Featured Projects

Graffiti Comes of Age…Again

There’s nothing new about graffiti. Examples date back at least 2000 years to Ancient Rome and Pompeii. If you consider wall art to be related, archeologists have discovered a 40,000 year old image of a pig in an Indonesian cave. Fast forwarding to the 21st century, new graffiti styles and subjects are appearing in Northern…

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Props Star in Cryptic Love Story

Many films connect all the dots, leaving nothing to the imagination. Others give only hints, inviting viewers to participate in the storytelling. “Be Me”—directed by Arthur Mikheev Jr.—fits solidly in the second category. In this beautifully filmed two-minute romance, pairs of coffee cups, slippers, and other familiar objects provide clues about an unseen love story.…

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A Bollywood Take on Technology and Love

In “Fursat,” celebrated Indian director Vishal Bhardwaj has created an astonishing genre stew. This 30-minute movie includes virtual reality, time travel, dance, martial arts…and love. If you find the plot confusing, you can just enjoy the music, the dazzling locations, and the impressive camera work. Apple sponsored “Fursat” to show off the iPhone 14’s versatility,…

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Wordless Drama Explores One Man’s Interior Life

Sigmund Freud used words to explore mental terrain. But much of what goes on in our minds is visual. Starting from that proposition, “Misaligned,” provides a wordless and stunning journey into one man’s anxiety. Directed by Sally-Ann Dunn, this four-minute drama features Dariusz Czarniecki, who uses body language to transform everyday activities into nightmares. The…

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Revenge Spices Up Chicken Rice Mini-doc

Movie props rarely rise to co-starring status. On the short list is the Maltese Falcon and the Lightsaber. Now, joining those outliers is chicken rice. The Singaporean delicacy is at the center of “Poached,” a mini-doc about an intense culinary rivalry. Directed by David Gelb, creator of Chef’s Table, the five-minute movie—produced by Apple—shows how…

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POV Drone Captures Action and Location in Skateboard Video

The main challenge of a skateboard video is to capture the action. In “Dreamy Skate Follow Cam” Benoit Finck masterfully accomplishes that task. His POV drone footage enables viewers to vicariously experience the daring moves of skateboarder Tom Erik Ryen. But there’s more here than action. Finck gives equal billing to the sad but intriguing…

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