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. S. Botello Productions (SBP) is a pioneer in the mobile filmmaking industry. Hosted, produced and edited by Susy Botello without AI.
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Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Episode 151 was recorded July 19, 2023. Fade In To Film panelists discuss current topics in the minds of smartphone and indie filmmakers, artists, and content creators.
Topics discussed:
AI pro’s and con’s and how AI affects storytelling, art, and film
Do you need a new smartphone camera to make a better film?
Which genres benefit the most from smartphone filmmaking
This week, Jason Rivera joins us in our first official FITF panel discussion.
FITF is a Bi-Weekly Panel Discussion covering topics of interest affecting the filmmaking and mobile filmmaking community jointly, with a foundation in storytelling through film. Each episode discusses current events and news of interest to both communities, with an effort to solidify the connection between them.
Host and moderator for the ongoing series, Susy Botello, leads Fade In To Film with five industry experts: Ryan McDonald, Levi Austin Morris, Erica “ET” Taylor, Joey Min, and Jason Rivera.
The SBP Podcast will continue to bring its listeners and subscribers in-depth conversations with members of the community and industry experts.
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
FITF Web: http://fadeintofilm.com
Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello
Link mentioned by Susy of AI Movie: https://nofilmschool.com/2022/12/filmmakers-use-ai-write-and-direct-short-film-and-it-actually-makes-some-sense
Article I wrote in January 2023: Will AI Write Our History in the Future? https://susybotello.substack.com/p/will-ai-write-our-history-in-the
Submissions for the 13th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open! Each submission qualifies you for a monthly raffle!https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/
Follow our Panelists on Instagram:
Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.mcdonald.filmmaker/
Levi: https://www.instagram.com/leviaustinmorris/
ET: https://www.instagram.com/et.thecreative/
Joey: https://www.instagram.com/thatguyjoeymin/
Jason: https://www.instagram.com/jasonriveramusic
Susy: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/
Our Links:
SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com
Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial
Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
International Mobile Film Festival Social: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/
IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com
iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival
© Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
In episode 150 we introduce you to Fade In To Film. FITF is a Bi-Weekly Panel Discussion covering topics of interest affecting the filmmaking and mobile filmmaking community jointly, with a foundation in storytelling through film.
The program discusses current events and news of interest to both communities, with an effort to solidify the connection between them.
Host and moderator for the ongoing series, Susy Botello, leads Fade In To Film with five industry experts: Ryan McDonald, Levi Austin Morris, Erica “ET” Taylor, Joey Min, and Jason Rivera.
Panelists introduce themselves. Who they are and their work.
Some topics discussed:
Benefits of being a filmmaker on YouTube
The profiting interest in the film industry
The artistic benefits of mobile filmmaking
The SBP Podcast will continue to bring its listeners and subscribers in-depth conversations with members of the community and industry experts.
Submissions for the 13th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open! Each submission qualifies you for a monthly raffle!https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/
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
FITF Web: http://fadeintofilm.com Previous Episodes with panelists:Each episode has links for our panelists including social media.
Ryan: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/making-features-with-iphone-and-loving-it-with-ryan-and-brandie-mcdonald/
Levi: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/smartphone-filmmaking-rewards-you-forever-with-levi-austin-morris/
ET: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/video-production-with-iphone-with-erica-et-taylor/
Joey: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/build-your-filmmaking-family-with-joey-ming-and-stephanie-pham/
Jason: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/music-in-film-tells-the-story-with-jason-rivera/
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
© Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Filmmaking is storytelling, and music can bring your story to the next level. Jason Rivera has been writing and making music since he was four years old. In episode 149, Jason is going to share valuable insights into his world of music from the perspective of a storyteller.
We have a fascinating discussion about the importance of film directors to work think about the film score and bring a good music composer into the process before the film is in production.
Submissions for the 13th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open!https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/
Watch the trailer for Help Wanted screened at IMFF 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7FP55t2dmk
JASON’S LINKS:
Music we discussed, and my favorite, Beam:
https://play.reelcrafter.com/jasonriveramusic/sbppodcast
Website: https://www.jasonriveramusic.com
Follow Jason:
https://www.facebook.com/RiveraJasonMusic
https://twitter.com/jrivera_music
https://www.instagram.com/jasonriveramusic
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3499481
Our Links:
SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello or https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast
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.
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Erica “ET” Taylor spent years getting a master’s degree and instructing video production, mainly for sports. She’s a video producer who shoots and edits on her iPhone. Most recently, she shot a short film, Coming Home and it made it into the Rookie Award category in San Diego’s International Mobile Film Festival.
Episode 148 is a conversation about ET’s filmmaking experience, video production business and her coming to San Diego with the film’s protagonist, Shellsy Malveaux and Carla Lyles.
Shellsy and Carla share a message to the filmmakers who could not attend and those who could attend the festival.
Watch the vertical format trailer for Coming Home, shot with the iPhone 13 Pro Max: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/10YpQctjb30
Film Synopsis:A visual representation of a Black woman's attempt to recenter her internal being from the pressures of worldly perspectives.Credits: Directed by Erica "ET" Taylor. Executive Producer: Shellsy MalveauxKey Cast: Shellsy MalveauxSet Designer & PA: Jasmine Woodson, Coco Bates. Hair: Astoria “Ms. Stori” StubbsGraphic Design: Carla SueMusic: Zach Sorgen
Submissions for the 13th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open!https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/
Follow Erica, Shellsy and Carla on Instagram:
Erica: https://www.instagram.com/et.thecreative/
Shellsy: https://www.instagram.com/unconventional_shell/
Carla: https://www.instagram.com/shopcarlasue/
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.
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Ten years old making movies and winning awards, inspired by her award winning filmmaker Dad Ryan McDonald, Sophia McDonald writes, directs and stars in her short film The Sister Sister Jinx shot with an iPhone.
Episode 147 is Sophia’s podcast debut. The film is roughly 2 and half minutes long and was a family project with the participation of Dad, sister Alyssa as her co-star. There is even an appearance by Leo the Cat.
Ryan and Sophia share how they made this film and how the film helped them bond. Sophia wrote the screenplay, and directed the film. The film was edited using Final Cut Pro, where Sophia had the final editing decisions.
Ryan and Brandie McDonald made a feature film, Married and Loving It which was in our film festival in 2020. You can listen to them in episode 131.
This is a very unique episode, I don’t usually bring kids this young into our podcast. The discussion is very inspiring and will probably have you smiling.
Watch: The Sister Sister Jinxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvUN7z2XipE&list=LL&index=8&t=0s
Shot on iPhone 11 in Ogden, UtahWritten and Directed by Sophia McDonaldEdited by Sophia and Ryan McDonaldStarring: Sophia McDonald and Alyssa McDonaldKey Cast: Ryan MacDonald, Brandie Lee and Leo the Cat
Listen to episode 131 with Ryan and Brandie McDonald: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/making-features-with-iphone-and-loving-it-with-ryan-and-brandie-mcdonald/
Submissions for the 13th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival begin June 19, 2023https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/
Follow Ryan online:
Follow Ryan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.mcdonald2
Instagram for Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.mcdonald.filmmaker/
Ryan McDonald on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3864669/
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.
