As I mentioned on the previous post I said I would discuss what a short film actually is. I mean, I can't create a short film without knowing what is.
Definition:
A short film, or a film short, is basically any film created that isn't long enough to be considered a feature film: a film that is a big time movie that lasts over an hour. A short film is often thought to be anywhere under 40 minutes long; this including the credits.
To be a successful short film and not a film that just bores you all to death it has to meet certain criteria, for example: it should appeal to the audience, be that through suspense or through strings of humour running through the film. It needs to reach an end, bringing the short 'story' to a close. This can sometimes be a cliff hanger but most of the time short films simply end with an abrupt, surprising ending that the audience may not have seen coming.
To be a successful short film and not a film that just bores you all to death it has to meet certain criteria, for example: it should appeal to the audience, be that through suspense or through strings of humour running through the film. It needs to reach an end, bringing the short 'story' to a close. This can sometimes be a cliff hanger but most of the time short films simply end with an abrupt, surprising ending that the audience may not have seen coming.
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| An example of a short film: The Black Hole |
