SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking

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://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/mobile-filmmaking-and-storytelling-with-students-in-nigeria-with-shola-ajayi-episode-19/
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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 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://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/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 
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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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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 
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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 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 
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      
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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 
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.