You can make an interesting movie in one take and from one point of view. A celebrated example is the feature-length drama “Russian Ark.” But just about every memorable movie consists of shots taken from a variety of perspectives. These separate pieces are strung together creating a sense of continuity. In “The Multi-cam Effect,” Jon…
read more →When it comes to mobile moviemaking, 2022 gave us much to look at and learn from. From the 52 movies that we showcased, the editors of this site chose 13 finalists (listed below). The genres varied widely, including animation, dance, documentary, drama, fantasy, horror, and music video. Nine countries were represented: Australia, France, Great Britain, Ireland,…
read more →For more than a century, filmmakers have used the split screen in storytelling. For example, capturing simultaneous actions dates back at least to “Suspense” (1913). That film also used a split screen to dramatize a telephone conversation. Portraying twins occurs in “Wonder Man” (1945). And—to confound the censors—a split screen in “Indiscrete” playfully suggested what…
read more →Ryan Camp packs a lot of action into “Trophies,” a frightening four-minute movie. Not wanting to give anything away, we can say that the title encapsulates the horror. Solid camera work plus eerie sounds heighten the tension. Camp, who directs and stars in “Trophies,” has provided a making-of video (below). Making of “Trophies” About Ryan…
read more →Shakespeare’s plays amazingly retain their popularity after more than 400 years. But they’re far from being in first place when it comes to staying power. The Chinese opera “Through the Five Passes” was first performed in the 14th century! Now director Peng Fei gives his take on the classic in an Apple-produced 18-minute film celebrating…
read more →The 2022 finalists for the Mobile Movie of the Year award represent a wide variety of genres including documentary, music video, fantasy, dance, animation, news, and horror. The filmmakers come from seven countries. On February 1, we will announce our pick as the “Mobile Movie of the Year.” For now, we invite you to tell…
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