Codes,Conventions and Patterns A short film is simply a movie that has a duration that makes it unique from any other feature length film.
Codes and Conventions
Characters- Due to the length and simplicity in storyline, a short film will usually introduce between 1 and 3 main characters as creating back stories and developing characters is again limited. This is also done in order to keep the audience engaged and be able to follow the storyline without being bombarded with information and new people. Short films will usually last only long enough to connect the audience to few characters and will not have a developed enough storyline to hold a large cast.
Low budget- basic effects. mise en scene and generally less sophisticated than full feature films, this is because short films are less likely to create a large amount of profit and are also commonly made by inexperienced film makers meaning very little is available through sponsorship etc.
Location- Many short films are shot in just one or two location, this is because of several factors but the convenience is paramount as if a short film is shot using multiple locations it is
extremely difficult in terms of producing.
Realistic, usually situations that are normal within day to day life but tend to have an unusual spin.
Usually don't have a soundtrack or score
Maximum of 35-40 minutes
Online Distribution- Unlike mainstream film, short films are laregly accessable for free through the internet. There are many sites who distribute short films online from independent to established sites such as the BBC. This is the easiest and most effective way for short film to reach audiences as they are very rarely shown at cinemas or on television.
Usually shot on basic equipment and tends not to use CGI
Voiceover/narration is extremely common
Quality is highly important
Independent Directors
Most popular genres are romance, comedy, drama, horror and action.
Patterns
Tangled ever after is apparently the most popular short film making $260 Million
Short films that are seen as sequels to popular movies tend to become very popular
Popularity has decreased since the 1950s when Charlie Chaplin was making them
Animation and live action are the most popular
Low budget- basic effects. mise en scene and generally less sophisticated than full feature films, this is because short films are less likely to create a large amount of profit and are also commonly made by inexperienced film makers meaning very little is available through sponsorship etc.
Location- Many short films are shot in just one or two location, this is because of several factors but the convenience is paramount as if a short film is shot using multiple locations it is
extremely difficult in terms of producing.
Realistic, usually situations that are normal within day to day life but tend to have an unusual spin.
Usually don't have a soundtrack or score
Maximum of 35-40 minutes
Online Distribution- Unlike mainstream film, short films are laregly accessable for free through the internet. There are many sites who distribute short films online from independent to established sites such as the BBC. This is the easiest and most effective way for short film to reach audiences as they are very rarely shown at cinemas or on television.
Patterns
Tangled ever after is apparently the most popular short film making $260 Million
Short films that are seen as sequels to popular movies tend to become very popular
Popularity has decreased since the 1950s when Charlie Chaplin was making them
Animation and live action are the most popular
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