The document discusses research and planning for various ancillary tasks related to short films, including posters, reviews, and draft designs. It provides details on effective visual and written elements for short film posters, such as using genre-appropriate colors, images, and text to convey the film's genre and create intrigue. It also outlines key components of short film reviews, such as main images, film details, plot summaries, star ratings, and pull quotes. Sample draft poster designs are presented with variations of image placement, narrative hooks, and additional information.