Mobile Movie of the Week

Spontaneously Shot Documentary Portrays Three Masai Schools

Having visited Kenya many times, UK filmmaker William Long felt it was time to make a documentary about several Masai schools. Normally a careful planner, in this case he  decided to let the material guide the project. The result is a nine-minute documentary that allows viewers to join the filmmaker as he discoveries the realities…

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Creating a Cinematic Travelogue

The French filmmaking team of Benjamin Lapierre and Alexandre Gaudou is best known for its quirky comedies, such as The Interview and Supraluminique. While these short films—filmed on iPhones— are hilarious, they’re also visually delightful. Now, Lapierre and Gaudou have applied their photographic artistry to create “New York: Cinematic.” Techniques found in this cinematic travelogue include…

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FaceTime Movie Finds Laughter in the Covid Lockdown

During the Covid era, Necessity has given birth to many inventive movies. For obvious reasons these are often dark. But comedic storytellers have long known that humor can be discovered in the worst of times. And so we give you Philip Pugh’s very funny FaceTime movie, “The Maroon Jumper.” The director, based in Birmingham, England,…

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A Music Video That Embodies Collaborative Filmmaking

Topeka-based Bryan Daugharthy could be the poster guy for the solo production. For his latest project “Black Man Soul,” he did all the key tasks such as location scouting, cinematography, and editing. Nevertheless, he values collaborative filmmaking. That is not a contradiction as you’ll learn in the interview following the movie. Interview with Bryan Daugharthy MobileMovieMaking:…

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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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“Home/Body” Captures the Weirdness of Life in the Covid-19 Era

It’s not easy to get people to agree on anything. But there does seem to be consensus that we’re living in strange times. Which makes the strange and wonderful “Home/Body” a perfect viewing choice. Created for the Roger Corman Quarantine Film Festival, this two-minute movie was directed by Dylan Hillerman and produced by Julia Reodica. The…

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