7 REASONS TO LAUNCH YOUR FILM CAREER AS YOU MAKE A SHORT FILM

If you are interested in filmmaking as your future career, you should know how to make a short film. Filmmaking can be a hard business to break into if you’re not prepared. Making a short film can help you grow as a director and an all-around filmmaker.

7 REASONS TO LAUNCH YOUR FILM CAREER AS YOU MAKE A SHORT FILM

Here are seven benefits to making a short film before you launch your first big movie project:

1. FILMMAKING FREEDOM

If you make a short film, you have the chance to be very creative in a small burst. This ability gives you an opportunity to look at what you have been planning and illustrate it in one small and quick idea.

2. TAKING RISKS

Another great benefit is that you can make a risky film that you would otherwise forget about. Being able to test out risky material allows you to experiment with new ideas for a bigger, bolder project.

3. REST EASY

Every film director knows that post-production is the longest part of a film. The point is, when you are making a short film, completion time is much quicker. You can rest easy and not have to focus for a long time on one project.

4. KEEP YOUR BUDGET TIGHT

You can easily make a film that is short for a smaller budget. If you want to make some cash and get better revenue for a big project, this is a great idea. You can start off with a small budget and make something that people just have to see.

5. EASIER MARKETING

The truth is with the world of online marketing, getting your project out there is easy. One of the big problems is some people simply don’t have the time or attention span for a full movie. Instead, you can market your film as short and have a better chance of reaching more people.

6. THE WILD WEST

When you think about the Wild West, you think of large open spaces. The same can be said when you make a short film. There is plenty of opportunity to make a hit out there, as short films are small markets. You can make something amazing and let it grow from there in your own version of the Wild West.

7. THE OSCARS

When you make a short film, it can land you the chance of winning an Oscar. There is an Oscar award category for the best short film. And, if you make a good short film, you can win this Oscar. All you need to do is put your time and effort into producing an interesting, captivating short movie.

Source: F.I.R.ST. Institute, Published on February 8, 2015