# The Cellphone As Multimedia Object- Isabella Rossellini Mounts A Housefly On Your Screen By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-02-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cellphone-as-multimedia-object-isabella-rossellini-mounts-a-housefly References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/entertainment/theweb/news/2008/02/green_porno) Actress Isabella Rossellini, a 20 year veteran of the big screen, is involved in a project to direct a series of short 1 minute films specifically designed for cellphones and computers. Three of the films were already showcased at the [Berlin International Film Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuna-cans-film-festival) recently and in each of the episodes the subject of how [insects copulate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring) is illustrated with the help of props and costumes with Rossellini playing the role of the male insect. Canadian filmmaker Jody Shapiro who is Rossellini's co-director says:"Seeing Isabella Rossellini mount a housefly from behind while smiling at the camera,"...I can't imagine many people would have ever thought they'd see that." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Short Films for Cellphones:** Opportunity for filmmakers to create unique and immersive storytelling experiences that are specifically designed for mobile devices. - **Experimenting with Multimedia:** Exploring new ways to use props, costumes, and special effects to enhance storytelling and engage audiences on digital platforms. - **Unconventional Subject Matter:** Bringing unconventional and provocative topics, such as insects' mating habits, to the forefront of mobile entertainment. ### Where This Applies - **Film Production:** Find new avenues for creating and distributing short films that cater to the growing demand for mobile content. - **Digital Media:** Experiment with innovative multimedia techniques to create engaging and immersive experiences for mobile and online audiences. - **Entertainment:** Develop unique and unexpected content that pushes boundaries and captures the attention of audiences seeking unconventional entertainment options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Filmed Festive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-garlic.md) - [Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/join-the-flip-side.md) - [Monarch Butterfly-Inspired Digital Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-species-series.md) - [Spooky Film-Celebrating Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-caviar-1.md) - [Actress-Backed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag.md) - [Insect-Inspired Technical Baggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection.md) - [Iconic Fragrance Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyques-do-son-collection.md) - [History-Centric Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-ontario-museum.md) - [Ultra-Femme Phone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildflower-cases.md)