Experimental

Drone’s eye view of NYC

Not long ago, the kinds of astonishing shots seen in “Aerial NYC” would have cost thousands of dollars. Now, thanks to drone and GoPro technology, the limits have more to do with expertise than money. FacebookTwitter

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Tripod

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The power of location: “Dancers of NYC”

Professional moviemakers have long understood the power of presenting a familiar action in a surprising location. Think of the aerobic exercise in “2001,” the war in Alien, or the chase scene on Mt. Rushmore in “North by Northwest.” Celebrated dance/fashion photographer Tristan Pope illustrates this creative option beautifully by transporting dance sequences out of the concert hall…

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“Departure”: international filmmaking on a shoestring budget

From the mind of media trailblazer, Ruben Kazanstev—founder of the iPhone Film Festival—comes “Departure.” The trailer previews a bold experiment in low-cost, epic filmmaking with a world-wide perspective. FacebookTwitter

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“Calling Soon”: an iPhone trailer for a thriller

“A phone call can change your life forever.” That’s the tag line for “Calling Soon,” an iPhone  feature in production from Spanish director Xavier Satorra. The finished thriller will involve  the participation of mobile moviemakers from around the world. FacebookTwitter

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“Mon Amour”: when real life and digital life meet

On the surface, Arian Vazirdaftari’s “Mon Amour” is a classic story of  love: love found, love lost, and love recaptured. But when we dig deeper, we realize that we’re viewing a documentary about technology. Just as early movies were filled with trains, planes, phones, and other 20th century marvels, now the non-human players are cell phones…

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