SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking

Fade In To Film: Music and Storytelling for Film

Episode 197: This episode was recorded September 4, 2024 and published September 10, 2024.
We are happy to bring Jason Rivera back to the show for this episode to discuss the topic of storytelling for your film with music. Joey Min and myself enjoyed an in-depth discussion with Jason.
Jason is a film composer and he's scored many films. His technical knowledge and professional experience began when he was four years-old writing and playing music. 
You won’t want to miss a second of this episode if you’re thinking of turning a story into a film, even if you’re not shooting it with your smartphone. The language of music and storytelling speaks to all of us through films. 
Learn more about Fade In To Film on the SBP Podcast: http://fadeintofilm.com 
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. 
Producer, writer, director, editor, composer and host: Susy Botello. No AI is used to produce this podcast.
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Mentioned in this episode: Full article with episode 149 featuring Jason Rivera: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking/music-in-film-tells-the-story-e37b0d6febd6 
Follow Jason Rivera:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiveraJasonMusic  Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jrivera_music  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonriveramusic  IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3499481 
SUBMIT YOUR FILMS TO IMFF’S 14TH EDITION: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com 
Follow Joey and Susy:Joey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatguyjoeymin/ Susy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com 
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QbEFUm
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Performing Your Story with Mark Hadlow

Episode 196 was recorded July 18, 2024 and published September 3, 2024.
Mark Hadlow is my guest in this episode. He’s also one our Honorary Ambassadors for the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. He was a protagonist in a feature film shot with iPhone in New Zealand with Jed Brophy, “Blue Moon.” 

Mark was one of the judges for the IMFF feature film competition 2024. He shares his thoughts on the winner of this year’s feature, “A Long Afternoon” shot in one take with iPhone 13 Pro Max, directed by Sohibanoo Zoghadr.
We discuss acting, including his experience with “Blue Moon.” He also discusses his role in “Mortal Engines.” This is an insightful conversation with a dedicated, experienced, and in my opinion, venerated actor and friend from New Zealand. Mark is one of New Zealand’s most respected actors.
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 for Blue Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISjqb0dZ9yA 
Blue Moon on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Moon-Stefen-Harris/dp/B08L5MWW2F/ 
Previous fun Episode 92 with Mark Hadlow and Jed Brophy: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/smartphone-moviemaking-insights-with-jed-brophy-and-mark-hadlow/  
Follow Mark Hadlow:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/therealmarkhadlow/  IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0352921/  Filmography Amazon (includes Mortal Engines): https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/Mark-Hadlow/amzn1.dv.gti.a3cdfc4c-1cda-46d4-9123-a4faf382d284/
Producer, writer, director, editor, composer and host: Susy Botello. No AI is used to produce this podcast.
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SUBMIT TO IMFF’S 14TH EDITION: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com 
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking    Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com  Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QbEFUm
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Fade In To Film: Quality and Subjectivity of Smartphone Filmmaking

Episode 195: This episode was recorded August 21, 2024 and published August 27, 2024.
Joey introduces a topic to discuss about mobile and indie filmmaking which we both work through together. We discuss the quality of film you can make with smartphone cameras. This episode turns out to be very inspiring!
Topics in this episode:
Filmmaking gear and YouTube videos
YouTube views versus views in general, and your niche
Balancing your expectations as a filmmaker
A bit of geeking on encoding and compression for streaming
A philosophical view of filmmaking as a subjective process
Cinematographer for Top Gun Maverick, Claudio Miranda makes a commercial with iPhone
Learn more about Fade In To Film on the SBP Podcast: http://fadeintofilm.com 
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. 
Producer, writer, director, editor, composer and host: Susy Botello. No AI is used to produce this podcast.
Are you enjoying our free podcast? You can support us.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello 
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Mentioned in this episode: 
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast Claudio Miranda Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFbz1h29sE4
SUBMIT TO IMFF’S 14TH EDITION: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com 
Follow Joey and Susy:Joey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatguyjoeymin/ Susy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com 
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QbEFUm
© 2024 S. Botello Productions. All rights reserved.

iPhone Adventure Filming with Michael Harlow

Episode 194 was recorded August 15, 2024 and published August 20, 2024.
Michael Harlow says you can live a life worth living. Beginning August 23rd in San Diego, he is embarking on the adventure of his lifetime. 
Michael is “embarking on a world-record attempt for the most adventures completed in San Diego County – 57 Adventures in a nonstop 57-hour marathon.”
His wife, Melissa Harlow, will film it with an iPhone, create a short documentary, and submit it to the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. They will both attend IMFF’s 14th Edition April 25-27.
Listen to an inspiring conversation and perhaps mark a date in your calendar to achieve your own challenging adventure, and document it with your smartphone as a film.
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. 
Check out 57 Adventures in 57 Hours: https://www.theadventuretravelers.com/57-adventures-in-57-hours-in-san-diego/
Mentioned in this episode:ProShot Diving Case: https://www.proshotcase.com/ & http://mobilefilmstories.com
Follow Michael Harlow:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theadventuretravelers/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelharlow  Website - https://www.theadventuretravelers.com/ 
Producer, writer, director, editor, music composer and host: Susy Botello. No AI is used to produce this podcast.
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SUBMIT TO IMFF’S 14TH EDITION: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com 
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking    Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com  Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QbEFUm
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Fade In To Film: Impostor Syndrome and Then Some

Episode 193: This episode was recorded August 7, 2024 and published August 13, 2024.
Fade In To Film is back on track. This is our first full session with Joey Min. Joey and I share a great discussion inspired by one of our indie filmmaking friends, Caroline Spence.
Topics in this episode:
At which point do you take credit as a filmmaker?
Is there such a thing as community filmmaking?
Do we all have impostor syndrome?
Our advice to overcome impostor syndrome!
Learn more about Fade In To Film on the SBP Podcast: http://fadeintofilm.com 
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. 
Producer, writer, director, editor, composer and host: Susy Botello.No AI is used to produce this podcast.
Are you enjoying our free podcast? You can support us! BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast 
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Mentioned in this episode: Gunslinger Mary by Art School Dropouts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86KIZnpTVqA
Caroline Spence at Raya Films: https://rayafilms.com/
SUBMIT TO IMFF’S 14TH EDITION: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com 
Follow Joey and Susy:Joey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatguyjoeymin/ Susy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com 
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QbEFUm
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The Language of Film with Dhwani Shah

Episode 192 was recorded July 13, 2024 and published August 6, 2024.
Dhwani Shah's film, "Sapling" won the First Prize in the Short Film Competition in the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. Dhwani and her team attended the festival in person in April 2024.
I had an introspective conversation with Dhwani about filmmaking and the making of her winning film. It’s evident in our discussion how talented and skilled Dhwani Shah is as a film director, writer and editor. 
It was a great honor to discuss the craft and art of filmmaking as a language.
“Cinematography comes from photography, comes from, you know, fine arts and painting and compositions…all those disciplines are really old, but the one true language of filmmaking is editing.” Dhwani Shah
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7nXz1w34vs
Follow Dhwani:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dhwanishah11/  Website: https://www.dhwanimakesfilms.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhwanimakesfilms/  IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15172071/ 
Producer, writer, director, editor, composer and host: Susy BotelloNo AI is used to produce this podcast.
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SUBMIT TO IMFF’S 14TH EDITION: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com 
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking    Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com  Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QbEFUm
© 2024 S. Botello Productions. All rights reserved.

For the Love of Content Creators with Susy Botello

Episode 191: This episode was recorded July 25, 2024 and published July 30.
It’s just you and me in this episode, so let’s talk a bit about how digital media went from a format to online content, and why social media turned many of us into content creators. Can we get a break?
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. 
Producer, writer, director, editor, composer and host: Susy Botello.No AI is used to produce this podcast.
In this episode I mentioned Episode 143 about my September 11 story: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/smartphone-film-and-september-11-with-susy-botello/
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SUBMIT TO IMFF’S 14TH EDITION: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com 
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Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QbEFUm
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Android Smartphone Cameras and Tech with Ant Pruitt

Episode 190 was recorded July 11, 2024 and published July 23, 2024.
Ant Pruitt is back! Ant is a supporter of mobile filmmakers and photographers, and a judge for the short film competition in the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, California. He’s a freelance digital content creator focusing on photography and videography. He’s also a tech professional.
Ant’s been in our show several times. He is hosting his entertaining podcast called “Everyday People” and looks forward to being a judge for IMFF 2025. 
In this episode we chat about podcasting, Android phones and cameras, Blackmagic Camera App for Android, and a few other mobile filmmaking and smartphone tech.
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 Ant Pruitt:Ant’s Print Art: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ant-pruitt    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ant_pruitt   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ant_pruitt   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/antpruitt  Buy Ant A Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antpruitt    IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9314302/  Website: https://antpruitt.com/  Podcast: https://antpruitt.com/podcast  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/antpruitt 
Producer, writer, director, editor, composer and host: Susy BotelloNo AI is used to produce this podcast.
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SUBMIT YOUR FILMS TO IMFF: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com 
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking    Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com  Mobile Film Stories: https://mobilefilmstories.com/  Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QbEFUm
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Fade In To Film: A New Season Plus Bring Your Movie Posters to Life

Episode 189: This episode was recorded July 10, 2024 and published July 16.
Fade In To Film has completed one year of panel discussions as of the publishing of this Episode. Our first episode 150 was published July 18, 2023. 
Moving forward, FITF is re-establishing itself as a topics based discussion between host Susy Botello and Joey Min, with occasional guests. We continue our quest to bridge the gap between indie filmmakers and smartphone/mobile filmmakers on a positive light. This is our unofficial new season!
In this episode, I re-introduce you to Joey Min, co-founder of Art School Dropouts. We then discuss movie posters. You may not realize what you can do in the age of digital and online promotion and marketing. What are some of your non-traditional creative options? We also came up with a smartphone video challenge for you that you can really benefit from.
Learn more about Fade In To Film on the SBP Podcast: http://fadeintofilm.com 
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. 
Producer, writer, director, editor, composer and host: Susy Botello.No AI is used to produce this podcast.
Are you enjoying our free podcast? Share some love. BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast 
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Mentioned in this episode: Mobile Film Stories: https://mobilefilmstories.com/  No Budget Zorro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kenSmdu2GiA
SUBMIT TO IMFF’S 14TH EDITION: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com 
Follow Joey:Joey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatguyjoeymin/
Follow Susy:Susy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com 
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QbEFUm
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The Great Smartphone Film Opportunity In Your Pocket with Jack Lugar

Episode 188 was recorded June 27, 2024 and published July 9, 2024.
Jack Lugar and I met in July 2018 during a lecture I presented at the inaugural Indy Shorts International Film Festival in Indianapolis. Jack was one of the judges for IMFF 2024 and will be back for the International Mobile Film Festival 2025 in San Diego, California.
We have an incredible discussion about his background in LA working as a writer and producer for television, with some shows you will probably know, and working in studio lots. Jack is now working full-time as the cinema and arts professor and runs the film program at Anderson University. When he’s not teaching he’s making films, writing books, and helping students produce their own films as executive producer. 
We talk about $100k cameras, smartphone cameras, the importance of storytelling, apps, AI, screenwriting and more!
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 Jack:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacklugar   Twitter (X) - https://x.com/@jackodile  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacklugar/   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1591016/  Website: https://jrlugar.com/  Feature Film: https://linktr.ee/jacklugar
Producer, writer, director, editor, composer and host: Susy BotelloNo AI is used to produce this podcast.
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Subscribe to listen in your own app: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/kOpp1Xtzvu6l 
SUBMIT TO IMFF’S 14TH EDITION: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com 
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking    Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com  Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QbEFUm
© 2024 S. Botello Productions. All rights reserved.