29 JUNE 2012

CONVENTIONS OF A SHORT FILM


Character:
Within a short film there is usually two or three main characters. This is because there is little time to determine too many relationships or a deep history between too many characters. By keeping it simple it allows the viewer to stay engaged on what the short film offers

Twists:
A short film nearly always contains a minor twist. This is because as they are so short, the story needs something to give it a little depth and actual give a reason for the audience to stay interested. Without it the story would be dull and boring.

Budget:
The budget of a small film is usually quite small. This is because the people that make short films are ofter independent productions and so don't have any funding to spend loads of money on  extravagant  equipment etc. Also, because it is a short film it doesn't tend to cost huge amounts, and because a lot of the time they are quite amateur actors sometimes work for free.

Length: 
The fact that its called a "short film" obviously means that the film is going to be short. They usually last between 5-10 minutes. If they lasted any longer then they wouldn't really be considered short and they viewer may being to think the story is dragging a bit.

Situation:
The situation of a short film tends to take place in everyday life. This is so we can relate to it. Another thing short films usually are drawn to do is flip the situation a bit in some way or another. This means not only can the audience put their self in the situation, but it allows them to become intrigued by the story.