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Teasing a Film Idea into a Post-apocalyptic Movie

In the early 16th century, the word aftermath referred to the second harvest of grass. A century later, the meaning darkened, referring to the consequences of unpleasant events. Such happenings often trigger intriguing stories. And that brings us to Christopher English’s “Aftermath,” a teaser in which he explores ideas for a post-apocalyptic movie. In the interview…

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Comedy Short Has Fun Teasing Fine Art

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…

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Photographer Documents the Lives of Fellow Afghan Refugees

A year ago Afghan photojournalist Barialai Khoshhal fled his homeland and emigrated to Ireland. Now, on the anniversary of his uprooting, Khoshhal is showcasing his work in an exhibition at the Photo Museum Ireland. The images document the lives of his fellow Afghan refugees. In just 90 seconds, RTEnews mobile journalist Joseph Okoh takes us behind…

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Drone Commercial Highlights Film Fest Location

The main draw of any film fest is its slate of films. But often the venue is part of the attraction. Think Venice, Cannes, Berlin, Toronto, and Park City. So it’s no surprise that the drone commercial promoting the inaugural Boyne Valley International Film Festival showcases the fest’s location. The place—40 kilometers north of Dublin—is…

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Secrets of a No-budget Music Video

Although it was made on the cheap, “Stuck in The Upside Down” offers plenty of  exciting visuals. South Carolina filmmaker Michael Nalbone handled all the production roles.  In the interview below, Nalbone reveals how he made the no-budget music video using an iPhone and minimal gear. Interview with Mike Nalbone MobileMovieMaking: What motivated you to…

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Giving Bees a Sanctuary to Save the Planet

There have been many apocalyptic reports on bees at risk. But these stories usually focus on honey bees, which are not endangered. The news is worse regarding wild bees. These industrious insects pollinate over half of the world’s flowering species. Habitat loss plays a major role in the decline. While that problem may seem daunting,…

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