How to Write a Short Film

The value of writing a short film cannot be overstated, from learning to tell a story succinctly to having your short film accepted into a film festival. But the biggest value of all using that short film script to create a film yourself. Learn how to write a short film with tips from our Script contributors.

Being Vulnerable on the Page with 'Punch Drunk' Filmmaker Emily Lerer

The Power of Short Films

Interview with Richard Raymond – Director of “A Million Eyes”

Real Artists Reflects Real World Storytelling of Cameo Wood

20 Little Things That Make Script Readers Hate Your Screenplay

ALTERNATE ROUTES: Using Short Films to Develop Your Stories

MEET THE READER: Importance of Logical Conclusions in Storytelling

ALTERNATE ROUTES: Produced by Uncle Sam - Government-Sponsored Screenwriting Contests

Thinking of Writing a Short Film? Ask These Questions First

The Long Way Round to Writing a Short Film

IS IT WORTH THE SCREEN TIME? How Making a Short Film Taught Me the Most Important Screenwriting Lesson

SHOW ME THE LOVE: Warrior Bonding

SHOW ME THE LOVE: Love of Land and Country

SHORT FILMS: Small Stories, Big Ideas

SHORT CIRCUIT: NaFF Screenplay Competition - 23 Categories!

SHOW ME THE LOVE: Interspecies Love

WRITE, DIRECT, REPEAT: Write a Compelling Short Film Script

LEGALLY SPEAKING, IT DEPENDS: That's a wrap! - Short Film Production Report 3

LEGALLY SPEAKING, IT DEPENDS: Pre-Production - Short Film Report 2

LEGALLY SPEAKING, IT DEPENDS: Short Film Report

WRAP IT UP: A Screenwriter's Journey Into Filmmaking

BACK TO THE CHALKBOARD: Get Shorty - The Long View on Short Scripts

SHORT CIRCUIT: Directing - Feature Movie, Part 1

Alt-Script: How To Become a Better Screenwriter

Legally Speaking, It Depends: Short Film Woes and Worries

Battle of the Paradigms: Screenplay Structure - Whose to Choose

Write, Direct, Repeat: Working with a Casting Director [Interview]

From The Lens: Writing Action Lines

Behind the Lines with DR: Writing Credits... How Small Do You Go?

Write, Direct, Repeat: Script Development for the Beginner Writer-Director

Notes from the Margins: Elements of Great Short Films

How to Make a Short Film: 7 Simple Secrets for Making an Outstanding Short Film

Indievelopment: Making a Short Film - Which Script to Film?

Monday Morning Editor Picks: Independent Filmmaking Resources

Short Circuit: Throwdown Lowdown on Screenwriting Exercises

Write, Direct, Repeat: Four Lessons Film Editing Taught Me About Screenwriting

Short Circuit: Short Film Oscars - “I’d like to thank The Academy…”

Indievelopment: Taking Feedback Notes

Spit Takes: Writing Short and Funny for the Internet

Short Circuit: $200 Million Dollar Filmmaking Advice from Tate Taylor

Write, Direct, Repeat: Film Festivals and the Short Film, Part 2

Call for Entries: Toronto International Short Film Festival

Write, Direct, Repeat: Film Festivals and the Short Film, Part 1

Musings From a First-Timer at Cannes Film Festival

'On Becoming A Man' Goes to Cannes Film Festival

Why You Should Write a Short Film Screenplay

Screenwriter Jason Fuchs: From Short Films to 'Ice Age 4'

New Short Film Competition: Can We Tempt You to Give Us a Kiss?

Pacing Your Script

Magic Bullet Quickie: Are Short Films and Festivals Worth The Time of A Writer?