Tips and Tricks for Short Film Production

Short film production is known as a right of passage in the film industry and what better way to harness much needed skills than to tackle a shorter project, managing a limited budget. With modern social media outlets available at little or no cost, there is a global platform available at your fingertips.

This week we have dug down deep to give you our top tips and tricks for short film production and we hope they will help you take the next step:

1.       Funding your film – It can be harder to get funding for short films as the tend to have a smaller return on investment. However, not all is lost and you don’t need to scrimp and save for years to make it happen. You should start by looking at the resources you will need, possible cost reduction methods and then consider funding options available to you from there. Crowd funding has become increasingly popular in recent years and with many art lovers looking to invest in a project; this may just be the right option for you.

2.       Stay away from the drama – Many aspiring filmmakers aspire to drama, something that is extremely hard to pull off in a short film. Focus on something that appeals to the heart and mind of your viewers. A film that gets audiences talking will spread in popularity with little marketing budget, people share videos they like!

3.       Build your confidence – It’s unlikely your first short film will be a hit, use this as an opportunity to learn and gain feedback from your audience. With each project, your confidence and skills will grow.

4.       Get the right team behind you – It is likely you will only have a small team assisting you so make sure they are talented people you can trust. The assistance of a professional film producer can help smooth out the production process.

Enjoy making short films, as your technique improves you can expand into longer films with more complex storylines.