Several months ago, MobileMovieMaking published a brief article about “Dulcinea.”  The focus of that piece was on adaptation:  finding story ideas in  past works. “Dulcinea” is obviously inspired by Cervantes’ great novel “Don Quixote.” However, an interview with the film’s director, Francisco Lidón Plaza reveals that there was an extra step in the borrowing. “Dulcinea” is actually an adaptation of the director’s earlier-written stage play. The film has been…

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Capturing fireworks on a phone is a challenge. Manila-based filmmaker Teejay Jamlang does it to perfection in his highlights video of the 10th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. In the interview that follows the movie, Jamlang gives tips that you might find useful when you’re trying to document a fireworks show. Interview with Teejay Jamlang MMM: Could you tell…

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“Don’t Mess with Mother” is a public service announcement (PSA) for Earth Day. Sponsored by Apple, the video was shot in various places around the world by members of the Camp4 Collective. The variety of animal cameos sends a strong message: our treatment of the environment isn’t just about us. But this one-minute movie serves…

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Hollywood, producers seek familiar stories with a twist. In “Comme des Loups” (“Like Wolves”) French filmmakers Benjamin Lapierre and Alexandre Gaudou demonstrate mastery of that “give me something old but also new” formula. This two-person film company—which goes by the name “Little Walk of Fame”— is gaining attention worldwide for the quality of their productions (made…

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One of the keys to making a high quality low-budget feature film is to limit the numbers of locations. Stef Harris’s “Blue Moon” demonstrates that this approach works. It’s intense, filled with surprises, and has some of the best performances you’re likely to see anywhere. Following the trailer, Harris discusses his unusual background as a movie maker.…

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Some of the greatest minds in history have tried to figure out what makes us laugh. Sigmund Freud, for example, wrote a whole book on the subject: “Wit and Its Relationship to the Unconscious.” But of all the theories, one of the most compelling is: Tell the Truth. This simple but eternal comedy technique is on full…

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