Organizations around the world debate the economic value of wind power. Meanwhile in “Pinwheel,” a little girl harnesses wind power to achieve a big dream. Director Rich Millard masterfully tells a story without relying on words. The only line of dialogue comes after the visually thrilling climax. Shot on an iPhone 12 Mini, “Pinwheel” won the 2021 Filmmakers’ Choice Award in the Moment Invitational Festival.

About Rich Millard (in his own words)

After graduating with an aerospace engineering degree in 2006, Rich moved to LA and began working on commercials as a production assistant. In 2008 he transitioned to video assist, giving him the opportunity to work closely with some of the most talented commercial directors in the industry. With many years of experience and tutelage under award winning directors, Rich is now applying his experience to commercials of his own. You can see more of his work on Vimeo and on his website He’s also on Instagram.

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The editors of MobileMovieMaking have chosen “Pinwheel” as the Mobile Movie of the Week.