SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking

Color and Filmmaking with Henessey Griffiths of FilmConvert

Episode 183 was recorded May 22, 2024. Published May 28, 2024
The longest running sponsor of the International Mobile Film Festival, since 2017, is our guest in this episode. FilmConvert’s Marketing Manager Henessey Griffiths talks to us from Wellington, New Zealand. 
Kia ora to all our listeners in New Zealand! Henessey shares news about their software for filmmakers, including smartphone filmmakers. We discuss FilmConvert Nitrate and CineMatch and their newest, Halation for Nitrate.
FilmConvert enables you to add film color & grain to your video in a few simple clicks. With a range of market-leading cameras profiled, you can achieve precise, industry leading results even under the tightest deadline.
Mentioned in this episode: FilmConvert Website: https://www.filmconvert.com/ RubberMonkey: https://www.rubbermonkey.co.nz/  Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/filmconvert  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/filmconvert  Vimeo: http://www.vimeo.com/filmconvert  Subscribe for email updates: https://www.filmconvert.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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Fade In To Film: Stories Abound from IMFF in San Diego and Podcasting

Episode 182 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded May 8, 2024.
Ryan, Levi and I share insights about the festival this year. We talk about smartphone filmmaking and the filmmakers. Then, I open up a bit about how I run our unique film festival. Also, we share personal podcasting stories, including Ryan and Levi’s perspective as guests on the SBP Podcast.
We are changing the schedule a bit but “Fade In To Film” will remain a bi-weekly show. This is Levi’s last episode on the panel for a while due to filmmaking and distribution obligations. He’ll be back sporadically, as his time allows.
Panelists in this episode: Levi Austin Morris, Ryan McDonald. 
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. 
Producer, editor, music, show host: Susy Botello
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Mentions: IMFF 2024 Awards: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/awards/  Art School Dropout Tutorials: https://www.asdofightscenes.com/  Married and Loving It feature film: https://www.amazon.com/Married-Loving-Nicole-Finney/dp/B08Z9R77LB  The Tea short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnFnxxE8Uao 
Follow FITF Panelists:
Levi Austin Morris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leviaustinmorris/  Ryan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.mcdonald.filmmaker/  Joey Min’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatguyjoeymin/
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: Live In-Person at International Mobile Film Festival 2024

Episode 181 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded April 28, 2024 live, in-person during IMFF 2024.
Joey, Ryan and Levi join me in San Diego during the International Mobile Film Festival’s 13th Edition April 26 thru the 28th.
We enjoyed recording this episode in front of an audience. Levi spoke about crowd funding, Ryan shared why filmmakers should always be learning, and Joey discussed the importance of always practicing and executing. 

Big shout out to Aaron Nabus for recording the live session on his iPhone so we could share it with our listeners around the world. Huge shout out to the audience who are listeners. You Rock! 
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. 
IMFF 2024 Awards: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/awards/
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Follow FITF Panelists:
Levi Austin Morris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leviaustinmorris/  Ryan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.mcdonald.filmmaker/  Joey Min’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatguyjoeymin/
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
 

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. 
Are you enjoying our free podcast? Share some love. BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast 
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Follow FITF Panelists:
Levi Austin Morris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leviaustinmorris/  Ryan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.mcdonald.filmmaker/  Joey Min’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatguyjoeymin/
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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Follow FITF Panelists:
Levi Austin Morris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leviaustinmorris/  Ryan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.mcdonald.filmmaker/  Joey Min’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatguyjoeymin/
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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