Ep. 104 - Susan Botello – Hall H

Susan Botello comes on Episode 104 of the Hall H Show to talk about the International Mobile Film Festival 2021 (it’s 10th anniversary) and so much more! This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and Spotify. The Hall H Show is hosted by Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto and is the “Voice of Independent Creators.”

Show Notes:

Hey fellow nerds, geeks and supporters of indie creators! Aaron Nabus here and welcome to the Hall H Show!

As some of you know, I’m one of the Brand Ambassadors for the International Mobile Film Festival.

This festival, usually taking place at an actual venue in San Diego, CA, will be virtual this year (April 23-25, 2021). It’s is an annual celebration of mobile filmmaking and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year!

For some, it may seem like making movies on your smartphone has only been trending fairly recently, but my guest for this episode, Susan Botello, has been promoting the possibilities of mobile filmmaking since the first iPhone came out in 2007 – maybe even before that!

She’s the owner of SBP Productions, founder of the International Mobile Film Festival, “The Voice for Mobile Film” as the host of the SBP Podcast, creator of Mobile Film Stories, a frequent guest of the Hall H Show, and a spokesperson for San Diego’s Fish Taco industry!

Welcome back to the show, Susy!

About Susan Botello:

Susan Botello is the owner/CEO of S. Botello Productions™ (2006) and she created International Mobile Film Festival (2009) as the centerpiece of an organic strategy to expand and support mobile filmmaking as a distinctive art form worldwide. Additionally, she also created the Mobile Film School (2012), the SBP Podcast (2017), and Mobile Film Stories (2020).

Passionate about storytelling and film, she is an avid speaker and advocate of spreading the message of the power of mobile filmmaking worldwide.

At the center of everything we experience is a story. Stories are always evolving. The only beginning and end to a story is the one that is told or the one we perceive.
Susan Botello

About the International Film Festival:

The purpose of the International Mobile Film Festival is not only to create interest and spark creativity in people of all ages with limited income or resources but to actually inspire creative filmmakers to live to their potential and realize the opportunity to fulfill their dream – by using a smartphone to shoot their movies. The International Mobile Film Festival is for everyone around the world (all ages welcome)!

This year’s festival will showcase 53 movies (3 feature length and 50 short films) from all over the world, all shot with a smartphone!

Learn More About IMFF 2021 (April 23-25, 2021)

Opening Round Questions:

What are your thoughts on the last ten years of the festival and mobile filmmaking in general?
Can you replay the “ah ha” moment when you decided to create the International Mobile Film Festival?
The theme of this year’s festival is “Your Story.” What does that mean to you?
Why is empowering a story with video, specifically with a smartphone, important in today’s world – especially now?
If someone has an idea to turn their narrative story into a mobile film, what are three tips that you think would be helpful for them?
I know this year’s festival will be virtual again, but why is having an actual red carpet at the live event important to you?
Tell us about the judges, sponsors and brand ambassadors.
Obviously podcasting is a great way to connect with a certain audience. Why did you start SBP Podcast? When did you feel the urge to start one and was there a particular moment that motivated you to do so?
Why do you think people think your podcast is “bingible” and “inspirational?”

Thunder Round Questions:

Why did you name your dog, Tiko?
What was it like growing up in Spain? Describe some of your favorite tapas?
What’s one dish that you love to cook that makes you feel happy?
If you could play any video game right now, what would you play?
If you had the ability to time travel, who is someone that you would want to have a conversation with?
Your birthday is coming up. If you could have any musician or band perform for you on your birthday, who would it be?
What’s one thing you hated as a child but love as an adult?

Thank YOU:

Thank YOU for listening to the Hall H Show podcast!

And, thanks to our guest, Susy Botello, please give her a follow and prepare to be amazed with over 53 mobile films from around the world that will be available to watch at the International Mobile Film Festival which takes place online, between April 23rd and 25th, 2021 – we can’t wait!

Stay up to date by going to InternationalMobileFilmFestival.com.

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Peace, cheers, stay safe out there and if you have a story you’ve been itching to tell, consider creating a movie with your smartphone!

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