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Having deconstructed a number of short films I have been able to create a list of some common codes and conventions which these fimls either stick to or break.
It is important to make a list of the codes and convetions of short films so that when I am planning my film I can decide whether I want to stick to it or break it, based on what other films have done and on what I think may work better.
Codes & Conventions
Short Film Conventions
Short films have the following codes and conventions:
*Lack of dialogue
*1 - 2 character focus
*Limited number of locations
*Classic realistic narrative
*Enigma
*Instrumental music
*Limited colour palette
*Illuminate the ordinary
*Ambient sound over the music
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