The type of production that we are focusing on in this Unit is Short film.
What is a short film?
A short film is any film that is not long enough to be considered a feature film. Most short films will have a specific message or reason behind it being created.
A short film is also described as footage that is 40 minutes or less including all credits.
Short films have a lower budget rather than a feature film which can cost from roughly £10,000-£20,000 to create.
Time frame is also very important and used regularly in short films as they need to get straight to the point rather than carrying out a long story which builds up to the main event.
A short film needs to be able to keep their audience entertained more so rather than a feature film as they have an obvious shorter time span of footage. They are not able to create as much suspense and build up to the main event compared to a feature film.
Whereas a feature film is targeted towards a Mass market; short films are normally aimed towards specific individuals and groups (Niche market).
Short film features:
- Small budget
- Short time frame
- Less time consuming rather than a feature film
- Untrained talent is likely to be used
- Niche market based
- Simpler set-ups
- Compression
An example of a good short film:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p02w4ccv/original-drama-shorts-2015-1-is-this-thing-on
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