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Short Films Vs. Feature films: What are the differences?


  1. - Feature Films have much more complex narratives than short films.
  2. - Characters are given more development and arcs in feature films.
  3. - Feature films tend to tell a story / journey whereas short films tell of a singular event.
  4. - Short films have a smaller budget and cast etc.
  5. - Short films can rely more on performance than some feature films.
  6. - Short films have limited setting compared to feature films.
  7. - Short films rarely use extras. 
  8. - The way in which short films and feature films tell singular events is different, in short films it is a lot more drawn out as it is the central event of the film whereas in a feature film much less time will be spent on them as they are part of a much bigger story.
  9. - Short films use lesser known actors often.
  10. - Short films tend to lack SFX and CGI etc. (Relates back to smaller budget)

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