Mobile Movie of the Week

iPhone Mini-doc Finds a Calm World Under Water

The French film production group Little Walk Of Fame is famous for its iPhone-shot comedic no-dialogue shorts, such as “Copier Coller” (“Copy and Print”) and “L’Entretien” (“The Interview”). But these filmmakers are hardly limited to a single genre. For example, “Sous L’Horizon” demonstrates their talent in the documentary arena. The underwater cinematography was accomplished using…

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Guatemala

The filmmaker Mia Moran wrote about this travelogue: “I got to visit my family in Guatemala for a cousin’s wedding a few weeks ago and completely fell in love with the country.” The video was shot using a Sony FX3 action camera. The editors of MobileMovieMaking have chosen “Guatemala” as the Mobile Movie of the…

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Mac Ad Finds Humor in the Nightmare of Losing a Computer

Advertising experts have long known that humor sells. So it’s no surprise that Apple many  worksIt’s no surprise then that  “The Underdogs – Swiped Mac” should be a successful company. The editors of MobileMovieMaking have chosen “The Underdogs – Swiped Mac” as the Mobile Movie of the Week. FacebookTwitter

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Nigerian-made Zulu Film Tells a Unique Story in a Unique Style

The Nigerian filmmakers of “Snake in the Basket” transport us to the astonishing world of the Zulu. Equally amazing, we are given a unique form of visual storytelling. This six-minute movie from Amuse Cine demands—and deserves—multiple viewings. The editors of MobileMovieMaking have chosen “Snake in the Basket” as the Mobile Movie of the Week.  …

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Sequel Illustrates the Value of Minimalist Filmmaking

While sequels are common in feature-length filmmaking, they’re a rarity for shorts. In fact, “Now & Then” is the first sequel we’ve posted in this space. The film, directed by Frank Kelly, picks up on “But Then,” a touching eight-minute drama. Because “Now & Then” is on the festival circuit, we can show only the…

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Vertical Movie Captures the Big Picture of Life During COVID

SJ van Breda is celebrated for her cinematic documentaries about South African artists. “The One Year Anniversary” is a departure. In this four-minute drama set in the COVID era,  a young healthcare worker devises a surprising way to safely hug her mother. This bitter-sweet film—rich in powerful closeups— was shot vertically using a Xiaomi Mi…

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