The Codes & Conventions of Short Films

Short films are easily identifiable by the aspects that make them work - in most cases. It is important for the short film to be understood immediately because of the short space of time there is allowed for the film. Certain aspects are used to make it possible for the audience to understand the film.

Some techniques of short films are:

• Establishing characters quickly
• Little Dialogue
• Not many locations
• Little Costume change
• Varied Camerawork
• Sound Bridges are often used
• Incidental Music
• Silence
• Slow/Fast Motion