Monique Lea-Gall has earned many television credits as an actor. Her journey as a dancer on TV Awards shows with celebrities like Will Smith, Gwen Stefani, Diddi, and many more, moved into television shows like Law & Order, American Horror Story and currently on SWAT. She’s also worked on feature films. Monique and her husband Rome Gall produced a short film, Me vs Me which screened at this year’s International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego April 29. Rome also played one of the main characters in the film. Rome is an actor and comedian who does commercial work, and shares how they met. Monique talks about her film and how her journey brought her from a professional career in television and film, to make her own films. She made her short mobile film Me vs Me which she wrote and performed in as the protagonist in the story. Monique shares many insights for actors.  Me vs Me Synopsis: A woman's negative conscience forces her to face her own demons. The film was shot with an iPhone 13 in Los Angeles by director and cinematographer Grant Cotter. It was Grant who inspired her to use the iPhone as the camera.  Key Cast for the film: Monique Gall, Gloria Allen, Rome Gall, Fernando Bernal, Tamor Lewis. Monique speaks about how much she learned during the IMFF in San Diego in the workshop led by Levi Austin Morris and his team. She may shoot her next feature currently in the works with a smartphone, inspired by her experience at the festival. Submissions for the 13th Edition begin June 19, 2023 https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/  o You can find Monique online: Monique Lea-Gall on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1556506/  Rome Gall on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2532047/ Follow Monique on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monique.gall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammoniqueleagall/  Me vs Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevsmefilm/  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 inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking   Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello   Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast     Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/       International Mobile Film Festival Updates Page: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com   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       © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Jed Brophy is an Honorary Ambassador for the IMFF, where all films are shot with smartphone cameras, and has been a recurring judge in the short film competition. Episode 145 is a bit of a first bringing you a part of our in-person film festival with Jed's presentation. Since 2020, Jed has been trying to make his way to our film festival in San Diego. Of course, we all know what happened in 2020 but Jed had been busy working on The Rings Of Power  which premiered on Amazon Prime last year. Jed shared his backstory on how he started acting and his beginnings working with Peter Jackson. He also spoke about mobile filmmaking. I met Jed Brophy and Mark Hadlow in 2018 when Rich Vizor contacted me about their film, Blue Moon. Blue Moon was a feature film shot with an iPhone 7 in New Zealand. Jed’s presentation was energetic, enthusiastic and truly inspiring. We’re grateful to Jed for making out this year and wish him the very best with all his projects.  Submissions for the 13th Edition begin June 19, 2023 https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/  Watch the Trailer for Blue Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISjqb0dZ9yA Jed Brophy Online: Jed Brophy on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112400/  Follow Jed Brophy on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrophyJed  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jed-Brophy-517155004963438/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedibrophy/  The judges for IMFF 2023: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/judges-2023/  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 inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking   Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello   Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/  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: 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       © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Levi Austin Morris won the Best Feature film Award for Paralysis at this year’s International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, California. The entire film was shot with two iPhones.  Paralysis is a horror film of about an hour 47 or so minutes long. Levi and I discuss the intricate details that went into making the film and the reactions it received at the festival. We discuss the impressive experience he and his team had during the festival. It’s a fun, energetic discussion on the unique energy felt by everyone during the festival. The intimacy between the filmmakers and the friendships formed. Mobile filmmaking is an opportunity to leave a legacy and we spoke about that. But we also touched on the rewarding experience felt by the attending filmmakers.  
Some insights we share include the progress over the years, of making movies with phones. Submissions for the 13th Edition begin June 19, 2023 https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/  Follow Levi Austin Morris: Watch the Trailer for Paralysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6VYnvpLNio Levi Austin Morris Online: 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 The judges for IMFF 2023: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/judges-2023/  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  Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello   Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Susy IG: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ 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 free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com   Mobile Filmmaker Shop: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1       © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

It was September 11, 2001 and my experience that day sparked a vision of the future that lasted for years. Eight years later, from that vision, I launched a film festival where all the films only qualified if they were shot with a cell phone camera. It was before the iPhone 4 launched introducing me to smartphones. You can read and listen to the original audio story with it’s full description: https://susybotello.substack.com/p/how-september-11th-created-my-journey#details Tickets are now on sale but space is limited. Join us in San Diego, even if you’re not participating or a filmmaker. You may walk away inspired! https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/ 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  Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast Susy’s on Substack, subscribe: https://susybotello.substack.com  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: 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       © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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  Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello   Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com  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: 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       © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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       © Copyright 2022 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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.

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        © Copyright 2022 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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/ur4africa  Facebook UR4Africa: https://www.facebook.com/UR4Africa/  Instagram UR4Africa: https://www.instagram.com/ur4africa/  Shola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajayisolasholes/  Listen to Shola Ajayi’s previous episode 19 Mobile Filmmaking and Storytelling With Students In Nigeria with Shola Ajayi:  https://www.podpage.com/sbp-podcast-mobile-filmmaking/mobile-filmmaking-and-storytelling-with-students-in-nigeria-with-shola-ajayi-episode-19/  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       © Copyright 2022 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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.   Susy Botello is writing and sharing on Substack, subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.substack.com  Follow Ryan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.mcdonald2 Follow Brandie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandie.lee.mcdee  Instagram for Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.mcdonald.filmmaker/  Instagram for Brandie: https://www.instagram.com/lee_brandie_/  Ryan McDonald on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3864669/   Watch Married and Loving It! Now on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Married-Loving-Nicole-Finney/dp/B08ZBBWGP8  Listen to Episode 77 from April 2020 with Ryan and Brandie about their feature film Married and Loving it!: https://www.podpage.com/sbp-podcast-mobile-filmmaking/full-length-movie-shot-on-iphone-with-ryan-mcdonald/  Sign up for the IMFF free newsletter and community platform we mentioned during the podcast that includes an article with all the deadlines for the IMFF 2023 which begins October 19 for feature films and November 20th for short screenplay: 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. 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       © Copyright 2022 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

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.   Follow Max Schleser: Https://twitter.com/MaxMobile  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/  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     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.

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.   Susy Botello is writing and sharing more on Substack, subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.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. Add the promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/  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     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.

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  Links from Jason C. Marshall: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncmarshall/     Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonmarshallca     Alternate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zerotheorymedia/     Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox.io 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/  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   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.

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/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 Aaron Nabus online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronnabus Twitter: https://twitter.com/AaronNabus   Our Links:  SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox.io 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/  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  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.