Short films have a limited number of characters - normally 1-3.
Short films usually contain a twist.
Short films are typically low budget because their producers are usually independent.
Short films are typically 5-10 minutes. Not feature length films.
(Example)
Many short films take an everyday situation and flip it into a different way.
Todorov's theory of narrative. Equilibrium. Disequilibrium. New equilibrium.
Short films are can be a product in their own right and often showcase a director's talent. Short films can also be used to propose an idea for a movie to a producer
Short films are shown in film festivals or through the internet
Used to promote different events such as charity event
Began in 1910s mostly comedy's either animated or live action but fell out of favour until the 1950s withe the rise of charlie Chaplin. Pixar and and Disney have made a couple of short films in the recent times; eg. For The Birds. Geri's Game and The Lamp
Hirsute - A.J Bond 2007
This short played at over 50 film festivals.
Won 9 festival prizes
It features a young time traveler who is confronted by an arrogant and hairless future version of himself.
The Black Hole
Connected - Christensen 2009
Lux Deluxe
Heartwork - 2011
Signs
Mortal Kombat Rebirth - video game adaptation
The Alienist
You have researched several short films as well as making notes on genre conventions. This will be a foundation for your Piktochart. Go back to your notes and see what else should be included here.
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