Young Portuguese filmmaker Nuno Rocha has blown me away with his storytelling ability. He has created a number of high quality short films and utilizes HDSLR technology for pieces like Vicky and Sam:
Pay close attention to his framing, use of camera and attention to performance. He doesn't need large sets or high budgets to make magic. To see him in action, check out the making of Momentos: Watch his latest films including the amazingly well done Vicky and Sam which has some of the snappiest dialogue I've heard in a short film:http://vimeo.com/nunorocha Keep it up Nuno! I'm a fan.Snehal Patel
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