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Fascinating Reason 28 Years Later Was Filmed with Hundreds of iPhones Despite $75 Million Budget
UNITED KINGDOM, JUN 19 – Danny Boyle used a 20-iPhone rig with adapted iPhone 15 Pro Max devices to create a kinetic, lo-fi aesthetic in the biggest film shot on a phone, with a $75 million budget.
- The film '28 Years Later' was shot using hundreds of iPhones, making it the biggest film filmed with a phone to date with a $75 million budget.
- Director Danny Boyle mentioned that filming with iPhones allowed for mobility without heavy equipment, emphasizing the intimacy achievable with smaller devices.
- Boyle explained that the technology provided a unique look for the film, allowing them to capture scenes in various locations easily.
- The film explores themes of life, death, and family bonds, reflecting Boyle's vision influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Read Full ArticleDanny Boyle reveals unusual filming technique used for 28 Years Later
Watch as Danny Boyle discusses why he chose to shoot his latest film 28 Years Later on iPhones at the London premiere on Wednesday (18 June). The post-apocalyptic horror, directed by Boyle, is a sequel set nearly 30 years after the original 28 Days Later (2002). It stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes. Boyle said that the crew decided to use mobile phones as they’re the “update of domestic video cameras”, which the director…
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