Challenges in creating a short film
What is a short film? A ten minute, a 5 minute, and even can be a 2 minute film where the audience can understand what has happened on screen, the genre, the subject, and also the story as well. But creating all these elements including the stages of film making is a challenge to execute a story which is crisp and clear as well. For that to be possible your subject which you have chosen should be very strong as well as connect your audience so that it would become a success. The first challenge comes in thinking of an idea which will be unique and also the way the story will move later on. The other challenge can be the way you will sequence the scenes, and establish it on screen. It is very essential for the pre production to be done in an organized manner, and even without any kind of confusion as well. Watching other film makers short films will also help you understand how to portray your story on screen. The 3 act structure should be as well as established in those minutes which trust me is not very simple, but not impossible as way. If your a clever film maker you will make sure that each and every point will be clear, and the story moves forward in the right way as well. Now a days especially short films are very common for people to watch on websites, and also make their own. Due to advance technology people also shoot on their phones which also can be a way for learning how to handle the camera movements, and stability. Usually these kind films can be made in such way that the audience can even learn something, enjoy, or just watch for relaxing in a short span of time. In my point of view, I personally feel that creating a short film is more challenging than making a feature film, as in short films you need to take a person to another world within at least 15 mins or less than that. The advantage of this kind of film making can also be that a common person can also try creating short films.
As a film maker this will also help you thinking even much better ideas, and without any unnecessary exaggerations it will teach you how to connect and hold your audience. Remember holding your audience even for 2 whole minutes with them liking your film is another achievement.
