Short Films

People make short films for several different reasons. Indie films such as "End of the Tour" are about revenge and also can send ourt a serious message to viewers about loss or betrayal. People make short films for many reasons. Some students could possibly make short films for a portfolio that may be needed for a college or university course or to become the next big thing. Short films are a really good way of showing your work and what you are capable of in the film industry. Short films are also made because they are easier and dont cost as much money. People on a tight budget can still produce award winning films that are only 5-30 minutes long. Short films are also a great opportunity for hopeful actors and actresses to start their career. Short films tend to be watched by artistic people, or students.


People get the chance to showcase their creations at film festivals. Some of these festivals are:
-LONDON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL http://2011.shortfilms.org.uk/
-FUTURE SHORTS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL http://futureshorts.com/calendar-city-screenings.php
-ENCOUNTERS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL http://www.encounters-festival.org.uk/





This first movie is called Bubblegum. It appears on the BBC Film Network website and is an animated short. I really like this film, although the drawings aren't brilliant, it shows you don't have to be a fantastic drawer in order to create a good animated short film. the music also fits with the happy and colourful theme and the cute main character means that the film is watchable for every age.The second is a short 5 minute film called Get off My Land. I think the concept of the film is good and contains a good twist but the acting and parts of the narrative let it down. For example, as the story line only really lasts for 3 minutes, i think ther could have been added more into it, such as a background of the farmer or maybe even the couple's journey being longer before they got onto the private land so we could see the relationship between them. I do think that the camera techniques are good though and that the different types of shots and music in the background go well with the theme and general feel of the film.