CineCall

by Tardigrado

The free on-screen phone, made in Italy

The prop phone that never lets you down.

CineCall turns any phone or tablet into a scene screen you're fully in control of. Lock screen, incoming calls, alarm and clock: you decide what shows up and when. No surprise notifications, no logos to cover up, no wasted takes.

See how it works

Free · No sign-up · Installs on your phone and works offline too

How it works

A fake screen. Perfectly real.

Works right away in the browser, on any phone or tablet. On Android you can also install it as a real app, in seconds.

  • In the browserOpen the link, go fullscreen, you're set. No download, no account.
  • On AndroidOpen the link in Chrome, tap ⋮ and choose “Install app”. From then on it opens from your home screen like an app.

Everything you need on set.

  • iOS or Android styletwo original looks, no real branding. You choose, regardless of the device you’re using.
  • Italian, English, French or Spanishthe interface speaks your scene’s language.
  • Scene date, time and batteryset whatever the story needs. Continuity is safe.
  • Custom incoming callname, number, contact photo and ring delay down to the second.
  • Customizable alarmtext, delay, snooze and stop that actually work on screen.
  • Your own wallpaperupload your own image to the home screen.
  • Hidden director baronly shows up when you call it. Out of frame, always.
  • Fullscreen modeno browser bar, no giveaway. Just the phone.

In partnership with Tardigrado Academy

Before the prop phone, there’s the scene.

Tardigrado Academy is Tardigrado's online film school: remote training paths for anyone who wants to learn how to tell stories through images. Screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, production — structured lessons, instructors who work on real sets, hands-on exercises you can do with what you already have.

Rolling

Make the next take the good one.