Sci-fi Drama Explores the Implications of Immortality

In Sigfrido Giammona’s mobile-shot feature film, immortality has been achieved. But this amazing breakthrough brings with it unexpected consequences. The movie is available on Amazon. Here’s the trailer. About the Director Italian filmmaker Sigfrido Giammona has made a number of short mobile movies. These include the prize-winning music video “From My Heart” and a touching…

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Nigerian-made Zulu Film Tells a Unique Story in a Unique Style

The Nigerian filmmakers of “Snake in the Basket” transport us to the astonishing world of the Zulu. Equally amazing, we are given a unique form of visual storytelling. This six-minute movie from Amuse Cine demands—and deserves—multiple viewings. The editors of MobileMovieMaking have chosen “Snake in the Basket” as the Mobile Movie of the Week.  …

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Sequel Illustrates the Value of Minimalist Filmmaking

While sequels are common in feature-length filmmaking, they’re a rarity for shorts. In fact, “Now & Then” is the first sequel we’ve posted in this space. The film, directed by Frank Kelly, picks up on “But Then,” a touching eight-minute drama. Because “Now & Then” is on the festival circuit, we can show only the…

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Vertical Movie Captures the Big Picture of Life During COVID

SJ van Breda is celebrated for her cinematic documentaries about South African artists. “The One Year Anniversary” is a departure. In this four-minute drama set in the COVID era,  a young healthcare worker devises a surprising way to safely hug her mother. This bitter-sweet film—rich in powerful closeups— was shot vertically using a Xiaomi Mi…

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One-minute Movie Features the Archetypal Bad Boss

The bad boss is a well-established category of movie villains. Think of Franklin Hart Jr. in “9 to 5” and Claire Dearing in “Jurassic World.” In that tradition, Kofi Ntiforo gives us “Dream Job.” The Ghanan filmmaker uses visuals alone to establish the irony of his title. This searing one-minute drama was an entry in…

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A Boy and His Toy Win Big

“Unsung Hero” is the ironic title of a short film celebrating a hero. In just 60 seconds, Indian director Vinamra Pancharia dramatizes the collaboration of an imaginative boy and a found toy. This simple but joyful movie won the International Grand Prize at the 13th edition of the Mobile Film Festival. The editors of MobileMovieMaking…

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