How to Make a Short Film: Simple Secrets & TIPS for Making an Outstanding Short Film

How to Make a Short Film: Have you heard of the short films Doodlebug, Time Freak, Supermarket Sweep or The Phone Call No?

How to Make a Short Film: Then how about Christopher Nolan, Darren Aronofsky, or George Lucas? Okay, good. They directed MANY short films at the very beginning of their careers.

How to Make a Short Film: make use of film as a visual medium

How to Make a Short Film: clearly demonstrate a personal connection to the story

How to Make a Short Film:  tell a story of one character’s or couple’s journey—but no more

How to Make a Short Film:  use available resources

How to Make a Short Film:  feature memorable characters.

How to Make a Short Film:  CREATE a twist at the beginning and/OR a twist at the end

How to Make a Short Film:  Get physically close to your subject

How to Make a Short Film:  Film scenes using more than just one shot

How to Make a Short Film:  Film more than just your subject

How to Make a Short Film: Control lighting

How to Make a Short Film: Use a tripod, dolly or rig

How to Make a Short Film: Edit…and be ruthless while editing

How to Make a Short Film: Make sure you have a story worth telling

How to Make a Short Film: Get all clearances before shooting

How to Make a Short Film: When using non-professional actors, cast with personality

How to Make a Short Film: Bad sound makes many short films (even ones with good stories) unbearable.

How to Make a Short Film: Don’t zoom in a shot

How to Make a Short Film: Know the short film clichés

How to Make a Short Film: Know the short film clichés