Poppy Kuda Malayalam Short Film with SubTitles

Malayalam short film by MAD Production :A group of Techies,
The theme behind the story is something related to childhood love .

" Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

February Night | Short Film | English

February Night A Wonderful Awesome Short Film by Ramees Ali ...

How to Write an Effective Screenplay for a Short Film ..

The most common mistake inexperienced filmmakers make is their story is weak and therefore their film is weak. This is because they spend little or no time writing a screenplay as they find it bewildering.

Steps

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   Short vs Feature film. Short films and feature films are very much alike but also different. The main differences are feature films are made up of many scenes which give you the space to develop more complex characters and face an increasing array of obstacles. Technically much is the same when you start out with your idea however you may consider doing a treatment after your outline and using beat sheets to help you with structure

Method 1 of 7: pre screeplay 

1  .Read screenplays. Before you begin writing a screenplay it is a good idea to read and analyse screenplays to your favorite films and similar films to yours.

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2. Set a goal. By breaking down screenwriting into manageable chunks and working out a deadline it will give you motivation.
   • Time. A micro-budget short film should take a few weeks to conceive and edit. Don't feel too pressured though as this may put you off instead just focus on writing 10 minutes a day.
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   Calm environment. Work in a calming environment.

Method 2 of 7: Get an idea

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   Choose a Film Title. The right film title is crucial as it will make it easier to market your screenplay and convey to the audience what the film is about. This can be established at anytime of the process.
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   Key Theme. If you are unsure what theme is, it's the key lesson the protagonist has learnt by the end of the film.
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   Formulate a premise. Write a short sentence (15 words or less) of the fundamental concept which drives the plot.
   • Whose story is it?
   • What do they want?
   • What’s stopping them getting it?
   • What’s at stake?
   • The premise for E.T. could be 'A lonely boy is befriended by an alien'.
   • Seek feedback on your premise before you develop your film.

Method 3 of 7: Development

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   What do you have available? By working out what actors, props and locations are available locally you can make your film cheaply and easily.
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   Character development. This is an important part of development. The key areas of developing a character are:
   • 1.Name
   • 2.Appearance
   • 3.Traits. Sociological, Psychological and physical.
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   Character arc.
   • 1.Heroes quest, on the way he faces his worst fears.
   • 2.Bonding. At first two people who have to work together despise each other, yet they learn to live together and finally they love each other.
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   . Dis-functional to Functional
   • What personal experiences do you have that you can apply to the characters?
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   Where? (ex. location)
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   What? (ex. theme, format, genre, characters goal, worst and best events that could occur)
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   Why? USP(unique selling position)
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   When? (time setting for story, deadline for finished film, schedule)
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   If stuck. Watch a couple of short films and analyse using these key areas.
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    Brainstorm the beginning and end of the film. Do this as mind maps. Then start filling in what happens in between, to make sure it doesn't become too complicated start at the end and work to the beginning, as the middle is usually harder.

Method 4 of 7: Outline

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   Create a template for the outline: (Title) is a short (genre) of (how many minutes?) aimed at (target audience) set in (location), (premise)... (Write the action that takes place in the film in the third person in a few hundred words).
   • Redraft outline a couple of times.
   • Get feedback on your outline.

Method 5 of 7: Write your script

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   Write a script. Write for 10 minutes each day.
   • Structure. There are different ways of structuring a short film, but most importantly keep it simple, so you follow the journey of the protagonist and have no subplots. For example you could follow the three act structure (beginning, middle and end), or you could structure it like a joke following a moment in the protagonists life which ends on a punchline (twist).
   • Action. Keep this simple. Don't write camera angles, instead infer them.
   • Dialogue. Add dialogue in after you have written the rest of the script, this way it will be more visual. Keep it simple and remember that it should not sound like real conversations.
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   Face writers block.

Method 6 of 7: Feature film differences

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   Outline. Should be no longer than a couple of pages long. write a paragraph for each scene.

Method 7 of 7: Redrafting

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   Remember this quote: Ernest Hemingway “The first draft of anything is shit.”
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   A common mistake with short film scripts is that they are overwritten and underdeveloped, only do a couple of drafts.
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   Get feedback, create a list of key issues raised.
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   Put your screenplay aside for a week.
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   Read through. Get some people together to read through your script.
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   Look at each element separately: re-draft dialogue; re-draft action; address structural problems.

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Tips

• A problem with most film writers is motivation. If you find a theme/topic you really like it should be easier to write.
• Make a screenplay about something you are passionate about.
• If you are finding it challenging you could work on it with others.
• When casting, remember this; NEVER pick someone just because of his or her looks, or vice versa! Always choose based on their ACTING because you are looking for ACTORS not MODELS.
• Show; don't tell. Films are a visual medium.
• If you are afraid of asking for feedback, it could help if you write down the worst things the other person could say.

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Warnings

• The most common pitfall first time screenwriters make is they don't spend enough time developing the script and then to compensate, they tend to overwrite the script.

Things You'll Need

• A notepad, keep this with you at all times. To add and recall details.
• Pencil, Colored Pens - to mark out corrections/alterations.
• Screenwriting software, e.g Final Draft - used by professional screenwriters

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How to Make a Short Film ...

Step 1: Do not trust what you see in the view finder. It is not always accurate, so remember to look with your own eyes, and review the film you take after each shot.

• Remember: Anyone can record an image, but that is not making a film.

Step 2 : Ask around and see if any friends or family have some of the equipment below and see if you can borrow or rent it, otherwise you will be reaching deeper into you're pocket for equipment costs. Also, it might be worth it to ask them to help out in you're new project.# Learn the following features of your camera

1. • Focus ring
     
     
   • White balance
     
     
   • Iris.
     
     
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   Step 3 :Get yourself a copy of the Filmmaker’s Handbook by Steven Ascher and Edward Pincus. Read it. They explain everything you will need to know about making your new film.
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   Step 4 :Are you making a narrative or documentary? Comedy or action? That is something you need to think about when starting you're short films script. A good screenwriting website is Celtx.com
   • If you are planning to make a fiction film, then it's narrative. Think of a basic story idea. You can get ideas for films from things you read in daily life, short stories, newspapers, etc.
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   Step 5 :Outline your idea. Write out your script, using Celtx; if you have never written a script before, pick up a book that explains script writing and character development, and that—along with the Celtx program—will be all you will need.
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     Step 6: Write out your script:
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   Step 7 :Consider the following points when writing your script:
   • Character development
   • Plot development
   • Inciting incident
   • Character arc
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   Step 8 : Story-board each shot in the film. Decide what each shot in the movie is going to be. For example, wide shot, over the shoulder, tracking shot, close up, extreme close up, medium wide shot. crane shot, dolly shot, etc.
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   Step 9 :Decide what you need for each scene. This is called a breakdown sheet.
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   Step 10 :Determine the setting of the scene. Is it external(EXT) or internal(INT)?
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11. Step 11 :Determine the equipment you are going to need.
12. Step 12 :Determine the actors and crew.
    
    
    Step 13 :Determine what props, make-up costumes, etc., will be used.  
13. Step 14 : Start casting for cast and crew for the movie. For crew you are going to need as many people as possible, but at least the following:
    • Camera Man
      
      
    • Director of photography
      
      
    • Sound recorder
      
    • Costume and makeup person.
      
      
    • Craft service
      
    • Someone who knows something about lighting
      
    • A PA
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    Step 15 :Remember to provide food, a copy of the film, and, if you're budget allows, expense money.
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    Step 16 :Complete principle photography.
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    Step 17 :Edit the film; you do not need to use an expensive program at all. With the right skills, a free program that came with the computer can make stunning films. Do not think you need to use the most expensive program out there!
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    Step 18 :Show the film to friends and family and/or post it to YouTube. If you are serious about film-making, submit it to film festivals and send it to film agencies. Remember, the more publicity you get, the better short films you will be able to make in the future. And remember, everyone had to start somewhere!
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    Step 19 :Good luck, and remember the most important rule of film-making... Have a good time!

Modern Era of Short Films ..

A few animated shorts continue within mainstream commercial distribution. For instance, Pixar has screened a short along each of its feature films during its initial theatrical run since 1995 (producing shorts permanently since 2001).^[2] Since Disney acquired Pixar in 2005, Disney has also produced animated shorts since 2007 with the Goofy short How to Hook Up Your Home Theater and produced a series of live action ones featuring The Muppets for viewing on YouTube as viral videos to promote the 2011 movie of the same name.

What is Short short Films?

Short short films are sometimes considered to be a category of their own. The International Festival of Very Shorts is a festival based in Paris, which shows only movies less than three minutes long. Filminute, the international one-minute film festival, has presented and promoted a collection of one-minute films across multiple media since September 2006. They are known for their conciseness and entertainment value.