How did Soderbergh film PRESENCE like that?

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In this house there is a... very talented director with a pretty cool new camera.

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My short film FLASHLIGHT:    • FLASHLIGHT (POV Horror Short Film 2025)  

Steven Soderbergh’s PRESENCE is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Shot entirely on the SONY a9iii mirrorless camera, this psychological horror movie puts you in the POV of a ghost, silently observing a family in their new home -and discovering they’re not alone.

In this video, I break down exactly how Soderbergh pulled this off, from using a compact mirrorless camera with a global shutter, to creating a minimalist setup with just practical lights, a 14mm lens, and a gimbal. Plus, I chat with some of the cast and even test the gear myself to see how close I can get to the look of PRESENCE all by myself.

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Gear featured: SONY a9iii, 14mm lens, DJI ronin RS3 practical lighting
What you’ll learn: How Soderbergh achieved his POV experimental filmmaking
About the film: A family drama wrapped in an experimental horror concept