sharing this story publicly for the first time with our…
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Dec 29, 2020
Smartphone Moviemaking Insights with Jed Brophy and Mark Hadlow
We talked about horses and hobbits with our honorary ambassadors Jed Brophy and Mark Hadlow. You may know Jed and Mark from their roles as Dwarf brothers Nori and Dori in Peter Jackson’s, The Hobbit. They also starred together in the feature-length film shot with iPhone, Blue Moon by Stef Harris. Mark’s real life daughter, Olivia Hadlow also had a role in the film.
We probably should tell you that our ambassadors become part of our family. But Jed and Mark have a camaraderie and brotherly love for each other that goes back many years. They’ve worked together playing different roles in many of Peter Jackson’s films like Lord Of The Rings and King Kong.
Mark Hadlow spent weeks touring in theater for his stage performance in Cinderella, and he’d just got home when he sat down with Jed and myself to record this podcast episode on December 20th.
The conversation draws you in as the discussion moves from talking about storytelling and filmmaking to the experience as theater acto…
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Dec 22, 2020
Filmmaking Cameras and the Smartphone with James Smith
James Smith was “never a fan of mobile filmmaking,” he says. When he and his partner, Caroline Spence, lost their camera person and the actual camera on their film set, Caroline suggested using a smartphone.
In episode 91 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking we bring our listeners to the U.K. and talk to experienced filmmaker, James Smith. We discuss all things filmmaking and compare the differences between production with a traditional camera and smartphone cameras.
James shares many great tips, and advice, about making films using a hybrid technique of traditional filmmaking with the smartphone camera. He also explains, in great detail, the benefits of treating your mobile film production as professional as possible, while at the same time, using the smartphone camera to your advantage.
James Smith and Caroline Spence, whom we spoke with in episode 90, have produced two feature-length films with their smartphone: Cyberlante and Surveilled.
We discuss acquiring a crew, which h…
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Nov 17, 2020
Lost Camera Turned To Smartphone Feature Film with Caroline Spence
When they lost their camera person on location, Caroline Spence of Raya Films, made the suggestion to use a smartphone and turned a bad situation into a fortunate one.
Our guest in Episode 90 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is Caroline Spence. She is a screenwriter and producer, but she plays different roles on set as needed. She’s even played an assassin in one of the company’s films.
Without going through 89 of our previous episodes, I cannot recall a time when our podcast featured a guest filmmaker who had made more than one feature film with a smartphone. But our guest, has completed two feature length films.
“Cyberlante,” has been released to Amazon Prime. Their second mobile feature film, “Surveilled,” was just accepted into the UK’s “biggest film festival,” Horror-on-Sea Film Festival.
My conversation with Caroline was lots of fun and inspiring and I believe you will enjoy listening to her share the experiences she has had during the production of two…
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Oct 31, 2020
Halloween 2020 with Special Guest Host Aaron Nabus
Aaron and I discuss tonight’s Blue Moon, briefly, or as a segue to a movie shot with an iPhone, called “Blue Moon.”
We quickly began to discuss some creative ways to make use of your smartphone camera to make scary movies even creepier. We then discussed other Halloween stories like some story about a monkey’s paw, told by Aaron. Then I shared a creepy true story that I experienced with a friend.
We also gave a few shout outs to some of the members of “The Quad” on the new Mobile Film Stories website and streaming movies service for smartphone filmmakers.
I also somehow made a connection as to why Vote and Voice begin with the letter V. Thanks for listening to Episode 89 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking.
SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Aaron Nabus Website: https://hallh.com
Our Links:
The Quad on Mobile Film Stories: https://mobilefilmstories.com/the-quad/…
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Oct 13, 2020
The Human Factor in Storytelling Making Films
When it comes to smartphone filmmaking, we’re going to have a collective epiphany and realize the question is not about the best phone, the best gear or the best app.
The question is: how good is your story?
You’ve heard it a lot, maybe even from me! Story is king! But what is it about a story that makes a good film? Once you realize you have a great concept for a story, how do you turn it into a great film?
Good stories usually have a human factor.
In episode 88 of the SBP Podcast, I am going to speak directly to you for about 19 minutes. Would you like to hang out for 19 minutes with me? I have some news to share with you about the International Mobile Film Festival too. The regular deadline to submit a feature film shot with smartphones and not more than 10% drone cameras to include aerial shots is October 19. Hey, it’s all about 19 right now!
Feature films run from a minimum of 40 minutes and not longer than 120 minutes, or two full hours.
The regular deadline for short…
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Sep 15, 2020
Crime Drama Smartphone Feature Film with Anthony Z James
He began making films in his teens. Episode 87 of the SBP Podcast is an in-depth discussion with Anthony Z James, who filmed a crime drama feature film with his iPhone.
When you watch his film “Ghost,” you are left without doubt that Anthony Z James made a crime drama, a gritty film which captures the viewer through to the end. What inspired him to become a filmmaker was his first experience attending camp as a kid. One of the kids had a MiniDV camera and they all began to make a “little” movie.
But it wasn’t so much the moviemaking experience, even though that has a lot to do with it, that really made him want to do it again. It was the camaraderie in the process that inspired him to want to make films. And this is where Anthony’s story begins.
The film is about 85 minutes shot entirely with an iPhone in London. The film will have you on the edge of your seat during some scenes. The drama unfolds with the story as the plot develops and unfolds into a very intense develo…
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Aug 25, 2020
Teaching Smartphone Filmmaking with Rob Leach
Episode 86 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking brings a bit of insight to everything mobile filmmaking with our guest in the UK, Rob Leach.
Rob Leach began his acting career at the age of 12 in drama class at school when his interest as an actor found him and inspired him. He was 17 when he learned acting at an acting school which kept his passion growing until at 24, he made the move to London and then he began to get creating with writing and thinking about making films.
He realized soon that his smartphone camera had a 4K setting and then one thing led to another. So he began to experiment with equipment, apps and filmmaking styles.
Rob made a short film during the COVID-19 lockdown where he got pretty creative and then created a “how to” video on his techniques to accomplish it.
We speak a bit about foley audio effects he used in his video and then we spoke about the value of creating good audio for your mobile videos. The editing process is something we spoke about in-dep…
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Aug 11, 2020
Story Perspective in Images with Ant Pruitt
How do you create great digital content? A smartphone camera brought a photographer back to photography, but it also brought a passion for stories. Ant Pruitt is a content creator, and shares what he’s learned with his followers. Ant’s videos teach us in detail about photography, video, audio, design and more.
Episode 85 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is a very informative conversation with the “master” jack-of-all-trades in multimedia.
Ant shares a very cool story about how he was able to go from being a big fan of Twit TV (Twit stands for: This Week In Tech) to being asked to come onboard as part of the team.
The passion for photography is evident during the conversation as Ant shares his perspective as a professional photographer. When you cruise through the showcase of photographs on his Instagram profile, you realize his talent behind the camera but also in post processing with photos and video as well.
Ant defines his favored genre in photography as street photo…
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Jul 21, 2020
Grip Your Audience with Feature Smartphone Films with Kimberley Hart
Getting a grip of your film’s audience is more about your audience getting a grip of your story and not letting go, until you release them from viewing your film.
Listen to episode 84 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking, as we bring you the perspective of a producer and set designer for the feature film, “Mad House.”
The film was shot with an iPhone 6s and won the “Best Feature Film” award in 2019’s International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego.
Ross Perkins wrote, directed, edited and played one of the protagonists in the 85 minute film. When he attended the festival in San Diego, it was the very first time anyone had seen it. Ross brought his producer and set designer to San Diego from Australia, Kimberley Hart.
During the Q&A after the screening of the film, everyone in the audience had questions to ask him, as the director and actor. Kimberley also shared some insights during the Q&A.
Although Ross was a guest in Episodes 45 and 61 of our podcast, we decided to…
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Jun 16, 2020
Smartphone Films San Diego 2021
There are practically no limits to the types of films you can submit to the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, so we talk about some of the categories you can submit your films shot with mobile phones to.
In episode 83, we bring our ambassador Aaron Nabus to the conversation and we talk about the categories, we also bring up some good tips for novices shooting with smartphones with regard to locations, continuity and more.
IMFF 2021 begins accepting film submissions June 19 this year. We also make a couple announcements!
Aaron’s website for HallH Show Podcast: https://hallh.com/
Submit Mobile Films on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/InternationalMobileFilmFestival
New Screendance Category, inspired by Jamiel Laurence: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/news/46-create-screendance-mobile-films
Be inspired with our Youth Category, great for families! https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/news/47-smartphone-youth-films
International Mobile Film Fe…
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Jun 3, 2020
The Smartphone Film Creator with Cara Rust
Have you made a movie in one year? How about three? Cara Rust made three short films in 2019 and based one of them on a play. Meet our guest in Episode 82 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking. Cara Rust adapted a play into a film using her Samsung smartphone camera. Cara wrote, directed, edited and produced, “English Made Simple,” which was selected in this year’s International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego and several other international film festivals.
When you listen to Cara describe her love for theater and her passion as a creator, you realize that she is a person that sees barriers as opportunities. Her film was very well structured with attention to details such as set design, colors, acting, dialogue, audio, blocking, continuity, and more. All the elements of production and post production were emphasized in her film. “English Made Simple” is a comedy that worked out well through the dialogue between the actors.
Timing is essential in comedy, but there is a diff…
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May 26, 2020
Making Films Underwater with iPhones with Tom F. Pardo
A filmmaker is not simply someone who shoots a film and shares it. A filmmaker delivers a finished film through an entire process. Most good stories in film are a challenge that can bring out the best in a filmmaker and the result lies in the final film.
Tom F. Pardo is our guest in the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking episode 81. His film, “Submerged” won First Prize in the Short Film Competition at the 2020 International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego in April.
Tom made his film using the iPhone 8’s camera in his home town, Nice, France. You could say, he hit the ground running with his first film but he took his story, and his phone, from the ground to the ocean. Shooting a film underwater has its challenges. When you are not sure about what you are doing, it can be easy to give up when things don’t go your way at first. It’s easy to think that since you don’t have much invested, quitting early is an easy way to avoid disaster.
However, making movies with a smartphone…
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May 12, 2020
Movement and Choreography in Smartphone Filmmaking with Jamiel Laurence
He wanted to tell a story with his skills in choreography using the tools available to him. Episode 80 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is an in-depth conversation with Jamiel Laurence, awarded Second Prize in the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego.
Even though his film has a theme of isolation, ironically, it was submitted to IMFF 2020, in 2019. Jamiel had access to cameras from filmmaking friends, but he chose to use his iPhone. Benched, is his only his second mobile film. It was “filmed within the grounds of the iconic Kelvingrove Park.”
He has a lifetime experience in dance, music, and drama which began in childhood. He studied ballet and is now a soloist by profession. His mother was a dancer who taught modern, contemporary dance and jazz.
Jamiel opened up to share his choreography techniques with film which involves camera movement as a dancer, and incorporating it into the cinematography. His techniques are creative and talented. His process brings the wo…
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May 5, 2020
iPhone Brought Her Story To Life with Inga Vosk
She had a screenplay and a vision. Inga Vosk believed in her story. She had a dream to realize the story as a movie. A feature film. She didn’t know how. She had never directed a short or feature film. But she had a vision and an iPhone. Episode 79 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is an in-depth discussion with the winner of the Best Feature Film award at the 2020 International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. Her film, Stealth (hashtag Stealth) was shot with iPhones in St. Petersburg, Russia.
After hearing her story first hand, I could connect—I know you will too. All of us have done things in our lives…we have all met a challenge dead between the eyes. Our desire to realize something and the realization of not knowing how does not make it impossible. Inga’s vision of her story as a film and her possession of a smartphone crossed the line where many do not go. Inga Vosk works in animation as a writer and director and she has plans to direct more films now that she has h…
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Apr 21, 2020
The Importance of Networking for Smartphone Moviemakers with Bradley Gallo
You may believe that movies you shot with smartphones cannot reach producers in the professional film industry. Our guest in Episode 78 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking, Bradley Gallo is going to inspire you to think again.
Bradley is co-founder of Amasia Entertainment which won a bidding war for the franchise rights to The Green Hornet movie early this year. Universal Pictures just announced a partnership with Amasia Entertainment on the same day we recorded this podcast, April 16. Amasia Entertainment’s other founder is Michael Helfant, who was president and COO of Marvel Studios.
Bradley Gallo is a big believer of how mobile filmmaking with smartphone cameras can benefit filmmakers. Bradley speaks to the growth of the mobile film industry as a passage to making good films through great stories. He mentions Tangerine by Sean Baker and Stephen Soderbergh’s films and how their mobile films impacted the film industry.
What are some of things you would want to do if you are tr…
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Apr 14, 2020
Full Length Movie Shot On iPhone with Ryan McDonald
Episode 77
It was around the the 9th grade when Ryan McDonald began to consider a career as a police officer, a lawyer or…a spy like, James Bond. Then he realized he was deliberating his career options around most of the films he enjoyed watching. But that helped him come to the conclusion that what he really wanted to do was make movies. Ryan considers himself a storyteller and he shares his attraction to the medium, which connects to his craft as a filmmaker.
Ryan McDonald shares the journey from making short films to a feature film. His experience over the years gave him an opportunity to learn as a director, a writer and actor. So he decided to make a feature film which he wrote, directed and then cast himself as one of the leads. Ryan chose to shoot the entire, micro budget, film using his iPhone 6s.
During the SBP Podcast episode 77, Ryan is joined by producer Brandie Rich. They spoke about their strategy to filming the feature length film Married And Loving It! The movie wa…
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Mar 31, 2020
Your Mobile Film Biography During The Corona Virus
Episode 76
The situation around the world brings us to a lifestyle unlike we have ever experienced as humans. There have been world wars and stock market crashes, the Great Depression and 9/11, all documented in history books. But we are in a unique situation that has never existed in this way…and something that has never happened in conjunction with such a situation is the ability for ordinary people around the world to document it.
Imagine if during WWII, everyone had a smartphone camera. What if the internet and social media existed? During 9/11, blogs were a big deal and some of us had video cameras. But the situation right now is different. Almost everyone has access to a phone with a video camera and that means everyone can document their experience and share it. The reality is that while most people have access to the internet, we are stuck at home. And not all of us have internet access at home.
How can someone without the internet share their experience? How can creative…
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Mar 17, 2020
Film Festival Events During Corona Virus with Craig Prater
Episode 75
The situation is daunting as the world deals with the COVID-19 Corona Virus and the consequences we are enduring. Many industries are being hit hard. The risks for a part of the global population are dire.
Episode 75 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking sheds a light on the effects of this situation from the film festivals’ perspective with our special guest, Craig Prater. Mr. Prater is the president of Heartland International Film Festival. He has more than 30 years experience in the film festivals industry. His career with film festivals began as executive director of the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
As an expert in the industry, and a good friend, I called him to discuss the current situation in the industry. There are so many unknowns in this situation that it makes it very hard for film festivals to navigate.
If you are a filmmaker and have have submitted to several film festivals, you may be impacted by the postponements and cancellations.
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Mar 3, 2020
How Stage 32 Benefits Mobile Filmmakers with Rich RB Botto
Episode 74
It’s true that the industry of film and television is changing. That needs no convincing to see.
Our guest in episode 74 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is Rich RB Botto, the founder and CEO of Stage 32. He created a platform which has become pretty enormous due to the size of its over 600,000 current members.
More and more, you find people working in the industry who are creating content as both writers and filmmakers, or as actors and filmmakers, and so on.
“The vision early on was, It’s fantastic to bring all these people into one place, but how do you train them?” Rich “RB” Botto
RB mentions there are three divisions to the platform: Social media, Education, and Script Services. The Script Services division includes breaking down scripts for screenwriters, budgets and there are mentorship opportunities available as well.
RB created Stage 32 with the writer, producer and actor’s perspectives.
Rich RB Botto has authored the book, Crowdsourcing for…
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Feb 11, 2020
Three is the Biggest Number in Storytelling
Three is the Biggest Number in Storytelling SBP Podcast: The voice of mobile film™
This little number is the biggest number of all. There are many reasons why this number is so important to storytelling. From beginning to end it plays a big role in the story from the initial idea to the plot to the final end of your film. All stories have a goal in mind and three is integral to achieving it.
During Episode 73 of the SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film™ we share an interview with an actor and filmmaker from San Diego. This interview from 2016 was never published. It is featured during this episode and is inspiring. Listen to Anthony De La Cruz share what inspired him about mobile filmmaking when he first joined the community of mobile filmmakers around the world which inspires him to this day.
Follow Anthony De La Cruz and find out about his latest work. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3635157/
You can also meet him during #MFF2020SanDiego where he will join this year’s filmmake…
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Jan 14, 2020
Creating A Film Franchise with Demetrius Witherspoon
Depending on the depth of your story, the genre, and the world you create with your film you can start a franchise. Demetrius Witherspoon is our guest in Episode 72 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking. He is on the Judge Panel for the 9th edition of the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego in April 2020.
A filmmaker who started out in the music industry and then graphics, developed a great network. When he wrote his screenplay he already had a number of connections he could reach to and soon after, he produced his film. But his imagination and creativity was not limited to a film and a film festival. Demetrius expanded the Submerge film series into a franchise. His franchise includes a card game, action figures, cups, tee shirts, posters, books, shoes and more.
If you are writing your screenplay for your film and you would like to monetize your film, you don’t need to solely depend on distribution. But you do need to create a world and characters that can connect with a…
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Jan 7, 2020
Intriguing Encounter Captured With A Smartphone with CK Goldiing
Was it a confession or was it simply the need to share a personal story by someone who did the unthinkable? Perhaps it takes someone who films a lot of encounters with strangers to film the story from a complete stranger. But it goes without saying, having a camera on you at all times…a smartphone, the opportunity to record and share it would have been missed.
CK Goldiing is a storyteller. One of the things that intrigue CK him are the stories humans share. CK made a film which he shot with his smartphone, that went viral. CK Goldiing attended the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego 2019 edition as a VIP Special Guest. The film he presented, 61 Hugs, just won several awards in the UK.
CK had never been in San Diego before and during his visit he thoroughly enjoyed the festival and everyone he connected with. But just a couple days before the festival, CK was waiting at a bus stop and unknown to him at that moment, a story for his next film began to unfold.
How many tim…
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Dec 10, 2019
Feature Length Filmmaking with iPhone 11 with Rob Hagans
Feature Length Filmmaking with iPhone 11 with Rob Hagans
SBP Podcast: The voice of mobile film™
Can you shoot a feature length film in six days with $1,000 on a smartphone?
Our guest in Episode 70 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking claims to have shot the first feature with the new iPhone 11 Pro Max. The Film is called Barbara, it’s scheduled to be released New Year’s Day 2020.
Rob Hagans didn’t realize films were made from screenplays. When he was 17, he watched The Matrix from a DVD on a laptop where he saw the screenplay. He wrote his first screenplay in High School, which he dedicated an entire year to. Rob shares that the experience of sharing that script with school administrators with hopes to receive some support taught him a lesson, which he shares in the podcast. Rob Hagans was a “theater kid” and he shares a story about the teacher who inspired him to make films, Don Leifert. He and his teacher would sit in the theater during rehearsals and talk about movie…
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Nov 26, 2019
Screenwriting To Get Your Film Shot with Steven Palmer Peterson
Screenwriting To Get Your Film Shot with Steven Palmer Peterson
SBP Podcast: The voice of mobile film™
Are you writing screenplays to make films or to sell? Our guest for episode 69 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is Steven Palmer Peterson. Steve wrote and directed a film and shot it with a smartphone but he also co-wrote a film with John Murlowski, Assimilate, now playing on Netflix.
In this episode, we have a fun and energized conversation about writing for the film industry, mobile filmmaking and a little bit about the red carpet experience at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. Steve begins with an interesting revelation on how to best begin writing a screenplay.
Steve's 3 top pointers for screenwriters:
* Write according to your assets and budget.
* Focus on the structure.
* Mobile films get shot, so get serious.
Steve says that if you are writing for a mobile film, then you know most likely, it’s going to get shot because of the budget. So g…
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Oct 28, 2019
Halloween Freaky Stories with Aaron Nabus
SBP Podcast: The voice of mobile film™
A very special episode of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking with one of our ambassadors, Aaron Nabus from San Diego. Episode 68 is also our first episode with a new podcast host service…which was a good excuse to revamp our podcast.
We recorded this episode Sunday, October 27 which happened to be the day we officially launched the SBP Podcast in 2017.
Aaron and I discuss Halloween as a holiday. I share the production aspect of Halloween. But the conversation turns freaky as I share a real ghost or spirit experience I had and I have never shared in public before, and Aaron had just heard for the first time.
We spoke about some of the freaky films from our last film festival last April. We share links to the videos below, along with other links referring to people we mention in this episode. And then we discuss some opinions about what we think makes films scary, and it’s usually not monsters and zombies.
We also discuss the fires which w…
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Sep 24, 2019
Film Editing with Judd Resnick
Is a film editor invisible? Shooting a feature film with smartphones is the new sensation in filmmaking. But it’s only a part of the process. Episode 67 is a discussion with the editor of the viral mobile film, Blue Moon. Judd Resnick discusses his experience editing iPhone footage.
When you are looking online for smartphone mobile filmmaking the chatter is mostly about the phone as a camera. It is easy to assume that editing works just as with any camera but the reality for most filmmakers, is that even without smartphone cameras, different cameras can create issues for an editor. A long time ago, editors had to deal with mixed formats with different aspect ratios. Judd speaks about the codec with Apple versus the PC and the software. Judd Resnick shares some of the nuances he experienced, but you would not realize it by watching the film. Editors are a bit invisible and undervalued by the general public.
Judd is a professional editor. He moved to New Zealand from San Diego, Calif…
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Sep 10, 2019
Talking Anamorphic Lens with Pioneer Moondog Labs
The vision of imaging and optics in film technology brought together two individuals with a dedicated expertise in the field to create anamorphic lens for your smartphone camera.
In episode 66 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking, we share the exciting story of how Moondog Labs came to be through the dedication of founders Julie Gerstenberger and Scott Cahall. Moondog Labs created the first anamorphic lens available to mobile filmmakers. Their background is with Eastman Kodak. Their expertise is impressive and so are their lenses.
Julie and Scott can trace the beginning of Moondog Labs back to Sean Baker’s “Tangerine,” shot with the iPhone 5s. If the film sounds familiar it’s because it was perhaps the first iPhone film to raise the bar in the mobile filmmaking industry. The film made waves when it premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Scott and Julie were invited to attend and witnessed the reaction from the audience when, only after the film was finished, the end of…
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Sep 2, 2019
Blue Moon Smartphone Feature Filmmaking Introducing Rich Vizor
It’s a film shot with an iPhone that is going viral by the minute! Blue Moon by Stef Harris with Jed Brophy and Mark Hadlow shot by Ryan O’Rourke and Edited by Judd Resnick is 85 minutes of an intriguing story that inspires everyone. In Episode 65 of the SBP Podcast we introduce a special message from Blue Moon’s Executive Producer Rich Vizor.
Novice or professional filmmakers alike can make a feature length film. Empower yourself as a storyteller making films using smartphones as your camera. The more films you make, the better you acquire the experience to the science and art of filmmaking with smartphones.
This episode features Rich Vizor with an exciting message to everyone about the team that created Blue Moon in New Zealand. It can be heard around 8 minutes 48 seconds in.
This episode shares why Blue Moon has had so much success over the course of 2019. We share what makes Blue Moon a great film. What makes any feature film rock. There are three main features about this…
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Aug 6, 2019
How To Make A Blockbuster Film With Zero Funding with Brian Vowles
What would it be like if you could make your own blockbuster film with your family as cast and crew? It all begins with a smartphone, two boys and a playful Dad in the Animation industry. Brian Vowles is our guest in Episode 64 of the SBP Podcast.
Brian is a professional animator, video effects, compositor and concept artist gone rogue as a filmmaker. Brian’s dream has always been to be an animator and work on films for a living. He recounts growing up watching old films using animation for effects and being very attracted to that part of filmmaking. Then, Jurassic Park and other films of the like came along and blew his mind. Today, he makes his living doing what he loves. But he also loves his kids and his wife, and so he shares how he went from working endless hours on films you’ve heard about to working on more reasonable, if not—family-friendly projects professionally.
In the back of his mind, he always wanted to create his own film project. One day he realized his smartph…
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Jul 9, 2019
A Story Told Through A Smartphone Camera Makes An Impact with Alexandra Guillossou
Before we all had access to an exceptional camera built right into our smartphones, we could not share stories like we do today. Our Community Stories program for mobile film was created to fill that need. Episode 63 of the SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film™ shares the story of Alexandra Guillossou, the Second Prize winner of IMFF 2019.
People from all walks of life, people who are not professional videographers or filmmakers, or even those who are, simply did not have access to their cameras when the opportunity arises to capture our stories. Community Stories is about sharing stories through filmmaking using smartphone cameras as a participating member of a community or culture.
Alexandra Guillossou was on vacation spending time with her family. Her brother has Multiple Sclerosis and as a member of the family, Alexandra began to record her family out by the lake. As she did so, she began to think about focusing on her brother and capturing her brother who is dealing with MS.…
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Jul 2, 2019
The Camera Details Of Feature Filmmaking With iPhones with Ryan O'Rourke
Episode 62
You have heard of it as more and more filmmakers talk about making movies with smartphones. There are countless short films being made every day but there are not enough good features shot with smartphones and that reality is coming to a close soon as more films like, “Blue Moon” are emerging.
Director of Photography Ryan O’Rourke is the person behind the iPhone 7 camera who shot, “Blue Moon,” the feature length film in a very short period of time. Our guest for Episode 62 of the SBP Podcast shares a behind-the-scenes look with our listeners. Ryan is in Nelson, New Zealand, which is about 30 miles from where the film was shot.
Ryan O’Rourke and I had a great discussion about his part in the filmmaking process. Ryan is from Nelson, New Zealand and he and director, Stef Harris have worked together before. After all, they both worked on the police force together. He shared many of the people involved in the film had a similar background. But hey, let’s stick to…
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Jun 18, 2019
Australian Film First Screening Wins First Full Feature Mobile Film Award in San Diego with Ross Perkins
Episode 61
Would you like to take a true story, perhaps something sensational in the news that happened in another country, and re-tell that story as a film? Our guest for the SBP Podcast Episode 61 did just that.
Ross Perkins is an actor turned filmmaker. He wrote a screenplay based on a true story. The film was a feature film. He then shot it with his iPhone. He filmed it in his parents house, as the principal location, and then, after spending about a year editing it himself—he submitted “Mad House” to the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, where he and his producer, Kimberly Hart attended. He flew back home to Australia with a trophy and the "Best Feature Film" award.
The film had never been screened before, anywhere. Imagine that. His first screening wins and he was present to accept the award. Are you inspired yet?
Ross Perkins studied acting in theater and mentioned how lucky he was to have encountered good teachers who taught him, not only acting, but wri…
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Jun 11, 2019
Tedious Post Effects Of A Smartphone Winning Film with Blake Worrell
Episode 60
His film won First Place during the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego 2019. All the judges on the panel gave our guest, Blake Worrell the highest rating. Episode 60 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is a discussion about the work involved in post production, the importance of audio, and some of the challenges he experienced during production as he shot the film with his iPhone 6S.
Blake’s film was originally a six minute film that he shortened to five minutes to qualify for the film festival’s short film competition. Blake is an artist. He brings his experience in music and acting to his film and spent a lot of time in post production working with several software applications to elevate the quality of the film in both audio and video. The story came together during post production for Blake in his film, Upend. Blake and his wife, Arly Jover, acted in the film and gave a star performance.
Upend is an emotional sci-fi story with some special effects. Bl…
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Jun 4, 2019
The Acting Performance Of A Feature Smartphone Film with Mark Hadlow
Episode 59
The smartphone camera is the window to your story. As your story unfolds on your screen you are watching your film as you record it. Acting in front of the iPhone camera was a lot like acting in theater on a stage. Blue Moon was shot in one location with a small crew. Mark Hadlow is the lead actor in the film, Horace Jones playing alongside Jed Brophy (Darren Cates) as co-lead. The 85-minute feature film is an incredible performance and a great story that begins in a gas station lit up like a spaceship in the dark night. Episode 59 of the SBP Podcast brings a deep conversation with actor Mark Hadlow.
In this episode we speak about the making of Blue Moon and Mark shares some behind-the-scenes stories, including his real-life daughter Olivia Hadlow who plays Lucille Jones as Horace Jones’ daughter. Mark also shares a story about when he and Jed worked in The Hobbit, cast as Dwarf brothers Dori and Nori. One important part of the message from Mark is how you need to surroun…
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May 21, 2019
Content and Creativity in Smartphone Filmmaking through MINA with Max Schleser Episode 58
We wanted to share an innovative project with our mobile filmmaking and smartphone video community. MINA 2019 has partnered with Goethe Institute in New Zealand. The (Hashtag) Nucleus competition for smartphone short films is a joint initiative of Goethe Institute and MINA (Mobile Innovation Network & Association). Join co-founder of MINA, Max Schleser on the SBP Podcast: The voice of mobile film™ to discuss the project and how you can be a part of it, in episode 58.
Film-makers and creatives are invited to submit short films of 3 to 5 minutes in length, exploring issues of the environment and sustainability. The best entries will be selected, and in November 2019 the winners will be invited to a screening of the films and a three-day workshop in Wellington (New Zealand/Aotearoa). The workshop will bring together your diverse creative talents to shoot a smartphone short film on eco-tourism. Call for Entries: the environment and sustainability in smartphone films. Submission deadline…
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May 14, 2019
Storytelling with Smartphone Cameras with CK Goldiing Episode 57
We encounter stories throughout our daily lives. We are living at a time where we carry a tool that can capture a story and share it with the world.
CK Goldiing records his encounters and challenges with his smartphone and one of them is a film that is going viral. CK came to speak during the International Mobile Film Festival #MFF2019SanDiego and we featured his film, 61 Hugs which he shot with his Samsung smartphone. Episode 57 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is a conversation with CK on his last day before he flew back to the UK with a high potential to inspire storytellers to use their phone cameras to share their stories.
The conversation with CK began casually with his film, 61 Hugs. But it soon becomes passionate as we discuss the storytelling aspect of video and film. We speak about how a moment can turn into a great story and some of that has to do with what people are willing to share with you when they trust you.
The other aspect of recording moments is distribution.…
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May 7, 2019
Connecting Global Smartphone Film To Indiana with Nathan Bechtold Episode 56
The aftereffects of the 2019 International Mobile Film Festival are euphoric. There was an energy and vibe throughout the two-day event which had an impact with everyone who was a part of the event in San Diego. We sat down for a discussion two days after the film festival with the president of Indiana Filmmakers Network, Nathan Bechtold before his flight back to Indiana. Listen to Episode 56 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking as we discuss the festival, the people, the vibe, the energy and the resources and opportunities IFN has for filmmakers in and outside Indiana.
We began sharing the Indiana Filmmakers Network with Nathan but we were both still “hungover” from the aftereffects of the weekend’s IMFF 2019. The information Nathan shared about IFN benefits everyone and anyone who happens to be, or plans to be, making a film in the state of Indiana. IFN has several hubs throughout the state providing a physical resource filmmakers. It also has a strong online presence through…
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Apr 10, 2019
Jed Brophy in Smartphone Feature Blue Moon Episode 55
The way you approach a film as a director, screenwriter or actor, can be quite similar. It revolves and evolves around story, structure, and characters. Episode 55 of the SBP Podcast is a discussion with actor Jed Brophy. Jed has years of experience acting in many films you have probably heard of, Lord Of The Rings, The Hobbit, King Kong, District 9…just to name a few. Jed is one of the principal actors of Blue Moon shot in New Zealand.
We spoke with Jed Brophy, who is in New Zealand – Aotearoa. He shares a bit of his career and experience as an actor in the feature film Blue Moon, shot entirely with the iPhone. Blue Moon was written and directed by Stef Harris.
Jed is an actor who has worked in many films. He’s also had the privilege to work in a number of Hollywood films. The stories he shares about his experience in both, traditional film and mobile film will inspire anyone thinking, or wondering about whether to dive into the world of making films using smartphones. You don…
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Apr 3, 2019
Blue Moon Smartphone Feature Filmmaking in New Zealand with Stef Harris Episode 54
He shot a photo of a gas station with his iPhone and wrote a treatment. He sent them to an old friend, who was a professional actor. That is the beginning of the backstory to Blue Moon, a feature film shot with an iPhone 7 in New Zealand. The director, Stef Harris is our guest on the SBP Podcast episode 54.
Stef Harris is the writer and director of the, roughly 85 minute film shot with his iPhone. The film’s principal actors are Jed Brophy and Mark Hadlow. The Director of Photography, Ryan O’Rourke, had to shoot the film with the iPhone and had to deal with long takes and a single location.
The story behind the story of the characters is connected to the backstory of how the film evolved. Stef Harris is a police officer in New Zealand and took a picture of a lit up lone gas station using his smartphone. A picture of a thousand words is the saying. But literally, it turned into a screenplay filled with dialogue between two protagonists in a story: Horace Jones and Darren Cates.
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Mar 27, 2019
Bring A Personal Story To Light With Your Smartphone with Alexandra Guillossou Episode 53
Understanding each other is part of our communication skills as we share our stories with others around us. Sometimes, a story needs to go further than the people around us. We can write or share it on social media and reach a lot of people around the world. Alexandra Guillossou went a step further. She brought her skills to create a film about a personal story very dear to her family.
While on vacation, she just happened to have her smartphone with her, just like many of us do. She began to record her brother, who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis. Episode 53 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking shares the story behind how she was able to turn the footage into a delicate story using her smartphone.
There are many steps to creating a film but usually, films are planned. Most filmmakers don’t carry a camera around wherever they happen to go. It can be bulky and maybe very inconvenient. Sitting out by a lake as your family is barbecuing…that just may not be a scenario you bring a pro…
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Mar 13, 2019
Become A Cosplay Smartphone Filmmaker with Star Wars Steampunk Universe EP 52
Star Wars Steampunk Universe is a charity support group based in Southern California which takes part in charities and events in southern California. They do crossover events with other charity groups. Two of the founding members of the Star Wars Steampunk Universe are our guests in Episode 52 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking.
Founders of the group, who are still active participants, are Dude Vader (Chris), Captain Solo Seekerman (Nathan Seekerman), Hot Nerd Girl (Tracy), Kansas City Photography (Kansas Johnson), Lando Chronos / Family Goals Cosplay (James) and DLo Cosplay (Shaylor). They’ve added many more members to their group over the years.
Chris emphasized they are not a cosplay group but a charity support group for Southern California and is specific to Star Wars. He mentions the Sci-Fi Coalition as one of the main groups they team up with and how they “do every version of cosplay you can think of.” Chris mentioned he is a part of about 100 events a year and 80 or so…
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Mar 6, 2019
Capture Amazing Event Videos With Smartphone Cameras with Francesca Jago Episode 51
Everywhere you go you bring your smartphone and so the incentive to capture it to share it is tough to ignore. While there are many events where recording is inappropriate or forbidden, the International Mobile Film Festival encourages everyone to bring their smartphones and interact with our event. Episode 51 of the SBP Podcast brings Francesca Jago from Get Ahead Media back to share tips and tricks on how to best capture events using your smartphone camera.
Francesca Jago is the personality behind Get Ahead Media in New Zealand. She has been presenting and teaching smartphone video techniques to people around the world using online and live workshops and tutorials. She shares great techniques for entrepreneurs and small businesses to improve their video marketing skills.
During Episode 51 of our podcast, Capture Amazing Event Videos With Smartphone Cameras we discuss a lot of topics regarding attending and filming events. We spoke a bit about recording under water and available wat…
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Feb 13, 2019
Video Content Creators Unite To Earn Revenue with Pat McGowan Episode 50
Black Box Global is about giving creators the freedom to create and earn revenue from their videos and projects. Episode 50 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking talks to the founder of BlackBox, Pat McGowan.
Listen to our inspiring conversation with Pat McGowan in Episode 50 of the SBP Podcast in its entirety in your favorite podcast app.
Just because you have a camera does not mean you are a photographer or a filmmaker. You work on your skills to use the camera as your tool to create your work or product. Once you begin to create high quality videos with whatever camera you have, even a smartphone, you will find others like you earning a living from their craft. How they do that takes a lot of work. BlackBox simplifies the process for you and helps you to succeed.
BlackBox believes in creators and provides a supportive system which enables creators with high quality video footage the freedom to create. How does BlackBox do that? With BlackBox, you can create a free account to uploa…
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Feb 6, 2019
Realizing The Power Of Stories And Smartphones By Host Susy Botello Episode 49
The general population in our planet undervalue stories just as the most powerful people in the world are aware of how to empower themselves through storytelling. Just like money, stories are a tool which can be used to cause harm or in wonderful ways. One of the best ways to share stories that have the biggest reach and effect is through film.
In Episode 49 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking, we tell the story of stories.
Stories were a part of the universe before humanity came along. We share how we arrived to a time where the democratization of storytelling through film and video is disrupting society and why is it that we should all be aware of its power and use the opportunity to be a part of the storytelling which defines all of us.
Sometimes we need to ride a virtual rocket ship to take us away from the center of what is happening to see things for what they are. Quite simply, we are experiencing a global revolution and there is a bit of a war which no one is talking about:…
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Jan 16, 2019
Grand Tour Of The Mobile Filmmaking Process with John Woosley Episode 48
All you need to do is press record! Okay, there is a bit more than that. Our guest in Episode 48 of the SBP Podcast takes us on a tour of the entire process from the idea for the film to the very end. John Woosley shot and edited Alex & The Firefly with a smartphone. The original film was 34 minutes long but he cut it down to almost half for a special screening at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, where John will also inspire other filmmakers and attendees with a Q&A presentation on mobile filmmaking.
John’s film is a teen love story set in 2001, before smartphones. “First Love Changes Everything.” John shares many details of the process from the screenplay to the equipment he used, techniques to accomplish scenes which were challenging. The cool thing about our conversation with John is that he was willing to go into depth and share things with you in a way everyone with an interest in mobile film can understand and appreciate. Professionals and novices alike…
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Jan 9, 2019
Smartphone Turns Book Into A Feature Film with Steve Peterson Episode 47
There are books you read with stories you can visualize like a movie. I call it, “Booksualizing.” But there are books which are not told as a story. Those books can be quite interesting and there may be a story within them which you can visualize as a movie. Writing a screenplay is not the same as writing a book or a story. But our minds can take many concepts and visualize them in a way that they can then turn into a story. However, writing a story from a complex book into a screenplay and then making a movie requires some skill. And then, well, then there is taking that screenplay and shooting it using a smartphone camera.
Our hero in this podcast is our guest, Steven Palmer Peterson aka Steve Peterson. He turned a very complex book into a story and then made a movie from it. The film is called, Consensus Reality and it is a feature length film which is one of the film that will be screening at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego as part of the Mobile Feature Fil…
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Jan 2, 2019
A New Year For Smartphone Mobile Filmmakers with Aaron Nabus Episode 46
We are off to a great new year and we chat with our brand ambassador, Aaron Nabus in Episode 46 of the SBP Podcast: The voice of mobile film™ about mobile film in 2019. Come hang out with us.
In this podcast we don’t just talk about the film festivals and filmmakers but we also share things like why you would want to shoot widescreen during an event and using a smartphone to capture video in a crowd, especially if you are a video paparazzi…is that a thing? Yet? Also the risks of using a DSLR compared to a smartphone during those situations.
We mention some of our mutual friends and some of our film festival friends, some past guests from our podcast too. We spoke a bit about our San Diego Comic-Con International presentation because we had such a great turnout and so much fun! There is a bit of how we did during our presentation, workshop during the inaugural IndyShorts International Film Festival in Indianapolis this summer as well and how the mobile film community Hashtag Mob…
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Dec 19, 2018
Smartphone Feature Length Filmmaking For The First Time Filmmaker with Ross Perkins Episode 45
Acting, directing, operating a smartphone camera and editing a film to share an incredible well structured story is how Ross Perkins accomplished making a full length feature mobile film. Episode 45 of the SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film™ takes us to Australia to discuss the experience of making a feature film with an iPhone and a talented cast.
We spoke about sound recording and how to integrate a seamless dialogue during camera operation in a moving self-recording scene filled with action and movement. During some scenes some of the actors operate the cameras themselves and it gives the story multiple perspectives. However, the film has one protagonist which actually sneaks up on you in the sense that you discover which character’s perspective the story is being told from. There are many twists and turns in the film which keep the viewer engaged in this dark comedy and thriller.
The film emphasizes the point that you need good actors, to portray good characters to make a…
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Dec 12, 2018
The Human Smartphone Storyteller with CK Goldiing Episode 44
When you are going about your day you are experiencing moments. You can connect your moments with your thoughts and create stories you share all the time. One storyteller, accidentally turned one of his videos into a film. In Episode 44 of the SBP Podcast, CK Goldiing shares the story that has inspired captivated the attention of people around the world with its emotional draw. 61 Hugs was a challenge that has made touched many people and brought smiles and shines the light on human kindness in a very simple way.
An in-depth discussion about how we can all turn our phones to capture every day moments that tell wonderful stories which connect us as human beings. No special gear needed. All you need is an open mind, perhaps a little challenge and a sprinkle of curiosity as you turn the lens on yourself and the people around you. Through kindness, respect and a bit of humor, complete strangers will gladly let down their guards and go as far as to give a random stranger a hug.
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Dec 5, 2018
The Actor and the iPhone A Tale of Smartphone Filmmaking with Anthony Montes Episode 43
A wonderful conversation about acting and the opportunities that lend themselves to today’s actors through mobile filmmaking is the topic of Episode 43 of the SBP Podcast: The Voice Of Mobile Film with Anthony Montes. Anthony Montes has had over 40 years in the film and theater industry and over thirty of those years he has spent teaching and as an acting coach. Anthony lives in L.A. but has been all over the world through his work.
If you want to learn some insights on mobile film from the perspective of someone who has experienced the film industry professionally then mobile filmmakers may be surprised to know that as a professional, he has encouraged many students in his classes and actors in the industry to use the smartphone in their pockets to make movies.
In this podcast we talk about acting, mobile filmmaking for actors, the benefits of acting for directors and the benefits of directing for actors. We also discuss some of the types of films which may be best suited to a sma…
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Nov 7, 2018
The iPhone is Your Recording Studio with Graham Cochrane Episode 42
What you may have heard about the quality of audio for your film is probably correct: It needs to rock! Our guest in Episode 42 is Graham Cochrane, the founder of The Recording Revolution. He is showing people how to rock creating music that sounds awesome with no expensive equipment. He proved it using his iPhone and GarageBand and is going to share how you can do it too. On his website, Grahams says,“my passion is to educate and empower a new generation of musicians and songwriters to make outstanding music with their home studio.”
Is it possible to get professional sounding recordings/mixes with home studio gear? Graham says, “Yes!” and his program teaches and guides you through the process of doing that. But when he was challenged to do it with his iPhone, he proved that you can even create great audio using your iPhone and the free app GarageBand by Apple. You may think he used an external microphone to record the vocals for his song, but he only used the built in microph…
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Oct 24, 2018
The Art of Experimental Mobile Storytelling with Max Schleser Episode 41
We talk about storytelling a lot as part of this podcast when we talk about filmmaking. Our guest explains how experimental filmmaking with smartphones, taking advantage of the visual challenges of pixels fits into the storytelling discussion. Max Schleser has been working in the mobile filmmaking space as a filmmaker since 2006. Let’s take a trip through the history of smartphone filmmaking from his perspective.
Episode 41 of the SBP Podcast: The voice of mobile film™ is an in-depth discussion with an old friend and mobile film pioneer, Max Schleser. We met Max in 2011 and due to our passion for the mobile film industry, we have succeeded in hosting a film festival for mobile filmmakers every year as a live venue where filmmakers can attend and grow the community. Our conversation takes us into the history of experimenting with mobile phone cameras to the experimental artistic opportunities of smartphone cameras today with VR and 360 video.
Listen to a unique conversation with M…
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Oct 2, 2018
iPhone Filmmaker Inspires All Ages to Make Movies Episode 40
Imagine that you have made over one hundred films in your lifetime, because who keeps count over a hundred, and you are now working on your third film shot with your iPhone. Meet Mickey Harrison: 83 years and still making movies!
Episode 40 of the SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film™ introduces you to a filmmaker who has spent over 32 years making films. Her film crews came on set with all the big gear and equipment and cameras you find in a typical film set. She has mentored students from High School to Universities who have become successful participants in the film industry from New York to LA. Imagine that you get to have a lifetime experience working in the industry and attending film festivals and then are told that making movies with smartphones is a thing you can do and so, you do. You just do it.
Mickey grew up in New York and her Uncle and Father were actors. Although Mickey was interested, they discouraged her from joining “the family business” and suggested she do…
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Sep 25, 2018
Smartphone Mobile Filmmaking Community Unites Episode 39
When storytellers come together they inspire each other. It happened the evening of Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in San Diego. Hashtag MobilizeStories was presented by the International Mobile Film Festival to inspire people to use the camera on their smartphones to share stories.
The event was aimed at filmmakers, bloggers, small business owners, solopreneurs and others who were interested in creating video content and sharing their stories. Founder of the International Mobile Film Festival, Susy Botello, led the discussion through a presentation which featured a video interview and short film by Aris Tyros, How I Became A Movie Theatre Murderer. Watch the video below. Aris Tyros from Toronto, Canada won Second Place during #MFF2017SanDiego and took the Best Director Award at the Global Mobile Film Awards™ with his film shot with an iPhone, last year.
The presentation included a talk about some of the tools, apps and techniques available to filmmakers and video content creators c…
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Sep 5, 2018
Smartphone Filmmaking Post Production and Color Grading with FilmConvert Episode 38
We begin Episode 38 of the SBP Podcast by updating our listeners and followers with how to submit mobile films to the International Mobile Film Festival and how we spent the summer, including our Mobile Filmmaking Panel at San Diego Comic-Con International and a few more news updates. But just a few minutes after that we introduce Senior Marketing Manager of FilmConvert, John Parker.
FilmConvert has been a sponsor awarding mobile filmmakers from our film festivals in San Diego. We introduce you to how their software application for color grading supports mobile filmmakers in the industry. John shares his experience in filmmaking along with advice for mobile and other filmmakers using the software and general post production tips.
Our conversation with John is informative and in depth. It emphasizes the importance of a good story for filmmakers while explaining how good aesthetics can add to the value of your film shot with any camera but includes tips on how to give your mobile film…
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Aug 22, 2018
Fearlessly Brand Yourself with Smartphone Video with Amani Channel Episode 37
It’s been a while now since Instagram launched IGTV but it’s been quite sometime before people began to use their smartphones to record themselves to share it on social media. Our guest on the SBP Podcast is Amani Channel who has been creating tutorials to help people how to get in front of a camera and represent their brand. What if the brand is you? It’s called Self Branding and everyone needs to brand themselves to stand out in the big ocean that is social media and video is the trend.
In this episode we discuss the empowerment video provides everyone on social media. We discuss the advantages and nuances of vertical versus horizontal video and provide great advice on to plan your videos before you go live or start recording. Amani has a lot of experience in this area. He is currently working for a local news station in Georgia and has been in the broadcasting industry for some time.
Amani created Fearless Video as a platform to share what he has learned about getting in fro…
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Aug 1, 2018
Android Smartphone Artist And Mobile Filmmaking with Anthony De La Cruz Episode 36
Are you an artist? Musician? Actor? Are you thinking about making films with a smartphone but don’t have an iPhone? Our guest this week is all those things and a mobile filmmaker who shoots using Android phones and uses Android apps. Story is king when it comes to filmmaking, so, are you ready to be inspired to make films with whatever phone you have?
Anthony De La Cruz, from San Diego, is our guest on the SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film™ Episode 36. Anthony is a professional actor on television and independent films. Anthony has made two films which were a part of the International Mobile Film Festival 2016 & 2017. His daughter, Miranda J. Mullings is a mobile filmmaker, now going on her third film as a 12 year-old. Anthony’s creative filmmaking coupled with his fascination with the industry from an Android point of view, makes for an interesting conversation.
Join us as we talk about his career, the mobile film industry’s journey and vision for the future including so…
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Jul 12, 2018
Sponsoring the International Mobile Film Festival and Audio Production with Jana and Neal Hallford Episode 35
Why would anyone want to sponsor a film festival where only films shot with smartphones qualify? We asked our sponsors from #MFF2018SanDiego to explain why they sponsored us and have chosen to sponsor it again next year. The International Mobile Film Festival is San Diego’s smartphone film festival and has brought many mobile filmmakers from abroad to our beautiful city.
Neal and Jana Hallford are experienced in audio production, filmmaking and art. Neal also works in the gaming industry. Their passion for supporting the art industry and the community in San Diego has earned them a lot of respect within the community in San Diego. Neal was making movies with a Super 8 film camera as a kid, just like the protagonist in the film…without the Aliens and train wreck, of course. Jana and Neal are married. They work together and formed Swords and Circuitry Studios which has given them opportunities to create great content such as a film which took part in some film festivals and also as…
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Jun 27, 2018
Smartphone Filmmaking Simplicity By Award Winner with Narelle Nash Episode 34
One day you are an actor meeting with your agent and auditioning to be cast in a film and the next day, well, maybe you are the director hiring actors including yourself. That’s the reality and opportunity brought to you by the mobile film industry. Narelle Nash won Third Place at the International Mobile Film Festival and her film, The Actor received a nomination for Best Comedy by the Global Mobile Film Awards™ 2018.
Episode 34 of the SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is a fun conversation with Narelle Nash who is an actor living in Australia. When she heard about making movies with smartphones and that some notable directors were doing it, she decided to jump in and give it a shot. Her story is a comedy about what actors go through auditioning for parts in films. And yes, it’s funny. Narelle attended #MFF2018SanDiego where her film screened and she was able to witness the reaction to her film from the audience in person. To her surprise, she was awarded the Third Place…
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Jun 20, 2018
When A Story Hits Home and Smartphone Filmmaking with Pamela and Anthony Bradley Episode 33
I Don’t Know was the title of their mobile film which screened during the International Mobile Film Festival 2018. Mother and son from San Diego share their story in the Community Stories category during #MFF2018SanDiego about life caring for her Mom who has Alzheimers in episode 33 of the SBP Podcast.
Anthony is an indie filmmaker and has been making films since he was a kid. Pamela attended our Mobile Filmmaking Panel at Comic-Con International San Diego in 2016. She was inspired to make a film using her smartphone and turned to her filmmaker son and shared her idea. Their story is interesting because they are already planning their next mobile film.
I share some tips and tricks with them for their next film during the podcast and they share their experience. They share apps and other mobile filmmaking information from their experience. Anthony named an app for AR storyboarding called Blocker.
Community Stories is a program we created when we began to organize our film festival…
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Jun 13, 2018
Winning Inspired Passion for Mobile Film with Maxim Mussel Episode 32
He made his first mobile film with an iPhone 4s and won an award which inspired him to start his own film festival, teach mobile filmmaking and write a book. Episode 32 of the SBP Podcast: The voice of mobile film™ discusses the work of Maxim Mussel in Russia. Max won third place in IMFF 2014 with his film, Lisbon Live. Today, he is an expert with the growing movement in mobile filmmaking.
Meet Max. Max shares his book about mobile filmmaking with “100 Steps” which are simple and easy to follow. The book will be available this fall on Amazon in English. Max is a true believer in the art and opportunities of mobile filmmaking for the independent film industry. His passion for the industry is geared toward the artistic and personal potential of making films with smartphones. In our podcast, we discuss several points of view about storytelling with film and the impact of film in storytelling. The democratization of filmmaking using smartphone cameras and the influence of the proces…
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Jun 6, 2018
Teen Mobile Filmmaking and Branding with Seth Dacio Episode 31
Our guest in episode 31 of the SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film™ has thirty years experience in film, television and video and just graduated from High School. Seth Dacio is one of the filmmakers who shot a mobile film with his smartphone. His film made it to the International Mobile Film Festival 2018. He lives in San Diego. Seth attended the entire weekend #MFF2018SanDiego film festival. He took advantage of the benefits of attending such as networking with like-minded filmmakers of all ages and mobile film pioneers; taking part in the Q&A Session and mobile filmmaking workshop and more. Seth was thrilled during the red carpet event prior to the awards ceremony.
Listen to Seth as he explains how he got started in the industry as a kid and decided he wanted to be behind the camera instead of in front of it. Seth Dacio has a presence online complete with a portfolio of 18 professional videos. He has experience working for a production company and is just getting started reviewi…
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May 30, 2018
Cinematic Filmmaking with Smartphones with Cristina Isoli Episode 30
A new film shot with OnePlus 5 in 4K is Cristina Isoli’s directorial debut with Avant-Garde Pictures. The production quality, the story and characters, acting, audio, composition and set design; these are some of the virtues of this mobile film which make it one of the best films we have seen this year. The film is called Lightning and tells the story of a an unexpected relationship between an underground musician and a deaf girl with a dream of being an airplane pilot.
The film was shot in London and just completed. It stars Andy Steele & Genevieve Barr and It’s currently not available for public viewing but we had the privilege of seeing it and it blew us away! In only seconds we were captivated by the story and the beauty of the film’s aesthetics and forgot we were watching a film shot with a phone. We provide a link to the trailer but we urge you to stay tuned because we know this film is going to not only win awards, but it will inspire the best of filmmakers to use their s…
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May 22, 2018
Experimenting with Smartphone Films with Melissa Brattoni Episode 29
A long time ago in a galaxy far away…actually—on earth, some filmmakers were experimenting with films which have been archived and preserved to ensure we can watch them 70 years later. Experimental films are not what you expect to see when you go to your local theater. They are not the typical Hollywood film. Then again, a lot of mobile films are also experimental in nature. Perhaps it’s because the camera is so accessible, it begs for our attention. When you have ideas for films and a camera in your hand at the same time, it’s easy to experiment with film concepts and ideas, much like our guest for episode 29 of the SBP Podcast, Melissa Brattoni.
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Melissa’s latest film was shot with her smartphone, an iPhone 6 and it was an official selection during the International Mobile Film Festival #MFF2018SanDiego. Her film, In My Mind was a short film she wrote, directed and acted in. Last year, a film she submitted was also selected…
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May 15, 2018
Smartphone Film Award Winner Insights with Brian Hennings Episode 28
If you are a writer and a storyteller then you may really enjoy listening to Brian Hennings. Brian comes to you as a storyteller and writer. Like most writers, sharing your stories is an important aspect of being a writer. Brian realized he could make films with his Samsung smartphone and submitted his first mobile film to the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego for #MFF2017SanDiego. His film, Express, was selected and we met Brian as a mobile filmmaker in San Diego.
He enjoyed his experience and submitted a new film this year to #MFF2018SanDiego, and he flew out to San Diego again, to be a part of all that goes on in the festival. He reconnected with some and met some new filmmakers. But Brian won the First Place award for best film this year in the festival, so he took home a trophy. His film was also nominated to the Global Mobile Film Awards™ next year for Best Cinematography. The Awards Ceremony is the “Oscars” of mobile film.
Now that Brian is back home in Per…
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May 9, 2018
You Made A Movie With Your Smartphone, Now What with Chuck Copeland Episode 27
Chuck Copeland was a participant in #MFF2018SanDiego and enjoyed his first film festival experience with his short iPhone film The Workweek. He has experienced the film industry and even worked for a film festival but he never experienced a film festival as a filmmaker.
During the red carpet walk, filmmakers who attended the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego were escorted by Star Wars Steampunk Universe. Chuck is a fan of cosplay and since he connects San Diego to Comic-Con, he thought having a cosplay group playing a part on the red carpet was very appropriate for our festival. And we think so too, especially since it’s truly an international film festival where filmmakers and others come from other countries and states.
Episode 27 of the SBP Podcast is an interesting conversation with someone who is a fan of the film industry and film festivals. Chuck was able to have his first film festival experience using his phone camera. Chuck shares a lot of stories about his…
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May 2, 2018
Roundtable San Diego International Mobile Film Festival Episode 26
The two-day event in San Diego, celebrated mobile filmmaking around the world. Several filmmakers came out to be a part of it in person and we are extremely grateful to them for doing so. Not all filmmakers are able to make the trip and attend so this year, since we host the SBP Podcast to give a voice to the mobile film community, we decided to host this Roundtable discussion about the festival for our listeners around the world, and those who could not come.
In this roundtable were several of the filmmakers, sponsors and our brand ambassador Aaron Nabus.
Brian Hennings and Narelle Nash from Australia, who accepted awards during the red carpet Awards Ceremony participated with Chuck Cropland from Toronto, Prakash Gandhi Natarajan, and Seth Dacio from San Diego were some of the star filmmakers from the film festival who were able to stay for the roundtable podcast.
Also with us were Neal and Jana Hallford from Swords and Sorcery Studios and J.R. Thrasher from San Diego Real Estate…
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Apr 11, 2018
Celebrate Making Movies with Smartphones In San Diego Episode 25
The seventh edition of the annual International Mobile Film Festival takes place April 28 & 29 in San Diego. This year, we celebrate making movies with smartphones all over the world with a number of filmmakers who attend the festival. Films shot with only mobile phones will screen during the festival and the filmmakers look forward to sharing the stories with attendees and fellow filmmakers. Some filmmakers are local from San Diego and others come from other countries. Some of the filmmakers are as young as 12 years old and others…well, they are older. Some are experienced in the video and film industry and others are novices who only dreamed of being a filmmaker before last year.
This year’s festival not only brings mobile filmmakers to the event, a red carpet awards ceremony, Q&A Sessions, mobile filmmaking workshop presentation and networking. This year brings a feature length film shot with an iPhone during a special screening with a lecture by filmmaker and protagonist, Bria…
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Apr 3, 2018
Smartphone Video For A Cause with Dimple Devadas Episode 24
Our guest for Episode 24 of the SBP Podcast is Dimple Devadas in London. Her film, Silence in London will screen during the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego #MFF2018. Shot with an iPhone, the film shares an interesting message in a natural setting with a poetic song. Cassius Rayner made the movie with her. She and Cassius met in a mobile filmmaking class he taught in London and they decided to work on the film together. You can hear from him on Episode 20 of the SBP Podcast.
Dimple is a psychologist by profession but she is also making films using smartphones. She says to “watch this space,” meaning her space, as she is already working on new projects. This podcast is a conversation about how some of the stories behind a film can help you understand the message behind a film and appreciate how it came together. This is true with many films and this one has a a cause behind it with a story being told in the moment and an opportunity for you to join the cause with you…
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Mar 27, 2018
Branding Your Business With Smartphone Video with Francesca Jago Episode 23
We needed to share the opportunities available to anyone who is working on their brand using video because we don’t want you to feel left out or like you need to put video out there to promote yourself when you are not comfortable with it. You may be a solopreneur, a small business owner or you may be a professional working on personal branding or your image. We interviewed Francesca Jago, founder of Get Ahead Media in Wellington, New Zealand back in episode 13 of the SBP Podcast. That was ten episodes ago and you won’t believe how far she’s brought her company since then. The best part is that she has developed an opportunity for you to benefit from it!
SBP Podcast is The Voice of Mobile Film™ and Episode 23 is giving a voice to Get Ahead Media in order to help you give your business a voice using smartphone video, as a professional.
You will realize that the courses and tutorials Get Ahead Media is providing users are three dimensional due to the way in which she is providi…
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Mar 20, 2018
Upcoming International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego Episode 22
Our brand ambassador, Aaron Nabus and myself discuss the upcoming International Mobile Film Festival taking place April 28 and 29 in San Diego. The festival is exclusively focused on all things mobile film. The theme this year is a celebration of making movies and videos with smartphones globally.
We share the logistics of the festival, the location, the dates, the times and what attendees can expect. We asked Aaron Nabus, our brand ambassador, to share the names of the filmmakers in this year’s film festival #MFF2018SanDiego. We spoke a bit about why we are celebrating mobile film as a theme this year and then we talked a bit about some filmmakers who are coming back this year.
Aaron shared some information about our VIP Special Guest Speaker, Tim Russ also known for his role as Tuvok in the Star Trek Voyager television series.
The entire podcast is an open conversation about our film festival and the community Aaron has come to know since he met me during our mobile filmmaking p…
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Mar 13, 2018
What Is The Filmbreaker Movement with Jason van Genderen Episode 21
Ten years. Perhaps you just found out recently that people are making movies with mobile phones. It may come as a shock that it’s been going on for over ten years. But we recently met someone who has been making films using cell phones and more recently with smartphones since 2008. Meet Jason van Genderen in Australia. A pioneer filmmaker in the mobile filmmaking industry.
About two days after Jason launched his project: Filmbreaker, we recorded this podcast episode 21. Now, we are in San Diego which is history to Australia since they are a day into the future from us. But in about one day, after launching a Facebook page and the project, Jason had surpassed his goal. He planned to spend the rest of 2018 traveling and speaking at events geared toward mobile filmmakers to reach ten thousand followers to the project. But he passed that goal in one day. So when we were scheduled to record our podcast a couple days in, Jason was thrilled with enthusiasm…sort of elated with the results…
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Mar 6, 2018
Smartphone Video for Professionals with Cassius Rayner Episode 20
It’s one thing to make films as an art of self-expression and then there is the art of making films as a profession for clients. As the popularity of smartphone video spreads into the business industry, more people are becoming aware of the benefits of quality versus cost when hiring videographers and producers using smartphone cameras as opposed to big expensive cameras. Cassius Rayner is in London and he teaches smartphone video production.
During the podcast discussion with Cassius, he shares the popularity of mobile video production with journalism as more and more reporters are adopting the medium in the UK through “MoJo” a popular nickname for Mobile Journalism. Cassius is an experienced filmmaker and videographer and his stories bring us to understand why a professional would choose to use his or her smartphone as the camera to produce professional videos for their clients. He shares some tips and approaches to making professional videos for a paying client.
We also aske…
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Feb 27, 2018
Mobile Filmmaking and Storytelling With Students In Nigeria with Shola Ajayi Episode 19
Shola Ajayi is from New York and she worked with youth organizations in New York teaching people how to tell stories. That work inspired Shola to be the person she is today and her work with the UR4Africa organization. Shola’s father worked in Lagos in Nigeria and growing up she would visit him there during summer vacations. After college she moved back there for a year and she struggled at first because there were many things about living there she was not used to. One day, she made a decision to go to film school and tell stories about Nigeria.
She then went back to Nigeria to make a film for her thesis project. That’s when things began to really inspire her because the entire community offered its support to her in order to make her film. There were many challenges to make her film including intermittent power supply and other issues. But she was able to overcome them thanks to the community’s support. But also, young people were really curious as to how she was making her fi…
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Feb 20, 2018
Getting Technical With Smartphone Video with Prakash Gandhi Episode 18
Prakash Gandhi has a story to share about how he was motivated to become an innovative smartphone videographer and build his business around it. On this episode of the SBP Podcast, he shares how he decided to go from being a dancer to becoming a videographer using mobile cameras, none of which were DSLRs.
Prakash made a promotional video sharing the story of a business using an iPhone and submitted it to the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego where the film was accepted in 2015. He came to San Diego from Austin, Texas and participated in the event and met other mobile filmmakers which he still supports. Prakash has lots of experience shooting videos for his clients but his favorite are travel films and videos he shoots using iPhones. He submitted a film he shot in Italy to the film festival in San Diego #MFF2018SanDiego where he plans to attend and meet new mobile filmmakers and share what he has learned and learn more. He soon created Dhara Visual, a production & filmmak…
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Feb 12, 2018
Father and Daughter Mobile Smartphone Filmmakers with Anthony De La Cruz and Miranda Mullings Episode 17
Meet a father and daughter who are making films using their smartphones. Miranda Mullings was 11-years-old last year, and her father, Anthony De La Cruz is an actor. In 2016, he made a film that he submitted into the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. So when he decided to make a new film for our film festival last year, his daughter decided that she wanted to make a film using her smartphone as well. Miranda was inspired by the experience her father had in the festival in 2016. However, she was also invited during the Q&A Panel, by the founder of the festival, to make a movie with a mobile phone and submit it to the festival for 2017.
Miranda was shy and quiet and even her teachers were pointing it out to her parents. But we invited Miranda to come with her father and another filmmaker to promote the festival event in the San Diego KUSI news channel to be interviewed. Miranda took part in the festival’s Q&A Panel with her father and answered questions from the moderat…
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Feb 5, 2018
Sharing A Message With A Story In Your Mobile Film with Brian Hennings Episode 16
Episode 16 of the SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film
When it comes to making movies and sharing stories through film using a smartphone camera there is a focus in the quality of the footage because it’s still hard for people to perceive that you can make great films using the camera on a phone. Truth be told, you can share a compelling story through film with any camera. Using the camera on your smartphone, however, can open doors to storytellers. Whether you are an experienced filmmaker, an elderly person, a 11 year old child or someone without any budget whatsoever anywhere in the world, you now have the power to share your story through film. But what most stories do is not simply connect us but to provoke empathy and most importantly, send a message from your pocket to everyone around the world.
Brian Hennings is a storyteller by every means. He is primarily a writer and he has decided to share some of his stories through film using his Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Brian partic…
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Jan 29, 2018
The Actor's Perspective in Mobile Filmmaking with Raphael Corkhill Episode 15
Episode 15 of the SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film. A conversation with Raphael Corkhill, a leading actor in Conrad Mess' film Time To Pay Off Debts shot in New York. Screened in the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego in April 2016 as the first screening in the U.S.
Raphael is living in New York but is from Wales and lived in London. He has also lived in L.A. and is an accomplished actor. His first work in the mobile film industry was as one of the leads in Time To Pay Off Debts, directed by famed iPhone filmmaker Conrad Mess in 2015 which we screened in the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. Our screening was the first in the U.S.
Raphael was one of the burglars in the film, which is a Mobster film set after WWII. The film was shot in New York.
Our discussion begins with the experience on working in the film directed by Conrad Mess who is the world’s most awarded iPhone filmmaker. However, the discussion quickly gets passionate as we discuss our vi…
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Jan 22, 2018
Music In Films Shot With Smartphones with Claudinho Andres EP14
Episode 14 Claudinho Andres in Santiago, Chile
Published 1/22/18
Music In Films Shot With Smartphones
SBP Podcast: The Voice Of Mobile Film
Shooting music videos with a smartphone is tricky but also quite an advantage over full sized cameras and crew. If you are considering getting creative with your film with regards to mixing footage and music, especially if your music is rhythmic, then take notes while our guest shares his experience and insights.
Claudinho Andres Gomez attended the International Mobile Film Festival in April 2017 as a participant with a short music video. His film, Beat the city, was shot with a smartphone and no audio capturing gear while he was studying in New York. He broke the rules set by his instructor and bypassed the norms in his filmmaking studies in order to make his film. The outcome of his experiment is part of the podcast.
Claudinho has made films and participated in many film festivals but he surprised us with his candid observations and what he…
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Jan 15, 2018
Smartphone Video For The Entrepreneur Episode 13 with Francesca Jago
Smartphone Video For The Entrepreneur with Francesca Jago
Episode 13 SBP Podcast Mobile Film
If you are a filmmaker, you are your own brand. If you have a business, then you have a brand. Video is popular because it’s one of the best ways to promote your brand’s story or message and product. Filmmaker’s need to promote their products which are their films. Our guest has built a brand around her skills making films by empowering entrepreneurs. She teaches “solopreneurs” on making smartphone videos.
We discuss running a small business using a smartphone to create great videos to promote your business and brand in-depth.
Get Ahead Media is a great resource for businesses because you can access eBooks, Video Tips and Workshops. If you are a novice in making videos with your smartphone or if you are ready to invest in this trending effective practice, there is a lot there for you to learn from.
Do you need a script?
What is the best way to shoot yourself in a video?
What about…
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Jan 8, 2018
Cinematography As Art In Mobile Film With Blake Worrell Episode 12
SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film Episode 12 Cinematography As Art In Mobile Film recorded January 2, 2018 Published January 8, 2018
A deep discussion into cinematography and filmmaking as an art form is the theme for our first podcast in 2018. We had the pleasure of meeting Blake Worrell, the director and actor behind the smartphone camera in the globally awarded mobile film, Dissolution. The film was awarded for Best Cinematography by the Global Mobile Film Awards last December and was a dramatic short film which Blake dissects with his own spoken words in our podcast.
For any filmmaker, not just mobile filmmakers, Blake shares his thinking and how his emotional attachment to the story turns into a visual story through film.
We discuss a bit of Blake’s beginnings in post-production and go for a ride through how he turned his vision as a director into a film as a cinematographer.
After you listen to this podcast, you can become a subscriber to our Patreon page to benefit fro…
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Dec 31, 2017
Mobile Filmmaking San Diego New Year Special with Aaron Nabus Episode 11
A special New Year’s Eve edition of our podcast recaps 2017 with our friend and co-host Aaron Nabus, of the Hall H Show podcast in San Diego. The Hall H Show began in 2016. Aaron shares how he stumbled into mobile filmmaking as he attended the Mobile Filmmaking Panel with founder Susy Botello during Comic-Con International in San Diego in July 2016. Aaron asked me to be a guest in one of his first podcasts and that is when we officially met. Soon after, we were inspired to create “The Voice for Mobile Film” with the SBP Podcast. Aaron also attended our panel in the 2017 Comic-Con International in San Diego and filmed our panel event video using his smartphone. Aaron is also the founder of San Diego Comic Con Fit and a professional Graphic Artist.
Our end of the year podcast talk with Aaron discusses the magic of mobile film and it’s connection to the art scene. This is a fun and informative podcast geared for mobile filmmakers and cosplayers. In our opinion, Aaron is a hard-co…
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Dec 26, 2017
Best Film 2017 Global Mobile Film Awards with Mithran Maharajan Episode 10
Episode 10 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Film was recorded December 18, 2017. Mithran Maharajan’s film, Figment was his first film shot with a smartphone and it recently won the Best Film Award in 2017 by Global Mobile Film Awards on December 10. We catch up with Mithran in Canada, and discuss the mobile filmmaking. Mithran shares many tips and some advice with our listeners. Some of the topics we discuss are:
Mithran’s next project, a feature-length film shot with a smartphone, will be 90 minutes long
We discuss the best film lengths for film festivals to keep in mind
Challenges for shooting with smartphones such as audio, phone memory and phone camera setting tips to shoot one film using separate phones
Documentary filmmaking with smartphones as a means to share intriguing stories and events
His mobile filmmaking experience with the child actors in his film
High quality films and the director’s vision
Watch the film below:
Figment:
Mithran's Website:
Global Mobile Film Aw…
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Dec 17, 2017
Shifting Story Ideas Into Films With iPhones with Aris Tyros Episode 9
Aris Tyros lives in Toronto, Canada. He was one of the filmmakers who traveled to San Diego for the 6th annual International Mobile Film Festival. He flew home with the trophy for Second Prize with his film shot with an iPhone 6S: How I Became A Movie Theatre Murderer. Aris’ film was the first film submitted to the festival. The film was also nominated for Best Director award at the Global Mobile Film Awards, which is an Awards Ceremony dubbed as the “Oscars” of the mobile film industry. Two days before the recording of this podcast, Aris won the award for Best Director.
Episode 9 of the SBP Podcast interviews Aris about how his film began with a concern about what to do in a situation, such as the incident which took place in 2012 where a man shot and killed people inside a movie theater. His concern travelled from inside his mind into his pocket as he reached for his smartphone and used it to turn his concern into a story and then crafted a movie to share with the entire world…
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Dec 11, 2017
Smartphone Cinematography Without A Budget with Chris Stollery Episode 8
Smartphone Cinematography Without A Budget with Chris Stollery Episode 8
SBP Podcast Mobile Film - The Voice of Mobile Film
A film shot with an iPhone won First Place at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, April 2017. At the time this podcast was published, Chris’ film was awarded Best Experimental film at the Global Mobile Film Awards ceremony, the evening of December 10, 2017.
This podcast is a series of questions about the cinematography of the film. It was shot over many months but it appears to have been shot in a few minutes in many different locations.
Chris shares some of the techniques he used but was hesitant to give away too much of the “magic” tricks he performed in order to give the film a fluid and natural appearance.
He also shared that he and his actor friends come from stage theater and therefore, they were able to monitor themselves. We discussed using great audio without microphones as well.
We asked Chris to share some tips and technique…
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Dec 4, 2017
Episode 7 Shooting Hollywood Actors With An iPhone In A Feature Film with Brian McLane
12/04/17
Brian McLane is the founder of Splash Video & Palm Aisles Pictures
He shot a full length feature film with his iPhone:
The Killer’s Requiem
The story revolves around Sonny Calabrese, a loving father and devoted son who spirals into madness after becoming the subject of a bet between angels and demons.
During the first part of the podcast, we share an important announcement about the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego next April which includes our guest.
Brian McLane talks about his film being a feature length film and shooting it with an iPhone 6S. Brian shares how he backtracked into the film because it started as he was experimenting with his phone and making a film and how he was building the story as he went along. He then decided to make a feature film as other options for the story were not as exciting.
Brian’s film is a musical because he is a musician and he had a video on MTV in the late 80’s and he wanted to have all his music in one place…
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Nov 27, 2017
Animation Mobile Filmmaking with A Smartphone Episode 6
Jeffrey Turboff is an award-winning editor at ABC Nightline on television, working mainly in news/documentary. His awards include Emmy, Murrow, Cronkite, Peabody, Deadline Club, and Genesis awards.
We begin the podcast with his experience and background and then begin to talk about how we met…there is a bit of talk about his experience when he came to San Diego with the mobile film school kick-off and the International Mobile Film Festival.
Jeff talks about his first mobile film, Trumpeter Swan, which was an animation. He shares the details about using apps and his video editing software, AVID, to create his creative film which he submitted to the film festival in 2013.
Jeff also shares another animated film, Requiem, which he also submitted to the film festival in 2015. He explains the process, the story behind his animation and then he shares great insights to story structure and mobile filmmaking which should be very useful to creative filmmakers planning or thinking about usin…
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Nov 21, 2017
Acting In Mobile Films with Avaah Blackwell Episode 5
We have been listening to stories from filmmakers about how to make films using smartphones, but what about actors? What is their perspective being on the other side of the lens of a smartphone camera as a professional actor? We discuss this topic and the topic of the acting profession in-depth with Avaah Blackwell. Her performance in Figment directed by Mithran Maharajan was moving. Figment was nominated for Best Film in the inaugural Global Mobile Film Awards 2017. The film was a 21 minute story about a woman who is held captive in the basement of her husband’s home.
Acting in Mobile Film, Episode 5 with Avaah Blackwell 11/20/17
SBP Podcast Mobile Film hosted by Susy Botello
We open the discussion with Avaah’s background, studies and experience as an actor. As we continued our discussion, she shared the synopsis of the film in further detail along with her observation of how it was filmed with an iPhone from her perspective. We also discuss her experience as an actor. Avaah’…
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Nov 13, 2017
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking Episode 4 Ren Thackham
SBP Podcast Mobile Film Episode 4
Making A Thriller Film with A Smartphone with Ren Thackham in Sydney, Australia
Ren won the Best Film Award at the SF3 Smartphone Flick Fest in Sydney, Australia. Her film was a thriller short film under 5 minutes.
We discuss how she learned about the film festival’s deadline and had 49 hours to make a film using her smartphone. She had an idea and created a storyboard to guide her production. Ren is adamant about the professional aspect of filmmaking to make films using a smartphone.
She pretty much was her own crew, so she had to direct as well as edit the film. We discuss clever ways to capture footage for later use and creating a library of audio and video footage.
Ren discusses why the mobile phone camera was ideal for a few scenes of the thriller. We discuss creative shots where smartphones can be very helpful, such as putting a phone in plastic clear bag in a fish tank.
When it came to the lighting in her film she discusses how over expo…
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Nov 4, 2017
Episode 3 Brian Hennings Sharing A Compelling Story With A Short Film
Welcome to SBP Podcast by S. Botello Productions! I am Susy Botello.
Mobile Film and Video is our focus and innovation is what drives us.
My passion for storytelling and technology brings me to connect my experience in video and film to storytelling for everyone—using mobile phones.
Hey, everybody, we’re coming to you from San Diego but we’re going down under to Perth Australia. We’re gonna talk to Brian Hennings. His film Express was one of the films we featured in our film festival last April. So let’s get started and let’s talk to Brian.
Brian Hennings submitted his short film shot with a Samsung Galaxy S7 Android smartphone and was accepted to the International Mobile Film Festival last April. Brian flew from Perth, Australia to San Diego to participate be a part of the festival. He met other filmmakers and was part of the Q&A Panel.
At about 2 minutes: Brian shares about his background and his experience as a storyteller and filmmaker.
At about 4:45: Brian shared…
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Oct 26, 2017
SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking Episode 2 Mithran Maharajan
Welcome to our second SBP Podcast!
Tonight, we talk with Mithran Maharajan from Toronto, Canada. Mithran is an exceptional mobile filmmaker and snatched the Best Mobile Feature Film prize in our very first Mobile Film Feature Competition for MFF2017 last April. Mithran's film was shot entirely with a smartphone. The leading actress for the film, Avaah Blackwell put on an outstanding performance. Let’s chat with Mithran so you can learn a bit about him and how he accomplished making a movie with a smartphone.
We introduce you to Mithran Maharajan and begin our interview by asking him to share a bit about himself as a filmmaker because he is a professional who made a number of films before his mobile film, Figment.
Mithran is from India and lived in New York before he moved to his current residence in Toronto, Canada. His professional career began when he was quite young. He worked in television directing films he wrote and every one of his films won awards. He shares his experience…
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Oct 6, 2017
SBP Podcast Episode 001 Mobile Film - San Diego to Macedonia
First episode of SBP Podcast - Mobile Film from San Diego to Macedonia
Intro to SBP Podcast by host Susy Botello:
> Welcome to SBP Podcast by S. Botello Productions! I am Susy Botello. Mobile Film and Video is our focus and innovation is what drives us. My passion for storytelling and technology, brings me to connect my experience in video and film to storytelling for everyone—using mobile phones.
Intro to our guest to first podcast episode, Vesna Ristovska:
> Our first podcast is brought to you from San Diego to Macedonia. If you don’t know where that is, it’s okay…I didn’t know where that was until I met our guest!
Brief presentation of our guest Vesna Ristovska.
Vesna shares the beginning of her work with Mobile Festival in Macedonia and finding our International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego to seek a collaborative partnership. Vesna talks about what our collaboration entailed and how one of the filmmakers in our film festival in San Diego was recommended to us…
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