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SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking

Susy Botello - SBP Podcast

The Voice of Mobile Film™ is for everyone who ever wanted to or is curious about making movies and videos using smartphones. S. Botello Productions (SBP) is a pioneer in the mobile filmmaking industry. Hosted, produced and edited by Susy Botello without AI.

tv & film film interviews

All Episodes

53:35

Fade In To Film: How To Avoid Burnout

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2024/03/05

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

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01:01:26

Actor Talks Mobile Film with Jeremy Gladen

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2024/02/27

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 acting skills progress over the years, and I’m blown away by his talent. Jeremy shares in depth stories of

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19:13

Community and Industry for Smartphone Filmmakers with...

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2024/02/20

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 making movies with smartphones, even today when it has more approval than back when we started

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56:44

Fade In To Film: Smartphone Filmmaking Benefits Your...

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2024/02/06

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 they currently are both writing feature screenplays. Plus, iPhone 16 with two USB-C ports? Or will Sony

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01:01:37

Fade In To Film: Does Mobile Filmmaking Gear Matter

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2024/01/23

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 topics. Find how long a film shot using a baby tripod was and who later used a rock with a gimbal to film

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53:46

Fade In To Film: Marketing Strategies for Filmmakers

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2024/01/09

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 content on set location to use later. And why you should have a marketing strategy. Levi shared his

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51:56

Fade In To Film: Last Episode of the Year 2023

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/12/26

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 prosperity. Where you’re listening to our podcast! Most of you are listening in California and in the United

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58:10

High Quality Short Filmmaking with Ryan Camp

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/12/19

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 conversation with myself and Ryan discussing what you can do to make better short films, and perhaps

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01:02:44

Fade In To Film: Why Film Production is A Rush

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/12/12

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 get started, if you’ve never made a film before. When we say, “Just do it,” we know it’s easier said

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01:16:39

Fade In To Film: Where Movie Ideas Come From

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/11/28

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 use smartphone cameras. What we discuss: How we generate our ideas for films Differences between short

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34:44

Your Legacy As An Artist with Susy Botello

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/11/21

Episode 166 was recorded November 19, 2023. In episode 166, I open my heart to you with a message I hope reaches you when you need it and where you need it. Listen thru to the end for a personal message from me to you. In this episode: Filmmakers, writers, artists, writers, performers, actors, photographers and musicians, etc. are artists Experienced filmmaker versus the novice using smartphone cameras Learning about yourself through your art and your films How your mobile films inspire others A

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01:10:30

Fade In To Film: Planning A Smartphone Feature Film

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/11/14

Episode 165 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded November 8, 2023. Break out your notebooks! Come back to this episode when you’re ready to make your feature film. We’re walking you through each step during pre-production of a mobile feature film. What we discuss: First meeting with key crew members Casting calls, when to secure your principal actors Locations and shot list vs storyboard Props and renting smartphones Which comes when? Jason Shares his role in

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01:20:47

Fade In To Film: Lights, Shadows and Music Halloween...

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/10/31

Episode 164 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded October 25, 2023. Happy Halloween! Tonight the spooks are the vibe. We share insights into some topics around the scary movie genre and making smartphone films. What we discuss: Scary music and music for effects Light and shadows for scary movies Levi shares how he shot a spooky scene for Paralysis The panelists share personal scary “ghost” stories and more! Panelists in this episode: Levi Austin Morris, Jason Rivera and Joey

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01:23:45

Smartphone Camera Viewfinder and Storytelling with...

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/10/24

In episode 163 I chat with producer and director Steve Weiss, one of the founders of Zacuto based in Chicago, Illinois. Steve and I get into the weeds about filmmaking and storytelling. Steve and his founding partner, Cinematographer Jens Bogehegn have worked together for many years in the industry. The duo created Zacuto and design products together.   Smart Z-Finder is a smartphone film industry game changer. We share how and why. We discuss filmmaking history and the future through the

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01:11:17

Fade In To Film: SBP Podcast Birthday Special Edition

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/10/17

Episode 162 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded October 11, 2023. We sing, we laugh…I almost cry at the end, it’s a jam-packed special birthday episode and we want you to celebrate with us. Grab some cake and join the party. What we discuss: Why and how our podcast began Making the best from attending film festivals How Joey and his team created a YouTube channel using a regimen How Jason juggles scoring several films Creators and filmmakers supporting each other We also

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01:10:56

The Art of Storytelling and Photography with Ant Pruitt

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/10/10

In episode 161 I have the honor to chat one-on-one with my friend Ant Pruitt, a host of the TWIT.TV Network's TWIG (This Week In Google) show. We chat about the art and storytelling in photography and I ask him to share his perspective on a few things as a well-informed professional in the tech industry and as a photographer. “If you can go back and look at those old images and feel something, you’re doing right. You’re doing okay.” Ant Pruitt Ant has been on our judges panel for several years and

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01:02:30

Fade In To Film: New Tech for Smartphone Filmmakers...

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/10/03

Episode 160 is our bi-weekly panel discussion. This episode was recorded September 27, 2023. The iPhone 15 Pro has features that can help you meet the criteria to qualify getting your feature film into Netflix, and maybe win an Oscars. The new Blackmagic Camera free app is packed with features but I lament it’s not available for Android smartphone filmmakers. We talk about Joey’s awesome sound design with his iPhone web series shot with an iPhone. Plus more! Panelists in this episode: Ryan

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01:11:45

iPhone, AI and Camera Apps with Arthur Mikheev

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/09/26

Episode 159 of the SBP Podcast is jam-packed with tips. I had the privilege to speak to our friend in Moscow, Arthur Mikheev. Arthur won the First Prize Award with his short film, War is Not A Game in San Diego’s International Mobile Film Festival’s 2021 edition. Arthur teaches smartphone filmmaking with his school, Pocket Film. Just last week, he shot a video that shows the beautiful potential of what you can do with the new Blackmagic Camera App released less than two weeks ago. We

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54:51

Fade In To Film: The Other Story You Should Be Telling

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/09/19

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

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24:52

How Can I Help?

SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking ·

2023/09/12

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

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