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Short Film Conventions Explained

Short films typically have 1-3 main characters to help viewers relate to the story. They last 5-10 minutes and often include a twist to keep the audience engaged. Basic equipment is used for filming and editing since budgets are low, and special effects are usually not included. The plot focuses on realistic, everyday situations and problems for the protagonist to overcome.

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Short Film Conventions Explained

Short films typically have 1-3 main characters to help viewers relate to the story. They last 5-10 minutes and often include a twist to keep the audience engaged. Basic equipment is used for filming and editing since budgets are low, and special effects are usually not included. The plot focuses on realistic, everyday situations and problems for the protagonist to overcome.

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Short Films

COMMON CONVENTIONS

Basic Information

Short films are popular in the UK,


theyre shown at festivals and
are often released by
independent companies.

The most popular form of short


films are live action, animation,
and documentaries.

Characters

Limited amount of main characters;


around 1-3.

This helps the viewers to relate to the


films.

One main narrative, protagonist.

Twists

A short film often contains a twist


to keep the viewers engaged and
interested.

They keep the audience on the


edge of their seats

Length

Typically short films last


around 5-10 minutes

However the maximum


duration is 35 minutes
otherwise it would be a regular
film.

My brief has said that my final


Short Film must be no longer
than 5 minutes

Filming and Editing

Basic equipment such as an SLR and a


tripods is used since theres a low
budget.

No CGI is used in short films; explosions


or special effects since the budget of
the film is low and you would have to
pay to get good quality special effects
and the equipment to go with it.

Voice-overs are very common as they


provide the viewers/audience
information of whats going on quickly
so that they understand the plot.

Plot

Allows viewers to connect and relate to


the characters or the situation in the film

Theyre realistic so that they


influence/inform their viewers

Normal events take place in everyday


situations, this is to make them easier and
more effective for the viewers to
understand.

Problems to which the protagonist has to


overcome.

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