Filippo Ronca has won the screenwriting prize for “Ninna nanna” (“Lullaby”) at this year’s Mobile Film Festival. The theme of this year’s Festival was Making Peace with Nature. Ronca’s one-minute movie takes the form of a lullaby filled with gentle, wise advice about the environment. Cinematically, the film is a combination of smartphone video and…
read more →The COVID pandemic has led indie moviemakers to create a vast number of movies. We’ve featured many of them here. Not surprising, most of them are dark. Occasionally, however, a filmmaker will tell a story that’s positive, even joyful. In that category is Cian McCormack’s “The Pandemic Postman.” Mobile journalist McCormack puts the spotlight on…
read more →In a documentary-like commercial, Google showcases the Pixel 6’s ability to realistically capture the skin tones of all subjects whatever their skin color. The two-and-a-half minute video focuses on the artistry of photographer Kennedi Carter. Her goal is to achieve image equity. Comments by her African American subjects are revealing and profoundly emotional. About Kennedi…
read more →We often think of water shortage in human terms. That’s not surprising. Animals—including people— tend to look out for themselves. But Iranian filmmaker Asghar Besharati gives us a different, more hopeful perspective in “Thirst.” This entry in the Mobile Film Festival tells a surprising and touching story in just one minute. “Thirst” illuminates the Festival’s 2021…
read more →All the world’s a stage, especially with music videos. Locations we’ve seen include alleys, beaches, and busy urban neighborhoods. Brionne Olsen’s “Incremental”—is set on an outdoor basketball court, with players in the background adding to the energy. The video starring South African rapper Teshxn was shot on an iPhone using the FiLMiC Pro camera app…
read more →“How to Make A No-Budget Horror Short Film” is Ryan Camp’s behind-the-scenes video telling how he produced “2AM.” This BTS covers getting the idea, obtaining the props, location scouting, lighting, finding sound effects, shooting with FiLMiC Pro, and much more. Casting wasn’t an issue because he starred in the movie. “2AM” was chosen as a…
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