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…
read more →“The Countdown” is a ticking-clock/social media thriller. This complex 22-minute movie features a large cast, numerous locations, and surprising visual effects. In addition to directing, Alex Reid plays the lead. Jack is an ordinary guy whose life is turned upside down after he receives an ominous phone call. The film was shot on a zero…
read more →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.…
read more →You can find thick books devoted to the art of film dialogue. Much of the advice can be summed up this way: “Less is more.” There are many ways to achieve that goal, such as omitting small talk (“How are you doing?” and making sure that your characters don’t say what the viewers can see. Peter Olsen brings that wisdom to…
read more →Is poetry dying? In the U.S., at least, over the last few decades, readership has declined 10%. But that still leaves 16 million people who say they read at least one poem a year. While less than the number who bowl (70 million), it’s way more than scuba divers (3.5 million). And with the advent of…
read more →When directing a child actor, limiting dialogue can lead to getting a first-rate performance.
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