Ep 239: Writing small talk, Big Thoughts: Building a Feature Film with an iPhone, a Mic & a Vision

Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Damien Swaby opens up about the script for his upcoming film small talk, Big Thoughts — a powerful, poetic anthology of real conversations exploring identity, faith, legacy, migration, masculinity, feminism, and more.Damien shares how he's preparing to shoot the entire project on an iPhone, why he's using the Rode NTG2 and Tascam DR-05X for audio, and how DIY filmmaking is not a limitation — it’s a creative philosophy.Whether you're a filmmaker, screenwriter, podcaster, or storyteller, this episode is a masterclass in grounding powerful stories in real-world tools and intention.📚 Educational Benefit / Learning OutcomesListeners will:Learn how to prep a feature film with minimal gear and maximum intention.Understand the strengths of using an iPhone + Filmic Pro for cinematic storytelling.Gain insight into capturing high-quality audio with budget-friendly equipment.Explore how to write and structure an anthology-style script with social and cultural weight.Reflect on the value of starting with what you have — and why storytelling doesn’t need to wait for permission.Perfect for indie filmmakers, students, podcast producers, and anyone building creative projects with limited resources.Tools Mentioned:iPhone 13 ProFiLMiC Pro appBeastGrip rigRode NTG2 shotgun micTascam DR-05X recorder