Most video news stories spotlight one person. This might be a meteorologist analyzing a storm or an ordinary person who had an extraordinary experience, for example, surviving a bear attack. Akin to protagonists in narrative films, such people in the spotlight are the stars of journalistic productions. And like their fictional counterparts, they often are surrounded by supporting eyewitnesses who add details to the account. In Philip Bromwell’s RTE news feature: “Ireland’s First Wildlife Hospital Opens Its Doors,” one of the secondary roles is played by the owner of a food truck. His commentary reinforces the words of the featured veterinarian while adding color to the story.

Other Bromwell MoJoTechniques

In addition to including supporting eyewitnesses,  Bromwell employs stunning close-ups—a hallmark of his smartphone-shot reports. He also provides an onscreen transcription that makes his report accessible to the hearing impaired.

You can see more of Philip Bromwell’s mobile journalism on Vimeo and follow him on Twitter. Recent work of his featured on this site include a COVID-oriented report on the Dublin Airport and the inspiring story of a teen who survived the pandemic.

You can learn more about Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland (WRI) here.

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The editors of MobileMovieMaking have chosen “Ireland’s First Wildlife Hospital Opens Its Doors” as the Mobile Movie of the Week.