- - Feature Films have much more complex narratives than short films.
- - Characters are given more development and arcs in feature films.
- - Feature films tend to tell a story / journey whereas short films tell of a singular event.
- - Short films have a smaller budget and cast etc.
- - Short films can rely more on performance than some feature films.
- - Short films have limited setting compared to feature films.
- - Short films rarely use extras.
- - 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.
- - Short films use lesser known actors often.
- - Short films tend to lack SFX and CGI etc. (Relates back to smaller budget)
Character They're exterior needs to clearly show their situation, values/personality, & other important things. Their interior needs to be shown through their surroundings and exterior to avoid excess exposition. When designing them you need to create a realistic and believable backstory and clearly understand how that has shaped their personality, values, situation. How do they react to events that cause excess of emotion in any direction? A character will react differently to things depending on their past experiences so they are important to have in mind when writing them, even if they are not necessarily needed for the film. A good idea of family, culture, and heritage also helps as this further shapes personality and identity. Identity (or lack of) is key to a character. Everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen will change them. Where they've been, where they are, and where they'll go also forms them. They must be kept in mind...
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