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   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 James and Caroline online: Follow Caroline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cspenceproducer  Raya Films: http://www.RayaFilms.com   James Smith: https://twitter.com/jsmithwriter    Raya Films: https://twitter.com/RayaFilms    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RayaFilmsLondon      Surveilled Website: https://rayafilms.com/surveilled   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SurveilledMovie     Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/surveilledmovie    Festival Program with winners: http://sbp.populr.me/imff2022sandiego  Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio      Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast     Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello     Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello     Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast     Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/       International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com    Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.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.

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: The details of how he made his film with his family How filmmaking with smartphones can benefit families Why schools would benefit incorporating filmmaking in their curriculum The power of storytelling through film and how it benefits young students 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   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 Quinn Friedman online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/quinnnfriedman   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinnfriedman/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quinnfriedman  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quinnnfriedman Audio resource Quinn raves about in this episode: https://www.triunedigital.com/collections/royalty-free-music/products/cinematic-scores  Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast  Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello    Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello   Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast     Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/      International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com    Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.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.

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 women representation in the creative industry Why it’s important that women tell their own stories How narratives become immortal The accessibility of smartphone cameras  ...and much more. Read the article for this episode 123 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 Antoinette and her company: Broken Chalice Studios: https://brokenchalice.artstation.com Commissions are open: https://www.artstation.com/brokenchalice/profile Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/broken__chalice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrokenChaliceStudios/ Antoinette’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Antoinight Antoinette’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toni_vansluy/  Mentioned in this podcast: Black Com!x Day San Diego: https://www.kid-comics.com/blackcom-xday.html Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.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.

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: Birds and wildlife photography and video capture What it takes to capture birds in their natural habitat Storytelling with photography The importance of story in your films and videos An embarrassing and disturbing experience I endured in video production Much more… Read the article for this episode 122 on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking   Shout out to our film festival sponsors and special thank you and congrats to the filmmakers who are participating. 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 Scott Bourne: Twitter: www.twitter.com/scottbourne  Scott’s websites: https://fromstillstomotion.com  https://scottbourne.com  Scott's Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iphonephotoshow/id1601122274  Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio      Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast       Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello     Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast     Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/         Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com     Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com      Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello     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.

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... Read the article for this episode 121 on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking   “As a producer who specializes in discovering first time directors (Matt Brown -The Man Who Knew Infinity, and Anthony Maras - Hotel Mumbai), I consider James Demitri is an exceptional auteur. Misplaced is like Leonard Cohen meets Fellini. I am looking forward to his future works." Mark Montgomery - Producer 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.  Watch the trailer on the official website: https://www.misplacedthefilm.com Follow James Demitri: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/misplacedthefilm Twitter: https://twitter.com/Misplacedmovie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misplaced_movie/ Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio      Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast       Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello     Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast     Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/         Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com     Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com      Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello     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.

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/smartphonefilmmaking   Julian Bate-Vergette is an award-winning Writer/Director/Composer best known for his work on The Silencer, and Sand and Stone. He is also an experienced Sound Engineer and recently launched "Cinematica" with Jason Marshall.  His music can be found on SoundCloud and Spotify, as well as most other platforms. He also produces music under the Artist name: Evantise and is currently working on releasing a full-length album.  Film music SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/S7o4LvBFdDjpiwxS8   Evantise SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/4jEFSnkyk8Kzm8qt5   Mentioned in this episode: Headphones: https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/dt-770-pro.html Video I recorded using a shotgun mic and pole: https://mobilefilmstories.com/san-diego-mobile-film/  Follow Julian Bate-Vergette: Julian’s Website, Sommerset Pictures: http://somersetpictures.com  Julian’s Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/evantisemusic/sets/reminiscence-1  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealJBV  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianzerotheory/ Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio      Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello     Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast     Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/       International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com    Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com      Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello     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.

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… Read the article for this episode 119 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.  Previous episode 85 with Ant Pruitt published Aug 11, 2020  https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking/story-perspective-in-images-with-ant-pruitt-ef3eb72b8f6e?source=friends_link&sk=17b398983b77bb2e426872e47eb62765 Website: http://antpruitt.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  Mentioned in this episode for lights: https://antpruitt.com/blog/shout-out-to-light-and-motion  Ant Pruitt on the Judging Panel IMFF 2022: https://antpruitt.com/blog/yes-im-judging-you-international-mobile-film-festival-2022 Hands On Photography Studio: https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-photography Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio    International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com      Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast       Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello     Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast     Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/       Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking      Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com       Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello       SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference       Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com     Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories      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.

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.com/smartphonefilmmaking    Watch Mad House on Mobile Film Stories, the first streaming service for films shot with smartphone cameras: https://mobilefilmstories.com/ross-perkins/  Ross Perkins’ website: https://rossperkinssite.wordpress.com/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9078152/  Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio   International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com     Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast      Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello    Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/      Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com     Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello      SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference      Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com    Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories     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.  

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 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 @jasoncmarshall  https://www.instagram.com/jasoncmarshall/ Twitter: @jasonmarshallca https://twitter.com/jasonmarshallca Alternate Instagram @zerotheorymedia  https://www.instagram.com/zerotheorymedia/ My writing for HBOthenevers:  https://www.hbothenevers.com/periodicals Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio   International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com     Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast      Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello    Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com     Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello      SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference      Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com    Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories     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.

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 Read the article for this episode 116 on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking  Check the festival on FilmFreeway for submission deadlines and their event dates: https://filmfreeway.com/MobileFilmmakerFest  You can get “Mobile Filmmaking: 100 steps to making a movie with your smartphone” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Filmmaking-steps-making-smartphone-ebook/dp/B07T19W375 Festival website: https://www.mobilefilmmaker.org  Follow Maxim Mussel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxim.mussel  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.  Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio   International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com     Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast      Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello     Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/      Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com     Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello      SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference      Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com    Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories     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.

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 concept from ideas - Get “Failure” out of your mind - Jason and Julian’s new podcast and 24 films in 2022 - The best moment of 2021 for each of us Read the article for this episode 115 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.  Watch the film we discussed during this episode: https://youtu.be/UFvW37itwoI  Follow Julian Bate-Vergette: Julian’s Website, Sommerset Pictures: http://somersetpictures.com  Julian’s Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/evantisemusic/sets/reminiscence-1  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealJBV  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianzerotheory/ Follow Jason C. Marshall: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncmarshall/     Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonmarshallca     Alternate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zerotheorymedia/     My writing for HBOthenevers: https://www.hbothenevers.com/periodicals      Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio   International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com     Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast      Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello    Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/      Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com     Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello      SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference      Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com    Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories     iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1      © Copyright 2021 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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.  Watch Mr. Sadheart’s Small Day: https://youtu.be/RNeoAeRUXxU  You can follow Robert David Duncan online and check out his other links: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5399017/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/duncanrob  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertdavidduncan/  Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/course/acting-skills-for-a-better-life/  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/robertdavidduncan  Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio   International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com     Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast  Buy Me A Coffee Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello   Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello    Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/      Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking     Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello      SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference      Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com    Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories     iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1 © Copyright 2021 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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 the difference between idea and concept and why conceptualizing your idea is so important to succeed. This series can help you make some incredible and memorable films!  Read the article for this episode 113 - 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.  Links from Jason C. Marshall: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncmarshall/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonmarshallca    Alternate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zerotheorymedia/    My writing for HBOthenevers: https://www.hbothenevers.com/periodicals     Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com    Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast     Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello   Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast   Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/     Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking      Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com    Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello     SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com   Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories    iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1     © Copyright 2021 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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.  Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello   Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial   Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com    Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast     Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast   Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/     Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking      Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com    Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello     SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference     Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com     Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories    iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665       SBP Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ISEF0SZOLyRpw20loXzlo#upsell     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1     © Copyright 2021 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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-feature-film-with-brian-mclane/ Previous Episodes with Jason are Episodes 107, 108 and 109. Article What if…? The Blair Witch Project: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking/what-if-the-blair-witch-project-68be766bb969?source=friends_link&sk=315fd3340ee156c18fe03100f473f3d1  Brionne Olsen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrionneOlsen  
Beraat Gokkus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeraatGokkus  
Submit mobile films to IMFF 2022 in San Diego! https://filmfreeway.com/InternationalMobileFilmFestival  Links from Jason C. Marshall: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncmarshall/     Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonmarshallca    Alternate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zerotheorymedia/    My writing for HBOthenevers: https://www.hbothenevers.com/periodicals     Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com    Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast     Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello   Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast   Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/     Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com    Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello     SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference     Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com     Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories    iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665       SBP Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ISEF0SZOLyRpw20loXzlo#upsel     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1     © Copyright 2021 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeraatGokkus  Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio   International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com     Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast      Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello    Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/      Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking     Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com     Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello     SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference      Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com      Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories     iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665        SBP Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ISEF0SZOLyRpw20loXzlo#upsell      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1      © Copyright 2021 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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/zerotheorymedia/   My writing for HBOthenevers: https://www.hbothenevers.com/periodicals   Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com    Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast     Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello   Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast   Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/     Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking      Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store - NEW DESIGNS: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com    Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello     SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference     Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com     Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories    iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665       SBP Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ISEF0SZOLyRpw20loXzlo#upsell     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1     © Copyright 2021 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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/  My writing for HBOthenevers:  https://www.hbothenevers.com/periodicals  Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com   Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast     Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast  Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/    Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking     Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com   Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello    SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference    Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com    Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories   iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665       SBP Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ISEF0SZOLyRpw20loXzlo#upsell    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1    © Copyright 2021 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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 journey through researching the topic and his personal interest in filmmaking.  Jason shares a couple of books which influenced his education on the subject: Hollywood Said No!: Orphaned Film Scripts, Bastard Scenes, and Abandoned Darlings from the Creators of Mr. Show (2013) and Saved The Cat: The Language of Storytelling™ by Blake Snyder (2005).  Jason has processed what he’s learned and has developed his own perspectives based on formulas and traditional storytelling. These processes are currently used in many of the most successful films made today. He has watched many films which he analyzes and breaks down to discover the formulas used in each one in order to learn what works and what doesn’t work.  In episode 107 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking, Jason and I discuss what we both know about story in film. Jason brings the breakdown of elements in storytelling to our listeners. The purpose behind how you shape your story is the reason your film works, makes an impact and is what your audience or viewers consider a memorable movie. If your goal is to make better films, and why would that not be, listening to this episode will give you a lot of information to consider as you plan your next film.  Jason’s reviewing skills have captured the interest of the premier fan site for HBO’s The Nevers, which is story focused. They brought Jason into their website’s blog as an author for the the series.  Jason is submitting his short mobile film Ride Share, into the 11th edition of the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego scheduled for April 29 through May 1, 2022. Jason is working on many projects, but one of them is a video series titled Post Credits, shot with smartphones. The first episode is a Proof of Concept which premiers today, August 31, 2021. Episodes of Post Credits are shot with a smartphone. Jason and Julian Bate-Vergette watch a movie and then immediately review it in the car. New Video by Jason, Proof of Concept mentioned in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nED0akFaVLc 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. This is a technique that worked very well in the film and he explains in detail in the podcast.  Jason C. Marshall Links:  Instagram @jasoncmarshall  https://www.instagram.com/jasoncmarshall/  Twitter: @jasonmasrhallca  https://twitter.com/jasonmarshallca  Alternate Instagram @zerotheorymedia  https://www.instagram.com/zerotheorymedia/  My writing for HBOthenevers:  https://www.hbothenevers.com/periodicals   Hollywood Said No!: Orphaned Film Scripts, Bastard Scenes, and Abandoned Darlings from the Creators of Mr. Show (2013) Book mentioned by Jason: https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/hollywood-said-no-orphaned-film-scripts-bastard-scenes-and-abandoned-darlings-from-the-creators-of-mr-show/195263  Saved The Cat: The Language of Storytelling™ by Blake Snyder (2005) Book mentioned by Jason: https://savethecat.com  Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com   Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking     Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com     Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast    Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello    SBP Podcast on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14682500/reference    Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com   Mobile Film Stories on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/mobile-film-stories   Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast    Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/    iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665    Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello    SBP Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ISEF0SZOLyRpw20loXzlo#upsell    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1    © Copyright 2021 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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 him to create characters around real people.  Because the story focuses on youth, it brings the filmmakers to a night out on the town, in Australia from the streets to inside a night club. The camera captured lots of moments on the streets that played well with the iPhone and adds to the cinematography in the film. The film begins by establishing the location, the protagonist and more of the important elements of the story for the viewer. It was something Darcy speaks about in detail. Going from location to location, Darcy decided to not block the scenes until they arrived to the locations on the day of the shoot. There was one scene which he devoted an entire day to shooting it and he shares in the podcast why that worked so well.  Darcy used the lens by Moondog Labs which he mentions it gave his film a beautiful look and feel. The lighting inside the night club scene was created quite creatively. If you are having issues trying to figure out how to accomplish lighting tricks, you’ll appreciate this part of our discussion. When it comes to lighting, there is a lot of cheating in filmmaking but there is a delicate balance in knowing when you can cheat, and when cheating is a good idea and when to take the time to set up the shot. You get that from experience.  Darcy’s crew was made up of a makeup artist, a gaffer and a sound recordist who recorded sound externally, and he was the cinematographer. Most of the dialogue in the film was captured on set but about 15% was ADR (automated dialogue replacement). Darcy talked about how helpful it was to use lighting, of course, but he says there are still issues with contrast and exposure. He used Filmic Pro and used the log mode which helped him a lot in grading the film in post. He mentions that shooting at 24fps as opposed to 25fps “gives it a little softer edge.” Over all Darcy brings a lot of great tips for filmmakers in this episode of our podcast. However, one thing that he sums up is to be authentic with your story. The story idea came from an incident he experienced a couple years ago in which he thought, “what if?” It’s something we all do but with the camera in your possession, you have the ability to turn your thoughts into stories that you can film. He also mentioned part of his inspiration came with watching Blue Moon by Stef Harris starring Jed Brophy and Mark Hadlow as the protagonists. One of the things he points out in storytelling with film was an element in which you are watching a film and you think the story is about one thing and then it turns into something else. It was something he accredited Sean Baker’s Tangerine and Stef Harris’ Blue Moon. Film Synopsis: ONE PUNCH is a gritty, teen drama about Matt Mercado, a young Italian Australian man on the cusp of adulthood, struggling in his final year at high school and trying to hold on to the friendships and innocence of his youth. Key Cast: Alex Arco, Mirko Grillini, Jessica Osrin, Sergej Arcaba, Jacob Ehlefeldt, Stavros Psoras, Amanda Grillini. 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. This is a technique that worked very well in the film and he explains in detail in the podcast.  Follow Darcy and Rooftop Film Co. to watch the trailer as soon as it’s ready for viewing. 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