The world of filmmaking just got another game-changer — and this time, it fits right in your pocket.
UK rap icon Stormzy is making waves not with just his lyrics, but now with the lens of an iPhone. On Wednesday, he unveiled Big Man, a short film entirely shot on the iPhone 16 Pro, pushing the boundaries of mobile cinematography.
Directed by Aneil Karia (known for the Oscar-winning The Long Goodbye) and lensed by Stuart Bentley (We Live in Time), the 20-minute feature showcases the iPhone’s Cinematic Mode at 4K and 120 fps. The visuals? Crisp. The vibe? Cinematic gold.
Big Man tells the story of Tenzman, a fictional rap artist portrayed by Stormzy himself, who’s feeling stuck in the grind. But everything changes when he crosses paths with two cheeky kids hustling a fake sponsorship scam. Their unlikely journey leads them on a spontaneous road trip to Brighton — with plenty of laughs, tension, and bonding moments along the way.
Produced under Stormzy’s own #Merky Films banner (which officially launched June 11), the project is a collaboration with Apple and Somesuch, the powerhouse behind projects like Urchin, the directorial debut of Harris Dickinson.
This isn’t just a film — it’s a statement. It proves that with creativity and the right tools (even an iPhone), storytelling knows no limits.
Big Man is now streaming for free on Apple’s YouTube channel.
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