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

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

7. How to Make a Short Film:
 use available resources

8. How to Make a Short Film:
 feature memorable characters.

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

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

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

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

13. How to Make a Short Film:
Control lighting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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