A short film, at first glance, looks a lot like a feature film — it’s just … shorter, right? It’s true: Both narrative short films and narrative feature films aim for a cinematic aesthetic. They both rely on dedicated cast and crew, and a director with a clear vision.

And they are both based on a script. However, despite these similarities, there are some key differences between these two formats. While the technical side — shooting, lighting, audio — of producing a short film matches up with the feature film production process, there are big differences when it comes to storytelling.

In this video, we’ll take a look at some best practices specific to short film writing.

These tips focus on limiting the scope of your story and evaluating what will be feasible during production. It may seem like following this advice will hobble your creativity and lead you to tell boring stories. However, the opposite is actually true.

Distilling your short film script down to its key components will make your story stronger and your film more compelling. Focus on just one character and a single storyline, and you’ll be on your way to crafting a short film script that is both more impactful and easier to produce.

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