A common storytelling tip is to build on a theme. Honoring that perspective, in 2021 the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival challenged filmmakers in 10 countries to shoot films illustrating the observation that “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Australian filmmaker Kenny Foo responded with”Unplugged,” a vignette about a beachcomber. The 90-second short—made using an…
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In scary movies, the frightening thing is often in plain view. Think of King Kong, the Terminator, and the Alien. But as we see in Tommy Starsson’s “Courage From Within”— shot using a Galaxy Note 4—the invisible can also terrify us. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the most useful weapon for battling unseen terror is…
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The transgender phenomenon is much in the news. Politicians and pundits discuss and argue about it. Often this leads to anger and confusion. In “Being Trans,” mobile moviemaker Chris English recognizes the profoundly personal reality of this journey. For this reason, he allows his subject to do all the talking. The result is a story…
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If you want an analytical definition of anxiety, you’ll find it in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR). There, you’ll find a “standard set of symptoms” useful in making a diagnosis. But for a real-world, impactful understanding of the malady, check out Rob Leach’s “Anxiety Train.” This honest and challenging movie contains sequences…
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Underwater cinematography, which used to be difficult and expensive, is now within the reach of mobile moviemakers working with limited budgets. In “Underwater Tips: GoPro Hero 11” Raymond Tiller offers easy-to-understand strategies for getting cinematic underwater footage. While he focuses on shooting with a GoPro Hero 11. much of his advice is relevant to shooting…
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“The Glitch,” according to director Mateo Baldasare, “is “a simple, yet scary story about a girl coming home and seeing something strange on the security cameras.” Although made on a “budget of pure will,” this contained horror flick features impressive visual and sound effects. The performance by Sabrina Baldasare is intense. If you’re considering installing…
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