Types of production



 Types of production


Definition - 

Short form film...

Actual definition - A short form film is any motion picture not long enough to be considered a feature film. The academy of motion picture arts and sciences defines a short film as "an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all credits."

My definition - A short form film a motion picture, of around 40 minutes or less, made for the purpose of telling a story or sending a key message to the audience in a short period of time. They re usually posted on social media platforms or shown prior to a feature film. they can also be used as an alternative to a trailer. sometimes they are found on DVDs on the special features.

Feature film -

Actual definition - A full-length film intended as the main item in a cinema programme.

My definition - a feature film is a full-length story usually shown at the cinema as the main event.

Short film:
  1. lower general cost.
  2. they can be used by some directors and producers as an alternative to a business card to attract clients.
  3. can be used as a means of starting a portfolio to show higher-up producers.
  4. an easy way for people to critique a producer's work in a short amount of time.
  5. cheap way for people to gain experience.
  6. inexpensive way to learn the production process.
  7. have to fit an entire story into a time gap of around 40 minutes compared to a couple hour feature film.
  8. usually aren't made for the revenue.
  9. sometimes use crowdfunding.
  10. good way to show directors you style of producing.
  11. almost serve as a test run if you want to try a brief idea for a feature film.
  12. shouldn't be seen as a short cut compared to feature film. they still have a lot of importance and take a bit of time to make.
  13. have to take your time while writing the script. you CAN'T rush it!
Feature film:
  1. higher general cost.
  2. common for a scene to use around 100 takes to get it right.
  3. audience play a huge part in deciding if the film will be successful or not.
  4. scripts can be from 80-130 pages.
  5. more time during feature film to let the story and characters evolve.
  6. unlike short film, feature film have time to build tension in some scenes.
  7. they tend to have more characters in these films as you have longer period of time to get to know them.
  8. larger structure to the story.
  9. not rushing past events so it's easier to keep track of what's going on.
  10. make more money.
  11. require a bigger team to produce and make the film.
  12. take a lot longer to go from concept to a complete film in the cinema/available for the public.
  13. have to take your time while writing the script. you CAN'T rush it!
Account - 

Short films are usually seen, by the majority of the public, as a much easier option out of the end making a feature film. Feature films tend to tell a full story, or lead up to the point where the producers are in a position to make a sequel. However, short films are usually made to convey a certain message or bring a certain topic too light. Most people interested in the film industry start out with making short films as a way to show other, higher-up producers and companies how they work. Feature films, most of the time, have a much higher general cost. This is because they will need to take into account the amount of actors, props, sets, tools needed and publicity. Short films will be on the lower spectrum of costs as they have to fit the story into a shorter amount of time, so there is less need for everything to be in large numbers. E.g. there's likely to be fewer actors in a short film compared to feature film. In the film industry, short films can be seen as an easy way for directors to critique a person's work and get a feel for their filming style. Feature films also take much longer to actually produce. it can years to get from a simple concept all the way to a final product that can be shown to the public. Short films are mainly shown on social media platforms rather than following the feature film into the cinema. This is because they are made for the soul purpose of relating to the public or sharing something that the writer is passionate about to the world.

























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