SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking

Realizing The Power Of Stories And Smartphones By Host Susy Botello Episode 49

The general population in our planet undervalue stories just as the most powerful people in the world are aware of how to empower themselves through storytelling. Just like money, stories are a tool which can be used to cause harm or in wonderful ways. One of the best ways to share stories that have the biggest reach and effect is through film.
In Episode 49 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking, we tell the story of stories.
Stories were a part of the universe before humanity came along. We share how we arrived to a time where the democratization of storytelling through film and video is disrupting society and why is it that we should all be aware of its power and use the opportunity to be a part of the storytelling which defines all of us.
Sometimes we need to ride a virtual rocket ship to take us away from the center of what is happening to see things for what they are. Quite simply, we are experiencing a global revolution and there is a bit of a war which no one is talking about: Who will control our stories?
The International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego celebrates it’s 10th anniversary since it launched in 2009 and the theme for the 2019 edition of the film festival is Stories! We share greetings from some of the filmmakers whose films were selected to be a part of this year’s film festival in this episode. Save the dates to join global storytellers and filmmakers April 27 & 28 in San Diego.
SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Check out the videos that correspond to the audio greetings featured in the podcast:
Narelle Nash: https://youtu.be/7mWVExnMEvU
Joyce Axelrod: https://youtu.be/pmfEJJcRaRA
Ross Perkins: https://youtu.be/tmOZz5Va6OQ
Payson R. Stevens: https://youtu.be/OwJ1BMZv_HU
The details for IMFF 2019: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff
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Hashtag: MobilizeStories
Mobile Film Community Website: http://mobilizestories.com
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Grand Tour Of The Mobile Filmmaking Process with John Woosley Episode 48

All you need to do is press record! Okay, there is a bit more than that. Our guest in Episode 48 of the SBP Podcast takes us on a tour of the entire process from the idea for the film to the very end. John Woosley shot and edited Alex & The Firefly with a smartphone. The original film was 34 minutes long but he cut it down to almost half for a special screening at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, where John will also inspire other filmmakers and attendees with a Q&A presentation on mobile filmmaking.
John’s film is a teen love story set in 2001, before smartphones. “First Love Changes Everything.” John shares many details of the process from the screenplay to the equipment he used, techniques to accomplish scenes which were challenging. The cool thing about our conversation with John is that he was willing to go into depth and share things with you in a way everyone with an interest in mobile film can understand and appreciate. Professionals and novices alike will appreciate John sharing real challenges during all phases of production from pre-production to post-production. But the tour of the process comes with solutions for each problem.
He names the gear he used to accomplish the look and feel of the film during production and the software he used to shoot and edit. We touched on lenses, a stabilization rig, lightsn and audio which included syncing. He talks about how to create the smooth grain in your films. But that’s not all we discussed. Along with that he took us through the back door to share how he accomplished some things which are really tough to accomplish as a mobile filmmaker. So you too, can accomplish the magic of moviemaking.
We hope that you will come out to San Diego April 27 & 28 to meet John Woosley, watch his film and take part in the Q&A presentation. Just don’t forget to bring your phone. #MFF2019SanDiego brings filmmakers from all over the world to our festival to not only watch films but to network and be inspired with presentations, our speakers and special guests, meet and network with filmmakers and industry professionals and enjoy a great event where we celebrate storytelling and filmmaking using smartphones.
A bit about John’s background: John Woosley (Writer/Director, Alex & The Firefly)- John has been making films for over ten years and holds a degree in Film & Theater from The University of Kansas. While attending, John studied with Kevin Willmott (Writer, BlacKkKlansman) and directed his debut feature Angel of Music. Additional credits include Loves Fate and the web series Fit Trip with Kimber Westphall. All titles can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video. John holds an MBA from the University of Missouri in Kansas City and works in management consulting.
SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones.
Follow Alex & The Firefly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affmovie
Read about the film in this article shared by The Utah Film Festival and Awards: http://www.theutahfilmawards.com/alex-the-firefly/
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Mobile Film Community Website: http://mobilizestories.com
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Smartphone Turns Book Into A Feature Film with Steve Peterson Episode 47

There are books you read with stories you can visualize like a movie. I call it, “Booksualizing.” But there are books which are not told as a story. Those books can be quite interesting and there may be a story within them which you can visualize as a movie. Writing a screenplay is not the same as writing a book or a story. But our minds can take many concepts and visualize them in a way that they can then turn into a story. However, writing a story from a complex book into a screenplay and then making a movie requires some skill. And then, well, then there is taking that screenplay and shooting it using a smartphone camera.
Our hero in this podcast is our guest, Steven Palmer Peterson aka Steve Peterson. He turned a very complex book into a story and then made a movie from it. The film is called, Consensus Reality and it is a feature length film which is one of the film that will be screening at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego as part of the Mobile Feature Film competition this April. Episode 47 of the SBP Podcast: The Voice Of Mobile Film™ is a discussion that brings our listeners many details about the complexities of shooting a feature length film with a complex story in a short period of time.
The film has a lot of dialogue and revolves around a character who has schizophrenia. It is based on a book written by an attorney who needed to prove to a judge that although he had this condition, he was not a danger to society or to himself. His book was like a journal with complex details that sometimes were out of this world. And so, Steve turned the book into a story and then a film which is, out of this world. The quality of his film is outstanding. The film was shot in New York City which gives the film rich visuals with it’s different location designs.
The film’s key cast is comprised of Mason played by Garrett Richmond, Eris played by Christina Toth and The Yansha played by Gopal Divan.
When you see the film in the festival, you will find that it has a unique aesthetic quality much like other cinematic films but you will also appreciate the quality of the story itself and its characters. Immediately, from the onset of the very first scene, you are captivated by the protagonist, Mason and his world. A world which his uniquely his but it is beautifully created by the director, Steve Peterson.
We hope you get a chance to meet Steve during #MFF2019SanDiego which takes place April 27 & 28 in San Diego.
Watch the trailer for the film, Consensus Reality:
https://vimeo.com/250721778
One of the films Steve mentioned during our game which he forgot the title was Coherence:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2866360/?ref=nvsr_1
Consensus Reality on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/consensusrealitythemovie
Steve Peterson on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.peterson
Steve Peterson on IMDb:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2967774/?fbclid=IwAR0LcZCX3wNAri4O4iEwfg0E9kc-wJHYJ_wG4W4fLJ9JjBMP5JjowUAFwy8
Actor Garrett Richmond:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5712257/?ref=ttrv_t0
Actor Christina Toth:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5463194/?ref=ttrv_t1
Actor Gopal Divan:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3205586/?ref=ttrv_t2
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Hashtag: MobilizeStories
Mobile Film Community Website: http://mobilizestories.com
Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
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A New Year For Smartphone Mobile Filmmakers with Aaron Nabus Episode 46

We are off to a great new year and we chat with our brand ambassador, Aaron Nabus in Episode 46 of the SBP Podcast: The voice of mobile film™ about mobile film in 2019. Come hang out with us.
In this podcast we don’t just talk about the film festivals and filmmakers but we also share things like why you would want to shoot widescreen during an event and using a smartphone to capture video in a crowd, especially if you are a video paparazzi…is that a thing? Yet? Also the risks of using a DSLR compared to a smartphone during those situations.
We mention some of our mutual friends and some of our film festival friends, some past guests from our podcast too. We spoke a bit about our San Diego Comic-Con International presentation because we had such a great turnout and so much fun! There is a bit of how we did during our presentation, workshop during the inaugural IndyShorts International Film Festival in Indianapolis this summer as well and how the mobile film community Hashtag MobilizeStories, which we launched this summer, is doing and our plans for the community and the upcoming International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego.
Below are some links to topics we mentioned during our podcast, including some videos.
Episode 25 of the SBP Podcast recorded during the Steampunk Gaslight Gathering in February 2018 with guest Tracy “HotNerdGirl” of the Star Wars Steampunk Universe
https://sbppodcast.podiant.co/e/361f7b92f41ef2/
Our video interview with Kid Comics creator Keithan Jones During SDCC 2018
https://youtu.be/VHPg4jaJcCs
Our smartphone “Video Paparazzi” of Jason Momoa Nicole Kidman and Amber Heard during SDCC 2018
https://youtu.be/vUMR0yHjfuQ
Follow Aaron and his podcast
https://hallh.com
Aaron on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/aaronnabus?lang=en
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/aaronnabus/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaron.nabus/
Our Links:
Global Mobile Film Awards™ Website: http://globalmobilefilmawards.com
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International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast
Hashtag: MobilizeStories
Mobile Film Community Website: http://mobilizestories.com
Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
SBP Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ISEF0SZOLyRpw20loXzlo#upsell
Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
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Smartphone Feature Length Filmmaking For The First Time Filmmaker with Ross Perkins Episode 45

Acting, directing, operating a smartphone camera and editing a film to share an incredible well structured story is how Ross Perkins accomplished making a full length feature mobile film. Episode 45 of the SBP Podcast: The Voice of Mobile Film™ takes us to Australia to discuss the experience of making a feature film with an iPhone and a talented cast.
We spoke about sound recording and how to integrate a seamless dialogue during camera operation in a moving self-recording scene filled with action and movement. During some scenes some of the actors operate the cameras themselves and it gives the story multiple perspectives. However, the film has one protagonist which actually sneaks up on you in the sense that you discover which character’s perspective the story is being told from. There are many twists and turns in the film which keep the viewer engaged in this dark comedy and thriller.
The film emphasizes the point that you need good actors, to portray good characters to make a great story blow you away in any film regardless of what camera you use, or even aesthetic production values. According to Ross, “The film is dialogue heavy.” which also lends to the point of why good actors are instrumental to the value of your film and story. There is a great ensemble of actors to appreciate in the film. We discuss how acting in theatre enriched his career and prepped him for acting in film and filmmaking. And we also talk about the intrusion of a camera in both acting and filmmaking versus the smartphone camera.
There is a unique element to the film as it incorporates the current use of smartphones, including apps, GPS, social media and messaging into the story. The creative use of how Ross used the advantage of this brings an intriguing and captivating value to his film. The film is over 120 minutes long and following it as a viewer is incredibly natural and effortless. It brings the viewer to the edge of their seats, it brings laughter and a bit of lip-biting suspense and terror, too.
This filmmaker made the best use of a smartphone as the camera but also included the phone into the story as one of the characters. Although there has not been an award given to a smartphone for exceptional acting, if there was, this film would definitely be considered.
Mad House is about a home invasion and it is based on a real event that took place, which Ross explains why he felt a need to tone down a bit for his film. Our conversation brought us to discuss a bit about the original Blair Witch Project film and then we spoke a bit about self marketing for filmmakers.
We hope you can make it to the film festival in San Diego to meet Ross Perkins, watch the film and participate during the Q&A.
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Watch the trailer and get a taste of the film: https://vimeo.com/303414632
Follow Ross Perkins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossperkins28/
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Global Mobile Film Awards™ Website: http://globalmobilefilmawards.com
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International Mobile Film Festival Website: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com
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Hashtag: MobilizeStories
Mobile Film Community Website: http://mobilizestories.com
Susy Botello on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello
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Smartphone Filmmaking Publication on Medium: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking
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