French filmmakers Benjamin Lapierre and Alexandre Gaudou continue to push the boundaries of no-budget iPhone movies. In “Overview,” their push takes us to outer space. This one-minute movie—an entry in the Mobile Film Festival competition—deals with the theme: “Making Peace with Nature.” Appropriately enough, many of the shots were recycled from the team’s earlier movies.…

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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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Benjamin Lapierre and Alexandre Gaudou are a modern version of King Midas. While the mythological Greek monarch could turn anything into gold, this French filmmaking duo has the ability to turn everyday life into comedy. Previously, we showcased “L’Entretien,” their hilarious take on job interviews. They’re back now with a send up of relativity theory.…

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Lajos Egri’s classic “The Art of Dramatic Writing” is a must-read for playwrights and screenwriters.  The book’s first tip is to start with a serious premise—the big idea that you want to get across.  The value of Egri’s advice is illustrated in “The Interview” (in French “L’Entretien”), a one-minute comedy directed by French filmmakers Benjamin LaPierre…

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