Making A Short Film: 5 Tips For New Filmmakers

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This article focuses on 5 major times for new filmmakers, specifically filming short films. One of the beginning steps is having all the 'gear' necessary to not only film the the movie but have props and costumes. Having an idea for the film is also a very important aspect, it is what draws viewers in. Nowadays, getting noticed is made so easily through the usage of social media, like YouTube. The idea will then be incorporated into a script, edit, edit, edit; keep editing: there is always room for improvement  and changes. Once posted on YouTube, it is imperative to follow up on the audiences reaction, whether good or bad learn from it.


Reflection:
I think these tips are great! It is very important to come up with an idea that one is interested in so the project doesn't feel like an obligation but something one can pleasingly devote there time to. For my movie opening (my partner is Megan Muralles) we are deciding between a few options for the main theme for it.


One of them being the opening of a movie about a transgender/gender queer. (Specifically, possibly about a person who doesn't associate themselves with either gender.) I really like this because I have never seen this done! The topic intrigues me so it wouldn't be a task but something I want to do.


The other one would be a drama based on an abusive relationship. There would be a few twists like having the relationship in the eyes of the abuser; or also having the abuser being the girl. This would defy gender roles so that's also cool and I would be interested in the topic.