While many filmmakers are making the switch from larger cameras to something more compact, like the DSLRs, Nokia took it one step further, calling out for Nokia N8 smartphone-made shorts for their Nokia Shorts 2011 competition.
After an extensive search, eight filmmakers made the short list and saw their entries play on the big screen at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Then, the Nokia Short 2011 Jury honored JW Griffiths of Great Britain with the win as well as a $10,000 prize fund. Nokia’s vice president of marketing creation, Steven Overman, stated, “Every film submitted for the final of Nokia Shorts was exceptional but James’ movie about two people falling in love stood out.” He added, “We loved all eight films and it was very tough to choose a winner, and we hope creative people everywhere are as inspired by the results as we are.”
So, what exactly were these eight filmmakers able to come up with using only a cell phone? Check out the winning entry, “Splitscreen: A Love Story” below and click here to take a look at the seven runners-up on the Nokia Shorts Vimeo page.