It’s easier to put temporary things in permanent spaces, than to put permanent things in temporary spaces.

Feeling Halloween 👻? Get Paralyzed with this incredible feature film shot with iPhones by Levi Austin Morris, winner of the Best Feature Film Award IMFF @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com 2023. 📱🎬🏆#SweetScreams #Halloween

For many years speaking and addressing smartphone filmmaking, I’ve tried to convey how our stories are part of a collective story about humanity that includes all of us, if we choose to participate. There are many ways to share stories with each other, but narrative film is the best, in my opinion.

The SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking is a free resource that tells the story of mobile filmmaking through the years from pioneers to current filmmakers using smartphone cameras. Free audio podcast by @susybotello.bsky.social no AI. www.sbppodcast.com

‘ But life is not a map. Paths are mostly an illusion. The person telling you to move down this path because it worked for them cannot even fully comprehend how it worked for them.’ I wrote this June 19, 2024. Sometimes I write. Sometimes I spill things and publish them.

Trying to get in the right headspace as a creator? Listen to “Mental Health and Filmmaking” with Miguel Lopez de Leon in EP 216 of the @sbppodcast.bsky.social now playing in your pod player. mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/mental-hea...

How many movies has Robert Redford been in? I don’t remember if he ever played a villain. Rest in Peace.

For the first year or so going to cons, I avoided AA's, purely bc I was like... what can I say to these immensely talented people, how can I not come off like a moron? I get it. Overcoming that apprehension will be one of the most rewarding things a fan can ever do. The talent WANT to meet you!

Awesome! Alan Chan, VFX Filmmaker and author, gets his hands on @susybotello.bsky.social’s Zacuto smartphone video rig with their micro-boom mic at #SDCC2025. Zacuto is sponsoring IMFF 2026, now open for film submissions (short & feature) shot with mobile phones. #MobileFilmmaking #MobileFilmSD

Humans never needed BIG things to live happy lives. We just need each other and the REAL things we can share between us.

Day 02 what do I put in my pocket while I'm shooting my short film CREEPSTER?

We had an incredible discussion about the message George Lucas, Guillermo “Can’t get that from an app” del Toro and Doug Chiang. Join my award-winning feature filmmaker Justin Ho and host @susybotello.bsky.social for some inspiring insight about what it was like to be inside the room. #podcast

Plant seeds to grow trees. Share your stories.

Sharing here too: Do yourself a mental favor and create your own art. Tell your stories. Get offline and share your beautiful spirit with others. Sign up for newsletters from people & companies you trust. Connect & support each other’s projects. Notice the human behind the art. Seize the day.

Can’t shake that San Diego Comic-Con vibe! Hope your day is the adventure you crave.

I was lucky to have stumbled into Hall H for the first Comic-Con panel in San Diego with George Lucas.

My favorite shot of San Diego Comic-Con culture encapsulated in a moment outside the convention.

Last night downtown San Diego.

Who wants to get their hands on my smartphone video rig? It’s not a con! ;) Look for me there and I may let you ‘feel the filmmaker inside you’ with your own smartphone! #MobileFilmmaking #SDCC2025

In media production and distribution, you’re always balancing quality over quantity.

Checking the program schedule with my new friend. #SDCC2025 #Spiderman #mobilefilmSD internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/going-to-com...

When you’re networking at the San Diego Comic-Con International. #SDCC

So today we have a bug announcement! #SDCC2025 So grateful to participate on this panel with these superheroes from the industry: Mark Nazal, Lorran Garrison, Sina San, Earl Baylon and Alan Chan. @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/going-to-com...

My Sunday vibe after espresso. #SundayVibes @animalflix.bsky.social

It takes a bit longer but it’s “the process.” When we dedicate ourselves we dedicate our time. When we dedicate ourselves to the artistic aspect of a project, it’s not only experience & skill you develop in all the details. It’s healthy & gifts you confidence in your uniqueness. That’s my take.

Art is subjective. Don’t argue about your art with people who don’t get it. Art is an expression in process and we are always working that out. It’s why I love artists so much. Most are always evolving. Being stubborn is not a flaw, it’s your motivation. I’m just talking, but you know…

Shot with my phone a few years ago stepping off the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego. New restorations just completed!

Left brain, right brain and the balancing act between them helps define our character.

Absolutely heartbreaking.

Fascism Came to Our Neighborhood

Sound advice! *Pun intended. ;)

#SDCC2025: for my ‘Murican brethren, Hulu are running a San Diego Comic-Con Sweepstakes - hotels, flights, badges and Marvel Booth giveaway, open until the end of the month. Well, someone’s gotta win it. sweepstakes.hulu.com/comicconpass...

Support indie filmmaker @leviaustinmorris.bsky.social who shot”Paralysis” feature film on iPhones. He did research and it’s very entertaining and incredibly well made. Winner @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com 2023 in San Diego. #HorrorFilm #SmartphoneFilmmaking #MobileFilmSD

Happy Pride!

kitten of 2025 #kitten #cats #animals #nature #photography #photographer #olympus #mkII #portraid

Sunset on Friday 18th December 1908. I have cleaned-up this astounding autochrome photograph of twilight 117 years ago, taken in colour by Julien Gérardin. It is an original colour plate, not colourised.

I’ve listened to two podcasts about an hour each this morning while I made coffee and began my work. Typical morning. I rarely if ever have time to watch video interviews. But I make time for films. Audio-only is the most convenient consumption for discussions & conversations.

Be kind.

Sometimes you need an arm over your shoulder. #SundayMotivation

Sunday vibes at the International Mobile Film festival in San Diego! Early Bird Submissions opened today! #indiefilm

🎤What May Brings… 5/1 5/4 5/13 5/15 5/18 5/20 5/21 5/22 5/25 Click link in bio to Visit my website and learn more about me…www.DeniseVasquezEntertainment.com 📸 : @DeniseVasquezOfficial

Part Two of my interview with storyteller Justin Ho. @sbppodcast.bsky.social subscribepage.io/svpkFh #mobilefilmSD

Sense 8 is underrated.

Timeline cleanse. Totes adorbs!

Part Two drops Tuesday! ICYMI Part One is out “Feature Film Storytelling & the iPhone” with Justin Ho. “Broken Pieces has already won many festival awards! Listen 🎧 and feel the indie filmmaking vibes, with your smartphone in your hand ready to roll! #FridayPodcast subscribepage.io/svpkFh

One character completed for @lbayriley.bsky.social and his book about werewolves. The character descriptions he gave are so good the book is going to be amazing. #fantasy #werewolves #author #writer #manga #anime #mangalover #art #artist #artwork #digitalart #booksky #readsky #shewolf #ink #comics

Bravo, everyone!!

“Sun Tree” shot with iPhone 4S circa 2014, refurbished.

"Hello! Might I interest you in a distraction?" #caturday #catsofbluesky #cats #caturdayeveryday #petsofbluesky #blueskycats #mainecoon

Part One "Feature Film Storytelling & the iPhone" with Justin Ho, whose feature film won Best Feature Film in San Diego's IMFF. mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/feature-fi... #podcast #IndieFilm