SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking

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 Festivalhttps://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/feature-films-2023/ 
Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking  
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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://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/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/ 
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leviaustinmorris-filmmaker 
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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.  
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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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International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com     Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com     
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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 
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Alex Reid Online:
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