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Have you heard the origin story of how our pioneering film festival was conceptualized? Did you know the idea of making movies for the big screen in the future began on September 11th, 2001?
Listen to festival founder Susy Botello share her personal story. Susy’s on Threads.
FEATURE FILM DEADLINE APPROACHING: OCTOBER 19
Don’t miss the regular deadline to submit your feature length film shot with smartphone cameras (10% aerial drone allowance). Get details.
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NEW CHALLENGE FOR SHORT FILM COMPETITION MAY EARN YOU A FREE SUBMISSION!
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CATCH UP WITH OUR PODCAST PANEL SHOW AND SUBMIT YOUR FILMS BEFORE THE DEADLINES BEGINNING OCTOBER 19
NOW PLAYING EPISODE 158: THE OTHER STORY YOU SHOULD BE TELLING
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The panelists are back at the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking in episode 158 for another round of Fade In To Film.
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 awar…
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING WITH SMARTPHONES
The quality of your documentary can be elevated using smartphones and creativity. You can also make cinematic B roll and record captivating interviews with great audio.
Subscribe to the Smartphone Filmmaking publication on Substack by Susy Botello to learn more.
NEW! Episode 157 of the SBP Podcast published Tuesday, September 12. “How Can I Help?” with Susy Botello.
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…
Submit your feature film, short film, smartphone photos and short screenplay to the 13th Edition of San Diego’s International Mobile Film Festival.
When you submit your project to IMFF, you’ll be automatically entered into our Grow Your Passion Raffle! *U.S. Mailing address only.
LATEST EPISODE: The Fade In To Film panelists discuss self branding, the Hollywood Strikes and how they affect indies, and more in episode 156 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking.
FADE IN TO FILM SLOGAN: Bringing Topics from Your Mind to Your Ears.
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 brandi…
The Things Indies Talk About
The entertainment industry is flipping on its head. And we are all going for the ride. Read on Substack.
IMFF Short Film Me Vs Me Just Released Online!
One of the filmmakers from our community whose film “Me VS Me” screened in our film festival last April just released her film to MobileFilmStories.com. Grab some popcorn…or whatever you like to munch on, to watch this great short film shot with the iPhone. Follow Monique on Instagram
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The Misconception of Mobile Film
“Oh, yeah a found footage film, that’s incredible how far smartphone cameras have become!” Is this you? Have you heard this?
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NEWS!
Just published new post on our website’s News page. Remember October 19. Read to find out why, and watch the winning short film from IMFF 2019 by Blake Worrell, UPEND.
“Versatility Through Practice” is our latest article on our IMFF email publication.
“The camera on your phone is one that you can become quite familiar with. In many ways, you can almost consider your smartphone camera as your friend. Always there when you need it.”
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NEWS: Submissions for IMFF 2024, our 13th edition opened June 19, 2023. The next festival dates are April 26, 27 & 28, 2024. Deadlines.
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