Differences between short films and feature length film

Differences between a short film and a feature length film

A feature length film is a series of shots that are put together to portray a story. Feature length films must often last longer than 70 minutes, whereas a short film should last up to only 45 minutes.

• Lower budget
• Audience must be kept entertained at all times, more than they would have to be in a   feature length film.
• Less time required to make the film.
• Untrained actors would be used in a short film rather than a feature length.
• Straight to the point (smaller time frame).
• Aimed at niche audiences.
• More suspense.
• Compaction, compression.
• Simpler set-ups.
• Short films do not always use cameras (classical animation techniques).
• Short films have one general message.
• Not many characters can be in a short film (1, 2 at the most).
• Physical and metaphorical journey at the same time.
• A short film can push the boundaries.
• A short film has internal logic.