J.B. Braud’s “Le Peintre” (“The Painter”) is a very funny comedy. It’s also a model of concise storytelling. In just 67 seconds, Braud introduces three memorable characters, a complex location, and important props. As the clock ticks, the filmmaker gives his protagonist a big problem…and then deftly solves it. The cinematic elements—such as the dramatic…
read more →Benjamin Lapierre is a solo filmmaker par excellence. In producing “9hr 17” he wrote the script, directed the action, chose the music, and edited the movie. He was also the film’s only actor. At times, three versions of himself appear onscreen simultaneously! The mind-bending result won “9hr 17” the LumaFusion award at the SmartFone Flick…
read more →The title of this post comes dangerously close to telling too much about “Lucky the Dog,” a twisted tragicomedy directed by Rob Leach. In addition to working behind the camera, Leach also appears in this two-hander along with Andre Fialho. Both actors demonstrate perfect comic timing. And their expressions could illustrate the definitive textbook on…
read more →Whether or not you’re a fan of all those April Fools’ Day pranks, we think you’ll like “Catchy.” The co-directors Frederico Gasca & Matteo Tibiletti pack lots of fun into this one-minute short. For example, there’s the outrageous idea is that a boss is the hero! There’s also a profoundly serious message lurking in the…
read more →We often tease the things we like. Case in point: Elliott Maguire’s horror flick about the enormously popular virtual gathering place Clubhouse. In an interview following the movie, UK-based Maguire takes us behind the scenes of this contemporary satire. Interview with Elliott Maguire MobileMovieMaking: Let’s start with the subject of your movie: Clubhouse. Why do…
read more →Brian Vowles’ “Robot Attack” (2018) demonstrated that visual effects can play a significant role in mobile moviemaking. Now, with “Gary,” the Canadian animator takes mobile VFX to a higher level both technically and narratively. What makes this horror comedy work so well is the total integration of story and visuals. And we should not overlook…
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