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.
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Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
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://www.podpage.com/sbp-podcast-mobile-filmmaking/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
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox and receive a 20% Discount. Add the promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
Like our podcast? Support 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.
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
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
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox and receive a 20% Discount. Add the promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
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.
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
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
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox and receive a 20% Discount. Add the promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
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.
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
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
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox.io and receive a 20% Discount. Add the promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
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.
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Inspired by our experience in San Diego’s Comic-Con International just weeks after our 2022 edition of the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, our brand ambassador Aaron Nabus and I share stories from SDCC and IMFF. I bring up my smartphone video experience during the convention and Aaron shares his experience as a moderator in a special panel with Kid-Comics creator Keithan Jones, https://www.kid-comics.com/.
Listen to Episode 127 of the SBP Podcast in your favorite podcast app.
What we discuss:
Shooting smartphone videos at large events
A message from Honorary Brand Ambassador Jed Brophy during Comic-Con
Keithan Jones, IMFF Sponsor Kid-Comics shares his inspiring story
Why taking a job in sales helps your communication skills with strangers
And more…
Watch Jed Brophy’s message during Comic-Con International in San Diego: https://youtu.be/wGd53oVXCeY
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 Aaron Nabus online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronnabus
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AaronNabus
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox.io and receive a 20% Discount. Add the promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
Subscribe, support and 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
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 Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
If you are looking for motivation for a live action made on a smartphone film, stop here and click play. Joey Min and Stephanie Pham of Art School Dropouts, based in Jersey, are our guests in episode 126.
Art School Dropouts has created an iPhone shot series on the web, using YouTube. They’ve created a community, and they are blowing people away with what they’ve accomplished with an iPhone and a gimbal.
What we discuss:
Why they are using the iPhone camera when they have alternatives
How to grow your YouTube Channel
Live Action filmmaking with smartphones
Why you should not be intimated by gear and apps to start making movies with smartphones- Much more…
Art School Dropouts are offering our listeners a deal from their website:https://www.asdofightscenes.com/ 20% Off Promocode: 20SBPPOD
Read the article for this episode 126 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 Art School Dropouts online:YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=artschooldropouts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artschooldropouts/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASDOfilms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artschooldropouts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artschooldropouts/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artschooldropouts/
Watch this awesome Live Action Video: https://youtu.be/kenSmdu2GiA
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox.io and receive a 20% Discount. Add the promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/
Subscribe, support and 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
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 May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Three days of entertaining and inspiring presentations, screenings, workshops, celebrations and more!
It was the last weekend in April and as is tradition, a new edition of the festival took place in San Diego, California. They came, they laughed, they cheered and they even shed a tear or two, but they all said they had a “blast.”
James Smith and Caroline Spence experienced the vibes at the annual film festival which only accepts films shot with smartphone cameras. All brands.
James and Caroline were very excited for their U.S.A. premier screening of their feature length film kicking off the festival as the first film of the weekend.
What we discuss:
Why they attended this film festival so far from home
The benefits of attending film festivals
How they shot two features with smartphones
Winning an award
Why they'll be back
Much more...
Read the article for this episode 125 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 James and Caroline online:Follow Caroline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cspenceproducer Raya Films: http://www.RayaFilms.com James Smith: https://twitter.com/jsmithwriter Raya Films: https://twitter.com/RayaFilms Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RayaFilmsLondon Surveilled Website: https://rayafilms.com/surveilled Twitter: https://twitter.com/SurveilledMovie Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/surveilledmovie
Festival Program with winners: http://sbp.populr.me/imff2022sandiego
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
Subscribe, support and 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
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com
Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.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 Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
A heartwarming story turned into a film with 17 year-old Quinn Friedman participating in the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. We discuss how he made a film that showcases skills normally seen with more experienced filmmakers. Listen to a young inspiring actor and filmmaker discuss the power of storytelling in film and how he made his film with his younger brother and sister. The film has already been accepted in a traditional non-mobile film festival.
What we discuss:
The details of how he made his film with his family
How filmmaking with smartphones can benefit families
Why schools would benefit incorporating filmmaking in their curriculum
The power of storytelling through film and how it benefits young students
A resource for music that he used in his film which is underrated
and more...
Read the article for this episode 124 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 Quinn Friedman online:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quinnnfriedman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinnfriedman/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quinnfriedman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quinnnfriedman
Audio resource Quinn raves about in this episode: https://www.triunedigital.com/collections/royalty-free-music/products/cinematic-scores
Our Links:
SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
Subscribe, support and 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
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com
Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.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 Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Today is International Women’s Day and our guest, Antoinette Van Sluytman, shares her mission to empower women in the creative industry. We discuss the power that smartphone cameras give everyone to share their own stories through film.
I met Antoinette in San Diego’s Black Com!x Day 2022 in February. Antoinette was part of a panel called, “Black Women in Comics and Publishing” and she discussed the challenges or being a woman of color in the industry.
Antoinette and her sister Rose are the owners of Broken Chalice Studios in San Diego. Antoinette is an artist, writer and graphic designer. Their multimedia company plans to expand into the film industry.
In this episode, Antoinette and I discuss the power of storytelling to give a voice for black and brown women to bring representation to the multimedia industry, particularly through their company. We share the accessibility of mobile filmmaking and how that can help realize their mission.
What we discuss:
The lack of women representation in the creative industry
Why it’s important that women tell their own stories
How narratives become immortal
The accessibility of smartphone cameras
...and much more.
Read the article for this episode 123 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 Antoinette and her company:
Broken Chalice Studios: https://brokenchalice.artstation.com
Commissions are open: https://www.artstation.com/brokenchalice/profile
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/broken__chalice
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrokenChaliceStudios/
Antoinette’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Antoinight
Antoinette’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toni_vansluy/
Mentioned in this podcast: Black Com!x Day San Diego: https://www.kid-comics.com/blackcom-xday.html
Our Links:
SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
Subscribe, support and 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
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com
Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.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 Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
In this episode I pick the brain of a nature and wildlife photographer Scott Bourne. Scott is also a professional videographer. His extensive experience is inspiring and he recently had an experience where he turned to an iPhone 13 Pro and now he insists on using it as his camera.
Scott’s quote during our conversation: “Nobody cares what you do, they care why you do it.” Simon Sinek from his book, “Start With Why.”
I bring up a bit about where we are in the International Mobile Film Festival taking place next month, in April.
Find out more: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff
What we discuss:
Birds and wildlife photography and video capture
What it takes to capture birds in their natural habitat
Storytelling with photography
The importance of story in your films and videos
An embarrassing and disturbing experience I endured in video production
Much more…
Read the article for this episode 122 on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
Shout out to our film festival sponsors and special thank you and congrats to the filmmakers who are participating.
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 Scott Bourne:
Twitter: www.twitter.com/scottbourne
Scott’s websites: https://fromstillstomotion.com
https://scottbourne.com
Scott's Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iphonephotoshow/id1601122274
Our Links:
SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio
Subscribe, support and listen to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbppodcast
Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/
Video and Film Streaming Distribution for Smartphone Films: http://mobilefilmstories.com
Mobile Filmmaker Shop Online Store: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com
Support podcast host Susy Botello: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello
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.
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.