What are the best mobile movies of 2018? The editors of MobileMovieMaking.com have chosen their favorites and invite you to share your opinions. The top picks will be announced on December 27. The films were made in nine countries around the world. Genres include comedy, documentary, drama, horror, news, public service, romance, science fiction, and thriller.
Most of the finalists on our best mobile movies of 2018 list were showcased in leading festivals and competitions devoted to mobile moviemaking. These include FiLMiC Pro One World, International Mobil Film Festival, Mobile Film Festival, MoJo Fest, MoMo Film Fest, and Smartfone Flick Fest.
We invite you to check out the films using the links below. In many cases, you’ll find a behind-the-scenes interview with the filmmakers. These interviews—which include recommended resources such as FiLMiC Pro and Moments lenses— are in the magazine’s unique ongoing “Mobile Movie of the Week” series.
How You Can Participate
A People’s Choice Award will be given to the movie that gets the most audience comments. To cast your vote, after looking at a film, write your thoughts in the comments box. But to qualify as a vote, your comment must to be more than “wow.” A sentence or two will do. You may vote for more than one movie. The person with the most insightful comment—as decided by the editors— will receive a copy of MOVIEMAKING ILLUSTRATED: THE COMICBOOK FILMBOOK.
Best Mobile Movies of 2018
(in alphabetical order)
97 Seconds: science fiction by Ren Thackham (Australia)
Copier Coller: comedy by Benjamin Lapierre and Alexandre Gaudou (France)
Focus: Docu-drama by Brian Hennings (Australia)
Intermission: science fiction by Jacob Givens (United States
lo-fang’s #88: music video by Lilian Manansala (United States)
Memoire de los Pairs: drama by Brice Veneziano (France)
Miranda: thriller by Blake Calhoun (United States)
Murmuring Goodbye: drama by Simon Powell (United Kingdom)
Not for Sale: public service announcement by Adebayo Okeowo (Africa)
Polaroid: horror by Inchun Ho (South Korea)
Robot Attack: science fiction by Brian Vowles (Canada)
The Refugee Baker: news feature by Philip Bromwell (Ireland)
You and I: love story by Syed Ahmad Afzal (India)
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I know how hard it is to finish projects involving CGI as I work in the same business. I also know Brian because we both beta test Modo (the 3D App he used), because of that he deserved even more my full respect finishing the short. And that’s not the only reason, Brian and his boys made a beautiful piece of art which I enjoy to watch again and again.
Robot Attack is extremely well done. I would have never of guessed it was shot on a phone. The pacing was fantastic and the look and feel of the movie was cinematic. If this guy doesn’t get Dad of the year, I don’t understand!
Robot Attazk was awesome. I love that Brian made a movie with his kids.
My favourite was ROBOT ATTACK.
I work in animation so I can watch that film and know first-hand some of the pain he must have gone through to make it. And the hours in our industry can be long so finding time and energy while raising a family to make that film is also very commendable.
And what a present for his two boys! Sure beats a photo album.
Robot Attack is well made and done as an honest “love of the craft” piece of work.
Robot attack all the way. I know the boys in it.
Love this movie and to think it was done with a phone and 4 years of work. Amazing
Can’t believe this was made on a mobile phone!
I work in the visual effects industry and the quality of this film is top notch. One person making a 10 minute film and doing everything deserves an award. Well done.
(I’m commenting on Robot Attack by Brian Vowles)
Robot Attack was incredible. I imagine he will be getting many offers from this film. It should be a series! Truly awesome.