Best Mobile Filmmaking Podcasts (2025)

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Part Two: Feature Film Storytelling and the iPhone with Justin Ho 40:44

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Episode 214: This episode was recorded March 26, 2025 and published May 20, 2025. Part Two of my conversation with Justin Ho, the winner of the Best Feature Film 2025 at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego on April 27. Justin Ho shot “Broken Pieces” with the iPhone 14 Pro. In this episode we discuss his feature film which was 1 hour…

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Feature Film Storytelling and the iPhone Part One with Justin Ho 44:48

14d ago44:48

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Episode 213: This episode was recorded March 26, 2025 and published May 13, 2025. My guest in this episode is Justin Ho, the winner of the Best Feature Film 2025 at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego on April 27. Justin shot “Broken Pieces” with the iPhone 14 Pro. This episode is the first of a two part interview recorded March 27.…

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Tee-rific Love: Romantic Golf Puns & Memes 0:41

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Discover hilarious and heartwarming memes packed with romantic golf puns perfect for sharing with your favorite golfing partner.

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Indie Film Music Matters with Jason Rivera 28:14

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Episode 212: This episode was recorded April 27, 2025 and published May 6, 2025. Feels good to be back with you and publishing episodes again. The 14th Annual International Mobile Film Festival took place April 25-27 in San Diego. During the festival, we scheduled the recording of this episode with a live in-person audience. Jason Rivera began comp…

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"Design in Motion: The Power of UI Animation" 0:31

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In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of UI animation — the subtle art that brings digital interfaces to life. From microinteractions to smooth transitions, discover how thoughtful animation enhances usability, guides user attention, and adds emotional depth to digital experiences. Whether you're a designer, developer, or product thinker,…

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Cleared for Duty: The Truth Behind Police Clearance 0:41

1M ago0:41

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What does it really take to get a police clearance certificate? In this episode, we break down the process, explore its importance in job applications, immigration, and volunteering, and tackle the myths surrounding it. Whether you're applying abroad or just curious about what’s on your record, this conversation dives deep into what police clearanc…

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Baagh Enterprises: Your Custom Full-Service Fashion Destination 1:02

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Discover Baagh Enterprises, a custom full service manufacturer that brings personalized fashion experiences to life. With a diverse collection of stylish and high-quality clothing, they cater to every occasion, offering both ready-made pieces and custom solutions for those seeking something unique. Step into Baagh Enterprises for more than just clo…

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From Church Plays to NYC Film Sets: Tiffany Browne-Tavarez on Finding Home in the Industry 36:26

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In this episode of the Hahn Films Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany Browne-Tavarez, a New York City-based film actor with over ten years of collaboration with Matt L Hahn on projects like Tiger Lily and Generation Hack. Tiffany takes us through her journey from childhood performances in church plays to establishing herself in the world of film. She…

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FilmoraGo Mod APK – Unlocking Pro Video Editing Features 0:58

3M ago0:58

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Join Podcast as we explore Filmora Mod APK — the mobile app that revolutionizes video editing. Discover how this powerful tool offers premium features like no watermark, advanced effects, and high-resolution exports — all for free. Ideal for vloggers, influencers, and content creators. Tune in to learn how to create stunning videos on the go!…

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Fade In To Film: Community and Smartphone Film Connect 2025 44:36

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Episode 211: This episode was recorded January 29, 2025 and published February 4, 2025. This is our first episode of the new year 2025! Erica “ET” Taylor is our featured guest in this episode of the Fade In To Film series. I’m stoked to have ET back again for this episode. ET is teaching film appreciation and other filmmaking topics at a new univer…

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Part Two: Looking Forward to Smartphone Filmmaking in 2025 with Miguel Lopez de Leon 22:05

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Episode 210: This episode was recorded December 21, 2024 and published December 31, 2024. New Year's Eve. Part Two of a two part series with our guest, Miguel Lopez de Leon. In part one we share who Miguel is, his passion for storytelling and his newfound challenge in mobile filmmaking. Join Miguel and myself now in part two as we discuss AI: Gener…

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Casting Yourself In Smartphone Movies Part One with Miguel Lopez de Leon 1:07:08

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Episode 209: This episode was recorded December 21, 2024 and published December 24, 2024. Part One of a two part series with our guest, Miguel Lopez de Leon. Miguel was one of the attending filmmakers at this year’s 13th International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego last April. His short mobile film “Ghost Leave” had the audience laughing and lov…

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Fade In To Film: Movie Set Tips for First Timers 53:59

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Episode 208: This episode was recorded December 14, 2024 and published December 17, 2024. First of all, we wish all of you the best during this holiday season. In this episode of our Fade In To Film series, Joey Min and I team up to share some good tips and a few things we learned about what to do, and what not to do, on set of an independent film;…

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Longtime Collaborator Nick Mervosh on Crafting Characters and Generations of Storytelling 31:36

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In this episode of the Hahn Films Podcast, Matt L Hahn reconnects with his longtime acting collaborator, Nick Mervosh. From starring in Matt’s senior thesis feature film A Fine Line to the web series Tiger Lily and the Metal Gear Solid fan film Legacy of Snakes, Nick has been a cornerstone of Matt's creative journey.Now, as Dr. Grazner in Generatio…

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From Lost Sci-Fi Dream to Festival Success: Rob Mannanice on Gray Skies and Generation Hack 52:51

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In this episode of the Hahn Films Podcast, Matt L Hahn sits down with his longtime friend and creative collaborator, Rob Mannanice, the co-producer of Generation Hack. Friends since middle school and filmmaking partners since high school, Matt and Rob reflect on their journey from their first sci-fi film, Gray Skies—a project tragically lost to a h…

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Fade In To Film: Holiday Wishlist for Smartphone Filmmakers 47:16

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Episode 207: This episode was recorded November 27, 2024 and published December 3, 2024. Joey Min and Susy Botello have a fun discussion the eve before Thanksgiving and we run some cool gift ideas for mobile filmmakers. Of course, that opens up our conversation to discuss filmmaking insights. Susy brings up how the industry is trying to catch up wi…

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From NYC Dreams to Atlanta Success: Angel Pean on Acting, Voice Work, and Generation Hack 24:25

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In this episode of the Hahn Films Podcast, Matt L Hahn sits down with Angel Pean, the talented lead actor who brought the character Hilt to life in Generation Hack. Angel shares her journey from growing up in Texas to pursuing her acting dreams in New York City, where she attended school and started her career. She reflects on how Generation Hack b…

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Fade In To Film: Films Only You Can Make 49:35

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Episode 206: This episode was recorded November 13, 2024 and published November 19, 2024. Joey Min and Susy Botello share a lot about the stories within our attraction for filmmaking. Joey brings us deep with gratitude and feeling thankful as an indie filmmaker. Why should someone like you make movies? Joey and Susy share why indie filmmakers make …

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Generative AI, Mobile Filmmaking and The Evolution of Indie Film | Interview with JUSTIN HO 43:03

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In the premiere episode of the Hahn Films Podcast, host Matt L Hahn sits down with longtime friend and talented filmmaker Justin Ho to explore how new technologies are transforming the world of indie film. From the impact of generative AI in editing and visual effects to the rise of mobile filmmaking, they discuss how today’s creators have powerful…

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Fade In To Film: The Indie Filmmaker’s Dream 54:33

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Episode 205: This episode was recorded October 30, 2024 and published November 5, 2024. Our topic for this episode is an introspect on the indie filmmaker’s dream. Joey Min and Susy Botello discuss three phases: The production process and distribution; funding; and if the outcome predetermines the potential for the next film. Learn more about Fade …

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Happy Seventh Anniversary Special with Susy Botello 10:59

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Episode 204: This episode was recorded October 27, 2024 and published October 27, 2024. Surprise! This episode is off schedule to celebrate you and wish you a Happy Anniversary! It’s our seventh year with the SBP Podcast and I share why you’re such a big part of it. I can’t thank our listeners and guests enough for being a part of our show for seve…

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Mobile Feature Films and Distribution 1:04:25

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Episode 203: This episode was recorded October 21, 2024 and published October 22, 2024. Join Levi Austin Morris and I as we comb through the technicalities of what it takes to get your feature film shot with iPhones distributed with streaming services. Levi shares some of the details of his journey getting “Paralysis” into some major OTT streaming …

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Getting Attention and Video Engagement 36:24

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Episode 202: This episode was recorded October 13, 2024 and published October 15, 2024. The time you have to get the attention of someone who watches your video depends on a lot of things. In this episode, I’m going to share a trick I learned in video production and a tool I use from my journalism writing class, which I use for all my videos and ot…

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Comics History in San Diego Featuring Matt Dunford 55:19

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Episode 201: This episode was recorded October 3, 2024 and published October 8, 2024. A really fun conversation getting to know the chairman of San Diego Comic Fest, Matt Dunford. SD Comic Fest takes place October 25-27, 2024. Matt is passionate about comics and has a connection to some of the most incredible celebrities in the industry, and yet, h…

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Seven Years and 200 Episodes Celebrating Smartphone Filmmakers 1:10:07

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Episode 200 was recorded September 25, 2024 and published October 1, 2024. We made it to episode 200 and we made it special. We welcome back Aaron Nabus and Dhwani Shah to celebrate with Susy Botello. October marks our 7th year and this episode is a landmark. Join us for a fun and entertaining discussion with Susy, Aaron. It begins with the big new…

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Fade In To Film: Feel the Story in Your Film 42:43

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Episode 199: This episode was recorded September 18, 2024 and published September 24, 2024. In this episode of Fade In To Film, Joey Min and I discuss storytelling by focusing on stories that are memorable and captivating, so that you can be remembered as the type of filmmaker whose stories make your audience feel and can have an impact in their li…

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Diving Into the Multiverse and Smartphone Filmmaking with RJ Baculo 1:07:20

8M ago1:07:20

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Episode 198 was recorded August 8, 2024 and published September 17, 2024. Come with me to Australia and meet RJ Baculo! RJ is an award-winning filmmaker, comic book creator, and mental health ambassador who uses visual storytelling techniques to explore important issues like mental health awareness. RJ won the Best Ultimate Mobile Short Film catego…

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Fade In To Film: Music and Storytelling for Film 50:47

9M ago50:47

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Episode 197: This episode was recorded September 4, 2024 and published September 10, 2024. We are happy to bring Jason Rivera back to the show for this episode to discuss the topic of storytelling for your film with music. Joey Min and myself enjoyed an in-depth discussion with Jason. Jason is a film composer and he's scored many films. His technic…

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Performing Your Story with Mark Hadlow 59:13

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Episode 196 was recorded July 18, 2024 and published September 3, 2024. Mark Hadlow is my guest in this episode. He’s also one our Honorary Ambassadors for the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. He was a protagonist in a feature film shot with iPhone in New Zealand with Jed Brophy, “Blue Moon.” Mark was one of the judges for the IMFF …

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Fade In To Film: Quality and Subjectivity of Smartphone Filmmaking 1:02:21

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Episode 195: This episode was recorded August 21, 2024 and published August 27, 2024. Joey introduces a topic to discuss about mobile and indie filmmaking which we both work through together. We discuss the quality of film you can make with smartphone cameras. This episode turns out to be very inspiring! Topics in this episode: Filmmaking gear and …

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iPhone Adventure Filming with Michael Harlow 45:20

9M ago45:20

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Episode 194 was recorded August 15, 2024 and published August 20, 2024. Michael Harlow says you can live a life worth living. Beginning August 23rd in San Diego, he is embarking on the adventure of his lifetime. Michael is “embarking on a world-record attempt for the most adventures completed in San Diego County – 57 Adventures in a nonstop 57-hour…

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Fade In To Film: Impostor Syndrome and Then Some 1:10:59

10M ago1:10:59

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Episode 193: This episode was recorded August 7, 2024 and published August 13, 2024. Fade In To Film is back on track. This is our first full session with Joey Min. Joey and I share a great discussion inspired by one of our indie filmmaking friends, Caroline Spence. Topics in this episode: At which point do you take credit as a filmmaker? Is there …

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The Language of Film with Dhwani Shah 1:14:34

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Episode 192 was recorded July 13, 2024 and published August 6, 2024. Dhwani Shah's film, "Sapling" won the First Prize in the Short Film Competition in the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. Dhwani and her team attended the festival in person in April 2024. I had an introspective conversation with Dhwani about filmmaking and the makin…

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For the Love of Content Creators with Susy Botello 31:03

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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…

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Android Smartphone Cameras and Tech with Ant Pruitt 1:00:43

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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 …

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Fade In To Film: A New Season Plus Bring Your Movie Posters to Life 29:59

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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 occa…

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The Great Smartphone Film Opportunity In Your Pocket with Jack Lugar 1:13:23

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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 inc…

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Fade In To Film: Finding Extras for Your Mobile Film 20:24

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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://fade…

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Family Bonding and Smartphone Filmmaking with Reka Shikli 1:15:51

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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 br…

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52. REUNITED AFTER TEN YEARS: The story of Mez and his little brother Josi: Part Two 1:03:39

11M ago1:03:39

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The final part of the story!!! Welcome back to the Asylum Speakers Podcast! I can’t believe it’s been so long since the last episode, and so much has happened since then… and that’s what this episode is here to fill you in on today!!! If you haven’t yet listened to the last episode that we put out, (about my foster brother Mez trying everything to …

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Fade In To Film: Apple TV Plus and iPhones and Self Distribution 48:37

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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 …

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Fade In To Film: The Many Doors Into the Industry 53:31

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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…

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Color and Filmmaking with Henessey Griffiths of FilmConvert 43:32

12M ago43:32

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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 soft…

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Fade In To Film: Stories Abound from IMFF in San Diego and Podcasting 1:11:57

1y ago1:11:57

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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 …

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Fade In To Film: Live In-Person at International Mobile Film Festival 2024 39:45

1y ago39:45

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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…

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Fade In To Film: Short and Feature Mobile Films Plus Blackmagic Camera App 1:00:31

1y ago1:00:31

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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 smartp…

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Fade In To Film: Story is the Heart of Your Film 58:00

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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 indu…

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Fade In To Film: How Art Influences Film 1:06:03

1y ago1:06:03

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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: * De…

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Franchise Filmmaking with Allison Lobel, Diane Foster and Kelly Grant 1:08:05

1y ago1:08:05

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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 feat…

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Fade In To Film: How To Avoid Burnout 53:35

1y ago53:35

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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 Dis…

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