SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking

Episode 158 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded September 13, 2023. If you’re interested in film, you’ve heard that filmmaking is storytelling. But what if your film doesn’t end up seeing the light of day after all? What if years or months later, you still want to bring awareness to your project? The Fade In To Film panel has a heart-to-heart discussion on how to achieve this, and you can start right now. A special thanks to Joey out in the woods! The panelists: Ryan McDonald, Levi Austin Morris, Jason Rivera, Joey Min. Learn more about the 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. Submissions for the 13th 2024 Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open! https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ Are you enjoying our podcast? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello | https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast SBP Podcast Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iwK-dM Subscribe to this podcast in your own app: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/kOpp1Xtzvu6l Mentioned in this episode: Blair Witch Project Film Article by Susy: https://susybotello.substack.com/p/a-filmmaking-game-changer Ryan’s Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL9FWzZUjvg Levi’s Paralysis iPhone Feature Film Updates: https://www.facebook.com/ParalysisTheFilm Jason’s Music: https://play.reelcrafter.com/jasonriveramusic/sbppodcast Joey’s iPhone Live Action Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kenSmdu2GiA 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/ SBP Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sbppodcast/podcasts Susy on Post.News: https://post.news/@/susybotello 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/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665 © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

In episode 157 of the SBP Podcast I ask you to to tell me more about you and to tell me what I can do in my podcast to help you more. This episode is just you and me. It’s like a one-on-one and I invite you to join me. I share some insights into documentary filmmaking and how smartphone cameras can benefit you so that you can make high quality documentaries with your phone. I also mention why mobile filmmaking is not just for filmmakers. I share other tips and some insights about why I do what I’m doing. I invite you to subscribe to our newsletter so we can connect better, beyond social media. 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 this episode: SBP Podcast Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iwK-dM Submit to the 13th 2024 Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ Our Links: Subscribe to this podcast in your own app: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/kOpp1Xtzvu6l Are you enjoying our podcast? https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Listen to my September 11, 2001 Mobile Filmmaking story in episode 143: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/smartphone-film-and-september-11-with-susy-botello/ SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Post.News: https://post.news/@/susybotello Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival Updates Page: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665 © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Episode 156 is our biweekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded August 30, 2023. We tackle a few topics with our panelists, but we begin with Levi’s well informed message, as a union member, about the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and how they affect indie filmmakers. We discuss what self branding implies and the shift it’s taken for creators, artists and filmmakers during the popularity of social media. This topic led us to discuss self-distribution as an individual and as a community. Could community distribution be the next new thing for indie filmmakers and creators? I share a bit about white label OTT streaming distribution. We congratulate Levi Austin Morris for winning an award for his mobile feature film, Paralysis. And Ryan McDonald shares his upcoming film festival in Ogden, Utah. The panelists: Ryan McDonald, Levi Austin Morris, Jason Rivera, Joey Min. Learn more about the 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. Submissions for the 13th 2024 Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open! https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ Are you enjoying our podcast? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello | https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking SBP Podcast Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iwK-dM Subscribe to this podcast in your own app: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/kOpp1Xtzvu6l Mentioned in this episode: Ryan’s Big Lebowski Festival in Ogden, Utah: https://www.ogdenpet.com/events/2023/ogdens-annual-big-lebowski-festival2 Levi’s Paralysis iPhone Feature Film Updates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParalysisTheFilm Jason’s Music: https://play.reelcrafter.com/jasonriveramusic/sbppodcast Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Post.News: https://post.news/@/susybotello Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival Updates Page: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665 © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Episode 155 is our biweekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded August 16, 2023. Susy and the panelists discuss film versus product. Art versus commercialization. How we make films and how the perception of what we create matters, or does it? Does smartphone filmmaking give you more freedom to be creative? We also discuss funding your projects. Panelists in this episode: Ryan McDonald, Levi Austin Morris, Jason Rivera, Joey Min. Learn more about the 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. Subscribe to my Substack and read my latest story, Jailbreak Filmmaking Through Art: https://susybotello.substack.com/p/jailbreak-filmmaking-through-art Submissions for the 13th 2024 Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open! https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ Are you enjoying our podcast? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello | https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking SBP Podcast Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iwK-dM Subscribe in your app: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/kOpp1Xtzvu6l Mentioned in this episode: Joey Min’s Art School Dropouts Newsletter: https://artschooldropouts.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0703447121bb2550fdb40430c&id=e3493326e2 Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Post.News: https://post.news/@/susybotello Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival Updates Page: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665 © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Episode 154 with Joshua R. Lastine of Lastine Entertainment Law PC in Beverly Hills, will hopefully provide you with some of the assurance you need to create films you can distribute, and help keep you out of legal trouble. Many smartphone filmmakers and indie filmmakers may not be aware of the obstacles that can come along with trying to get your films distributed into film festivals and streaming services. After all that work, you want to get it seen. Maybe even earn some revenue. I sat down with Josh Lastine, an entertainment attorney in the Hollywood industry. We went over the basics to help clarify some misconceptions and information that we hope will help you navigate the filmmaking and content creating landscape from a legal perspective. We discuss copyrights, AI, music use, and more. Join us for an enlightening discussion. Josh’s Links: Website: https://lastineentertainmentlaw.com/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8524601/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastinelaw/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joshua-r-lastine-b3632b42 Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Like our podcast? Help us by giving back: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Subscribe in your podcast app: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/kOpp1Xtzvu6l Sign up for the podcast newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iwK-dM Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival Updates Page: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Mobile Filmmaker Shop: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1 © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Recorded August 2, 2023 Episode 153 of the SBP Podcast is the latest Fade In To Film panel discussion! Susy and the panelists discuss if we are going to mentor AI over humans. If now is a good time for actors to make their own mobile films, and cast themselves. And has the definition of what Indie film is changed over time. Panelists in this episode: Ryan McDonald, Jason Rivera, Erica “ET” Taylor, Joey Min. Learn more about the 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. Submissions for the 13th 2024 Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open! https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ Are you enjoying our podcast? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello | https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking SBP Podcast Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iwK-dM Mentioned in this episode: Joey Min’s Art School Dropouts Newsletter: https://artschooldropouts.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0703447121bb2550fdb40430c&id=e3493326e2 Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Subscribe in your app: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/kOpp1Xtzvu6l Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival Updates Page: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665 © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

In episode 152 we bring back Brionne Olsen in South Africa. Brionne is a sound engineer, filmmaker and storyteller. He’s been inspired to create smartphone videos and films since 2020. Brionne made a short film this year with the Elements Of Moment Dance Studio. The film is a beautiful dance performance choreographed by Ashley-Jade Miranda. Brionne asked for a performance that expressed women empowered through movement. He used his iPhone 11, an anamorphic lens, a gimbal and two lights. The film used mostly natural light in the studio and ambient sound captured on the phone, which he later mixed the audio and video in DaVinci Resolve. If you're in South Africa reach out to collaborate on his upcoming film. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSGo_BTds1A Watch the Behind The Scenes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDtJBwYXXik Mentioned in the podcast: https://susybotello.substack.com/p/a-filmmaking-game-changer Previous episode 103 with Brionne Olsen: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/the-proximity-of-film-and-identity-with-brionne-olsen/ Submissions for the 13th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open! https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ 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. Like our podcast? Giving back keeps us ad free and running: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello or https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Follow Brionne Olsen: Website: https://brionneolsen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brionneolsen/ Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ Sign up for the podcast newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iwK-dM International Mobile Film Festival Updates Page: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ Mobile Filmmaker Shop: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665 © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Episode 151 was recorded July 19, 2023. Fade In To Film panelists discuss current topics in the minds of smartphone and indie filmmakers, artists, and content creators. Topics discussed: This week, Jason Rivera joins us in our first official FITF panel discussion. FITF is a Bi-Weekly Panel Discussion covering topics of interest affecting the filmmaking and mobile filmmaking community jointly, with a foundation in storytelling through film. Each episode discusses current events and news of interest to both communities, with an effort to solidify the connection between them. Host and moderator for the ongoing series, Susy Botello, leads Fade In To Film with five industry experts: Ryan McDonald, Levi Austin Morris, Erica “ET” Taylor, Joey Min, and Jason Rivera. The SBP Podcast will continue to bring its listeners and subscribers in-depth conversations with members of the community and industry experts. 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. Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking FITF Web: http://fadeintofilm.com Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Link mentioned by Susy of AI Movie: https://nofilmschool.com/2022/12/filmmakers-use-ai-write-and-direct-short-film-and-it-actually-makes-some-sense Article I wrote in January 2023: Will AI Write Our History in the Future? https://susybotello.substack.com/p/will-ai-write-our-history-in-the Submissions for the 13th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open! Each submission qualifies you for a monthly raffle! https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ Follow our Panelists on Instagram: Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.mcdonald.filmmaker/ Levi: https://www.instagram.com/leviaustinmorris/ ET: https://www.instagram.com/et.thecreative/ Joey: https://www.instagram.com/thatguyjoeymin/ Jason: https://www.instagram.com/jasonriveramusic Susy: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@susybotelloofficial Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival Social: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

In episode 150 we introduce you to Fade In To Film. FITF is a Bi-Weekly Panel Discussion covering topics of interest affecting the filmmaking and mobile filmmaking community jointly, with a foundation in storytelling through film. The program discusses current events and news of interest to both communities, with an effort to solidify the connection between them. Host and moderator for the ongoing series, Susy Botello, leads Fade In To Film with five industry experts: Ryan McDonald, Levi Austin Morris, Erica “ET” Taylor, Joey Min, and Jason Rivera. Panelists introduce themselves. Who they are and their work. Some topics discussed: Benefits of being a filmmaker on YouTube The profiting interest in the film industry The artistic benefits of mobile filmmaking The SBP Podcast will continue to bring its listeners and subscribers in-depth conversations with members of the community and industry experts. Submissions for the 13th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open! Each submission qualifies you for a monthly raffle! https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ 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. Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking FITF Web: http://fadeintofilm.com Previous Episodes with panelists: Each episode has links for our panelists including social media. Ryan: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/making-features-with-iphone-and-loving-it-with-ryan-and-brandie-mcdonald/ Levi: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/smartphone-filmmaking-rewards-you-forever-with-levi-austin-morris/ ET: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/video-production-with-iphone-with-erica-et-taylor/ Joey: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/build-your-filmmaking-family-with-joey-ming-and-stephanie-pham/ Jason: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/music-in-film-tells-the-story-with-jason-rivera/ Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival Updates Page: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Mobile Filmmaker Shop: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sbp-podcast/id1296673665 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Filmmaking is storytelling, and music can bring your story to the next level. Jason Rivera has been writing and making music since he was four years old. In episode 149, Jason is going to share valuable insights into his world of music from the perspective of a storyteller. We have a fascinating discussion about the importance of film directors to work think about the film score and bring a good music composer into the process before the film is in production. Submissions for the 13th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open! https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ Watch the trailer for Help Wanted screened at IMFF 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7FP55t2dmk JASON’S LINKS: Music we discussed, and my favorite, Beam: https://play.reelcrafter.com/jasonriveramusic/sbppodcast Website: https://www.jasonriveramusic.com Follow Jason: https://www.facebook.com/RiveraJasonMusic https://twitter.com/jrivera_music https://www.instagram.com/jasonriveramusic IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3499481 Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello or https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival Updates Page: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Mobile Filmmaker Shop: 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 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Erica “ET” Taylor spent years getting a master’s degree and instructing video production, mainly for sports. She’s a video producer who shoots and edits on her iPhone. Most recently, she shot a short film, Coming Home and it made it into the Rookie Award category in San Diego’s International Mobile Film Festival. Episode 148 is a conversation about ET’s filmmaking experience, video production business and her coming to San Diego with the film’s protagonist, Shellsy Malveaux and Carla Lyles. Shellsy and Carla share a message to the filmmakers who could not attend and those who could attend the festival. Watch the vertical format trailer for Coming Home, shot with the iPhone 13 Pro Max: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/10YpQctjb30 Film Synopsis: A visual representation of a Black woman's attempt to recenter her internal being from the pressures of worldly perspectives. Credits: Directed by Erica "ET" Taylor. Executive Producer: Shellsy Malveaux Key Cast: Shellsy Malveaux Set Designer & PA: Jasmine Woodson, Coco Bates. Hair: Astoria “Ms. Stori” Stubbs Graphic Design: Carla Sue Music: Zach Sorgen Submissions for the 13th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival are currently open! https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ Follow Erica, Shellsy and Carla on Instagram: Erica: https://www.instagram.com/et.thecreative/ Shellsy: https://www.instagram.com/unconventional_shell/ Carla: https://www.instagram.com/shopcarlasue/ 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. Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival Updates Page: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Mobile Filmmaker Shop: 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 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Ten years old making movies and winning awards, inspired by her award winning filmmaker Dad Ryan McDonald, Sophia McDonald writes, directs and stars in her short film The Sister Sister Jinx shot with an iPhone. Episode 147 is Sophia’s podcast debut. The film is roughly 2 and half minutes long and was a family project with the participation of Dad, sister Alyssa as her co-star. There is even an appearance by Leo the Cat. Ryan and Sophia share how they made this film and how the film helped them bond. Sophia wrote the screenplay, and directed the film. The film was edited using Final Cut Pro, where Sophia had the final editing decisions. Ryan and Brandie McDonald made a feature film, Married and Loving It which was in our film festival in 2020. You can listen to them in episode 131. This is a very unique episode, I don’t usually bring kids this young into our podcast. The discussion is very inspiring and will probably have you smiling. Watch: The Sister Sister Jinx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvUN7z2XipE&list=LL&index=8&t=0s Shot on iPhone 11 in Ogden, Utah Written and Directed by Sophia McDonald Edited by Sophia and Ryan McDonald Starring: Sophia McDonald and Alyssa McDonald Key Cast: Ryan MacDonald, Brandie Lee and Leo the Cat Listen to episode 131 with Ryan and Brandie McDonald: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/making-features-with-iphone-and-loving-it-with-ryan-and-brandie-mcdonald/ Submissions for the 13th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival begin June 19, 2023 https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ Follow Ryan online: Follow Ryan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.mcdonald2 Instagram for Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.mcdonald.filmmaker/ Ryan McDonald on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3864669/ 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. Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival Updates Page: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Mobile Filmmaker Shop: 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 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Monique Lea-Gall has earned many television credits as an actor. Her journey as a dancer on TV Awards shows with celebrities like Will Smith, Gwen Stefani, Diddi, and many more, moved into television shows like Law & Order, American Horror Story and currently on SWAT. She’s also worked on feature films. Monique and her husband Rome Gall produced a short film, Me vs Me which screened at this year’s International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego April 29. Rome also played one of the main characters in the film. Rome is an actor and comedian who does commercial work, and shares how they met. Monique talks about her film and how her journey brought her from a professional career in television and film, to make her own films. She made her short mobile film Me vs Me which she wrote and performed in as the protagonist in the story. Monique shares many insights for actors. Me vs Me Synopsis: A woman's negative conscience forces her to face her own demons. The film was shot with an iPhone 13 in Los Angeles by director and cinematographer Grant Cotter. It was Grant who inspired her to use the iPhone as the camera. Key Cast for the film: Monique Gall, Gloria Allen, Rome Gall, Fernando Bernal, Tamor Lewis. Monique speaks about how much she learned during the IMFF in San Diego in the workshop led by Levi Austin Morris and his team. She may shoot her next feature currently in the works with a smartphone, inspired by her experience at the festival. Submissions for the 13th Edition begin June 19, 2023 https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ o You can find Monique online: Monique Lea-Gall on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1556506/ Rome Gall on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2532047/ Follow Monique on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monique.gall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammoniqueleagall/ Me vs Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevsmefilm/ 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. Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival Updates Page: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/social/ IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Mobile Filmmaker Shop: 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 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Jed Brophy is an Honorary Ambassador for the IMFF, where all films are shot with smartphone cameras, and has been a recurring judge in the short film competition. Episode 145 is a bit of a first bringing you a part of our in-person film festival with Jed's presentation. Since 2020, Jed has been trying to make his way to our film festival in San Diego. Of course, we all know what happened in 2020 but Jed had been busy working on The Rings Of Power which premiered on Amazon Prime last year. Jed shared his backstory on how he started acting and his beginnings working with Peter Jackson. He also spoke about mobile filmmaking. I met Jed Brophy and Mark Hadlow in 2018 when Rich Vizor contacted me about their film, Blue Moon. Blue Moon was a feature film shot with an iPhone 7 in New Zealand. Jed’s presentation was energetic, enthusiastic and truly inspiring. We’re grateful to Jed for making out this year and wish him the very best with all his projects. Submissions for the 13th Edition begin June 19, 2023 https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ Watch the Trailer for Blue Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISjqb0dZ9yA Jed Brophy Online: Jed Brophy on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112400/ Follow Jed Brophy on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrophyJed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jed-Brophy-517155004963438/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedibrophy/ The judges for IMFF 2023: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/judges-2023/ 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. Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ On Post.News: https://post.news/susybotello On Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@SusyBotello Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com IMFF News.Post: https://post.news/@mobilefilm Mobile Filmmaker Shop: 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 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Levi Austin Morris won the Best Feature film Award for Paralysis at this year’s International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, California. The entire film was shot with two iPhones. Paralysis is a horror film of about an hour 47 or so minutes long. Levi and I discuss the intricate details that went into making the film and the reactions it received at the festival. We discuss the impressive experience he and his team had during the festival. It’s a fun, energetic discussion on the unique energy felt by everyone during the festival. The intimacy between the filmmakers and the friendships formed. Mobile filmmaking is an opportunity to leave a legacy and we spoke about that. But we also touched on the rewarding experience felt by the attending filmmakers. Some insights we share include the progress over the years, of making movies with phones. Submissions for the 13th Edition begin June 19, 2023 https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/rules/ Follow Levi Austin Morris: Watch the Trailer for Paralysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6VYnvpLNio Levi Austin Morris Online: IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4782235/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysisthefilm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParalysisTheFilm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leviaustinmorris-filmmaker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviAustinM The judges for IMFF 2023: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/judges-2023/ 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. Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello Susy IG: https://www.instagram.com/susybotelloofficial/ On Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@SusyBotello Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Mobile Filmmaker Shop: http://mobilefilmmakershop.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mobilfilmfestival?sub_confirmation=1 © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

It was September 11, 2001 and my experience that day sparked a vision of the future that lasted for years. Eight years later, from that vision, I launched a film festival where all the films only qualified if they were shot with a cell phone camera. It was before the iPhone 4 launched introducing me to smartphones. You can read and listen to the original audio story with it’s full description: https://susybotello.substack.com/p/how-september-11th-created-my-journey#details Tickets are now on sale but space is limited. Join us in San Diego, even if you’re not participating or a filmmaker. You may walk away inspired! https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/ 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. Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast Susy’s on Substack, subscribe: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello On Post.News: https://post.news/susybotello On Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@SusyBotello Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com IMFF News.Post: https://post.news/@mobilefilm Mobile Filmmaker Shop: 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 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Our guest in episode 142 is Luis Fernandez who is an actor, filmmaker and live performer. His feature film, Desconocidas (Unknowns) is screening during San Diego’s International Mobile Film Festival in its 12th edition April 28-30. Luis shares the story behind a filmmaking experience which is pretty mind-blowing. Filming during the pandemic was already challenging, but when each actor was in another country, and so were the live viewers of the final performance, that’s really quite a feat! Luis Fernandez, Mimi Lazo and Nina Rancel, will be in San Diego to present their film with a Q & A session. Topics we discuss: 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 this episode: "Desconocidas" Film in San Diego's International Mobile Film Festival https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/feature-films-2023/ Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication: https://medium.com/smartphonefilmmaking Follow Luis Fernandez: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0273623/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-fernandez-75420a183 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luisfernandez14/ Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Like our podcast? Support us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Susy’s on Substack, subscribe free: https://susybotello.substack.com Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello On Post.News: https://post.news/susybotello On Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@SusyBotello Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd/ International Mobile Film Festival: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com IMFF News.Post: https://post.news/@mobilefilm Mobile Filmmaker Shop: 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 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

In episode 141 I invite L.A. filmmaker Levi Austin Morris back for an update on his iPhone feature film, Paralysis. We talk about the completion of the film and funding campaign. Details on turning a horror story into an entertaining, high quality film using iPhone 11 Pro & iPhone 12 Pro. Why he connected his own story to sleep paralysis. Topics we discuss: - The props, locations, actors, makeup, after effects, audio, wardrobe, ADR and more! - How the story connects to his own personal story - Funding campaign - Researching the topic of the story Mentioned in this episode: Watch the Trailer for Paralysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6VYnvpLNio Previous episode 102 with Levi, June 16, 2021: https://mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/it-takes-a-village-to-make-a-movie-levi-austin-morris/ Short film The Tea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRONw-ZCR8g 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 on Substack, subscribe today, it’s free! https://susybotello.substack.com IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4782235/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralysisthefilm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParalysisTheFilm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leviaustinmorris-filmmaker Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviAustinM Support SBP Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello | https://www.patreon.com/sbppodcast Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello On Post.News: https://post.news/@sbppodcast On Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@SusyBotello Podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/sbppodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbppodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobilefilmsd International Mobile Film Festival: http://internationalmobilefilmfestival.com IMFF News.Post: https://post.news/@mobilefilm Mobile Filmmaker Shop: 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 SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators receive a 20% Discount. Promo code: SBP20 during checkout. Disclaimer: By Purchasing products from our sponsor, we may earn a small commission. https://jambox.io/ © Copyright 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

Episode 140 is a treat! We discuss feature documentary filmmaking with director Chris Collier. Chris and I take a deep dive into the genre from his perspective as a filmmaker. We discuss his feature doc, FrightFest: Beneath the Dark Heart of Cinema. We go all in on what you need to know to make your own documentary film. Chris thinks your smartphone camera is ideal for the genre. Are you up for the challenge to make a cinematic feature documentary? Chris is a professional filmmaker in Brighton, UK. We had a fascinating conversation about the genre and the process of professional documentary feature filmmaking. Some topics discussed: Mentioned in this episode: FrightFest: Beneath the Dark Heart of Cinema (Trailer) https://vimeo.com/764871779 “Witnessing stories, finding the extraordinary from within the everyday, and sharing the learning.” — Chris Collier 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 Sign up for the IMFF free newsletter: https://internationalmobilefilmfestival.substack.com Follow Chris Collier Online: Website: https://chriscollier.co.uk IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4592561/ Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@chriscollier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscollier-uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriscollier_uk Our Links: SBP Podcast Website: http://sbppodcast.studio SPONSOR: Filmmakers and Content Creators, check out our sponsors at Jambox and receive a 20% Discount. 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 us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello On Post.News: https://post.news/susybotello On Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@SusyBotello Podcast 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 2023 S. Botello Productions™. All rights reserved.

In this episode 139 I share how the stars connect to moments and moments turn into stories. Then I share insights on how the turning point for a filmmaker in an industry that is revolutionizing could be the biggest decision to making a successful film. Read inspiring articles on our Smartphone Filmmaking Publication, including an article that accompanies this episode: 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 Sign up for the IMFF free newsletter: 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. 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 us: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/susybotello Susy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/susybotello On Post.News: https://post.news/susybotello On Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@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.