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1. The Purpose of short films
Talia Smith

2. What is a short film?
 A short film is a film that doesn’t fit into the
category of feature film because of it’s
duration. They have a captivating narrative
that entertains or informs an audience and
they are typically aimed at niche audiences.

3. The Purpose of short films
 Short films leave the audience ‘wanting more’
 They always have a moral/message
 Something has to be learnt/overcome/beaten
 There needs to be a reason for it’s creation, thus a reason
for it’s audience viewing it.
 Short films can also be used to promote big feature films
up and coming
 Short films are also a way for up and coming student
filmmakers to get known, they can showcase a portion of
their talent and potential in a short space of time to
interest other filmmakers and producers.

4. I researched what makes a good
short films and the BBC says…

5. Good short film qualities
 An original idea: A strong original idea will avoid clichés and
similarities to other short films.
 A Strong script: To make a good script for a short film the
storyline has to be condensed into the duration which can
be more difficult than a feature.
 Strong performance: It’s ideal to have good actors in a
short film to keep the audience believing.
 Strong beginning: This will instantly hook the audience and
keep their attention throughout.
 Avoid repetition.