mini-doc

Another Reason to Shoot Vertically

In the face of gigantic crises, the question often arises: “Is there anything that one person can do?” S.J. van Breda’s “The Secret Love Project” shouts out: YES. Her beautifully filmed, three-minute documentary tells the story of an artist who—during the Covid era—came up with a project that is making a huge difference in the…

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“A Homeless Woman Was Given an iPhone to Share Her Experience”

Homelessness is a worldwide problem. You can find plenty of articles and videos on the topic. The challenge: how can you keep the homeless issue alive so that people pay attention? The title of this post reveals the answer. Instead of reporting on homeless people from the outside, UK-based director and producer Giulia Gandini created…

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Tutorital Review: “Shooting a Mini-Doc”

The mini-doc rests on the truth that every single person is worth getting to know. In practice this means that if you want to make mobile movies, there are plenty of subjects in your world. If you’ve never shot a mini-doc and want some basic tips, check out Bud Simpson’s “Tutorial One.” In 6 minutes, he…

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Decorated Trucks Featured in a Fast-moving Mini-doc from Japan

Jiro Konami’s “Lady Misaki”  captures the beauty of decorated trucks, a form of moving art seen on highways throughout Japan. Commissioned by Apple and shot on an iPhone XS, this fast-moving mini-doc features stunning images. That’s not surprising given the fact that Konami is a celebrated Japanese photographer. But there’s more here than just pretty pictures. The film…

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