Roberta Suid

Roberta Suid

scary short movie

Short Scary Movie Just in Time for Halloween

Many people love being scared. While this predilection may seem strange, scientists have theories that explain it why horror stories are so popular.. If you happen to be in the group that enjoys the occasional “Boo!” take a look at Inchun Ho’s “Polaroid” which is a Mobile Movie of the Week selection. In a separate post, we interview…

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dialogue-free horror movie

Making a Dialogue-free Horror Movie

Dialogue has contributed to many memorable movie moments: “I’ll be back.” “Do you feel lucky.” “Play it, Sam.” “We’re not in Kansas anymore.” We all have our favorites. And yet, as wonderful as the spoken word is, it isn’t essential. For proof, consider South Korean filmmaker Inchun Oh’s dialogue-free horror movie, “Polaroid,”  a winner at…

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Feature Film Shot on the iPhone

Another Feature Film Shot on the iPhone

Another top director has made a feature film shot on the iPhone. This time it’s legendary French film director Claude Lelouch. His  “Les plus belles années” (“The Most Beautiful Years”) will be released in 2019. Best known for the world-wide hit “A Man and a Woman,” Lelouch discussed the movie with Apple CEO Tom Cook when the…

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Capturing Eminem's "Venom"

Capturing Eminem’s “Venom” —a Behind-the-Scenes Pixel 3 Video

Set in and around the Empire State Building, Eminem’s new music video “Venom” was shot—in part—on Google’s Pixel 3. In the tradition of recent Apple-sponsored commercials, the approach doesn’t focus on the phone. Instead, it shows what the phone can do.  You can see the result here and read the lyrics here. While the project—co-sponsored by Jimmy Kimmel Live—is…

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filming decisive moments

Filming Decisive Moments for a Circus Documentary

Michel Kharoubi (aka MK) is a French photographer—principally shooting with a mobile—and a corporate movie director. A director of short movies—such as “Circus”—his goal is to direct feature films. In the interview that follows, Kharoubi talks about how he developed his filmmaking skills. He emphasizes the value of studying the work of master filmmakers.  Regarding “Circus,”…

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long-form mobile movie

Long-form Mobile Movie Competition

The International Mobile Film Festival is sponsoring a long-form mobile movie competition.  Films must be shot using a smartphone. The run-time is 40 to 90 minutes. Deadline is October 19, 2018. You’ll find the online entry form at FilmFreeway. FacebookTwitter

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