Mobile Movie of the Week

Technology that Strengthens the Human-Canine Bond

Homo sapiens sapiens and Canis lupus familiaris share a long history. As “The Invincibles” demonstrates, the story continues to evolve. This 3-minute documentary features 3DPets, an innovative company using the iPhone 14 Pro to create tailor-made dog prostheses. While the technology is astonishing, ultimately this is a tale about hope and joy. The editors of…

read more →

Lights! Camera! Dance!

Dance is an ancient art. But because its practitioners constantly innovate, dance is forever new. Filmmakers have long played a role in the development of this art. In 1894, for example, Thomas Edison filmed modern dance pioneer Ruth St. Denis performing her “Skirt Dance.” The decades that followed features a variety of memorable dances such…

read more →

Hijinks Lead to a Scary (But Fun) Climax in Kid-made Horror Movie

If a gun makes an appearance at the start of a movie, viewers expect to hear a bang before the climax. Young filmmaker Sophia McDonald gives that classic story device a twist in “The Sister Sister Jinx.”  This kid-made horror movie— shot on an iPhone 11—stars Sophia and her sister Alyssa. Filled with a variety…

read more →

Creative Self-Promotion Using a Video Reel

Directors, editors, actors, and other film workers use the video reel for promotion. The reel is a commercial in the form of a compilation movie. It brings together short clips from a variety of productions. Although the images don’t relate to each other —as they would in a narrative film—taken together they illustrate the creative’s…

read more →

K-pop Quintet Sings of Betrayal and Revenge

“ETA” is a high-energy music video with a dash of noir. Performed by the year-old K-pop quintet NewJeans, the song warns a friend that her boyfriend is cheating. While delivering the bad news, the group has fun singing and dancing in a variety of locations. South Korean filmmaker Wooseok Shin directed this Apple-sponsored video using…

read more →

Young Filmmakers Create a Prize-winning Retro Horror Short

Locating a film story back in time is tricky. Extra care must be taken with props and costumes. Co-directors Samuel Cahill and Tao Bensoussan took on the challenge with “Retro 5.” Their horror short won the Under 16 top prize at the 2023 Dublin Smartphone Film Festival. The filmmakers adeptly employ a variety of cinematic techniques…

read more →