Elliott Maguire

Short Satire Teases Social Media

We often tease the things we like. Case in point: Elliott Maguire’s horror flick about the enormously popular virtual gathering place Clubhouse. In an interview following the movie, UK-based Maguire takes us behind the scenes of this contemporary satire. Interview with Elliott Maguire MobileMovieMaking: Let’s start with the subject of your movie: Clubhouse. Why do…

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Horror Flick Pushes the Boundaries of Solo Moviemaking

Christmas is gone, but the spirit—literally—lives on in Elliott Maguire’s scary and touching horror movie “Lonely & Cold.” In addition to providing a memorable viewing experience, the short is a tour de force of solo moviemaking. The filmmaker shares some of his tricks in an interview following the movie. Interview with Elliott Maguire MobileMovieMaking: Can…

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Online Distribution Set for Smartphone Horror Pic

Elliott Maguire’s “The Ferryman” will be released for online distribution April 13, 2018. This horror/thriller focuses on a young woman, Mara, who—following a failed suicide attempt—becomes the target of a malevolent entity.  Here’s the teaser: With “The Ferryman,” Maguire is not only advancing the production of mobile-shot features, but also exploring online distribution and monetization. Made for 1,500 pounds (about $2,000), the…

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The Art of No-budget Filmmaking

Elliott Maguire is a Manchester-based filmmaker who has just completed “The Ferryman,” a horror feature shot on an iPhone 7. In the following interview, he tells what led him into the often-scary world of no-budget filmmaking. MMM: How did you get into filmmaking? MAGUIRE: I’d love to give the typical “shooting movies as a child…

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