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Filming a Documentary on an iPhone

Editor Ann Collins chats with director Sandra Luckow, who shares why she decided to film her latest feature-length documentary on an iPhone.

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Filming a Documentary on an iPhone

On this episode of Rough Cut, filmmaker and editor Ann Collins talks to director Sandra Luckow about her new feature doc, Vanishing: A Love Story, shot entirely on an iPhone. Ann and Sandra discuss how smartphones have made filmmaking more accessible than ever before — but it’s not as simple as pulling a phone out of your pocket and recording. Tune in to hear from Sandra about the additional gear and apps she used to film the deeply personal story of author Cai Emmons’ end-of-life journey.

Episode Host: Ann Collins

Guest: Sandra Luckow

Episode: 65

Publish date: April 1, 2025

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