The Nigerian filmmakers of “Snake in the Basket” transport us to the astonishing world of the Zulu. Equally amazing, we are given a unique form of visual storytelling. This six-minute movie from Amuse Cine demands—and deserves—multiple viewings. The editors of MobileMovieMaking have chosen “Snake in the Basket” as the Mobile Movie of the Week.  …

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While sequels are common in feature-length filmmaking, they’re a rarity for shorts. In fact, “Now & Then” is the first sequel we’ve posted in this space. The film, directed by Frank Kelly, picks up on “But Then,” a touching eight-minute drama. Because “Now & Then” is on the festival circuit, we can show only the…

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SJ van Breda is celebrated for her cinematic documentaries about South African artists. “The One Year Anniversary” is a departure. In this four-minute drama set in the COVID era,  a young healthcare worker devises a surprising way to safely hug her mother. This bitter-sweet film—rich in powerful closeups— was shot vertically using a Xiaomi Mi…

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How much of the Big Apple can you capture in less than two minutes? The answer is “plenty.” Using a Sony Xperia 1 V and a Zhiyun gimbal, prolific mobile filmmaker Cassius Rayner gives us an amazingly rich mini-doc: “Streets of New York City.” His “cast” features street musicians, cops, chess players, shoppers, sightseers, Rayner…

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