SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking

Fade In To Film: Short and Feature Mobile Films Plus Blackmagic Camera App

Episode 180 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded April 10, 2024.
Joey, Ryan and Levi join me for a final episode of our Fade In To Film panel before our in-person recording April 28 at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. Hey, friends…come join us. We’d love to see you in person! 
Joey shares the action smartphone filmmaking workshop planned at the fest, and Art School Dropouts’ online tutorials. Ryan talks about the differences between screenwriting mobile short and feature films. Levi talks storytelling in screenwriting and filmmaking. I share the new update on the Blackmagic Camera App and how I’ve been pushing them to make an Android version. UPDATE from NAB 2024, Blackmagic Camera App is coming to Android, free.
Check out the festival schedule, the entire program and get tickets: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/tickets-2024/ 
Panelists in this episode: Levi Austin Morris, Ryan McDonald, Joey Min. Learn more about all our panelists: http://fadeintofilm.com 
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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Art School Dropouts is offering you a special price for their course at $99 for those who sign up on their website and use code: “IMFF2024” at checkout: http://asdofightscenes.com/ The code will expire Monday, April 29th at 11:59pm EST.
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking    Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com  Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/  Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665   
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Fade In To Film: Story is the Heart of Your Film

Episode 179 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded March 27, 2024.
Why would a filmmaker use a smartphone camera instead of a cinema camera? Joey Min and Ryan McDonald discuss the heart of storytelling through film. Susy discusses how stories connect our films with viewers. We also discuss if filmmakers make films for the industry, viewers, or for themselves.
Stay tuned to the IMFF Social page on our website for all the cool news and updates: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/
Panelists in this episode: Ryan McDonald, Joey Min. Learn more about all our panelists: http://fadeintofilm.com 
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 the podcast: Why Caroline Spence and James Smith filmed a feature film with a smartphone camera. Episode 90: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/lost-camera-turned-to-smartphone-feature-film-with-caroline-spence/
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Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking    Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com  Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/  Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665   
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Fade In To Film: How Art Influences Film

Episode 178 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded March 13, 2024.
It’s easy to think about smartphone filmmaking with a tech mind-set. Everyone does it, at least at first. In this episode we’re going to talk about the influence of art in filmmaking, and why it brings your storytelling to the next level. 
Topics Discussed:* Designing film sequences with choreography* What mobile filmmaking taught the panelists about the film industry* Lights, shadows and composition* Acting on a theater stage and acting in film
Mentioned in this episode: Joey’s “Blind Driving Challenge” by Art School Dropouts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPfbL24KCCc 
Stay tuned to the IMFF Social page on our website for all the cool news and updates: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/
Panelists in this episode: Levi Austin Morris, Ryan McDonald, Joey Min. Learn more about all our panelists: http://fadeintofilm.com 
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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Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking    Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com  Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/  Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665    © Copyright 2024 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Franchise Filmmaking with Allison Lobel, Diane Foster and Kelly Grant

Episode 177 was recorded February 27, 2024. 
Do you think of treats on Easter, or is that just a Halloween thing? It’s Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating women filmmakers with a special treat.
Our guest, Allison Lobel brings Diane Foster and Kelly Grant to the show. We talk about mobile filmmaking and the making of their new franchise feature horror comedy “Easter Bloody Easter,” a new film by WallyBird Productions, which was not shot with a phone, distributed by Gravitas. We had an inspiring discussion on how mobile filmmakers can create a franchise with a mobile film.
Allison Lobel was the protagonist in “Paralysis,” by Levi Austin Morris. It won Best Feature last year at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego.
“Easter Bloody Easter” is Diane Foster’s directorial debut, which stars Allison, Diane and Kelly. Watch the film on VOD March 26.
Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1dM3t2jj9c
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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Subscribe to listen in your own app: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/kOpp1Xtzvu6l   Mentioned in this episode:Watch the film and trailer on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/easter-bloody-easter/umc.cmc.46y1e47n81byav0j9hvyut0n7 
Article about the movie: https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3800134/easter-bloody-easter-exclusive-trailer-new-easter-horror-movie-unleashes-a-sadistic-jackalope/
Follow our guests on Instagram:Allison: https://www.instagram.com/allisonlobel/  Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianefosterofficial/  Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/iamkellygrant/  Website: https://wallybirdproductions.com 
Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking    Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com  Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/  International Mobile Film Festival Updates: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665    © Copyright 2024 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Fade In To Film: How To Avoid Burnout

Episode 176 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded February 28, 2024.
As a filmmaker or content creator, you need to celebrate your wins. Susy and the panelists discuss how putting more effort into riding the momentum of an event, or moment can set the course for getting the ahead faster. We share some cool stories!
Topics Discussed:* How to avoid burnout* Wedding videography* Smartphone filmmaking stigma* Filmmaker or YouTuber? Or both?
Stay tuned to the IMFF Social page on our website for all the cool news and updates: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/
Panelists in this episode: Ryan McDonald, Joey Min. Learn more about all our panelists: http://fadeintofilm.com 
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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Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio  Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking    Susy’s Substack: https://susybotello.substack.com  Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast    Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/  Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial  Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello  Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/  Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665   
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