Short Film Checklist

Checklist

You should always keep it simple as if its too complicated then people will not understand it.
Always keep it highly visual as most short films dont have any speech in them.
Not too many characters as you dont have long enough to introduce too many characters.
Not many locations if you keep swaping locations people will become confused, just use one and keep it simple.
Use Humour/Fantasy as they can usualy be short and still work really well.
Always end on one big climax as you dont want to confuse the audience.
Anti Narrative it doesnt have to be in a confentional sequence.
And Finally avoid cliches as they are not original, try and come up with your own individual ideas.