People who have seen the 1999 movie audition Know that Miike Takashi is a sick puppy. Miike is known for his extremely graphic horror films, creating some of the most visually inventive and terrifying films I’ve ever seen. That’s why it’s so strange that Miike’s latest work, a 19-minute short film for Apple.
Yes, Miike’s new short film midnight used to be Shot entirely with iPhone 15 Pro. Based on the manga by acclaimed artist Osamu Tezuka, this noir story takes place on the streets of Tokyo, where a mysterious taxi driver tries to protect strangers from yakuza bad guys. Apple released the film on its YouTube channel on Wednesday.
Apple occasionally releases movies shot with iPhones as a marketing stunt related to its devices.While the company puts a premium on what great videos can be shot on the iPhone, many video experts will tell you a slightly different story About the functionality of the device. Sure, some filmmakers can make experimental films with their phones, but that’s only because they pair the equipment with a fully staffed crew, stunning footage and lighting.The average iPhone user probably won’t be able to perform something as impressive as this midnight. A true movie camera still produces better images than an iPhone.
As for Miike, he is excellent. Prolific and adventurous, Miike has churned out dozens of films over the decades. Some of them are horror films, others comedies, and he’s even done some historical epics. So it’s no surprise that he wanted to try new things and push the envelope.exist a statement Miike told The Hollywood Reporter, “Osamushi Tezuka is a god among cartoonists, so I was honored to take on the challenge of expressing his work using only an iPhone.”