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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Announcing the OG of iPhone Filmmakers: Conrad Mess joins The Global Mobile Film Alliance as an Honorary Member. @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com Watch the films that inspired many in the early days of smartphone filmmaking. mobilefilmstories.com/conrad-mess/

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Honored to welcome @jeremygladen.bsky.social to The Alliance as we come closer to bringing the International Mobile Film Festival closer to the global smartphone filmmaking community in a new chapter for our film festival. Stay tuned! #mobilefilmmaking #indiecommunity #indiefilm

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Work with people you trust, and trust the people you work with. Photo: Myself, during our Kick Off Masterclass for the Mobile Film School in San Diego.

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 28/08/2026

Shot with iPhone 13 during San Diego Comic-Con International 2025.

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 21/08/2026

We are growing our Global Mobile Film Alliance for the International Mobile Film Festival. Announcing Ant Pruitt @antpruitt.com as our newest member! Get the details on our members. internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/about/global... We're building it with you and for you. #IndieFilm #MobileFilm

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Hi friends! We're embarking on a new chapter to bring IMFF in alignment with our vision of a community based film festival. Find out what we can share so far! internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/about/global... #MobileFilmmaking #IndieFilm #MobileFilmSD

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Wonderful last night meeting some notable actors and filmmakers honoring a local director and actor Fran Expósito, featuring three short films. Great performances. One film, in particular, had very intriguing cinematography. Beautifully shot and edited with superb performances by the protagonists.

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 05/05/2026

Last call for viewers to be inspired watching awesome films shot with smartphones! This opportunity will just go poof! and disappear next week. 📱🎬🌟✨ internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/ #mobilefilmmaking #filmfestival #indiefilm

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Smartphone filmmakers at the @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com in 2023. 18 yrs connecting humans all over the world through film and storytelling grew a community that inspires one another. Photo by me IMFF 2023.

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

One year ago at the International Mobile Film Festival. Photos by Justin Ho, winner of the Feature Film Competition with “Broken Pieces” NYC. I love this community! ✨🎬📱

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 23/01/2026

We are not your average run of the mill international film festival. We take celebrating filmmakers on the red carpet to the next level since our inaugural in 2012. Meet Dude Vader by Christopher Canole! Since 2017 a sponsor. All films shot with smartphones. The red carpet is in your pocket ™ #Film

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 15/01/2026

Congratulations to all the filmmakers from all over the planet who have submitted films shot with smartphone cameras! The International Mobile Film Festival has concluded its final call for submissions to the 15th Annual Edition. All submissions are now closed. The red carpet is in your pocket™

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 18/12/2025

December 24 is the final extended deadline to submit and celebrate your feature film 1-2 hrs. Narrative, shot with smartphone cameras (10% max. aerial drone is okay), all brands. No AI. No vertical. Be inspired. #MobileFilmSD

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 15/12/2025

The International Mobile Film Festival has always believed you could make movies for the big screen with your mobile phone. We are approaching extended final deadlines for full feature and short films. The Red Carpet Is In Your Pocket™

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

“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

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 05/11/2025

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

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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.

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 04/10/2025

Huge shoutout to Zacuto for their continued sponsorship of the pioneer International Mobile Film Festival. We are honored for their sponsorship. IMFF 2025: Brandin Elmore, Krystle Martin & “Alvin” Alvin Hernandez Revilas. Photo credit: Chuck Cook Photography. #MobileFilmSD #IndieFilm #actors

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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...

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 08/09/2025

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

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SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking @sbppodcast.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 23/07/2025

Downtown San Diego is lit for #SDCC2025 and we will be there for preview night looking for smartphone filmmakers! Are you going? #MobileFilmSD #SanDiego

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 25/05/2025

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

Four people posing with Star Trek and Deadpool cosplayers. Text reads “submit your film shot with smartphones” above text “the red carpet is in your pocket’

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 10/05/2025

Such a fun announcement! Check it out! A long coming new category for our short film competition! IMFF 2026. All films shot with smartphones! No other mobile devices qualify (10% max drone aerial footage is ok). Inspire yourself.

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Announcing New Category 2026 IMFF San Diego

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

This film set in Big Bear motivated me to launch the @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com for all humans anywhere in the world to make films using mobile phones in the Spring 2009. We just celebrated our 14th edition last weekend in San Diego. #filmmaking

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

May the fourth be with you. @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com with Dude Vader in San Diego. #MayThe4thBeWithYou #mobilefilmSD

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 30/04/2025

Stay tuned for stories about the 14th Edition of IMFF in San Diego. It was a powerhouse of inspiring celebration and activities as we acknowledged the future of mobile filmmaking is indie and community. Photo: Cami on the Cam & Camila Osorio with Deadpool by Chuck Cook. #mobilefilmSD #indiefilm

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

I recorded an in-person episode of the @sbppodcast.bsky.social with music composer Jason Rivera who came from LA to San Diego. I can hardly wait to share it. The @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com this last weekend was like an empowering retreat!

Group of filmmakers with cosplayers from Science Fiction Coalition and Dude Vader. They are at a marina close to sunset.

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Every year since the first @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com, I share the empowerment of storytelling through filmmaking with a smartphone. This year’s fest ended last night and the filmmakers came with that knowledge and left with so much hope for the future of filmmaking. #mobilefilmsd

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 23/04/2025

At 4 yrs old, Jason Rivera composed his first piece. This Sunday @ 4:30PM “IndieFilm Music Matters” meet Jason Rivera of Hidden Noise Productions, LLC from Los Angeles in San Diego. @sbppodcast.bsky.social @susybotello.bsky.social #IndieFilm #InternationalMobileFilmFestival #SanDiego

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Throwing back to this morning’s announcement about our new sponsor, Chi Forest! #tbt

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Susy Botello @susybotello.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Just published! The landmark international film festival in San Diego you won't want to miss out on is next weekend April 26 & 27. Find out why it's one of the most inspiring events of the year for independent filmmakers and content creators. Be inspired. The red carpet is in your pocket™

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Smartphone Filmmakers Unite in San Diego

San Diego's landmark opportunity for indie filmmakers

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 22/04/2025

This weekend in San Diego we celebrate everyone with a good story and a phone who uses their phone as a filmmaking camera. Feature length movies, short films, workshop & more! #mobilefilmSD #SanDiego #IndieFilm The Red Carpet Is In Your Pocket™ internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/tickets-2025/

Two images: above is a graphic of the festival announcement. Below photo is a large group of people grouped on a marina smiling with professional cosplayers.

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 19/04/2025

Come and gather around and support, celebrate and connect at the 14th International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego next weekend 4/26 & 27. #SanDiego #MobileFilmSD

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 17/04/2025

SUPER excited! Announcing our tastiest sponsor for IMFF 2025, Chi Forest! Thankful for Chi Forest’s support of the smartphone filmmaking community at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego. You can taste the flavors April 26 & 27. internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/collaborator...

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 15/04/2025

Just found out two bands will be playin’ during our IMFF 2025 Kick Off! The words “Groove” and “Surf” are in their names. We’re kicking off our 14th edition San Diego style! #SanDiego #MobileFilmSD

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 07/04/2025

“Make A Feature Film With Your iPhone” Sunday, April 27 at 11:45AM. Justin will be in San Diego for IMFF 2025 from New York. Justin Ho’s feature film, “Broken Pieces” inspires storytellers with a desire to make a full length feature film with a smartphone. internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/

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Scifi Reader @scifireader.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Sounds amazing! 🎬 "The future is already here—it's just not very evenly distributed." - William Gibson. Can't wait to see the creativity! Who’s your favorite indie filmmaker? 🪐📚 #SciFiMagic

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 21/03/2025

Smartphone filmmakers participating at the International Mobile FilmmFestival will experience the red carpet with Dude Vader and the Science Fiction Coalition. #IndieFilm

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International Mobile Film Festival @internationalmobilefilmfestival.com · 12/03/2025

It's here! The Big Reveal is Here! Congratulations to everyone who made the official selections for IMFF 2025. Connect and experience how smartphone filmmaking can help you realize your dream to make films that scale up. April 25-27 in San Diego, California. internationalmobilefilmfestival.com/mff/

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