Mon, Nov 25, 2019
Are you writing screenplays to make films or to sell? Our guest for episode 69 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is Steven Palmer Peterson. Steve wrote and directed a film and shot it with a smartphone but he also co-wrote a film with John Murlowski, Assimilate, now playing on Netflix. We have a fun and energized conversation about writing for the film industry, mobile filmmaking and a little bit about the red carpet experience at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. Steve begins with an interesting revelation on how to best begin writing a screenplay.
Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Our guest in episode 74 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is Rich RB Botto, the founder and CEO of Stage 32. He created a platform which has become pretty enormous due to the size of its over 600,000 current members. RB mentions there are three divisions to the platform: Social media, Education, and Script Services. The Script Services division includes breaking down scripts for screenwriters, budgets and there are mentor-ship opportunities available as well.
Mon, Nov 16, 2020
When they lost their camera person on location, Caroline Spence of Raya Films, made the suggestion to use a smartphone and turned a bad situation into a fortunate one. Our guest in Episode 90 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is Caroline Spence. She is a screenwriter and producer, but she plays different roles on set as needed. She's even played an assassin in one of the company's films.
Mon, Dec 28, 2020
We talked about horses and hobbits with our honorary ambassadors Jed Brophy and Mark Hadlow. You may know Jed and Mark from their roles as Dwarf brothers Nori and Dori in Peter Jackson's, The Hobbit. They also starred together in the feature-length film shot with iPhone, Blue Moon by Stef Harris. Mark's real life daughter, Olivia Hadlow also had a role in the film.
Mon, May 31, 2021
Special Edition: Our podcast just reached 100 episodes and we have a special episode. Pioneer mobile filmmaker and the winner of the first prize in the inaugural International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego in 2012, Michael Koerbel joins us and we embark on a journey about his participation in the history of making movies with iPhones, and smartphones in general.
Mon, Mar 14, 2022
A heartwarming story turned into a film with 17 year-old Quinn Friedman participating in the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. We discuss how he made a film that showcases skills normally seen with more experienced filmmakers. Listen to a young inspiring actor and filmmaker discuss the power of storytelling in film and how he made his film with his younger brother and sister.
Mon, Sep 19, 2022
Independent filmmakers, Ryan and Brandie McDonald from Ogden, Utah. They submitted a feature film shot with an iPhone for the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego back in 2020 and attended the festival this past April for the 11th edition and presented a workshop at the festival.
Mon, Oct 10, 2022
In episode 133 we have an instructive discussion with our friend Ant Pruitt of Hands On Photography. Ant Pruitt has accepted an invitation to sit on two judging panels for the 12th edition of the International Mobile Film Festival. Some things we discuss: The smartphone photography myth, Printing smartphone photos to canvas, Photography basics for all photographers, Pixels and resolution, and Storytelling with photographs.
Mon, Oct 31, 2022
A very resourceful discussion with Joey Min and Stephanie Pham of Art School Dropouts: A Film Production Company and YouTube Channel based in the east coast. They are a media group that creates narrative-driven weekly exciting, fun and "feel-good" content. We discuss how to build a family to work with on more than one project. We speak to the shift for filmmakers who are online. Filmmakers are also content creators who need to do more than make their films.
Mon, Jan 16, 2023
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. Chris is a professional filmmaker in Brighton, UK. We had a fascinating conversation about the genre and the process of professional documentary feature filmmaking.
Mon, Jul 3, 2023
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. 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.
Mon, Oct 23, 2023
A discussion 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. We discuss filmmaking history and the future through the perspective of a multi award-winning industry professional producer, and film director who designs filmmaking products that have become standard in the industry.
Mon, Oct 30, 2023
Happy Halloween. Tonight the spooks are the vibe. We share insights into some topics around the scary movie genre and making smartphone films. 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. Some profanity.
Mon, Feb 26, 2024
Jeremy shares in depth stories of his experiences as an actor. He has an extensive history acting in many short and feature films. Jeremy Gladen was cast as Tommy Braun in the 2019 film "I See You," with Helen Hunt. 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.