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Post 3: Why are there short films?

 Why are there short films?

What is the point of them? 
 The point of films is to entertain, distract, inform and educate. 
Who makes them? Who is in them? 
Films are made by a range of people for a range of reasons. 
  • Money
  • A release of creativity
  • To promote or to advocate 
Some filmakers choose big stars so that it draws more attention and revenue.
Others choose to use up and coming actors so that they are easier to relate to.    
How and where are they exhibited? 
  • Film festivals
  • Cinemas
  • Digital viewing websites and subscriptions (i.e. Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc...) 
Has this always been the case? 
Film has progressed and become more available to everyone.  
Who watches short films?
  • Students
  • Film critics
  • People who want to escape reality 
  • People who desire entertainment
  • People who wish to be educated on a topic 

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