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One-minute Movie Features the Archetypal Bad Boss

The bad boss is a well-established category of movie villains. Think of Franklin Hart Jr. in “9 to 5” and Claire Dearing in “Jurassic World.” In that tradition, Kofi Ntiforo gives us “Dream Job.” The Ghanan filmmaker uses visuals alone to establish the irony of his title. This searing one-minute drama was an entry in…

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Tutorial Review: “Master Smartphone Filmmaking in Just 20 Minutes

The title of this tutorial is slightly misleading. The only way to master smartphone filmmaking—or anything else—is through practice. But putting aside that quibble, this tutorial by Anthony Gallo outlines most of what you’d need to practice if you want your videos to look professional. Gallo has a clear, easy style, and he provides illustrations…

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Smuggler’s Ship Stars in RTEnews Report

Decades ago, the Shingle was a smuggler’s ship operating in the waters off Ireland. Later, the vessel ran up a huge dry-dock bill.  But now a group plans to turn the hulk into Ireland’s first artificial reef. Mobile journalist Conor Hunt deftly presents this complex hero’s journey—featuring docking fees, tugboats, tourism, and more— in under…

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Halloween Flick Emphasizes the “Dead” in “Deadline”

If you’ve ever had to work late, you likely will empathize with the protagonist in “After Hours.” Having to make an overnight deadline is not fun for him. But for us looking on, it’s a scream. WAM Productions of Mesa, Arizona, shot this three-minute horror flick using an iPhone 7. The film—an entry in the…

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Multiple Images Capture Inner Conflict in a Music Video

Many songs tell about the inner conflict arising from a romantic break-up. In Olivia Rodrigo’s music video “Get Him Back,” director Jack Beggert use multiple images to bring the warring emotions to life.  Apple contributed to the production which showcases the iPhone 15. Not surprisingly, the phone makes an appear in the video. The editors…

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Mini-doc Puts the Spotlight on Working

When it comes to working, movies provide a limited view. The focus is on a few high-drama vocations such as policing, healing, and spying. As an antidote, “ChildBoss” celebrates the excitement and rewards of more familiar work, specifically, raising eggs, baking bread, and playing music. Directed by Angela Blake, the documentary focuses on a group…

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