Mobile Movie of the Week

A Boy and His Toy Win Big

“Unsung Hero” is the ironic title of a short film celebrating a hero. In just 60 seconds, Indian director Vinamra Pancharia dramatizes the collaboration of an imaginative boy and a found toy. This simple but joyful movie won the International Grand Prize at the 13th edition of the Mobile Film Festival. The editors of MobileMovieMaking…

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Orchids Make a Surprising Visit to Trinity College

Facts about Dublin’s Trinity College could fill a thick book. Founded in 1592, making it Ireland’s oldest university, Trinity is one of the seven ancient universities of Britain and Ireland, a distinction that includes St. John’s College in Cambridge and Oriel College in Oxford. Now there’s another cause for renown. Mobile journalist Philip Bromwell reports…

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PSA Identifies a Simple Way to Protect the Environment

Saving the environment is an overwhelming mission. But like so many daunting challenges the key may be in taking one step at a time. That’s the premise of Alexandra Guillossou’s thoughtful “Forks.” Millions of people who frequent take-out restaurants should resonate with this 60-second public service announcement. The film took Second Place in the 2023…

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Limited-location Drama Delivers Thrills and Humor

Limited-location movies tend to be talky. Indeed, there is plenty of dialogue in “Mon P’tit Coin De Rue” (“My Little Corner of the Street”). But this 6-minute drama—directed by Axel Ducret and Adam Floeck—also contains plenty of action. The short demonstrates the iPhone 13’s ability to achieve quality visuals under low-light conditions. And that enables…

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Short Film Conveys a Bittersweet Truth about Friendship

Can a short movie convey a big idea? Indian filmmaker Krishnaprasad P M demonstrates that it can in his 3-minute drama “Wiped,” which captures the beauty and fragility of friendship. Made with a Samsung Galaxy J7, the film took just one hour to shoot. About the Director Krishnaprasad P M describes himself as a self-taught…

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Word Play Featured in Inspiring Restaurant Movie

The restaurant movie genre has given us many hits such as “Big Night” and “Ratatouilleille.” Now we have “Bus Girl.” The title captures the protagonist’s life as she buses to a restaurant where she busses tables.  Jessica Henwick directed and starred in this 11-minute drama, shot on a Xiaomi M111. “Bus Girl” received a BAFTA…

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