Short Form Independent Films to Appear on Phones

Call it the third screen, the fourth screen, or the really small screen. But until now there hasn’t been much in the way of compelling, unique content for mobile devices.

As we’ve been reporting here, lots of companies are working on this very problem. A BusinessWeek report highlights a new trend towards short-form indie films, shot specifically for cell phones by enterprising directors.

Indie Films Come to Handsets (BusinessWeek)

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