SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking

Episode 191: This episode was recorded July 25, 2024 and published July 30. It’s just you and me in this episode, so let’s talk a bit about how digital media went from a format to online content, and why social media turned many of us into content creators. Can we get a break? SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making mov...

Episode 190 was recorded July 11, 2024 and published July 23, 2024. Ant Pruitt is back! Ant is a supporter of mobile filmmakers and photographers, and a judge for the short film competition in the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, California. He’s a freelance digital content creator focusing on photography and videography. He’s also a tech professional. Ant’s been in our show severa...

Episode 189: This episode was recorded July 10, 2024 and published July 16. Fade In To Film has completed one year of panel discussions as of the publishing of this Episode. Our first episode 150 was published July 18, 2023.  Moving forward, FITF is re-establishing itself as a topics based discussion between host Susy Botello and Joey Min, with occasional guests. We continue our quest to bridge th...

Episode 188 was recorded June 27, 2024 and published July 9, 2024. Jack Lugar and I met in July 2018 during a lecture I presented at the inaugural Indy Shorts International Film Festival in Indianapolis. Jack was one of the judges for IMFF 2024 and will be back for the International Mobile Film Festival 2025 in San Diego, California. We have an incredible discussion about his background in LA work...

Episode 187: This episode was recorded June 26, 2024 and published July 2. The guys join me as we brainstorm some ideas on where we can find some extras for films.  This is a brainstorm discussion and none of our suggestions are meant as legal advice.  Panelists in this episode: Joey Min, Ryan McDonald.  Learn more about all our panelists: http://fadeintofilm.com   SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking: T...

Episode 186 was recorded June 13, 2024. Published June 25, 2024 Once in a while, you come across a name you know you want to remember and Réka Shikli is one to keep an eye on.  She began writing and making films at an early age with her parents camera and evolved into writing, producing and directing films. A unique story how seeking a film grant brought her family together through a smartphone an...

Episode 185 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded June 12, 2024 and published June 18. Apple sells iPhones they claim to have the best filmmaking cameras. They also claim to have the best streaming service, Apple TV+. Netflix and other streaming services who don’t sell smartphones, stream feature films shot with iPhones, but not Apple. I ask our panelists to discuss this and...

Episode 184 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded May 29, 2024. The film industry is said to have many gatekeepers. Perhaps the way in is not so obvious. Our panelists, Joey and Ryan share stories of their first contact with the film industry and we go all in to discuss how you can find a door to step inside yourself. We also discuss Joey’s experience at the International Mo...

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 filmmak...

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...

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 Joe...

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...

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 th...

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 m...

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 f...

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 videograp...

Episode 175 was recorded February 23, 2024.  Actor Jeremy Gladen is a judge in the short film competition for the 13th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. Jeremy is a friend I worked with on a film in Big Bear, California just before I launched the festival. We discuss how actors can benefit from mobile filmmaking and smartphone video. I have been watching Jeremy’s acti...

Episode 174 was recorded February 19, 2024. I share some history of pioneers who had been around and are no longer participating in the mobile filmmaking industry and community. I refer to Filmic Pro, Moondog Labs, and have you heard of Smart Phocus?  It’s important for mobile filmmakers to feel supported and embraced. Confidence is important in filmmaking but it’s even more important for someone...

Episode 173 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded January 31, 2024. I asked the guys if mobile filmmaking changed their film career. We discussed many details in this episode. Ryan and Levi also shared their experience directing and acting in the same film. We also talk about why actors should be making films with smartphones. Ryan and Levi also shared about their process as...

Episode 172 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded January 17, 2023. The year is still new and January is still with us. Levi Austin Morris and Joey Min and I talk about 2024 trends for mobile filmmakers like, less gear? But that’s not all we discussed, we also talked about more “inexpensive” accessories and gear entering the market for mobile filmmakers, and a few other topi...

Episode 171 is our first in 2024. Our Fade In To Film crew shares marketing techniques, tips, and advice. Levi and Ryan share stories about how they market and promote their films. We discussed many promotion and marketing options: QR codes, guesting on a podcast like ours, speaking to audiences at schools and other spaces, and more. We also discuss creative ways to begin to create and capture con...

Episode 170 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded December 20, 2023. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening. I share how we can stay connected as social media goes down the tubes. Our panelists Ryan and Joey share Holiday movies and Joey inspires us with the success he’s had in the film industry this year. We wish you the very best in 2024. Peace and prosperit...

Ryan Camp Films has a notable vast library of video tutorials online. When you search how to’s for audio, mics, videos and filmmaking, his videos usually come up on the first page. There’s a good reason for that, he’s really good at explaining things so the non-experts understand. That’s because expert’s are not the ones who search for help and Ryan knows that. Join a gripping, fun and inspiring c...

Episode 168 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded December 6, 2023. It’s a rush! If you have the privilege to work on an indie film and you don’t feel the rush, something’s not right. Joey Min and Ryan McDonald sit with me and discuss our first filmmaking experience and why we loved the challenge. We were thrilled to do it again and again. We share what to expect and how to...

Episode 167 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded November 22, 2023. Before you pull your phone out of your pocket to film, you should have a story in mind. Our panel discusses where to get ideas for stories from, write a screenplay and make that movie! Why most indie filmmakers write and produce their films instead of selling their screenplays to studios, especially if they...