The Complete Guide To Making Your First Short Film
For complete and absolute amateurs
Making a short film is one of the most ambitious and rewarding creative projects you can do.
There are so many moving parts, so many different aspects, so many challenges and potential pitfalls, but also such an amazing finished project: your own mini movie.
If you’re thinking about making a short film, but you know nothing about writing, filming, editing, cameras, microphones, and editing software, it’s okay.
Every filmmaker has had to make their first film before, has had to take that leap from amateur dream to actual action.
In this article, I’ll walk you through how to make your very first short film, on your own or with a small team if you have one, and how to end the process with a project you truly love.
My story
Here’s some context.
I am no professional filmmaker.
However, I have made two short films before: both with a partner, both on a deadline, both filmed at home, and both huge learning experiences for me.
I’ve also taken an intro class for video production(and one for photography!), where I got some hands-on experience with different assignments and…
