The film industry is undergoing a seismic shift, and it's not just about the content – it's about the tools used to create it. With the rise of smartphones, particularly iPhones, filmmakers are now able to produce high-quality movies without breaking the bank or sacrificing creative control.

One such example is Steven Soderbergh's latest thriller, Unsane, which tells the story of a young woman being held against her will at a mental health facility. Shot entirely on an iPhone 7 Plus, this movie shows just how far video technology has come since Sean Baker made Tangerine with three iPhone 5s models in early 2014.

But what's truly remarkable about Unsane is not just the quality of the footage but also the democratization of filmmaking that it represents. Gone are the days when you needed a massive budget and a team of experts to produce a feature-length film. With an iPhone and the right app, anyone can be a filmmaker.

Soderbergh himself was convinced that the iPhone 7 Plus was the future of filmmaking, saying, "I looked at it as the future." And indeed, he used three phones outfitted with Moment lenses (18mm, 60mm, and a fisheye) to shoot Unsane. The result is a movie that looks just as good on the big screen as any Hollywood blockbuster.

How It Was Done

To capture the intimate, sometimes distorted scenes in Unsane, Soderbergh used the $15 video app FiLMiC Pro, which allowed him to view the video being shot from one phone on a different phone. He also used the $10 FiLMiC Remote app, which enabled him to control the camera from another phone.

The result is a movie that feels like it was shot in secret, with Foy, Leonard, and Pharoah delivering standout performances. The hospital setting adds an eerie atmosphere, and the iPhone's ability to capture light and warmth makes the creepy location feel all the more real.

The Future of Filmmaking

For Soderbergh, Unsane represents a new era in filmmaking – one where creativity knows no bounds and anyone can be a filmmaker. As he said at the Sundance Film Festival, "I think this is the future... Anybody going to see [Unsane] who has no idea of the backstory to the production will have no idea this was shot on the phone. That's not part of the conceit."

Indeed, Unsane shows that with an iPhone and the right app, even the most ambitious film projects can be brought to life. And as Neill Barham, CEO of FiLMiC, notes, "We've seen exponential growth in the last few years as the mobile filmmaking trend has exploded."

The future of filmmaking is here, and it's all about creativity, innovation, and the democratization of storytelling. With Unsane, Soderbergh proves that even with a limited budget and equipment, you can still produce a movie that captivates audiences worldwide.

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