Susy Botello
@susybotello.bsky.social
Smartphone Film Industry Pioneer Film Festival Founder, Advocate & Podcaster inspiring storytellers globally. Host of SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking and founder of International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, California.
The creepiest scene in The Mothman Prophecies with Richard Gere. Will Patton calls him on the phone and says he’s with the entity and he talks on the phone…and what happens to Patton’s character…anyways. It’s still the creepiest most chilling scene.
December 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The creepiest scene in The Mothman Prophecies with Richard Gere. Will Patton calls him on the phone and says he’s with the entity and he talks on the phone…and what happens to Patton’s character…anyways. It’s still the creepiest most chilling scene.
Every story in film, when it touches all our emotions, even subtly, regardless of the genre, becomes memorable and nostalgic. Our lives are stories filled with emotions. The more we can connect these emotions between us, the better people we become.
IMO
IMO
December 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Every story in film, when it touches all our emotions, even subtly, regardless of the genre, becomes memorable and nostalgic. Our lives are stories filled with emotions. The more we can connect these emotions between us, the better people we become.
IMO
IMO
I made you a gift. I put together a collection of episodes with Jason C. marshall and myself where we talk story and your screenplay.
Smartphone camera gear use alone won’t tell your story as you envisioned.
Happy Holidays!
#MobileFilmmaking #podcast #indiefilm
Smartphone camera gear use alone won’t tell your story as you envisioned.
Happy Holidays!
#MobileFilmmaking #podcast #indiefilm
Screenplay Audio Series | International Mobile Film Festival
Listen to seven full episodes of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking hosted by Susy Botello in a special screenplay writing series.
internationalmobilefilmfestival.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I made you a gift. I put together a collection of episodes with Jason C. marshall and myself where we talk story and your screenplay.
Smartphone camera gear use alone won’t tell your story as you envisioned.
Happy Holidays!
#MobileFilmmaking #podcast #indiefilm
Smartphone camera gear use alone won’t tell your story as you envisioned.
Happy Holidays!
#MobileFilmmaking #podcast #indiefilm
Things I do to get the attention I deserve
;)
;)
December 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Things I do to get the attention I deserve
;)
;)
Before this year ends I’d like to connect here with more artists, storytellers and filmmakers. I host a podcast so content creators are welcome. Why connect? I advocate for all of you. Sometimes promote your work to inspire others in articles and stuff. We need to to unite.
December 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Before this year ends I’d like to connect here with more artists, storytellers and filmmakers. I host a podcast so content creators are welcome. Why connect? I advocate for all of you. Sometimes promote your work to inspire others in articles and stuff. We need to to unite.
If you got a chocolate Santa when you were a kid, which end did you start with, hat or boots? ;)
December 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
If you got a chocolate Santa when you were a kid, which end did you start with, hat or boots? ;)
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The Plushie Labubus have Overtaken Anime Merch
We are once again talking about Labubus, which we touched on back a few months ago over the summer because they did a collaboration with One Piece and fans went wild. Now for those of you who do not know what these little guys are well...It is a…
We are once again talking about Labubus, which we touched on back a few months ago over the summer because they did a collaboration with One Piece and fans went wild. Now for those of you who do not know what these little guys are well...It is a…
The Plushie Labubus have Overtaken Anime Merch
We are once again talking about Labubus, which we touched on back a few months ago over the summer because they did a collaboration with One Piece and fans went wild. Now for those of you who do not know what these little guys are well...It is a collectable plush toy that has elf/bunny ears and monster-like smiles that include fang-like teeth.
theconventioncollective.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The Plushie Labubus have Overtaken Anime Merch
We are once again talking about Labubus, which we touched on back a few months ago over the summer because they did a collaboration with One Piece and fans went wild. Now for those of you who do not know what these little guys are well...It is a…
We are once again talking about Labubus, which we touched on back a few months ago over the summer because they did a collaboration with One Piece and fans went wild. Now for those of you who do not know what these little guys are well...It is a…
Misery and A Few Good Men were two standout films for me.
December 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Misery and A Few Good Men were two standout films for me.
I’m not on socials to debate. I am here to support and celebrate the community and give you a hand at inspiring each other because without each other, the community has no voice and no power. Independent artists, storytellers and filmmakers unite!
December 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I’m not on socials to debate. I am here to support and celebrate the community and give you a hand at inspiring each other because without each other, the community has no voice and no power. Independent artists, storytellers and filmmakers unite!
It gets hard for some of us who work with films to separate the characters from the real world and the characters from the movies.
December 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
It gets hard for some of us who work with films to separate the characters from the real world and the characters from the movies.
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Hey -- who needs help on writing a kickass logline. Check this out: youtube.com/shorts/nFDns...
All the STEPS, TRICKS and TIPS for writing a kickass LOGLINE!
YouTube video by mrjumpcut
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December 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Hey -- who needs help on writing a kickass logline. Check this out: youtube.com/shorts/nFDns...
Even though there are 24 hours in a day, some days are longer.
December 9, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Even though there are 24 hours in a day, some days are longer.
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People that tell you that you "can't"
Usually don't.
Most gate keepers can only TRY to stop you with words.
Your action, courage & perseverance will eventually smash any keyboard warrior's gate.
Keep going.
The power IS yours.
Usually don't.
Most gate keepers can only TRY to stop you with words.
Your action, courage & perseverance will eventually smash any keyboard warrior's gate.
Keep going.
The power IS yours.
December 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
People that tell you that you "can't"
Usually don't.
Most gate keepers can only TRY to stop you with words.
Your action, courage & perseverance will eventually smash any keyboard warrior's gate.
Keep going.
The power IS yours.
Usually don't.
Most gate keepers can only TRY to stop you with words.
Your action, courage & perseverance will eventually smash any keyboard warrior's gate.
Keep going.
The power IS yours.
This movie played itself in my head growing up. Helped me realize stories are the discovery of who we are. And how we connect sharing our stories. I still believe in the magic humans like you express through art. Seize the moment.
a child is riding on the back of a white stuffed animal
ALT: a child is riding on the back of a white stuffed animal
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December 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This movie played itself in my head growing up. Helped me realize stories are the discovery of who we are. And how we connect sharing our stories. I still believe in the magic humans like you express through art. Seize the moment.
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Listen to my conversation with @mkoerbel.bsky.social @susybotello.bsky.social where we cover the history of smartphone filmmaking.
mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/special-ed...
#MobileFilmmaking #podcast
mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/special-ed...
#MobileFilmmaking #podcast
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Listen to my conversation with @mkoerbel.bsky.social @susybotello.bsky.social where we cover the history of smartphone filmmaking.
mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/special-ed...
#MobileFilmmaking #podcast
mobilefilmmaking.podbean.com/e/special-ed...
#MobileFilmmaking #podcast
“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.” Susy Botello
After watching Frankenstein with Guillermo del Toro and having listened to him and the audience reactions during this panel in July, in person, I am inspired because we feel a lot in common about the power of our stories not only on others, but for ourselves. ‘Our human destiny is our story.’ -Me.
November 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
“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.” Susy Botello
After watching Frankenstein with Guillermo del Toro and having listened to him and the audience reactions during this panel in July, in person, I am inspired because we feel a lot in common about the power of our stories not only on others, but for ourselves. ‘Our human destiny is our story.’ -Me.
November 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
After watching Frankenstein with Guillermo del Toro and having listened to him and the audience reactions during this panel in July, in person, I am inspired because we feel a lot in common about the power of our stories not only on others, but for ourselves. ‘Our human destiny is our story.’ -Me.
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And it's done and sent. This poster was a lot of fun and work but I really hope it does @silkrhodebooks.bsky.social #fantasy book justice. Check out his page and book.
#manga #anime #comics #writer #author #dnd #journey #drawing #sketch #illustrator #illustration #digitalart #ink #graphicnovel
#manga #anime #comics #writer #author #dnd #journey #drawing #sketch #illustrator #illustration #digitalart #ink #graphicnovel
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
And it's done and sent. This poster was a lot of fun and work but I really hope it does @silkrhodebooks.bsky.social #fantasy book justice. Check out his page and book.
#manga #anime #comics #writer #author #dnd #journey #drawing #sketch #illustrator #illustration #digitalart #ink #graphicnovel
#manga #anime #comics #writer #author #dnd #journey #drawing #sketch #illustrator #illustration #digitalart #ink #graphicnovel
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Thankful to The Cats of Caturday! Meow oh my! I thought it was Sunday.
November 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thankful to The Cats of Caturday! Meow oh my! I thought it was Sunday.
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Thank you for submitting short and feature films shot with smartphone cameras to IMFF’s 15th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego.
Regular deadline for shorts is November 19.
#MobileFilmmaking #IndieFilm
Regular deadline for shorts is November 19.
#MobileFilmmaking #IndieFilm
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Thank you for submitting short and feature films shot with smartphone cameras to IMFF’s 15th Edition of the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego.
Regular deadline for shorts is November 19.
#MobileFilmmaking #IndieFilm
Regular deadline for shorts is November 19.
#MobileFilmmaking #IndieFilm
Why does coffee taste better at 6am than at 8am?
November 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Why does coffee taste better at 6am than at 8am?
It’s easier to put temporary things in permanent spaces, than to put permanent things in temporary spaces.
October 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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
Get Paralyzed with Feature iPhone Film
Today is a big day for our mobile filmmaking community!
medium.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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.
October 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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.