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Short Film for New Filmmakers

Short Film is good for new film makers as it gives room to tell one event without getting distracted by all the other elements that come with writing and making a feature film.
In a feature film, the writing is much more complex and for a new film maker with a lack of experience, it can be hard to create a compelling story with interesting story arcs first time.
Short film allows for one event to be told successfully without the need for excessive writing, a large budget, a large crew, many locations etc.
It is also good for practicing using the camera, sound equipment, and lighting equipment as it can be good for experimenting with shots and angles etc.
It gives experience in all the areas needed to move on to more complex things, and is like a stepping stone/foundation to create more complex films and in-depth screenplays.

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