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 Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
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
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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
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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
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Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
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
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Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello
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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
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Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
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
Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello
Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
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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
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Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
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 TuneInhttp://tun.in/sevrQ
Grossmont College websitehttps://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
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.
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
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
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.
