Indian Filmmakers Showcase Shot On Iphone 15 Pro Max Movies At Film Festival


In his statement about this bold and innovative move, Vishal Bhardwaj mentioned:
Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), in collaboration with renowned directors Rohan Sippy, Vikramaditya Motwane, and Vishal Bhardwaj, will mentor five emerging filmmakers. Image Courtesy: Apple India
Saurav Rai, Archana Atul Phadke, Faraz Ali, Saumyananda Sahi, and Prateek Vats are to make short films using iPhones, which will premiere in the 2024 MAMI Select — Filmed on iPhone Program.  The selected filmmakers will use an iPhone 15 Pro Max to challenge traditional filmmaking methods. They will also be provided with a MacBook Pro equipped with the M3 Max Chip, giving them unparalleled performance and battery life, facilitating them to edit their footage even in the remotest of locations. On this revolutionary project, Vikramaditya Motwane made a comment stating:
When asked about this project, Anupama Chopra, the director of the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image, talked about her and the academy’s effort to create an ecosystem that encourages innovation and creating an ecosystem for granting their students great opportunities. She stated:
It is nice to see people making an attempt to move away from conventional filming methods and adopt making films with devices such as their smartphones. This can prove to be revolutionary in the long run so let’s wait and see what impact this festival has on the broader filmmaking industry. What do you think about this upcoming program? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!