Archive · 2 Jun 2025
'28 Years Later' Director Uses 20 iPhones to Film Zombie Sequel
Imagine making a movie, but instead of a big camera, you use many iPhones!
That's what the director of '28 Years Later' did.
He strapped together up to 20 iPhones to film action scenes, like a super-powered camera.
This gives the movie a special, raw look, just like the first movie.
The iPhones can see everything, so the director can pick the best shots later.
They also used fancy lenses and got help from Apple to make sure the movie looks great.
The movie comes out soon, and there will be a sequel too!
Danny Boyle used multiple iPhone rigs, including one with 20 phones, to film action scenes in '28 Years Later'.
The iPhone setup provides a 'raw' feel, similar to the original film's use of camcorders.
The multi-camera setup offers 180-degree vision, allowing for flexible editing choices.
Professional cinema lenses were used with the iPhones, supported by Apple's ProRes codec for post-production.
'28 Years Later' is set for theatrical release on June 20, with a sequel planned for 2026.
- Who
- Danny Boyle is the director.
- What
- Filming '28 Years Later' with multiple iPhone rigs.
- When
- Set for theatrical release on June 20.
- Where
- In the filming of '28 Years Later'.
- Why
- To capture a raw and immediate feel and provide flexible filming options.
- Film Title
- 28 Years Later
- Director
- Danny Boyle
- Release Date
- June 20
- Main Actors
- Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes
- Filming Technique
- Multiple iPhone rigs, up to 20 phones
- Camera Type
- iPhone 15 Pro Max