A film can be defined as a short film if it lasts for less then 35 minutes, usually between 5 and 10 minutes. It should have a twist to make it interesting as there isn't time too develop an elaborate plot. It has a low budget as there is less to film and is normally made by small film companies or individuals. It is shot in an everyday situation because it's cheap, unless it's animated, then locations can be more obscure. There are not many main characters normally a maximum of 3. This is because there isn't time to develop them, so producers rely on stereotypes to reinforce the characters to the audience.
Short films should conform too Todorov's theory of narrative. There are 5 stages to this which are:
1. A state of equilibrium- all is as it should be
2. A disruption of the equilibrium- by an event
3. A recognition that a disorder has occurred
4. An attempt to repair the damage- of the disruption
5. A new equilibrium is reached
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